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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13,1997 ( #24) PROPOSAL RE: DISPOSITION OF TAX - FORFEITED PROPERTY (1960 SHORELINE DRIVE) Mr. Crear was present. He indicated his intent is to remove the building on the property and plant trees. He informed Jabbour when asked about receiving an indemnity that the County has agreed to disassociate him with the conditions found on the property. Crear said the County is requesting a letter from the City showing their support of Crear's plans. Jabbour noted that it will cost Crear about $10,000 for these improvements, and he appreciates his efforts. Crear said the County will probably perform the cleaning of any contaminants but won't be done until spring. It was noted that the City will need to inform the County in the letter that they support Mr. Crear's proposal. A resolution will be required to release the property for sale to the adjacent property owner, which will note that the property cannot be used for commercial use or anything other than residential. Jabbour moved, Peterson seconded, to direct Moorse to send a letter to the County showing the City's support for the proposal, noting there is no public use for the property, and draft a resolution that includes Staff s concerns for signature by Council. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT • Jabbour reported the Council will be discussing the park dedication ordinance at an upcoming work session as they feel the park funding plan is inappropriate for the future. Jabbour said there will be a more extensive park plan. E Jabbour said the Park Commission has recommended renting ice time at the ice arena in lieu of maintaining two of the outdoor ice rinks over the winter months. There were three rinks previously flooded, and the current plan for this winter calls for flooding at Casco only. Jabbour said the City's philosophy is to require a users fee. It would be difficult to provide the free ice time without subsidizing other activities. Jabbour suggested a $1 fee be charged to skaters by the ice arena and credited to the City. Kelley said he was against the use of ice time at the arena. He stated he understood the rationale for closing Hackberry, especially with the ice rink available nearby in Long Lake. A rink can be provided by Antoine by clearing off the lake. Kelley noted that there is open skating at the Pond Arena from 2 -4:30 at no charge. He questioned whether the people in the neighborhoods where outdoors rinks had been would use the Jabbour asked if the Pond Arena received a subsidy. Kelley said it was built with private funding and free skating is provided as a stipulation of the donation. 23