07-08-2019 Council Work Session Minutes

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Orono City Council Work Session Monday,July 8,2019 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Johnson added the City does not have much motivation to incent this site. He is not interested in participating in the TIF. There is enough information shown that he does not see it as a benefit to the city. Walsh mentioned if it were that nothing could happen with the site unless the city stepped in, then it may be more beneficial; but if not, then it should be left up to the developer. 3. Marina Licensing Barnhart gave a quick update about Marina Licensing. He stated the committee had met and is working on assembling and formatting the information while getting it into logical order. The committee is developing a spreadsheet of rules and regulations, in regards to licensing with the goal of having a side by side comparison with other marinas. Seals added that she would like the City to meet with the marina owners in the fall to let them know of the expectations and rules, etc. Johnson added that we have a zoning district in the ordinance, we should examine all of the pieces and current uses and see if they are working together or if they are contradicting. Walsh said the goal is to have this completed or started by the end of July or beginning of August. Seals added we would like to keep the current rules and marry the ideas we come up with to cover all unique marinas. Johnson mentioned that staff is under the impression that they don't have to enforce unless there is a complaint filed. Johnson also mentioned that staff took the decision of the Council to not hire a code enforcement position within the city as an opportunity to only enforce as complaints are filed. Crosby feels that it is not reasonable to have staff consistently going to marinas to inspect and look for violations after an ordinance or license in in place. Walsh said we will craft it correctly. Meeting End Time: 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: ai/P)1X- Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor Page 3 of 3