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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 10, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #05 -3121 Narrows Saloon, Continued) Frank stated parking appears to be a big issue for the businesses in this area, and recommended that the City review the layout of the parking lot. Peterson indicated the number of stalls might decrease; if they are striped according to code. Peterson stated she also concurs with Council Members Sansevere and Murphy regarding the parking in this area, but that her biggest concern is the atmosphere of the community and how the Narrows Saloon started as a neighborhood bar but is now turning into an establishment that is drawing from a wider region. Peterson stated it might be time to consider relocating the Narrows Saloon where more parking is available on site. i Sudheimer stated in her opinion this establishment willl continue to improve and attract more people. Sudheimer stated any successful business is going to attract people whether the Narrows Saloon or another business is located on this site and that the panting lot is going to be full. Peterson stated noise from motorcycles is also a •Sudheimer stated in the summertime motorcyclists drive out to the lake and that more motorcyclists frequent Lord Fletchers than their establishment. Murphy stated the type of clientele would change if the kind of music being played changed. Sansevere stated he was under the impression that the expansion was being driven by the restaurant side of the business. Sudheimer stated it is difficult to tell from this print, restaurant area. McMillan inquired what the numbers would be for is 145. that there is a wall separating the bar from the restaurant. McMillan noted the current occupancy Frank stated for the restaurant 15 square feet per occupant is being taken into consideration. The building consists of 698 square feet, for a total of 247 occupants for the entire building, which also includes the outside seating area. Frank stated the storage and kitchen areas also have occupants that are included in the calculation, which brings the total up to 265. White stated parking management is one of the City needs to do a better job of managing the p� fairly with the parking even if it is a municipal tant ways to help support businesses and that the in this area. White stated everyone has to be treated a lot. PAGE 15