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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 199'7 (Mayor /Council Report - Continued) undue pressure on the Staff to accommodate the applicants, With • Goetten said there is u p PP twice monthly meetings, there would be a cut -off time with a second opportunity for a meeting in a short time period. McMillan said she would support the two meeting month if it would aid Staff. She suggested meetings start at 6:00. Jabbour noted pressure is also applied if the meeting causes the applicant to be set back in their schedule. McMillan noted that the process is slow and people must be organized. Goetten said delays will occur. Van Zomeren indicated there have been many problems with surveys of late. Goetten said she would like to see the process easier to go through. McMillan said issues are becoming more complex and resulting in the Commissioners reacting rather than taking the time to consider all the information. Jabbour suggested a joint meeting between the Council and Planning Commission occur prior to the next Council meeting. ENGINEER REPORT ( #12) CANOPY FOR PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING ENTRY Gappa said the budgeted estimate for this project is $20,000. Gappa reported that the canopy for the entrance to the Public Works Building has been included in the budget estimate for next year. Staff became aware of the problem last year with ice build up, which has been a problem each winter. There is also no protection during rainy periods. Gappa requested the project be completed this fall to eliminate problems for the upcoming winter months. Jabbour moved, Kelley seconded, to authorize obtaining quotations for installation of an entrance canopy for the Public Works Building. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Flint was informed that drain pipes are not a consideration. Jabbour asked if an architectural rendering is needed. Moorse suggested the drawings for a canopy be reviewed from the original building plans. • 20