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Orono City Council Meeting of April 8, 1996 • <br />Planning Commission Applicant Interviews <br />(Interview with William Stoddard - Continued) <br />Jabbour emphasized the time commitment for the position noting other meetings in each <br />month, such as lake use committee, Hwy 12, and Council meetings. Jabbour added that <br />he was also in favor of adding another meeting to the Planning Commission schedule each <br />month. Stoddard said he would have that time and is open to day meetings also. He said <br />his environmental engineering background would assist the Commission in technical and <br />group planning. <br />Goetten informed Stoddard that the City has historically looked at the members of the <br />Planning Commission using the position as a stepping stone to that of future Council <br />members. <br />Jon Pendleton - Jabbour asked why Pendleton had applied, what his background was, <br />and how he feels about Orono. Pendleton said he has been a resident of Orono for almost <br />3 years and researched the area before moving here. He would like to set his roots down. <br />Pendleton likes the open space and believes the development is in tune with that he likes to <br />see done. He said he is aware of the need to be fair. Pendleton said he would like to give <br />back to the City and assist in reserving the personality of the City. Pendleton said he has <br />no experience in City government and has been at several meetings. • <br />When asked about the time commitment, Pendleton said, as a pilot, he flies less than the <br />normal pilot due to management responsibilities. He said he has a fair amount of control <br />over his time and has more time available to commit than most working people. <br />Goetten asked if he has had the opportunity to review the Comprehensive Plan. Pendleton <br />said he scanned it and has a feel for it. He also said he has spoken with Staff regarding a <br />few issues. <br />Pendleton informed Hun that he understood the Commission was an advisory board. <br />Hurr noted that the Commission adheres closely to the ordinances, while the Council is <br />more into the political side of issues. <br />In answering whether he was involved in planning with the airlines, Pendleton said he <br />worked on development of technology, specializing in communications. He said he works <br />with long term planning and short term implementation. <br />When asked if he would have any interest in the Park Commission, Pendleton said he had <br />not thought that possibility over but would be interested in most positions. <br />Pendleton has been a volunteer hockey coach in the past and currently resides in the <br />Mound Westonka School District. is <br />