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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 11, 2010 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 (3. #05-3164 CITY OF ORONO – CONSERVATION DESIGN ORDINANCE – ORDINANCE ADOPTION NO. 67, THIRD SERIES, Continued) Gaffron stated that is a fair representation of reality, and that the more defined the process is, the less likely there will be collaboration. Bremer stated she would prefer to have a unanimous decision on the ordinance, but that she is not sure how the ordinance can be improved. Gaffron noted this ordinance has been reviewed by the Planning Commission twice in recent months, but that this is the first time the Council has reviewed it since approximately 2006. White stated in his experience the ordinance will not add any more costs for the developer but that the City has an obligation to protect its natural resources. The ordinance mirrors the City’s current Comprehensive Plan and he would prefer not to table the ordinance. Franchot stated in his view the City Council should move forward on the ordinance and pointed out that the first issue raised by Ms. Haskamp works both ways and that the City will have to revisit this ordinance as soon as the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan is approved by the Metropolitan Council. Franchot indicated he is in agreement with moving forward. McMillan stated the opposite is also true if the City rushes through an ordinance. McMillan pointed out that this is the first time the Council has reviewed this in a couple of years and that she personally feels that some additional review would be beneficial. McMillan stated she is cognizant of landowners’ rights and the need to protect the City’s natural resources, but that she does not want to make it cost prohibitive for the smaller developments in Orono. Murphy feels the comments by Jennifer Haskamp have been instructive and that he would welcome their collaboration on how the ordinance can continue to be refined, but that he does not see any reason why adoption of the ordinance should be delayed any further. Murphy moved, Franchot seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 67, Third Series, an Ordinance Amending Chapters 78 and 82 of the Orono Municipal Code by Adding New Sections 78-1631 through 78-1640 and Section 82-300 regarding Conservation Design. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, McMillan Opposed. White moved, Murphy seconded, to adopt SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 67, Third Series, an Ordinance Amending Chapters 78 and 82 of the Orono Municipal Code by Adding New Sections 78-1631 through 78-1640 and Section 82-300 Regarding Conservation Design. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, McMillan Opposed. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 01/25/2010 Approval of Council Minutes 01/11/2010 [Page 7 of 13]