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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13, 2004 7:00 o’clock p.m. (12. M4-3067 LECY CONSTRUCTION ON BEHALF OF DENNIS AND AMANDA WALSH, 1354 REST POINT LANE, Contimi-d) Sanscverc stated the City should be considering solutions that do not intrude upon the residents. Mrs. Walsh noted they did suggest pavement in that area. Sanscverc indicated the City should consider a solution that does not impact this property*. Murphy stated it does not sound like there is a total solution to this problem unless it does not snow. McMillan inquired whether there is another matcnal that could be used rather than loose gravel or pavement. Gappa commented snow is pushed off the roadw ay into yards m a lot of areas, with other property owners also experiencing rock in their yards. Gappa stated the neighborhood parking w'as discussed but that it did not appear the applicants w ere interested in having that in the agreement. Mr. Walsh staled he does not have a problem w iih having the parking, but by putting in the agreement the fact that this portion of the property is open to the general public raises all sorts of issues w ith liability and insurance. Walsh indicated he would prefer that language not be included in the agreement. Walsh stated he did discuss the public parking last time and that his neighbors do park in this area from time to time. Walsh stated the parking by the neighbors was not the reason for the gravel and that the gravel is there specifically for the snow*. Walsh indicated they originally were willing to leave the area gravel, but after the call from the City saying if an casement agreement is not entered into, the City would rescind the approval. Walsh stated he took the phone call as sort of a threat. Sanscverc commented the situation does appear to ha\e become somew hat confrontational. White slated the idea of an easement was brought up after the applicants left the last meeting. WTiitc suggcsied the parties go back to the point they were at prior to the easement being suggested. Murphy stated the snow could be hauled away. McMillan inquired whether the hardcover would need to be removed. Walsh stated originally they w ere just going to leave it the w ay it is and just handle the snow storage on a hand.sliake basis. Walsh noted Gappa had an issue with the possibility of the property being sold and the future owner opposing the snow' storage. Walsh stated he then suggested he w ould be agreeable to a ten- year agreement to allow the snow storage but that he would rather the area be pa\ ed. Walsh noted that is w hen other issues were being brought into the easement and that he had questions whether these things were applied to other people within the City. WTiiic slated he is willing to go back to the agreement the City Council had with the applicants prior to the request for the casement. PAGE 17