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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 14, 1997 (Mayor /Council Report - Continued) • Moorse introduced Brad Bressler, the Planning Commission Intern, to the Council members. (The meeting was adjourned for 10 minutes. The Mayor /Council Report continues after Agenda Item #7.) (#7)1987 MARINA LICENSES Gaffron reported that the marina licenses come up for annual review for the five marinas. Applications are sent out early in the year and the site inspections are completed when the marinas are in operation. The seven operating standards are then reviewed. The staff memo includes the report on the reviews and any issues involved. Gaffron said most of the marinas are doing a reasonable job meeting the standards and recommends approval of all five licenses. Jabbour said he has spoken with the prosecuting attorney regarding the CUPS and ability to enforce the ordinance. Barrett suggested the public discussion of this issue would result in loss of preserving the attorney- client privileges. Jabbour encouraged the Council to consider the use of a fire marshal serving the City. He noted assistance he has received and the benefit that would be gained by the City. • Kelley cited examples of a chemical spill at a company and the lack of knowledge regarding chemicals stored in businesses. It was felt that all companies should be required to register the chemicals being used. Kelley questioned the differing views by Lakeside Marina noting three of five marinas have been required to meet certain criteria. Gaffron indicated that Sailors World did make application for their particular use while the other two marinas in question did not. Jabbour indicated that the value of the land is directly related to the activities taking place on the properties. Peterson indicated that North Shore Marina has been asked for 13 years to provide a landscaping plan. Gaffron said the City chose to tie this issue to the CUP. Jabbour said he has had a discussion with a property owner for development noting if marinas are not required to adhere to standards, the ability to enforce such standards decrease. Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to direct staff to issue 1997 commercial marina licenses to Windward Marina, Genmar/King's Cove, Sailor's World, North Shore Marina, and Lakeside Marina subject to continued compliance with the minimum operation standards. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Jabbour. 14