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MINUTES OF THE ORONO TRUTH-IN-TAXATION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 10, 2018 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 18 of 19 Dankey stated she would agree with that also because of the fact that she does not have any neighbors that can see straight out of the side of their house to the lake. Dankey stated in her view it is back far enough for sightlines on both sides but that she does not agree with the bump-out and that the applicants should stay within the yellow line. Crosby stated it looks to be about a 10-foot difference. Feel this is reasonable because it is a true corner to corner. The intent of the code is about sight and vision. Seals stated she does see it as a practical difficulty and that the reason the City Council previously approved the lot was because it was conforming. Seals commented it is kind of ironic that even given the yellow line, the applicant went past that. If the code is bad, it should be changed, but right now the code is what it is. Dankey seconded. VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 1, Crosby abstained. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Seals reported the tree lighting ceremony at the Orono Golf Course was a real fun event and that a number of local businesses donated items. Seals stated she heard from some residents that they wished they had known about it and that someone had an idea about lighting up the hill and having a tow rope. Crosby agreed the tree lighting ceremony was outstanding and that it was great the community came together for that event. Crosby noted the City now has an ice-skating rink at Crystal Bay Park and that in his view it is a terrific use of the park. Seals commented she was surprised at the number of people who texted her asking about the ice-skating rink and that it appears the residents are interested in using it. Walsh stated he also received a couple of comments about the rink. Rief noted the rink has been reflooded but that he is not sure if it is ready yet. Dankey stated she has enjoyed serving on the City Council for the last couple of years and that she appreciates the work everyone on the Council has done. Walsh thanked Dankey for her work on the Council on behalf of the City. Walsh stated he would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Walsh thanked Council Member Seals and the Park Commission for the great job they did in organizing the tree lighting ceremony. Walsh reported he attended his first Orono dance team competition in Fridley. The junior varsity took 6th place and the two varsity teams took first place.