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MINUTES OF THE , <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,March 25,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. � <br /> (S. PLANNING COMMISSIONAPPOINTMENTS, Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated the Code allows each Planning Commissioner to fill three full terms and that Janice Berg <br /> did serve all of that. Gaffron stated the code is not real clear on whether she could fill another term since <br /> there has been a fairly long gap in between then and now. Gaffron stated if the Council is interested in <br /> putting someone in for a fourth or fifth term, Staff could look at the Code. <br /> McMillan asked how long that code has been in place. <br /> Gaffron indicated it has been in place a number of decades. <br /> McMillan stated she does know Jean Krogness and that she would be a good candidate. McMillan <br /> suggested she be interviewed. <br /> Levang moved,Printup seconded,to appoint Chris McGrann to a three-year term effective April 1, <br /> 2013,and to schedule an interview with Jean Krogness. <br /> McMillan suggested an interview be scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on April 8 if Jean Krogness is available. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0. <br /> Levang stated in her view three years to serve as chair is too long and does not provide enough rotation. <br /> Levang indicated she would be more comfortable with the person serving two years as chair and then <br /> having the vice chair assume the chair after that for two years. <br /> McMillan commented you would need to find out the commissioners' availability. <br /> Printup indicated he is also fine with two years. <br /> McMillan stated the direction would be to do a two-year rotation and then discuss the availability of the <br /> commissioners to fill those positions. <br /> 6. NAVARRE APRIL 8 MEETING—DRAFT AGENDA <br /> Gaffron noted on March 13`", he met with Ralph Kempf and Chris Hardten of the Navarre Community <br /> Initiative at their request to discuss options for engaging the Navarre business community. The <br /> committee hopes to put together a core group of business people to enlist their support. <br /> Gaffron reported he and Jesse Struve met with Jim Grube and Greg Chock of Hennepin County in <br /> Navarre to review the mid-block crosswalk situation and discuss alternatives, such as the pros and cons of <br /> various relocation options and what other safety methods might be employed. Grube indicated they will <br /> have a drawing prior to the April 8 meeting. <br /> The City Engineer has been reviewing street lighting options and grant opportunities and will be doing a <br /> sidewalk condition inventory prior to the Apri18 meeting. <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br />