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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday March 13,2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT—Continued- Walsh stated if you look at the City's guidance plan, it says that they need to continually assess and evaluate the City's current parks and options and the needs and desires of Orono residents and they need to encourage civic involvement and partnership in developing and maintaining City parks. It further says that Orono will organize groups to work with the public and nonprofit groups to fund the acquisition and development of Orono's recreation and open space lands and facilities. Walsh stated this language is already in there and that the City needs to embrace it since they have a lot of people who want to give back. Walsh stated one of the goals is to provide opportunities for service projects of mutual benefit to Big Island Park and volunteer organizations and individuals. The guidance plan also talks about encouraging volunteer opportunities and promoting volunteering and long-term community stewardship of the island. Walsh stated a history center could be manned by veterans and they could show off various points of interest on the island. Walsh stated the guidance plan also talks about recognizing,acknowledging and embracing the special relationship that America's military veterans have with the park property at Big Island and encourage their use of the park in a manner consistent with the mission,vision and goals of the island. Walsh stated putting together this committee is the first step and that they will make a difference. 18. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JESSICA LOFTUS—RESOLUTION NO.6733 Walsh read the resolution being presented to Jessica Loftus acknowledging her more than six years of dedicated service to the City of Orono. Seals moved,Printup seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6733,a ResoluNon of Appreciation to Jessica Loftus for More Than Six Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Orono. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *19. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES UPDATE—RESOLUTION NO.6734 Printup moved,Seals seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6734,a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 6716,a Resolution Designating Selected Appointments. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. *20. 2016 BUDGET ADNSTMENTS Printup moved,Seals seconded,to approve amending the 2016 General Fund budget as presented in Staft's memorandum dated March 13,2017. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. Page 30 of 32