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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 12, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. *16. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE 2004 SQUAD CARS Muphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve payment for three (3), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Squad Cars, to Superior Ford, set -up of the new cars and the liquidation of the old squad cars through competitive bidding. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *17. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE, TEST, AND HIRE PART -TIME POLICE OFFICER Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to advertise for, test candidates, and extend an offer to hire to an eligible candidate for the position of a fully P.O. S. T. licensed peace officer who will work part -time hours. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *18. APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve disposal of unclaimed property by silent auction at the Medina City Hall, and to discard of unsold items. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *19. LONG LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET r� Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve the use of excess funds in the Joint Fire Station Construction Fund to fund the $63,810.20 overage in the Long Lake Fire Department . 2003 budget. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 20. STUDY REGARDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — ORDINANCE NO. 7, 3RD SERIES Acting Mayor White introduced the proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on all development applications for subdivisions with densities of 2 units per acre or greater until a study of development standards for medium - density residential development is conducted. Moorse indicated that at the City Council Work Session last Thursday, April 8, 2004, it was agreed that there was a need to strengthen Orono's zoning regulations in a number of areas, including medium density residential in areas guided by the Comprehensive Plan update. In discussions of the City Council's vision with the Comprehensive Plan change there was concurrence that stronger regulations were needed to achieve that vision. Moorse stated it was discussed then to consider placing a moratorium to allow for time to research and look at examples of other city's regulations and to allow for more City Council discussion of its vision for those areas, and to take regulation recommendations through the Planning Commission/City Council process. He explained that a moratorium will provide the time necessary to complete a study process. Acting Mayor White asked if the City will need the assistance of a consultant to guide the study or can it be done with current staff. Moorse replied that some technical assistance from planning consultant(s) during the process will be • utilized. Page 12 of 20