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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Moiday, October 10,2005 <br />7:00 o’clock pjn. <br />(005-3121 Norrowi SoIoob, CoatiBoed) <br />Frank stated parking appears to be a big issue for the businesses in this area, and recommended that the <br />City review ^ layout of the parking lot. <br />Peterson indicated the number of stalls might decrease if they are striped according to code. <br />Peterson stated she also concurs with Council Members Sansevere and Muiphy regarding the parking in <br />this area, but that her biggest concern is the atmosphere of the community and how the Narrows Saloon <br />started as a neighborhood bar but is now turning into an establishment that is drawing from a wider <br />region. Peterson stated it might be time to consider relocating the Narrows Saloon where more parking is <br />available on site. <br />Sudheimer stated in her opinion this establishment will continue to improve and attract more people. <br />Sudheimer stated any successful business is going to attract people whether the Narrows Saloon or <br />another business is located on this site and that the paridng lot is going to be full. <br />Peterson stated noise from motorcycles is also a concern. <br />Sudheimer stated in the summertime motorcyclists drive out to the lake and that more motorcyclists <br />frequent Lord Fletchers than their establishment. <br />Murphy stated the type of clientele would change if the kind of music being played changed. <br />Sansevere stated he was under the impression that the expansion was being driven by the restaurant side <br />of the business. <br />Sudheimer stated it is difficult to tell from this print, but that there is a wall separating the bar from the <br />restaurant area. <br />McMillan inquired what the numbers would be for the restaurant. McMillan noted the current occupancy <br />is 145. <br />Frank stated for the restaurant IS square feet per occupant is being taken into consideration. The building <br />consists of698 square feet, for a total of247 occupants for the entire building, which also includes the <br />outside seating area. Frank stated the storage and kitchen areas also have occupants that are included in <br />the calculation, which brings the total up to 265. <br />White stated parking management is one of the important ways to help support businesses and that the <br />City needs to do a better job of managing the parking in this area. White stated everyone has to be treated <br />fairly with the parking even if it is a municipal parking lot. <br />PAGE 15