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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 22, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. S. #16-3832, CITY OF ORONO, LURTON PARK VARIANCES ORDLN� ANCE NO. 176 THIRD SERIES AND RESOLUTION 6663 (continued) MacLachlan noted the map key states that the solid red line is an improved fence. Edwards indicated it is the fence line as well and that he used the color red twice. MacLachlan asked if the well is denoted on the map. Edwards pointed out the location of the well on the overhead. Edwards indicated it will be in the vicinity of the parking area. MacLachlan stated she just wanted to clarify that there was not another fence going in around the wetland area. MacLachlan asked whether there could be one gate on the north side and one gate by the lake. Edwards indicated they were contemplating the gates being in a location where the existing trail goes through. Edwards stated the existing trail has the woodchips on it now. MacLachlan stated her main concern is the hours and that she would like an earlier closing time. Dianna Milianta, 3515 Sixth Avenue North, stated an earlier closing time for this park would be reasonable. Milianta stated at the time of installation of the fence, she would like her husband to have the opportunity to be there. Milianta stated since a formal survey has not been done, she would like the opportunity for him to verify that the location of the fence is consistent with their understanding. Edwards stated once the Council approves the fencing contract, the fence line will be staked, which will be a couple of weeks prior to the fence being installed, and that they would have the opportunity at that time to view where the fence will be located. There were no further public comments regarding this application. Levang stated she would like to see the nonresident fee increased to $40 from $35. Levang stated when the park opens in 2017, the City will be making some estimates on what the costs will be and that she would like to set it at $40 so the City has monies in case there are unexpected costs. Levang stated she does not see it as an issue to charge nonresidents the extra money since the residents are also paying property taxes. McMillan and Walsh indicated they are not opposed to that. McMillan stated she would like to reduce the closing time to at least 9 p.m. Walsh stated he can see the argument for reducing the hours as well as having the hours consistent throughout the year. Walsh stated perhaps 8 p.m. would be a reasonable closing time for this park. Levang noted all of the City's parks are located in residential areas and that she does not see any difference between the baseball field at Bederwood and this park. Page 5 of 15