HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-1980 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF ORONO
Joint Meeting of the Orono Council, Planning 7 : 30 P.M.
- Commission, and Park Commission April 8, 1980
The Orono Council met on the above date with the
following members present: Mayor Van Nest, Council-
members Butler, Massengale , and Paurus. Absent:
Councilmember Hurr. Planning Commission members
present: Adams, Frahm, and Wilson. Absent:
Hammerel , Hannah, Jabbour, and McDonald. Park
Commission members present: Erger, Goetten, Kelley,
Massengale , Peterson, and Tomlinson. Absent:
Watson. Also present: Planning Consultant Isberg, �
City Planner Olson, Public ?aorks Coordinator Gerhardson,
and City Clerk Strom.
Alan Olson, City Planner, reviewed the proposed COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Comprehensive Plan explaining the sections and
table of contents.
Gunnar Isberg, Consultant, displayed maps of the
City and explained the different areas.
Alan Olson, City Planner, stated that the Metropolitan
Council deadline for receiving the Plan from the
Ci±�� �f Orono is �7ulv l , 1980 . He suggested that
the Planning Commission set riay �: , �;°C �cr ;::�
public hearing to be held by the Planning Commissio�.
After the Planning Commission adopts a resolution
approving the Plan at their public hearing, the
City Council will adopt a resolution at their
regular meeting of June 2 , 1980. After the City
Council approves the Plan, it will be mailed to the
Metropolitan Council and other communities.
Councilmember Massengale requested Mayor Van Nest RESIGNATION
to read the attached letter of resignation to_ the Walter B. Massengale
audience. After the Mayor read the letter, the
persons present expressed their regrets at Council-
member Massengale ' s leaving but all wished him will
in his new venture.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
William B. Van Nest, ayor
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April 8, 1980
To the rnembers of:
The Orono City Council
Dick Benson, City Administrator, Orono
Residents of the City of Orono
This letter is to inform you that I have accepted a position with
the Rockwell International Corporation , effective immediately.
This will require that I move to southern California. Accordingly,
it is with a great deal of sorrow that I tender my resignation
as Councilman.
It has been a very pleasurable experience to serve the citizens
on the the City Council. Orono is the greatest place to live
I have ever been. I am going to miss it.
To the City staff and Dick Benson:
Your support of the Council has been outstanding and I commend you
: for your loyalty and dedication to the City.
To the Council :
Your dedication to the City is admirable. Each of you has made
a truly significant contribution of time, effort and loyalty which
deserves recognition. You have some significant challenges ahead tc
protect the quality of Iife in Orono. It is extremely important
for the future.
To the residents of Orono:
I have enjoyed serving you as an elected official_ You also
have a challenge to participate in local government, voice your
opinions to the Council and City staff, and protect your environ-
ment.
Good-bye and God be ti ith you.
Walt Massengale