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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. 09 -3427 AL SERAN, 4099 HIGHWOOD ROAD, Continued) Seran stated he has a nice yard and young children and should the Andersons elect to construct a new residence and driveway, he has a concern that if an easement is granted on his property, all of that runoff will be directed towards his residence. Murphy stated that is not the purpose of an easement. Seran stated his understanding of an easement is to allow the City to do whatever they deem appropriate and that he would have little say in it. Curtis stated the easement could be drafted in such a way to help alleviate some of those concerns. Kellogg stated the easement could say that the swale must be maintained and preserved, and if any adverse changes are made to the swale, the City has the right to come onto the property and fix it. Seran indicated he would prefer that verbiage. Kellogg stated he would like to get the City Attorney involved in this situation to ensure that the proper language is drafted. Murphy suggested that an agreement be reached by September 9, and if no solution is reached, that the matter will not be heard at the September 14 council meeting. • Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, Application #09 -3427, 4099 Highwood Road, to approve waiving the Planning Commission review and to schedule a public hearing before the City Council on September 14 "', subject to the drainage /easement issues being resolved no later than September 9. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Bremer indicated she has some information on the Prouty project that she will bring to the City Council work session tomorrow night. The City Council discussed the process that should be followed in the hiring of the new city administrator. Bremer stated it was suggested that the long -term vision of the City be discussed prior to the hiring of a new city administrator and that it was her understanding the Council was going to go through that long -term vision discussion two or three years ago. Murphy asked whether Staff is ready to discuss the hiring of a new city administrator at the work session. Gaffron indicated they are. Bremer asked what the group PAA out of Wisconsin does. Franchot indicated they provide video conferencing and that it may be helpful to utilize that technology for those candidates who are further away as part of the initial screening process. to PAGE 8 of 10