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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 24,2002 <br />7:00 o*clock p.m. <br />(M2-27M OTTENBROTHERS NURSERY- Continued) <br />Sansevere was hesitant to tie the rezoning changes to the issues with the neighbors. He asked <br />for clarity whether Otten Brothers needs to be in compliance with the City’s requirements or the <br />neighbors. <br />Murphy asked for more specifics, stating that he had heard about the ongoing struggles, and <br />questioned if the two were willing to undergo mediation. <br />Mr. Walvatne, 710 Dickey Lane, stated that he did not have a problem with mediation. <br />Mayor Peterson acknowledged that other property owners to the north have expressed their <br />objections to the noise level, as well as, Mr. Walvatne. <br />While Mr. Otten had no objection to mediation, he stated that the “airport scenario” rings true in <br />his situation. A few of the neighbors have moved in after Otten Brothers, knowing full well what <br />to expect, only now are complaining about the noise etc. <br />Murphy reiterated that Mr. Otten seems to be in full compliance, and asked staff to confirm this. <br />White asked if the equipment that the neighbors object to is running during business hours or <br />after. <br />Mr. Walvatne stated that the front loader runs all day, from 7AM to 8 PM. <br />Murphy asked if those were the hours that his business is allowed to operate. <br />Mr. O’Reilly stated that the front-end loader runs during evening business hours unloading soil. <br />Mayor Peterson asked how much the equipment is used. <br />Mr. Otten stated that it runs probably S times an hour. <br />White pointed out that the hours of operation are normal and within City rules. <br />Murphy stated that although he would like to encourage these individuals to be good neighbors, <br />the City should avoid getting involved in their issues. He added that he was hard pressed to <br />understand why the City is involved at this point. <br />Mr. Walvatne stated that the original screen required by the City was inadequate and several of <br />the trees were placed on his property. <br />Weinberger asked if there wasn ’t an agreement for the original screening. <br />PACE $ of 17