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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) White stated the Navarre area is undergoing some rapid changes and that the City is looking at future development in this area. White stated the City has to plan carefully for the future of this area and that the City at the present time has no alternative area designated for parking. White noted the Metropolitan Council is requesting that the city increase the amount of transit parking spaces in their municipal lot and that they are also considering other changes with the transit system for this area. White stated it is difficult to allow one business to use up the majority of the parking when many issues are undetermined at this point in time. White commented the City has to deal with the Metropolitan Transit and the neighbors and that the bigger picture needs to be taken into consideration. White noted that the report indicates that one business has 26 designated parking spaces, which needs to be dealt with. Gaffron noted there is not a termination date listed in the resolution for those parking spaces. White recommended the person be given 12 months to apply for a permit, and if no permit is applied for during that time, that the right to use the parking spaces will terminate. • White reiterated the whole picture should be taken into account and that in his opinion it is too early in • that process to approve this application. McMillan inquired whether the type of music would change with the expansion. Sudheimer stated at this time she does not plan to change the type of bookings, but noted that during the week only two piece musicians are allowed and that the full bands are only booked on the weekends. Sudheimer indicated she is trying to keep it more low key during the week as well as increase the food sales. McMillan stated the Council does have a concern with the music drawing people from outside the Navarre area, which would change the Narrows Saloon from being a neighborhood bar into more of a regional entertainment spot. Sudheimer stated her focus is not the entertainment aspect. McMillan inquired what the motivation is for the outdoor seating area. Sudheimer stated with the smoking ban, people now stand or walk around the building smoking, and that she is trying to confine them into one area. Sudheimer stated their business also decreases in the summer because people like to sit outside. Sudheimer indicated since she purchased this property she has wanted to have an outdoor seating area. L.J PAGE 16