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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 <br />ROLL <br />The Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor <br />Barbara Peterson, Council Members Jim White, Jay Nygard, and Bob Sansevere. <br />Representing staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Barrett, <br />Planning Director Michael Gaffron, Zoning Administrator Paul Weinberger, City Engineer <br />Tom Kellogg, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Alissa Winternheimer. <br />Council Member Richard Flint was absent. <br />Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. <br />1. Park Commission Interview <br />Susan Moseley was interviewed for the Park Commission position. She stated she was <br />interested in volunteering. She felt Orono is blessed with its parks, but many are virtually <br />unknown. The parks need more promotion and a comprehensive plan should be <br />developed for long range growth. <br />Mayor Peterson asked her if she was familiar with the parks section of the <br />Comprehensive Plan. She stated she was not. <br />• White asked how she felt about trail development. Moseley stated that trail access was <br />critical to connect people and places within the community by a means that is safe and <br />recreational. White asked her about the Highway 12 corridor. She stated she is aware <br />that it eliminates some parks and feels that parkland should be replaced. <br />Nygard asked what she sees as the role of the Park Commission in relation to the City <br />Council. She stated the Park Commission represents a segment of the community and its <br />job is to communicate between the community and the Council. <br />Sansevere asked how she would promote the parks. Moseley stated she would encourage <br />people to leave their neighborhoods by organizing and advertising events to draw people <br />to the parks. Sansevere asked about her fundraising ideas. She stated she would work at <br />the neighborhood level by involving people and letting them draw in friends. Sansevere <br />asked if she gave priority to specific projects. She stated the railroad trail from Wayzata <br />to Hutchinson was important to her, also she would like to see community enhancing <br />projects such as an outdoor skating rink, soccer fields, and a gazebo. <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />