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� MINUTES OF THE � ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,April 22,2013 7:00 o'clock p.m. (3. WELLHEAD PROTECTIONPLAN,PART 2, Continued) McMillan closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Martini noted the deadline for approving the plan is June 7, 2013. Anderson moved,Printup seconded,to approve the Wellhead Protection Plan,Phase II. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PRESENTATION 4. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Thomas Longe addressed the City Council regarding his design layout for the Veterans Memorial in front of City Hall. Longe indicated his initial fundraising goal for this project is $10,000,with the current amount of funds raised being$5,325. Longe indicated fundraising has slowed down recently and that he is planning to send out letters to the local businesses to help generate funds as well as submitting another article to the Pioneer Press to help generate interest in the project. Longe noted there is a$1,000 matching donation for Orono residents, which is currently at$500. Longe displayed a picture of the current layout located in front of the City Hall building. There are currently three hawthorn trees located in the area. The large circle is 30 feet across and the smaller circle is 10 feet across. There is also a World War I memorial in that area as well. Longe displayed his original display and stated that he has elected not to go with this design since it was somewhat spread out throughout the area and somewhat disconnected with the six separate plaques. Longe indicated he has been working with a granite company up in Duluth to incorporate all of the military seals on one granite slab. The slab is eight inches thick,48' x 42', and can be seen from both sides. The back of the slab will include an eagle and the words, "In Honor and Memory of all who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America to preserve our Freedom."The inset piece would have"Land of the Free,Because of the Brave." At the bottom of the back side of the slab it will say dedicated in 2013. Longe indicated the actual wording of the slab does not have to be decided until July and that the members of the City Council can send suggestions to his website that he created for this proj ect. Longe stated he would also like to place three benches in this area as well which are four feet across and six inches thick. Longe indicated the benches are made out of black granite but not exactly the same as the slab. Longe stated the benches do not look like cemetery benches and will give the area a unique look. As it relates to the landscaping, Longe indicated he has been working with Outdoor Excapes to come up with a plan. Longe indicated he would prefer to do this plan if he is able to raise enough money. Outdoor Excapes will also be assisting with the removal of the trees and seeding the area. The plan depicts slow- growing junipers called Gray Owl, which would provide some greenery. Page 3 of 18