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OROt10 COUNCIL f4EETING HELD NOVEP-SBER 2 2 , 19 7 G Page 8 <br /> the authority of the Army Corps of Engineers, I BRAD VAN NEST LETT�R <br /> have developed an overall understanding of the (Continued) <br /> important ingredients required to balance the <br /> need to use and enjoy our environment today with <br /> the need to protect and preserve it for the futureo <br /> t <br /> Orono has made great advances in the past five <br /> years but many things remain to be accomplished. <br /> The "Land Planning Act" will cause a complete <br /> � review and possible amendments of our comprehensive <br /> • planning from the I�Ietropolitan Council within the <br /> next yearo We must clarify and restate our land <br /> � use policies in such a form that their intent <br /> will be conveyed from one Council to another <br /> � as well as the recodification of a11 municipal <br /> ordinances. T��e rnust develop a media that can <br /> be used to communicate the needs and desires <br /> . of Orono to its residents> These are but a few <br /> of the many demands confronting Orono in the <br /> near future, <br /> � Based on rny experience and interest of Orono, <br /> I feel compelled to offer my name for your <br /> � consideration with the commitment that it <br /> would be my intention to run for re-election <br /> as Tlayor in 1977. I have been a resident of <br /> Orono since 1962 and have no special interests <br /> that would benefit from me becoming mayoro <br /> � own and operate a business located in Orono <br /> and because of its close proximity and flexik�ility <br /> � of rny time, I �aould be very available to Village <br /> staff and residentse <br /> � <br /> Thank you for your consideration and I hope that <br /> � your decision will be favorable to me. " <br /> � End of Letter <br /> � Actinc� i�ayor ��Talter Tlassengale requested comments <br /> � fror:l the floor. PZre Robert Searles comm�nted <br /> that the qualifications that have been received <br /> � do relate to the position and both candidates <br /> • have the qualifications to fill the vacancy> <br /> Ty7re Paul Pesek, 1995 Fox Ridge Road, commented <br /> that T�Zr, Brad Van P1est has the skills and <br /> knowledge to fill the position of TZayor and <br /> maintain City policies. P�irre Charles I:allestad, <br /> � 73U Old Crystal IIay Road, commented that TZr. Van <br /> i�dest is a capable man and would be a tremendous <br /> asset to the community, Mra Greg Hannah, 1406 <br /> Bohn's Point Road, commented that i+4r. Van Nest <br /> �as a background of dedication to the City <br /> hrough his service with the Planning Commission <br /> and has the leadership that is required of <br /> the Mayor°s office. Mr. Howard P�leagher, 3980 Dahl <br /> Road, stated that both candidates are qualified <br /> � and both should be considered, t2r. Van Nest on <br /> his service with the Planning Commission and (Continued) <br />