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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OP MAY 22, 1989 POLICE SUPERVISORY IMPLEMENTATION CONTINUED more rapidly, he would be happy to adjust accordingly. CounciImember Nettles questioned whether option 2 would utilize the same process used for selecting the second supervisory position? Kilbo replied that the process would be very similar. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by CounciImember Nettles, to accept the information from the Police Chief regarding his implementation plan for the third supervisor. Motion, Ayes*3, Peterson, Nay due to the further delay. Mayor Grabek took this opportunity to commend the Police Department for their efforts regarding a medical emergency involving Ms. Charlotte Hill. She wrote a letter to the City indicating that the responding Police Officers had saved her life. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE MORATORIUM City Administrator Bernhardson presented an interim ordinance drafted by the City Attorney. Bernhardson said that the recommendation is for a 90-day duration period. CounciImember Goetten asked if a moratorium was required with every ordinance amendment. She expressed her dislike of moratoriums and questioned whether this particular one was necessary? Zoning Administrator Mabusth interjected that the moratorium should have been placed on accessory structures two years ago. Goetten concurred with Mabusth adding that it seemed senseless to propose a moratorium when the amendment was only weeks from adoption. City Attorney Barrett explained that the reason for proposing a moratorium would be in the event an applicant had rights under the existing ordinal ce, the City could not deny the application. He said that the City did not have the right to delay an applicant merely on the premise of an upcoming ordinance amendment. A moratorium allows the City to legally delay an action pending an ordinance amendment. Barrett further explained that if the City delayed an application which in some form resulted in damage to the applicant, the City could be sued if a moratorium did not exist. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by CounciImember Nettles, to table this matter to the June 12, 1989 Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes=4, Nays=0, Motion passed. LIVINGSTON AVENUE DRAINAGE City Administrator Bernhardson provided a brief review of this application. The results of the feasibility study were presented at the April 24, 1989 Council Meeting and Ms. Cuff received information to take back to her neighbors. Since that time, those residents have made a proposal for above-ground drainage at a much lesser cost and submitted a petition to the