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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, March 9, 2020 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Johnson asked whether that is even if it is referencing an obvious fact: if something is legal, a resident <br />does not have to come to the City. <br />Barnhart reiterated he would like to discuss the matter with the City Attorney. <br />Mr. Erickson stated it is clear to him that 1 AG under the Fire Code includes legal and illegal fireworks. <br />Johnson asked if the City Council's understanding was correct: Mr. Erickson's concern is that there <br />should be an obvious exclusion to legal fireworks so people know they do not have to get a permit. <br />Mr. Erickson said that was a large part of it. He said if someone wants to buy their children sparklers, <br />they should not have to get a permit. <br />Walsh asked Monge if he had an opinion on the matter. <br />Monge stated he knows what the State statute says and he knows what is defined as legal and what <br />are not defined as fireworks. He does not have access to the State Fire Code. <br />Walsh said he was looking for a quick opinion or if it should be funneled to Mattick for his input. <br />Barnhart quoted the definition from the Fire Code -- "containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic <br />composition" -- and indicated the "restricted amounts" language is important because that is where <br />you get to the lawful/unlawful fireworks. Some states allow the 1.4 small fireworks to be launched; <br />in Minnesota, they are restricted. <br />Crosby said he does not see the Orono PD going after people with small sparklers. He thinks the Fire <br />Code should be followed. <br />Walsh suggested waiting until the first week in April, when Attorney Mattick returns, to work on the <br />language. <br />Johnson added a regular citizen should be able to read the City's Code and be clear on what it says. <br />Johnson moved, Seals seconded, to table LA19-000063 — City Of Orono Text Amendment Related <br />To Special Events. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />14. LA20-000005 — GORDON JAMES CONSTRUCTION O/B/O DAVID & LYNN <br />GUTERMUTH - 2665 CASCO POINT ROAD, AFTER -THE -FACT VARIANCES <br />Staff presented a summary of packet information. <br />Johnson confirmed with Staff that the house was new construction. <br />Johnson asked if the homeowner removed existing hardcover around the lakeside shed in order to apply <br />the hardcover in another location to make sure they were conforming. <br />Curtis stated that was true; a sidewalk/stair system, a deck, and a fire ring that were to be removed. <br />Page 5 of 18 <br />