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LJ MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, August 27, 2001 PUBLIC COMMENTS Adrian Kearney, 265 Brown Road South, stated his neighbor has erected a six -foot privacy fence, with the four by four posts facing his side of the property. Kearney stated he did speak with Staff and got differing opinions on which way the fence should face. Kearney noted there is no permit required for the fence, with very few regulations governing how the fence should be built. Kearney requested the City review their fencing ordinance and perhaps include some requirement concerning their appearance from the adjoining properties. Kearney stated the fence in his view wrecks their view. Mayor Peterson stated in her opinion the Council should address this as there is nothing in the Code defining how a fence should look or be constructed. Peterson stated the City needs to review this ordinance as there have been several issues raised over the last nine months. Jim Murphy, 30 Orono Orchard Road, and Gabriel Jabbour, 984 Tonkawa, addressed the City Council regarding the Fire Commission. Murphy stated the Fire Commission has met twice, with the meetings being scheduled on Mondays at 7:00 a.m., at the Orono City Hall. The Fire Commission is beginning the process to hire a project manager. Murphy stated in his opinion the process is going very well, with the mission being "to design and construct a quality, cost - effective, functional fire station that ensures the long -term viability of the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the quality of service it provides to meet the needs of the communities that it serves." • The guiding principals for the Fire Commission are, one, to design and construct a municipal building that is compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood; two, provide a building that is finished, furnished, and functional upon completion to avoid future costs; and three, deliver a facility on time and under budget. Murphy stated the time line is to start construction in April, 2002, with the fire station being operable by December of 2002. Jabbour requested the Council inform the Fire Commission of any concerns the City may have regarding the fire station. Murphy stated the Fire Commission is comprised of three Long Lake representatives, three Orono representatives, and the fire chief, who is a non - voting participant. A representative from Medina also sits on the Fire Commission. Murphy commented in his view it is important to work through the issues in meetings and not "on the street ". Jabbour recommended the City study their decisions carefully as there will be others who will follow their actions. Flint stated the Council does need to keep well informed, with the representatives speaking for the City Council. Mayor Peterson thanked Jim Murphy and Gabriel Jabbour for their involvement on this project. • Flint suggested the representatives give a report once a month at one of the Council meetings or as issues come up. Page 3