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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,August 13,2018 7:00 o'clock p.m. 11. LA18-000063—MATT JOHNSON, 1432 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCE- RESOLUTION NO.6891—Continued Johnson stated the adjoining property owner has indicated they see the value in a fence and that they offered to pay for half of it. Johnson noted the red line is the 75-foot setback and that the fence would not affect any ingress or egress. Rief stated the other fence would probably hinder the visibility if that was a problem. Barnhart noted once the fence goes back six feet, it would require a building perxnit. Printup moved,Crosby seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.,a Resolution Approving a Variance from Municipal Zoning Code SecNon 78-1405(8)(b),with the fence being allowed to be up to eight feet tall subject to the applicant obtaining the appropriate building permit. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 15. GOOSE MANAGEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC HEARING Barnhart stated a couple of weeks ago the City Council received some feedback regarding the goose population in Orono along with a request that they develop a plan in accordance with the DNR regulations. Staff has obtained a template from the DNR and is currently working with the residents on tailoring the plan for Orono's needs. One of the steps in the process to develop the goose management plan is to hold a public hearing. Barnhart stated the public hearing can be held at any time during the process but that he would prefer to do it at this stage to gather as many concerns as possible Mayor Walsh opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Walsh closed the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. Barnhart indicated he will continue to work with the residents and bring it back to the City Council for their approval. 17. YOUR BOAT CLUB UPDATE Barnhart reported he has drafted and sent a letter to the property owner identifying a number of items to be addressed that are inconsistent with the conditions outlined in the resolutions approved for this property. Staff has conducted follow-up inspections and noted that progress is being made on addressing the issues. Barnhart stated he is not looking for any formal action by the City Council at this time. Matt Johnson, 1432 Shoreline Drive, stated the boats did get removed from out front. In addition,there was some question about screenage raised and that he is not sure if Staff has had the opportunity to see what was planted. Johnson stated some low evergreens somewhere between four and seven inches tall Page 12 of 14