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MINUTES OF THE: REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL. MEETING BF:LD MAY 13, 1985 PAGE 6 <br />Councilmember Grabek asked how the MWCC recommends 20 units <br />for the Art Center. <br />City Engineer Cook stated that the MWCC doesn't consider the <br />use of the building, but assesses units by square footage and <br />how many people can fit in a classroom. Cook noted that if a <br />building has a kitchen in it they assess many units just for <br />that. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson noted that the Art Center is <br />in the process of negotiating with the MWCC through Jo Ellen <br />Hurr and trying to get that unit number reduced. <br />Bernhardson noted that Hurr is pursuing the matter to have <br />the MWCC justify the 24 units, and therefore such number <br />could be subject to change. <br />Councilmember L. Adams felt that even 10 units may be toomuch <br />for the Art Center and that 7-8 sounds more feasible. <br />Judy Christensen of 1251 Brown Road South felt that the <br />Council should not pick numbers out of the air. <br />Marion Gray, Art Center representative, noted that the Art <br />Center is lucky if 30 people a day visit the gallery. Gray <br />noted that the MWCC's calculations do not take into account <br />the actual use of the center. <br />Gary Printup of 1261 Briar Street asked the Art Center <br />representatives if they have had their septic system back up <br />or the tanks pumped this spring. <br />Marian Gray stated yes the tanks were pumped. Gray noted <br />there are no washing machines or shower faci 1ities i n the Art. <br />Center. <br />Eve Drummond of 2160 Prospect Avenue argued that the Art <br />Center is being used more than the representatives aro <br />indicating. Drummond stated that she has had her own <br />driveway blocked at times from cars that use the Art Center. <br />Mayor Butler closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. <br />Councilmember L. Adams felt that lie needed more i•tfnrmation <br />to help arrive at the number of units that should ce assessed. <br />Adams felt it may be less than 10 units. Adams asked if the <br />City could estimate the water usage. <br />Councilmember T. Adams felt that there must be a rational <br />approach to determine the number of units for the Art Center. <br />Councilmember Grabek felt that if the City is going to assess <br />the Art Center based on capacity, then the City should also <br />determine exactly how many people can live in one home and <br />that more sewer units might be needed fo_ _)me of the larger <br />