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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 17,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> allow the applicant to relocate it. The Groupon proposal was approved for the golf course and the new <br /> Park Commission was made official. Leskinen noted the City Council went into closed session at the end <br /> of the meeting. <br /> Gaffron noted the barn was approved at the March 10 meeting. The Goodwin application for an 8-foot <br /> fence was also approved as well as the Keene Avenue application. The Orono Orchard Road application <br /> requesting vacation of an easement was placed on the Consent Agenda. <br /> Gaffron noted John Thiesse was reappointed to the Planning Commission. Also discussed was legislation <br /> being proposed to allow cities to advertise and place notices on their website as opposed to the local <br /> newspaper. <br /> 8. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Gaffron stated a question that has come up is whether or not the Planning Commission would like to have <br /> their meetings videotaped. Gaffron requested the Planning Commission think about that and then get <br /> back to him on their thoughts. <br /> Landgraver asked if there is a demand for it in the community. <br /> Levang stated since the City now has the technological capability and the ability to live stream the <br /> meetings, it was felt that this would be a move towards greater transparency and allow people to <br /> understand the process better. Levang indicated it would not be a significant added expense for the City <br /> since the equipment is already here. <br /> Leskinen asked what it would cost the City. <br /> Levang indicated it would cost the City approximately $1,000 a year. Levang stated the idea has not been <br /> discussed yet with the City Council and was a recommendation from the committee. <br /> Leskinen stated if there is not a demand for it, the City should think about whether they should spend the <br /> money on that service. <br /> Gaffron stated the City Attorney would like to schedule a joint work session for April 28 at either 5:00 or <br /> 5:30 p.m. Another option is for the City Council to attend the May 1 Planning Commission work session. <br /> Gaffron indicated he will send out an e-mail to the Commissioners and they can respond on whether they <br /> will be able to attend on April 28. <br /> Gaffron stated an entity called Government Training Services puts on planning seminars and that there <br /> are some upcoming land use planning workshops that deal with audio, websites,and the basics of <br /> planning and zoning in May, June and September. Gaffron indicated Staff will provide information to the <br /> Planning Commissioners on those seminars. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Berg moved, Schwingler seconded, to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 9:08 <br /> p.m. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Page 25 of 26 <br />