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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 24, 1998 ( #26) REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A JOINT WORK SESSION REGARDING REVISIONS TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CODE Mayor Jabbour stated in his view a joint work session is needed with the Planning Commission. Moorse stated they are in the process of studying the industrial district and how their uses should be limited. City Staff was directed to eliminate any objectionable uses, which has been done. Moorse stated two property owners were present at the Planning Commission when this item was discussed. Kelley commented the City would like the input of the affected property owners. Mayor Jabbour inquired whether any other issues should be discussed at the joint work session. Moorse noted the moratorium on future development expires September 15th, and the City Council may want to extend the moratorium. Mayor Jabbour recommended extending the moratorium a minimum of 30 or 45 additional days. Moorse suggested September 23, 1998, at 8:00 a.m., for the joint work session. Mayor Jabbour directed City Staff to notify the affected property owners of the work session. 0 Flint suggested the City Council may want to consider this as a TIF district. 0 Barrett commented if the zoning is changed, it may make some properties non - conforming. (` #27) POLICE BICYCLE PURCHASE Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the purchase of one police bicycle from Smith/Wesson for the amount of $799.00, to include lighting for $120.00, for a total of $919.00, from the Police forfeiture fund. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ( * #28) LICENSES Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the club firearm use permit for Park Gun Club, 3600 Sixth Avenue North. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. ( * #29) BILLS Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Page 15