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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING • HELD MARCH 22, 1993 OTHER ISSUES - CONT. The actual language of the enabling act is considerably different, as it does have a levy limit. The bill provides for the LMCD to submit a budget to the cities, and the cities owe the money requested. However, there is not a penalty for non - payment. It appears possible that there is more Statutory Legislation, or possibly a court case, or an agreement with the LMCD which has in practice limited the amount they think they can levy, and which they follow in allocating between cities. The enabling statute has limits in it. Mayor Callahan noted the Orfield bill may meet with opposition from the inner ring suburbs, and suggested they continue to monitor the situation. Moorse noted he has sent a letter to representatives expressing Orono's disfavor of the Orfield bill. Mayor Callahan suggested there may be psychological reasons why they may want the levy limits left in the bill. • Jabbour said the levy limit on the LMCD does not affect Orono, but he felt it may be better not to remove the mental block. Kelley stated he would like to see the limit remain in place. Mayor Callahan suggested they adopt a resolution asking that the bill be tabled to allow time to consider the ramifications. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Callahan, to adopt Resolution #3254 expressing Orono's strong opposition to the passage of the bill setting special levy limit for the LMCD, and suggest it be further studied. Ayes 4, nays 0. Jabbour asked that an appreciation letter be sent to Tom Workman for informing the Council of this issue. E) Moorse inquired as to Council's direction on the Lasher Landing. Goetten noted the discrepancy between the reported use. Mayor Callahan stated both are right as it is rarely used in the summer, but heavily used during the winter months by snowmobilers and owners of ice houses. Goetten suggested the installation of a gate to limit the use. • 14