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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27,1997 ( #13 - Stubbs Bay Public Lake Access - Continued) Olsen questioned whether it would be best to wait for further action until the City takes a formal position regarding the access property. Barrett said the property is a City road. Jabbour said the information relayed to Olsen is the City's formal position. Jabbour asked Olsen if she would prefer the Council vote on the matter. Olsen said she would like to take the time to evaluate the information before the Council takes a formal vote. Jabbour informed her the Council will reverse their decision if the review determines the findings to be other than what has been noted. Kelley asked Olsen to review dock locations with Staff. ( #14) BURNING PERMITS - STAFF REPORT - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Gappa reported the Council reviewed the issue of burning in August. Staff has concluded that the existing burning policy should be confirmed regarding the size of fires allowed; namely recreational fires of logs and charcoal 3' in width, and log fires of piles 4' wide, 4' high, and 8' long. Staff believes the size of fires as stated is appropriate to the density in Orono. Larger fires would be problematic. Gappa noted the brush disposal site provided this summer was well received. Gappa • indicated that the burning permits are currently for 30 day time periods and renewable. Staff proposes annual permits requiring inspection of site, informing the police department when a fire will be lit, and reinspection if a new permit is requested. No changes in fire size with the density of development. He feels the larger areas will be subdivided and should adhere to same regulations. Gappa noted that fires must be 50' from any building. He indicated that the permits can be revoked. Jabbour asked about protecting trees on properties where burning occurs. Gappa said inspections are required to review the sites for such items as tree location. Goetten asked if fires are limited to recreational only. Gappa said recreational, log disposal fires, and the use of enough brush to get the fire started. Goetten asked if any thought was given to larger log fires. Gappa said the concern is with grass fires beginning and damaging homes. Gappa reported that brush disposal sites will still be used. Goetten asked Staff to consider at least two disposal times for brush or in cases of special circumstances. Jabbour cautioned that the brush disposal site be used for residential brush only and not commercial, noting the high dump costs. 17