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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, September 12, 2016 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />20. #16-3854 ASHISH AGGARWAL ON BEHALF OF APEX HOLDINGS, LLC, 2635 <br />KELLEY PARKWAY, SKETCH PLAN REVIEW (contanued)Walsh commented it appears the <br />Council is in agreement that it should be residential. <br />The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br />21. #16-3841 CITY OF ORONO, TEXT AMENDMENT: FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS — <br />ORDINANCE NO. 177 <br />Barnhart stated the proposed ordinance would modify the existing floodplain ordinance to be consistent <br />with National Flood Insurance Program's model ordinance, Inclusion in the NFIP allows Iocal property <br />owners to obtain flood insurance. The DNR has reviewed the draft ordinance and the City has also <br />received their initial letter of support. <br />Barnhart stated he is asking for the Council to approve the ordinance and then to also approve the <br />summary ordinance, which has also been approved by the DNR. <br />Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 177, Third Series, an Ordinance <br />Amending the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Floodplain Regulations in all Zoning Districts, and <br />to adopt the SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 177, Third Series, an Ordinance Amending the Orono <br />_Municipal Code by Amending Article VIII Floodplain Management (Sections 78-1101 through 78- <br />1140) Regarding Floodplain Regulations by Establishing Flood Districts, Defining Development, <br />and Regulating Development in These Districts. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT, CONTINUED <br />Edwards reported that Phase II of the Watertown Road project is currently underway and that the Public <br />Works Department has finished the flushing and cleaning of the sewers in Zone 3. Edwards indicated <br />they will be transitioning to inspection of the storm sewers in Zone 3 later this week. In addition, the mill <br />and overlay on Tamarack is being completed. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Walsh stated he participated in the parade at James J. Hill Days and that the event has expanded <br />tremendously over the years and is a great success. <br />Levang reported the Public Works Department has been busy getting the Navarre Park and Livingston <br />Tower Park ready for the weekend festivities. In addition, the fencing in Lurton Park has been marked. <br />Levang noted this Sunday is the Great Navarre Community Festival and ribbon cutting ceremony at <br />Livingston Tower Park. <br />Levang indicated they have designed a t -shirt for the festival that will be on sale. In addition, the Navarre <br />street banners have been made into a 3 -foot size and will be available for sale, with the artist being there <br />to sign the banners. Levang stated they will also have other Orono merchandise for sale, free food, <br />activities for the kids, and heart safe training by the police department. <br />Page 30 of 34 <br />