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0 <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING OF APRIL 8, 1996 <br />PLANNING COMNIISSION APPLICANT INTERVIEWS <br />Interviews were conducted with the applicants, who applied for the open position on the <br />Planning Commission. The interviews are as follows: <br />Brian Peterson - absent <br />William Stoddard - In response to being asked why he applied for the position, Stoddard <br />said he was interested in construction, construction management, and in zoning and <br />building regulations. He noted his experience in building and plan review, construction <br />management, and in dealing with municipalities and other state and federal agencies in his <br />current position of president of Summit Envirosolutions. Stoddard said he applied to <br />build upon civic pride and responsibility. He has been an Orono resident for 3 years. He <br />is originally from Wisconsin and has lived in the Twin Cities for 15 years, 6+ years in <br />Coon Rapids and 4+ in Minneapolis. <br />Stoddard said he had no other experience as a member of any civic organization. He has <br />not read the Comprehensive Plan but is familiar with building regulations. His only view <br />on Hwy 12 is thru what he has read in the newspaper. Stoddard would not like to see the <br />. road go through the community as only a vehicle to the west but is in favor of safe <br />roadways. <br />When asked about the City's philosophy, Stoddard, who has been to about 6 Council <br />meetings, said he liked how the City handled the closure of Old Beach Road. Stoddard <br />said he believes in development and in taking an individual look at each case. As to <br />hardcover, Stoddard would like to look more into whether alternatives in construction <br />actually have an affect on the lake. <br />Stoddard said he was aware that the Planning Commission was an advisory board to the <br />Council. He said he has the time to commit to the Commission as he is in charge of his <br />own office and is free on Mondays. <br />Hurr asked Stoddard where his business was located. Summit is located near the 169/394 <br />interchange. Stoddard told Hurr that he may have interest in the Park Commission if not <br />chosen for this position. Callahan added that an opening has occurred in the Park <br />Commission. He noted that Stoddard's background does lend itself to the Planning <br />Commission. <br />