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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 23, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 13. REVIEW ORDINANCE PRIORITIES — Continued Walsh stated the City Council was pretty intent on getting the short-term rentals taken care of. Crosby stated the structural setback is pretty important, but given the approaching winter, that might be less of a priority at this time. Walsh stated the ordinance regarding the hours on Long Lake is also less of a priority at this time. Barnhart stated from a timing perspective, the first Planning Commission meeting available is November and that the agenda will likely include the short-term rental ordinance. Barnhart indicated January is probably when he would start looking at setting the stage for variances and building permits and that he can do the accessory structure setback ordinance then. Walsh stated the buffer and setbacks is a work in process. Barnhart indicated that could be number three. Barnhart stated if the special event ordinance is in the land use code, it will need to go before the Planning Commission. Printup noted the City experienced some trouble a few months ago with special events. Barnhart stated his goal is not to correct a concern with a private party but to look at what triggers a special event and the need for a permit. Currently it is based almost solely on parking and that language could be drafted to improve on that. Walsh commented the signage ordinance could perhaps be reviewed by the City Attorney. Barnhart stated the signage ordinance could be made easier to understand and that the City Council has not reviewed it in a long time. Barnhart suggested that ordinance be prioritized as number eight. Walsh stated some of the City's Code in general has been piecemealed together over time and that there is a lot of conflicting narratives and different descriptions. Walsh stated it would behoove the City to find some money in the special project contingency fund to perhaps hire a consultant to help bring the City's Code altogether and make it one consistent vehicle. Walsh stated if the City is going to really fix something, that should be a high priority. Mattick concurred the code is disjointed but noted that once changes are made to one section, the question is how big of a project it becomes. Walsh stated in general the feeling was that the whole thing overall needs to be completely rebuilt and put back together so it makes sense all the way around. Walsh stated the City Code needs to read consistently. Rief stated the zoning section is a pretty significant portion and that from a Staff resources standpoint, it would be money well spent. Walsh stated once it is done right, then the City will not need to review it again for a while. Page 8 of 11