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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, April 23, 2001 (James Anderst, Continued) Anderst stated the sound would be amplified since the event is being held outside. Anderst stated the sound would not be amplified to the point where it will cause major problems to the neighbors Mayor Peterson noted the event is scheduled to end at 8:00 p.m. Sansevere inquired who would pay for the police officers overseeing this event. Police Chief Good indicated normally the cost of any overtime hours associated with this event would be assumed by the person sponsoring the event. Good reiterated she would need a formal written plan on how all these issues will be addressed before she would be willing to commit any police officers. Mayor Peterson noted at the last Council meeting limiting the number of wristbands sold was raised as an option. Sansevere inquired whether the event could be successful if the number of people allowed to attend the festival was limited to 200 to 300. Anderst stated in his view the festival could not be successful with that small number of people, and that he would need approximately 1,000 people per day in order to make it a success. • Mayor Peterson inquired whether the reserves on the police force could be utilized for this event Police Chief Good stated even if the reserves were utilized, in her view they still would not be able to accommodate that number of people. Good indicated issues relating to public health and safety need to be addressed prior to the event. Anderst stated he has contacted North Memorial for an ambulance, the Mound Fire Department, and a sanitation company. Anderst inquired whether an outside security force could be employed for this event. Police Chief Good reiterated that these types of festivals are normally planned and organized by a committee of people, with a formal written plan addressing all of these concerns and issues being submitted for her review. Good noted she has not received a written plan. Anderst indicated he would be willing to put together a plan for the police chief. Mayor Peterson commented there appear to be a number of issues that need to be addressed before this event can be approved. Peterson stated in her view the next step is for Anderst to meet with the police chief to discuss what should be included in the plan. Sansevere reiterated he would be following the recommendation of the police chief. Mayor Peterson opened the meeting up for public comment. • John Hollander, 200 Hollander Road, stated in his view they need to insure proper medical care is available. Hollander inquired whether parking on the streets would be allowed. Hollander noted a Page 3