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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 24, 2006 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ *6. #06-3209 LANDSCAPING PLUS ON BEHALF OF WENDY McLAUGHLIN, 1180 PHILLIPS DRIVE – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – RESOLUTION NO. 5490 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5490, a Resolution granting a conditional use permit for the property located at 1180 Phillips Drive. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *7. #06-3213 STEVE SAPLETAL, 2575 THOROUGHBRED LANE – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – RESOLUTION NO. 5491 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5491, a Resolution granting a conditional use permit for plumbing in an accessory structure for the property located at 2575 Thoroughbred Lane. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT White clarified a statement he made at the last Council meeting regarding burying of the power lines along Casco Point Road. White indicated the neighbors are agreeable to paying for the burial of the wires privately and not at the expense of the City. White inquired whether any articles would be appearing in the local newspapers regarding the visit by Governor Pawlenty. Murphy noted the City did have its own photographer and that Christine Soderbeer from the Governor’s Office would like to obtain copies of all the pictures that were taken of the event on Big Island with Governor Pawlenty. Murphy commented Council Member White did a great job filling in for the Mayor. Sansevere inquired whether anything has been done about publicizing that the City will prosecute criminals to the full extent of the law. Sansevere inquired whether there have been any additional arrests. Moorse stated he is unsure what arrests have been made but that the Police Department has been getting the word out to people about not leaving things out in plain view and to lock their vehicles when they are not occupied. McMillan noted National Night Out is scheduled in the near future. Sansevere suggested the police chief and local newspapers be contacted about including some articles on the arrests and how criminal activity within the City will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Moorse noted there is a work session scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m. Murphy requested the letter regarding Stonebay be included in the workshop packet. McMillan inquired whether the City wants to formally take a position on the Rails to Trails project at its next meeting. Moorse stated the Rails to Trails project is on the workshop agenda. Murphy reported on the progress being made on the new Highway 12 corridor. ______________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 6 Item #02 - CC Agenda 08/14/06 Approval of Minutes 07/24/06 [Page 6 of 8]