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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 14, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. (10. #08 -3350 JSVEN GUSTAFSONFOR FREDERICK PETERS, 3127 CASCO CIRCLE, Continued) McMillan asked whether rain gardens are being considered. Gustafson stated there was a very limited discussion on that at the Planning Commission meeting and that no further consideration has been given to rain gardens. McMillan noted one of the recommendations of Staff was the incotporation of rain gardens. Turner stated Staff is recommending that the applicant incorporate whatever methods are recommended by the City Engineer and that rain gardens may not be required if a better alternative is recommended. Peters stated to his recollection the videotape taken by his neighbor shows a major rainstorm that occurred approximately three years ago and that normally the runoff is not as severe as what was depicted in the tape. Peters noted he has removed a couple of large trees to help with the runoff situation. White stated if the drainage issue is not resolved, the project cannot occur. Murphy commented the question is whether the application should be tabled or subject to approval of the city engineer. Kellogg stated if the application is approved with a number of conditions, someone would need to • monitor the application to ensure that all the conditions were completed. Turner noted Staff has not prepared a resolution for this application and that the City Council could direct Staff to draft a resolution at this time but not to bring it forward to the City Council until the issues relating to drainage are resolved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Murphy moved, Rahn seconded, to direct Staff to draft a resolution for Application #08 -3350, J. Sven Gustafson, 3127 Casco Circle, approving the variances subject to the engineering/drainage issues being resolved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and further subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission listed in the April 14, 2008 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Rahn reported he did attend the meeting at the Gillespie Center last week and that to his recollection the City Council was looking for further discussion by the parties on how this center would be viable in the future. Rahn stated the meeting was very informative but that he has concerns over the amount of funding being requested given the limited number of Orono residents that utilize the center. Murphy asked whether the Spring Park mayor suggested a joint powers agreement and if that was discussed. Rahn stated he did but that there was not any further discussion on the subject. • PAGE 10 of 13