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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 1997 <br />• (0 - Spring Hill Golf Club EAW - Continued) <br />Kelley asked if the conclusions were drawn with the Staff. Braman said they were with <br />Gaffron's comments added. Kelley said if the conclusions could be believed, it would <br />then be left up to the Council to proceed. Goetten said Gaffron also had concerns with <br />the "Big Woods ". Flint said he also noted concern regarding the infrastructure of the <br />roadway. <br />Jabbour asked about the neighbors' concerns. Braman said changes were made in <br />response to their concerns. <br />The Work Session, which is an open meeting, was scheduled as a Special Council <br />Meeting for Thursday, February 20, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. <br />Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to table the approval of the EAW Document and <br />continue the item to the Special Meeting Work Session scheduled for February 20, 1997. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Jabbour reported having attended the Mayors Breakfast Meeting. <br />• Jabbour informed the Council of the recent resignation of the LMCD Director. <br />The Council discussed the increasing power of appointed boards such as the Met Council <br />and MCWD. <br />Kelley indicated he met with Senator Gen Olson to discuss various issues of concern to <br />Orono. He requested Mike Gaffron send to Senator Olson information explaining the <br />impact of current State septic conformity regulations on Orono. He also requested that <br />he be copied on the letter. <br />Jabbour said he would like to see the City work more closely with the State legislators. <br />Jabbour suggested the Council follow an operating policy of total disclosure in relation to <br />the activities of the Council Members concerning the many issues facing the City. He <br />noted the importance of sharing information and working in a coordinated way. The <br />Council Members agreed to follow the policy of total disclosure. <br />Goetten indicated the need for snowmobilers to take responsibility for safety. <br />Goetten noted the invitation to the Big Island Veterans Camp regarding a proposed <br />upgrade of the facilities. 'Jabbour said it would be a fund raiser. He reported having <br />asked a representative of the Veterans Camp to speak with the City regarding the <br />is upgrade. <br />11 <br />