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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,April 27,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Johnson moved,Seals seconded,to draft the findings for LA20-000025,John Kraemer,855 Old <br /> Crystal Bay Rd S,Variance: Average Lakeshore Setback. Roll Call Vote: Ayes 5(Seals,Printup, <br /> Johnson,Crosby,Walsh),Nays 0. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Crosby reminded people to continuously use local businesses as much as possible,get take-out, and <br /> support the people that are struggling during these tough times. <br /> Johnson had nothing to report. <br /> Printup thanked Staff for keeping the City moving along and forward. He said when things are getting <br /> down or a little confusing,keep in mind the millions who don't have the ability to get down at work. <br /> Seals commented that the people fortunate enough to be working from home and to continue on should be <br /> thankful. There are plenty of Facebook posts about people losing their jobs and things being uncertain. <br /> She encouraged people to stay positive. She said their family has decided they are saving money on gas <br /> and other things so they are diverting it to other local places and getting take-out. She noted the local <br /> newspaper had the Long Lake Liquor Store on it,who had their best month ever. Also,the Long Lake <br /> Fire Department was not able to have their annual pancake breakfast. Instead,they challenged residents to <br /> send in pictures of everyone eating pancakes. She stated many Orono residents made masks for the Fire <br /> Department and local organizations. The lake is open and people are out boating. <br /> Crosby said there has been a lot of talk about essential/non-essential businesses. He personally looks at all <br /> businesses as being essential to their owners and that their employees, clients,and customers tend to be <br /> like family. <br /> Walsh echoed other members' comments and sent kudos out to the Police Department for keeping <br /> everyone safe. He feels like the light is at the end of the tunnel and hopes it comes sooner rather than <br /> later.Although he does not look forward to traffic,he is looking forward to traffic. He encouraged <br /> everyone to be safe,wash their hands, and practice smart social-distancing. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT <br /> 21. DISCUSS MAY PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Rief said he wanted to have a discussion about whether to cancel the Planning Commission's May <br /> meeting and do it at the second Council meeting of the month, or if the City wants to attempt this type of <br /> platform with the Planning Commission members on the next round of applications. Staff is looking for <br /> feedback because they have to advertise public hearings on April 28. <br /> Walsh indicated that Barnhart helped direct the first time, it didn't seem that hard, and Staff has got it <br /> down pat. Worst-case scenario, Staff can work with the Planning Commission to get them through their <br /> public hearings. He would like to get them re-engaged and back in the process. He said the public is used <br /> to going to the Planning Commission meetings to give their story to them and answer questions. He is in <br /> favor of having the Planning Commission up and running in May. <br /> Page 12 of 16 <br />