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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 10, 2019 7:00 o'clock p.m. Seals stated the challenge is that everyone views it from a different perspective and that Orono is very much on an island when it comes to their viewpoint. Seals stated she wants Mark to be there every single time, adding agenda items, and challenging the status quo. Seals stated they can also invite residents to attend the meetings and speak, but that they need Mr. Kroll to help drive the agenda. Having a meeting room full of people is effective and helps get the word out. Printup asked if there could be co -representation on the LMCD in the event Mr. Kroll is unable to attend a meeting. Kroll indicated he will check into the legislative rules on that and that he will not be a passive member. As far as succession planning goes, Kroll stated he thinks it is a great idea to have a successor in mind so they know what they are getting into and do not get blindsided. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT — REPRESENTATIVE BOB ERICKSON 11. LA19-000017 STEPHEN AND JENNIFER PAIDOSH, 4300 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION Curtis stated this application is regarding a request to vacate the rights-of-way of Forest Boulevard and Bluff Street situated between 4300 North Shore Drive and 1453 Park Drive. The rights-of-way were originally dedicated with the plat Saga Hill Revised. There is an existing City stormwater catch basin and pipe on the 4300 side of the right-of-way. The neighboring property owner to the east at 1453 Park Drive has indicated their support of the vacation. Based on this, Staff considers both property owners to be requesting the vacation. At the May Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held, and following the public hearing and discussion, the Planning Commission voted 6-1 against on a motion to deny the requested vacation. The Planning Commission instead encouraged the applicant to apply for a variance to the average lakeshore setback. As noted in the report, Staff recommends denial of the request. If the Council supports vacation, Staff recommends an easement for continued use and maintenance of the existing storm sewers. At the request of a Council Member, Staff researched the request for a vacation. Since 2015, of the 24 vacation applications made, three of those were vacation requests for lake access. One was denied on Casco Point Road, one was tabled on Crystal Bay Road, and then this application tonight. If the Council would like more information, Staff would need more time to compile the information. Staff would note that in the past the City has vacated various rights-of-way around Forest Bay, including at least one lake access. The Council should make a decision regarding the vacation and then direct Staff to draft a resolution reflecting this decision for adoption at the June 24 meeting. Print -up asked what the other vacation was on Forest Bay. Curtis stated she does not have a comprehensive list of the vacations, but it would be probably a better analysis if Staff had more time. Curtis indicated on the overhead the location of the right-of-way and noted this right-of-way vacation lake access was done in 1965. Page 7 of 20