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� ' � REGUL�R MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, MAY 23, 1977 Page 28 � Dick Benson, City Administrator, informed the City RICHARD HASSEL LETTER Council that the City is in receipt of a letter yfrom Mr. Richard Hassel, dated May 12 , 1977 stating that: • . � W R I G H T� W E S T & D I E S S N E R � LAW OFFICES � 2000 MIDWEST PLA2A BU�LDING . 601 NICOLLET MALL WELlS J.WRIGMT 612•333-0417 nwct� �,DIESSNER MINNEAPOIIS,MINNE50TA 55402 • 5 M E F F 1 E L D W E 5 T . � PETER WE155 ALBERT ANDREWS,JR, • AiCHARD A, HI.SSEL CHARLES F,DIESSNER TMOMAS F, MAHIER • ROBERT M.ZALK DOBSON WEST • May 12, 1977 • r . � To : Mayor, Council and Planning Commission of the City of Orono - � This letter is being written to clarify my position and involve- � ment relative to property located in the City of Orono which is � being considered for development. The property I make reference to is the old Phil David property bounded by Highway 15, across � from the Fresh Water Biological Institute and behind the Texaco ` station in Navarre. This property was purchased by a group of individuals in a partnership, The partnership consists of myself, � Richard Tuthill, Hans-Rudolf Hartmann, Frederick P. Lamb and ` Alexander J. Ritter. � I want to make it absolutely clear that I had my interest in the � property prior to becoming a member of the Planning Commission and disclosed that interest. I do not see where there would be � a conflict of interest at this point. Half of the property is in Minnetonka Beach, and only five units are contemplated to be � built in Orono. r In order to avoid any question of impropriety, it is my intention � whenever this matter should be presented before the Planning Com- + mission, to remove myself from the front table and take a position in the audience. One of the other partners will make any and all • presentations and will make all contact with the Planning Commission ` Administrators or Council. • I sincerely enjoy the opportunity of being a member of the Planning � Commission. However, I am very sensitive that any question of im- propriety or ethics may be raised and will tender my resignation � if the Planning Commission or any member of the Planning Commission, � � (Continued)