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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 25, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 10 (5. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, Continued) Gaffron stated the Code allows each Planning Commissioner to fill three full terms and that Janice Berg did serve all of that. Gaffron stated the code is not real clear on whether she could fill another term since there has been a fairly long gap in between then and now. Gaffron stated if the Council is interested in putting someone in for a fourth or fifth term, Staff could look at the Code. McMillan asked how long that code has been in place. Gaffron indicated it has been in place a number of decades. McMillan stated she does know Jean Krogness and that she would be a good candidate. McMillan suggested she be interviewed. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to appoint Chris McGrann to a three-year term effective April 1, 2013, and to schedule an interview with Jean Krogness. McMillan suggested an interview be scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on April 8 if Jean Krogness is available. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. Levang stated in her view three years to serve as chair is too long and does not provide enough rotation. Levang indicated she would be more comfortable with the person serving two years as chair and then having the vice chair assume the chair after that for two years. McMillan commented you would need to find out the commissioners’ availability. Printup indicated he is also fine with two years. McMillan stated the direction would be to do a two-year rotation and then discuss the availability of the commissioners to fill those positions. 6. NAVARRE APRIL 8 MEETING – DRAFT AGENDA Gaffron noted on March 13th, he met with Ralph Kempf and Chris Hardten of the Navarre Community Initiative at their request to discuss options for engaging the Navarre business community. The committee hopes to put together a core group of business people to enlist their support. Gaffron reported he and Jesse Struve met with Jim Grube and Greg Chock of Hennepin County in Navarre to review the mid-block crosswalk situation and discuss alternatives, such as the pros and cons of various relocation options and what other safety methods might be employed. Grube indicated they will have a drawing prior to the April 8 meeting. The City Engineer has been reviewing street lighting options and grant opportunities and will be doing a sidewalk condition inventory prior to the April 8 meeting. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 04/08/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 03/25/2013 [Page 6 of 10]