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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 1996 (Park Commission Comments - Continued) • Callahan: said he recently spoke with Jim White of the Park Commission, who commented on the outstanding members within the Commission. Jabbour asked McDermott to consider other courses of action regarding funding for park needs. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Dale Lindquist was present but had no comments at this time. Mayor Callahan expressed his regret over the resignation of Planning Commission Chair Steve Peterson. Callahan moved, Goetten seconded, to appoint Dale Lindquist as Chair of the Planning Commission_. Vote: Ayes 4,. Nays 0.. The Council will consider the applicants for Planning Commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Peterson. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lloyd- Fairbanks; 90 Willow Drive, and neighbor, Ron Miller, asked the Council to investigate the condition of the culverts on Willow Drive. Fairbanks said the road has gotten progressively worse and has seen no improvements made since he spoke with Gerhardson regarding the road last fall. He also suggested a stop sign be installed near • Hackberry Park as there is clot of speeding of cars taking place when children are playing nearby in the park. Miller reported that the culverts near the park entrances and south of the bridge causes cars to "bottom out ". 1Moorse said he would review the situation and phone the two gentlemen regarding results. It was noted that the speed limit on Watertown Road is 40 mph. Fairbanks suggested that the road be patrolled. Kelley agreed that the speeding near the park was a problem and would appreciate the matter being reviewed. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( * #3) #2153 BEN YOUNG, 3146 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCE - RESOLUTION #3747 Callahan moved, Kelley seconded, to approve Resolution 43747. Vote: Ayes 4, Mays 0. • ,t 2