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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 25,1999 <br />(#9 Request for Dock Access, Continued) <br />GafiBron stated an issue to be reviewed is whether the roadways constructed on Big Island were <br />intended for general public access or whether they were constructed to provide access to the <br />properties. Gaffiron stated a number of complaints have been receiyed regarding security due to <br />the general public utilizing those roads. <br />Kelley commented he would be in favor of a dock at this location, with the Applicant being <br />required to have the license renewed yearly. <br />Lovelace acknowledged that maintenance of the dock would be his responsibility and that he would <br />retain the appropriate liability insurance coverage. <br />Sansevere inquired how mainleitance of the dock would be handled if there were multiple owners. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated that a homeowners association would need to be created to oversee the dock. <br />Jabbour suggested that a dock be provided, with a public hearing being held to enable the local <br />citizens to comment on this issue. <br />Lovelace staled that some of the residents of Big Island do currently sh^e docks. Lovelace <br />acknowledged that he is not legally permitted to leave his boat at a public dock for an extended <br />pe.iod of time. <br />Kelley suggested that the length of the dock be limited. <br />Mayor Jabbour staled that the dock should not exceed 24 feet. <br />Moorse indicated that City Staff will prepare a resolution outlining the items discussed for review <br />and approval by the City Council. <br />^>!A^R/C0UNCIL repof <br />Mayor Jab^&b^m^cated that a number of meetings regarding consolidation of Long Lake and <br />Orono have beeiwlbfc^vith issues dealing with land use currently being discussed. Jabbour stat <br />that a member of the coJlsoWation committee pointed out that the City' Council d^s not have the <br />authority to deny an applicatibn^^it is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and <br />Ordinances. <br />solidation meetings.Jabbour invited the general public to attend <br />Flint inquired what progress has been made on the Dakot^i^i^ Trail project. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated that the October 14th deadline has been extendftc^Odavs. Jabbour <br />stated it was his understanding the railroad will cease to operate at that <br />Page 9