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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 22, 1996 ( #3 - #2132 Orono Hockey Boosters - Continued) is Planning Commissioner Peterson commented that the Planning Commission moved forward with the CUP with the clear understanding that the sewer capacity had to be resolved and sewer in before the project could begin. Engebretson acknowledge that it was their understanding that the sewer units and capacity would be resolved before the building permit would be made available. He asked that the Council continue with their review of the project with the understanding that the issue is to be resolved. Jabbour said he could not consider the project until the sewer issue was resolved. Kelley said, although the application could not be approved, he was in favor of continuing the review process as it would involve several meetings. He would like the application brought to the May 13 meeting so as to keep the discussions moving forward and not stop the process. Kelley noted the review could be stopped if the majority were not in favor of the CUP or if the sewer issue becomes the problem. He asked that the public be informed of where the Council stands on these issues. Goetten said she saw the sewering as an integral part of the application and would like to feel more comfortable with the sewer situation before moving forward with the application. Hurr questioned the 60 -day ruling. Barrett said the City has the right to extend the • application in excess of the 60 days if the extension is approved by the applicant. Jabbour said he was willing to review the application. He commented that the City has been looking at the possibility of an ice arena since 1992, and it is not a new concept as is thought by some people. He noted the necessity of treating all applicants alike. He was concerned with being pressured to move forward without all the information. Cook said the problem with the sewer line is not new, as it was studied in 1989. He said it was a matter of fine tuning the problem. Cook said the unknown is whether the theoretical numbers match the actual numbers. When that is determined, then the City can move forward. He noted there is the question of coming to an agreement with Medina and Long Lake regarding increasing capacity. Callahan said there is also the question of cost and how to meet the cost. He said the data to be received in June may help clarify but not necessarily solve the problem. Callahan noted that 4 out of the 5 Council members were not in favor of moving forward with the review of the application. Engebretson said he would prefer that the Council wait to continue the review of the application until the outcome of the sewer line was known and said he preferred a traditional review. • 0