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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> DECEMBER 12,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Crosby moved,Johnson seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> Crosby noted the community has lost a wonderful member,Julie Krahl,he read Ms.Krahl's obituary <br /> aloud and stated she had the largest gentle heart of anyone he knows and her absence Will be profound. <br /> 6. APPROVAL OF 2023 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS—RESOLUTION NO. 7322 <br /> Kim Carswell,261 Cygnet Place,asked with the recent election she'd like to understand why they are <br /> approving assignments before the new City Council is in place in January. She asked if Alisa Benson will <br /> have an opportunity to select where she wants to be after the decision is made. <br /> Mayor Walsh noted they can always change the appointments and he has reached out to Ms. Benson <br /> about getting together for a conversation regarding City Council;he noted she did not want to talk with <br /> him. <br /> Alisa Benson, 1220 Lyman Avenue,asked to clarify that it is true that Mayor Walsh reached out for a cup <br /> of coffee and her response was that if it were related to City business she would be happy to meet at City <br /> Hall with Staff present. She asked them not to take it in a way that says she does not want to meet with <br /> him. <br /> Johnson moved, Seals seconded,to approve 2023 Annual Appointments,Resolution No. 7322. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 10. LA22-000056—PATRICK REGAN(JDD STUDIOS),200 WOODHILL ROAD, <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCE—RESOLUTION NO.7325 <br /> Jane Delaney, 1315 Woodhill Avenue,would like to confirm that the existing CUPS( onditional Use <br /> Permits)remain in place. <br /> Mayor Walsh clarified everything stays in place. <br /> Ms. Delaneyassuming is there will not be construction traffic on Woodhill Avenue. <br /> Community Development Director Oakden stated regarding the back entrance,the Applicant noted in the <br /> application that they will not be using that for any parts of construction for the project. <br /> Ms. Delaney is not opposed to the project and noted Xcel Energy was out earlier in the day and they are <br /> going to replace all poles due to the project. She asked if she will have notice when that happens. <br /> Ms. Oakden does not believe the City is aware when Xcel Energy decides to move forward with <br /> expansions as it is their infrastructure. <br /> Johnson moved, Seals seconded,to LA22-000056,200 Woodhill Road, Conditional Use <br /> Permit/Variance,Resolution No. 7325.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 4 of 14 <br />