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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 • 5. Marina Licenses — Continued shall use or operate [a loudspeaker] in a loudly audible manner so as to disturb the peace." He stated that staff's interpretation that it should not be louder than a normal conversation at the property line was defendable and reasonable. Sansevere stated that staff would be able to handle follow -up on the matter, insuring that there is compliance where appropriate. Gaffron pointed out that the license was recommended for approval with appropriate conditions. He stated that the lighting was a static issue: once it conformed, it would be considered a non - issue. The noise, however, was an active issue because even with the equipment and volume set, wind direction and the individual user would affect levels of noise reaching the Waade property. Waade stated that on some days they could not hear the loudspeaker, other days it was very loud. Sansevere stated the City could not mandate that the marina go to a walkie- talkie or cell phone system. Gaffron stated that the City's enforcement of the noise ordinance might not satisfy Waade. Sansevere stated he would be satisfied if staff were satisfied. Nygard moved, and White seconded, to direct staff to issue 2001 -2002 commercial • marina licenses to Windward Marina, Genmar /King's Cove, Sailor's World, North Shore Marina, and Wayzata Marine subject to final resolution of the lighting issue to the satisfaction of staff, and with an annotation indicating the 5 requested on -land boats for lake use cannot be customer owned boats for on- demand launching. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 0 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Nygard stated that he is in favor of supporting Dog Days. Murphy asked if developing Dog Days or other festivals is a job for the staff or the Parks Commission. Nygard suggested they have a public hearing in order to get input from local business owners and residents. White stated that festivals help businesses bridge the slow months until the holidays, and that business owners should be involved in the planning of a festival. White stated he does not care for the name Dog Days. Sansevere suggested combining the City open house with the festival and including a dog show as one activity. Nygard stated it was up to the City Council to help the community grow. Murphy stated that they need to hold a work session about the fire station issues. 7