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i <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> MONDAY,April 23,2001 <br /> (Sprint Proposal, Continued) <br /> Rice stated he understands the position of the City. Rice indicated Sprint would like to start a <br /> dialogue which would help to address some of these unresolved issues. <br /> Sansevere commented he would like more information on the tower that resembles a tree. <br /> Sansevere indicated he is not ready at this time to support an 80 foot tower. <br /> Mayor Peterson stated she also cannot favor an 80 foot tower. <br /> Flint stated he also would like more information regarding the tree tower as well as information <br /> regarding the coverage area with a 55 to 60 foot tower. <br /> White commented unfortunately the park is not an industrial area and the City would prefer not to <br /> .turn it into an industrial site. <br /> Tom Barrett suggested this item be tabled to allow Sprint time to supply the additional information <br /> requested. <br /> Sansevere commented the City of Orono would like to work with Sprint. <br /> Mayor Peterson reiterated the Council is interested in looking at possibly more than one tower with <br /> heights not to exceed 55 to 60 feet and the free option. Peterson inquired whether the idea is to stay <br /> on public property with the tower. <br /> White indicated that once the tower is constructed,the land would become taxable. <br /> Johnson stated that once public land is put to income producing use,the land could become taxable. <br /> Tom Barrett stated it is his understanding the land could be assessed if it produces income. <br /> Sansevere pointed out that if an 80 foot tower is approved at this site and another carrier requests an <br /> 80 foot tower at another location within the City,the City would be required to approve that request <br /> as well so as not to discriminate between carriers. <br /> Tom Barrett stated the Council would need to consider the discriminatory factor in making their <br /> decision. <br /> • <br /> Flint moved,White seconded,to table Sprint's proposal for a telecommunication antenna <br /> pending further information being supplied by Sprint. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> (#9) RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A HOUSING PROGRAM <br /> AND A TEFRA HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF 501 (c) (3)BONDS FOR THE ORONO <br /> WOODS HOUSING PROJECT <br /> Moorse noted public hearings on the Orono Woods Tax Increment Financing Plan, Development <br /> Plan,Housing Program, and the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds have been <br /> scheduled for May 14t. <br /> Page 13 • <br />