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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 22, 2010 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 14 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) Mayor White suggested Staff notify the City Council when an applicant has not discussed their project with the neighbors. McMillan asked if the signature of the adjoining property owners is required on a CUP. Curtis indicated it is not required and that the signatures are an optional submittal by the individual applicants. McMillan asked whether any signage is required to be erected in connection with the Good Shepherd application. Curtis indicated there is, and that Staff followed the requirements for notifying the neighbors of a public hearing. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT Kellogg indicated he has nothing to report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 10. VFW DISPLAY REQUEST Gaffron noted there is no representative from the VFW present at tonight’s meeting. Gaffron stated since there is not a formal community center facility in Orono, community groups have been allowed to use the Council Chambers for meetings that do not conflict with city meetings. The VFW Post #7 has been using the Council Chambers for their monthly meetings since June of 2009. The City received a letter from Clint Bucher, Commander of VFW Post #7, requesting approval to place the VFW Post and Auxiliary flags in the hallway between the Council Chambers and the City Hall. The City has never formalized a policy regarding the use of the hallway and wall space by outside organizations. The City’s ability to continue to make the chambers and its associated hallways available for such groups relies to some extent on the City not having to provide storage or display space for each group’s property. In reviewing the request, Staff considered a variety of factors, including hallway traffic patterns, the many ways in which these hallways are used from time to time, the location of existing fixtures and furnishings, and the potential for additional similar requests. Given the limited hall and wall space in the Council Chambers wing, it would make it difficult to accommodate all such potential requests. Mattick stated approval of the display request would open the door to other such requests. Mattick indicated the City Council could approve a temporary display if they would like. Gaffron stated Staff is fine with a temporary display but that there is not sufficient room for a permanent display. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 12/13/2010 Aprpoval of Council Minutes 11/22/2010 [Page 11 of 14]