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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, July 14, 2008 <br />7:00 o'clock a.m. <br />(4. #08 -3351 BARRY TANNER ON BEHALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT, B -1 ZONING <br />DISTRICT, Continued) <br />Turner stated event centers tend to be facilities that can be rented out for different events, such as a <br />banquet or a wedding reception. Turner stated she is unsure whether those types of events would be able <br />to obtain a liquor license. Turner stated Staff could remove the language regarding event centers. <br />Rahn stated the term event center is fairly broad and that he would be in agreement with removing it. <br />Bremer stated for the most part the categories are very specific but that she has a question regarding live <br />entertainment. Bremer asked why that item was included. <br />Turner stated there is a type two restaurant that is specifically defined as a restaurant having live <br />entertainment and that type of restaurant would also be allowed in other districts. <br />Bremer suggested that item be clarified. Bremer stated Section 9c seems to focus on the inconvenience to <br />the adjoining properties, and that she would like to see the language "the general public" also added to <br />that sentence. As it relates to 9e, Bremer suggested the language be changed to read "not operated in a <br />way detrimental to any person..." rather than the way it is currently written. <br />Bremer asked what the rationale was for limiting mechanical amusement devices to four under the <br />definition of amusement center. <br />'v <br />• <br />Turner indicated the various communities they reviewed used different numbers and that Staff was • <br />attempting to keep the number of mechanical amusement devices at a reasonable level. <br />Rahn stated the square footage of the establishment should be used to help determine that rather than <br />setting it at a specific number. <br />Turner noted the city does require a license for a mechanical music device, which is out of date and would <br />need to be updated. <br />Bremer asked whether a pool table would be included under this section. <br />Turner stated a pool table would not be included and that as it currently reads, a mechanical music device <br />would be a pinball machine or video game and that they really are electronic and not mechanical. <br />Bremer agreed that that language should be updated. <br />White noted there is no mention of public health and safety in the draft ordinance and that he would like <br />to see some language addressing the safety of the attendees at one of these facilities. <br />Rahn noted the building and fire codes would actually regulate that. <br />Gaffron asked whether 9e should be revised to include other items. <br />Mattick stated he would like to see 9e be revised and that he typically limits the hours of operation, which <br />could probably be listed as 9f. • <br />PAGE 4 of 11 <br />