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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 • ROLL The Council met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Gabriel Jabbour, Council Members J. Diann Goetten, Charles Kelley, Barbara Peterson, and Richard Flint. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Barrett, Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, Planner /Zoning Administrator Elizabeth Van Zomeren, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mayor Jabbour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ( * #1) CONSENT AGENDA Items #3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 13 were added to the Consent Agenda. Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ( 42) REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 1997 • Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 1997. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. is PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Peter Welles informed the Council that the opening of the new playground equipment will take place in spring of 1998. Completion of the work has been delayed due to the weather conditions. Welles said the Park Commission will be revisiting the bike trail system to ensure that the alignment is consistent with neighboring communities. This should be completed by November when a work session can be scheduled with the Council to discuss any changes. Welles said the Commission is also continuing their review of open space. He noted that the Hwy 12 reconstruction will impact parks. This matter will also be discussed at their November meeting. A work session with Council will discuss their findings. The Park Commission has been monitoring the grading of Spring Hill Golf Club, of which the majority has been completed, and its effect on the trails. Welles said the committee members will be reviewing the trail alignment. 1