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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 25, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 22 of 29 *8. #13-3642 ZIV AND TALI LIBERMAN, 2690 CAROLINE AVENUE, VARIANCE – RESOLUTION NO. 6347 Anderson moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6347, a Resolution Granting a Variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-78-1279(6), for the Property Located at 2690 Caroline Avenue. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *9. #13-3643 JOHN BRUNELLO, 825 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH, VARIANCES – RESOLUTION NO. 6348 Anderson moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6348, a Resolution Granting Variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-420 and 78-1279(6), for the Property Located at 825 Willow Drive South. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT *10. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER Anderson moved, Printup seconded, to appoint Justin Hirsch to the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker at an annual salary of $38,972, effective December 16, 2013. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 11. 2014 NAVARRE STREET LIGHT & SIDEWALK PROJECT Struve stated at the October 28 City Council meeting preliminary plans and specifications were presented for the 2014 Navarre streetlight and sidewalk project. As a result of that meeting there were no real changes to the plans or specifications based on the input of Council. The Council had raised a few questions about changing the location of some of the streetlights to help with some lighting at a few intersections with the smaller arm. In addition, some of the Council Members questioned what the implications would be if some of the wiring west of Navarre Lane was salvaged. Struve indicated Staff has reviewed the lighting spectrum and it is Staff’s opinion that there will be adequate light throughout the corridor with the new lights at the proposed locations. Staff also looked at the intersection of Carman Street and Casco Point Road. There currently is s a light on Casco Point Road that will be replaced and it is Staff’s opinion that the new lights will adequately light that intersection. The light on Carman Street is a slight distance from the intersection and Staff would propose moving that light closer to the intersection depending on the location of the utilities. Bremer noted there are a number of large trees in that area and that the streetlight is not that far from the corner. Bremer stated there is also a bus stop in the area. Struve stated at this point it is difficult to know whether it can be located closer to the intersection but Staff will attempt to improve that intersection. Struve stated in his view the lighting through the corridor will be adequate. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 12/09/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 11/25/2013 [Page 22 of 29]