04-08-1996 Council MinutesPC Applicant Interviews

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Orono City Council Meeting of April 8,1996 Planning Commission Applicant Interviews (Interview with Bruce Kelley - Continued) Kelley reported that his business dealt with planners all over the country with design and site evaluation of mainly commercial properties. He feels his civil engineering background would aid the Commission. Hurr asked if there would be any conflict with his survey work in the community in which he was serving. Kelley said he did very little of his work within the community. Jabbour said he appreciated Kelley's description of the Planning Commission and noted that the City preferred to work within the ordinances and deal with each issue separately instead of changing ordinances. When asked his opinion of that, Kelley said there were no perfect ordinances. He added that, while there are similarities within communities, no two are alike. Kelley said he would not be interested in serving on the Park Commission. David Beal - Beal is an 18 year resident of Orono. He has not attended any Planning Commission meetings but has occassionally attended Council meetings. He has not read the Comprehensive Plan. Beal said he would have the time necessary for the position and would be available day or evening hours. When asked his view on the City and how it is run, Beal said he enjoyed the community, • as well as the lake, and has found it to be safe and clean. He noted his children attended the schools in the area. Beal would like the City to continue as it is but believes the City should grow. He said he could assist the Commission in organization of its role in the community. When asked by Goetten on his view of Hwy 12, Beal said he was basically supportive of the Council's view but was not actively involved in the issue and had no business interest in it. Beal said he was sensitive to the needs of the people in Long Lake. Jabbour noted the split identity of the community with the lake area and the northern Orono development and asked if Beal was aware of the issues within the other areas of the community. Beal said he has not studied the issue. He was informed he could speak with Mabusth to gain more information. Beal said he would consider a position on the Park Commission. Walter Koronkiewicz - absent. The applicants were informed that it would be several weeks before a decision was made. They were also notified of an open position on the Park Commission. • 4