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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 8, 2016 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 29 of 32 <br /> <br />12. MARIANI CONCEPTUAL REQUEST TO EXPAND MUSA BOUNDARY (continued) <br /> <br />Cornick asked whether it would be advisable to get an expert opinion on a Type III system. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated the City’s septic inspector’s opinion is that the City can allow the Type III system but that <br />there is some uncertainty as to whether or how long it will work. Gaffron stated someone would not be <br />able to determine whether a different type of system can go in there until sometime this spring. <br /> <br />Barnhart noted the Councils packet does include some information on a Type III system and that it is his <br />understanding a Type III system is a modified Type I system. Barnhart stated the modification could be <br />as simple as additional sand. A Type III system is allowed under Orono Code but there is no guarantee <br />for how long they might last. <br /> <br />Mariani stated one of the stipulations for splitting the property was that there be two Type I sites <br />available, which turned out not to be the case. <br /> <br />Levang asked if there would be any benefit to tabling this. <br /> <br />Mariani stated he has talked to lots of people and that it is their opinion a Type III system is not as good <br />as a Type I system and is not guaranteed. Mariani stated the Council could either elect to believe him or <br />get their own information. <br /> <br />Printup moved, Cornick seconded, to deny Mr. Mariani’s request to expand the MUSA boundary. <br />VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Levang Opposed. <br /> <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> <br />Walsh reported he and Council Member Printup attended a fire commission meeting last week and that <br />they went over budget issues for 2016 and beyond. There was also a good discussion about fire truck <br />replacements and the need to obtain additional information. A discussion was also had regarding the <br />Wayzata fire service agreement and more information will be gathered relating to that. <br /> <br />Cornick stated he received one phone call from an irate resident following one of the recent snowfalls <br />who indicated that someone knocked down his mailbox. Cornick stated it appeared the mailbox was hit <br />by a snowplow. Cornick stated he directed the resident to call the Public Works Department to request <br />that it be repaired, which it was, and that the resident has indicated that his mailbox is now better than <br />ever. <br /> <br />Levang reported she attended the Park Commission work session last week and that they are looking at <br />improvements to Saga Hill Preserve. A forester has been brought in and areas will be designated for <br />future work. Lurton Park was also discussed and a plan is being developed for the off-leash dog park. <br /> <br />Levang stated she also attended the Planning Commission’s listening session where the two topics of <br />discussion were the lighting ordinance and the vacation home rental. Both of those items were tabled but <br />there was good attendance at the meeting. <br />