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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 26,2004 7:00 o’clock p.m. LMCD REPORT • LUi McMUlao McMillan reported that the Carson's Bay Bridge is higher; therefore, larger boats can now gain access to the Lake, thus increasing boat density. In response to Deephaven’s request for more municipal docks, McMillan slated that the LMCD has begun to form a subcommittee to examine boat density on the Lake. She pointed out that a formula to measure boat density was presented in 1973; however, was not put to use and the subcommittee would like to determine whether the formula has merit today. McMillan indicated that the LMCD Board has appointed Tom Skramstad, of Shorewood, the new Chair. She also noted that Lt. Brian Johnson would be moving on as head of the Water Patrol. Acting Mayor White felt measuring density could be difficult, since many lake residents often put their boats in the water, and seldom use them. He felt it might be hard to gauge density, simply by how many boats are parked at docks. McMillan pointed out that the LMCD has seen stacking problems at the Gray’s Bay landing when boats are leaving the Lake. She stated that it would be interesting to compare the density of boats by City, since Orono has the most shoreline, but also the most restrictive regulations. McMillan added that the subcommittee would also evaluate whether the rules regarding contiguous shoreline for individual cities are reasonable. Although he agreed something needed to be done, Murphy contended that, since all citizens own the lakes, it would not be feasible to restrict the number of boats on the lake. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ralph Kempf, 367S Togo Road, thanked the City Council for responding to his inability to hear in the audience by speaking into the microphones. Having attended at least 6 meetings, he stated that he had been impressed with how responsive the Council has been to the citizenry. Kempf complimented the Cour;ciI on how well they work together, how their hearts appear to in the right place as they evaluate applications, and for their appropriate discussion of the issues. Sansevere thanked Mr. Kempf for his comments and invited him to apply for one of the openings on the Park and Planning Commis.sions. Kempf stated that, thus far, he had a passive interest in how the community was run. He indicated that he was surprised that more citizens don’t take an active or interested role in their community. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *4. #04-2970 ROBERT P. MACK, IS2S BAY RIDGE ROAD > VARIANCE - RESOLUTION NO. 5105 Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5105, granting side setback, average lakeshore setback, and hardcover variances to replace a flat roof with a pitched roof and construct a carport at the front entrance of the home at 1525 Bay Ridge Road. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PAGE 3 of 10