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• <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />October June 25, 2001 <br />(Home Occupation Definitions, Continued) <br />Mayor Peterson inquired how many nonresident employees Meinhardt has. Peterson noted the City <br />has him listed as having three employees. <br />Meinhardt stated he has one employee. <br />Gaffron stated the information contained in his report regarding the number of nonresident employees <br />of All -Star Electric was taken off of the last license application submitted by Mr. Meinhardt. <br />Meinhardt stated in approximately 1994, he did hire a woman to do household work, some minor <br />bookkeeping, and other small tasks associated with the business. Meinhardt stated that lady has since <br />left his employ. <br />Moorse stated the reason Mr. Meinhardt received a notice is because he has a nonresident employee <br />who arrives at the property everyday and the City currently does not have any specific language <br />relating to this situation. Moorse stated Staff would like some direction from the Council on how <br />these types of situations should be handled. <br />Sansevere stated he personally does not have a problem with the situation described by Mr. Meinhardt <br />White noted this is a large lot located in a rural area. White stated concerns may arise if the property <br />were located in a more residential area where there might be employees coming to the home <br />• occupation everyday. White stated he is not opposed to Mr. Meinhardt continuing with his business. <br />Mayor Peterson stated one of the problems is that there are some individuals who are in blatant <br />violation of the ordinance and are not licensed who are not present at tonight's meeting. <br />Moorse stated there are some home occupations which are not currently licensed. <br />0 <br />Gaffron noted Council has suggested that Staff look at bringing some of the non - compliant home <br />occupations into compliance. He requested Council to advise him of specific situations of which Staff <br />may not be aware. <br />Sansevere commented in his view the City is entering an era where home occupations are on the <br />increase. <br />Meinhardt indicated his property will be taken in approximately two years as a result of the new <br />Highway 12 corridor. Meinhardt thanked the Council for allowing his business to continue since 1986 <br />because without the opportunity to run a home occupation, he would not have been able to afford to be <br />in business all these years. <br />Mayor Peterson noted this item will be discussed further in the July 12`h work session, with <br />Mr. Meinhardt being kept informed of the status of the review by the Council. <br />Flint stated he would like to discuss the home occupation which has six employees listed <br />PAGE 11 <br />