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i ^ if »' -j V ' i..r- MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 23,2000 (^2630 Gregg and Stephanie Larsen, Continued) Flint moved, Sansevcre seconded, to direct Staff to draft a resolution approving the the variance for land alterations within 75* of the shoreline, hardcover within 75 ’ of the shoreline, and a conditional use permit for land alterat. n to replace the existing retaining walls. Larsen inquired whether the Council could approve the resolution tonight to enable -‘ifm to commence work. Flint stated the resolution will be voted on at the next City Council meeting. Larsen inquired whether it was possible to revise the resolution before the Council tonight and to delete the items relating to the patio. Mayor Jabbour stated he will continue this item to allow the Applicant to speak with City Staff. (#28) LONG LAKE HRE STATION REPLACEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 4558 Mayor Jabbour stated he met with the Fire Department and informed them of the concerns the City of Orono has regarding the proposed location in Orono for the new fire station. Sansevere inquired whether the Long Lake Fire Department was prepared to okay a site in Orono. Mayor Jabbour stated they were prepared to finalize and go to a public information meeting to finalize the Brown Road site. Jabbour stated the City has taken the position that they would like the Fire Department to explore other sites. Jabbour indicated the City of Orono would like to continue to work with the Long Lake Fire Department in finding a suitable site for the new facility, and that perhaps this position should have been made clearer to the committee prior to this time. Sansevcre stated he will not support any site for the new fire station if the people who reside on that site are opposed to tlie taJdng of their land. Mayor Jabbour stated he did relay those same thoughts to the residents, and in his view the City Council is united in allowing the residents to retain their property. Jabbour noted 100 percent of the City Council members were supportive of those residents in a recent work session. Flint commented he is in agreement with the affected residents, and stated that unfortuitately this is being perceived as a negative position by the Orono City Council. Flint stated the City of Orono is interested in the site that is to be chosen, noting that the City incurs approximately 70 percent of the costs. Mr. Callahan stated in his view the City Council is taking the right position on this matter and that the City should enter into negotiations regarding the new fire station since Orono does pay a significant portion of the costs for the fire department. Callahan stated the City of Orono should PAGE U