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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 25, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 21 PRESENTATION (4. RESIDENT PRESENTATION FOR GOLF COURSE IDEAS, Continued) Marsha Rokke, 180 Orono Orchard Road, stated she has lived here for 40 years and that this is a great asset to the community. Rokke stated she does not want the community to lose it. McMillan commented she drives by the golf course every day and that it is great to see people out on the course. McMillan stated in her view nine holes is almost more practical for people with time constraints than 18 holes. The Orono Golf Course is the City’s most active park. While it is a passive park in the winter, it becomes very active when there is snow and people are able to go sledding. The park is enjoyed by the residents year-round. McMillan noted Ron Steffenhagen has done a good job of keeping things up. McMillan commented she has a lot of personal attachment to the golf course and that anything that can be done to improve the golf course would be great. Levang stated in her view what has been presented tonight is reasonable, and with the volunteers and donations, we can make this happen. McMillan suggested City Staff take a look at what has been proposed and perhaps come up with a list of things that the City can contribute or assist with. Staff could perhaps work with the Lions and attempt to put a plan together. McMillan noted the season will probably start around mid-April and that she would like to continue this conversation at the March 11th Council meeting. McMillan stated perhaps Staff can come back with a report on what they see as doable for the summer and also speak with Ron and Jane about what they can contribute. Struve indicated he will be in touch with Ron and Jane as well as the Lions to help develop a game plan. McMillan stated the City will also try to get something put on the website with contact information and volunteer opportunities. Anderson commented she admires the grassroots effort to improve the golf course and that partnership with various organizations is a nice way to establish the fundraising arm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS – KEVIN LANDGRAVER, REPRESENTATIVE Landgraver reported the Planning Commission met last Tuesday and that they reconsidered Item No. 7 and recommended approval. The Planning Commission viewed the lot as having significant hardships and that a similar project on the site had also received previous approval. The Planning Commission did hold an initial public meeting on accessory structures and the Commissioners are looking forward to working with Staff on that. The Planning Commission is also looking forward to the upcoming joint work session with the City Council in April. PUBLIC COMMENTS None Item #03 - CC Agenda - 03/11/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 02/25/2013 [Page 5 of 21]