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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 6 of 32 <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) <br /> <br />Bonnett noted building ordinances and laws are in place to prevent these types of misdeeds but they are <br />happening nonetheless. Bonnett stated this is a full teardown and the neighbors would like to make sure <br />that proper City Codes and setbacks are enforced. Bonnett stated he is not sure whether Staff knew this <br />was going to be a full teardown but that at least 40 to 50 percent of the foundation walls were removed. <br />Bonnett stated Staff recommended to the City Council that the variances be approved since this was to be <br />a remodel. <br /> <br />Bonnett stated he knows the City dispatched an inspector the second the house was torn down, which <br />leads him to believe that the Council was not aware of what they were approving. Since that time, more <br />of the house has been removed and the builder is taking out walls and saying to the inspectors as they <br />show up that they were not adequate before the inspector has had a chance to look at them. <br /> <br />Bonnett stated the neighbors had a problem with the variances in the first place and now a majority of the <br />house has been removed. Bonnett asked what they can do. <br /> <br />PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT <br /> <br />5. NAVARRE LIGHT POLE DECORATIONS <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Edwards stated the purpose of this item is to solicit Council <br />direction on the type and quantity for the decorations to be attached to the light poles in Navarre. In 2014, <br />the light poles were replaced in the Navarre commercial district along County Roads 15 and 19. Last year <br />the Council approved some banners that were up last summer and fall and then ten lights for the poles. At <br />that time the Council decided to purchase only ten lights and see how they are. <br /> <br />Edwards stated he is now looking for Council direction on whether holiday light decorations should be <br />purchased for the light poles and the quantity. Edwards stated he also heard a couple of people ask about <br />American flags and that he would like to see whether there is any desire to go forward with the flag poles. <br /> <br />Edwards stated now is a good time to purchase the holiday decorations since most of the manufacturers <br />have sales through the end of the month. If the Council is interested in purchasing the same snowflake <br />decorations, the cost would be $410 apiece, which is lower than the original price. The other option <br />would be to purchase different but similar decorations and alternate them every other pole. The cost for <br />that would be $350. The cost of the American flags would be $70 apiece. <br /> <br />Levang stated she would like the City to purchase more snowflakes and that she is in favor of the <br />American flags. Levang asked whether the remaining light poles can accommodate the snowflake <br />decoration. <br /> <br />Edwards noted the City installed 33 light poles and that 32 of those would be able to accommodate the <br />snowflake decoration. Edwards stated the Council has the option to do all 32 light poles or another ten. <br /> <br />Walsh commented it is a good idea along County Road 15 and will help create a more vibrant downtown <br />area. Walsh stated he would also like to add the flags. <br /> <br />Printup indicated he is in agreement.