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l; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1996 (Public Comments - Continued) . Callahan asked if the Johnson property was included in the amendment proposal. Moorse said the Johnson property would fit within one of the 50 "undesignated" units adjacent to sewer. Staff has met with the Met Council staff. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #3) #2094 RODNEY A. CRAWFORD, 4705 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VACATION - RESOLUTION #3667 Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to approve Resolution #3667 for vacation. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Callahan noted the concerns expressed in the past regarding the building of an ice arena, and the need for a change in the ordinance. The Planning Commission was to review the ordinance, but the review was expanded by Staff to include review of a wider range of uses, greenhouses, clubs, tennis clubs, YMCA, gun clubs, boat clubs, etc. Callahan asked if the Council should direct the Staff and Planning Commission to only review the ice arena use. Goetten remarked that she was of the opinion that the particular use for the ice arena is would be reviewed. Hurr said she felt it would be wise for the Staff to anticipate regulation in regards to the Veterans Camp. Hurr said she has not read the information given to the Planning Commission and would need to do so. Goetten said it was unknown what would be done at Big Island. Callahan opined that the economics of time would keep the discussion to the ice arena only. Jabbour said the ice arena has an immediate need with plans to begin construction in spring. Although the Board of Education will not sign the lease for the arena without 90% of the funding, the Boosters are very organized and have already raised 1.3 million. The lack of financial information on the Boosters was noted. Mabusth said information regarding finances, would be in the Planning Commission minutes from their meeting of January 16. is 2