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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 11, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ LMCD REPORT – ANDREW MCDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE Andrew McDermott addressed the City Council regarding the activities of the LMCD. McDermott asked if the City had any timeline for when it would be submitting an application to the LMCD for a city dock. White stated they are not sure at this point when it will be submitted. Moorse asked how long it typically takes for a permit to be approved by the LMCD. McDermott stated approval typically takes 60 days. McDermott reported that at the present time the LMCD is looking for new office space. White recommended the LMCD consider relocating to the Long Lake area. McDermott updated the Council on the proposed changes to some of the LMCD codes, one of which deals with inaccessible shoreline. McDermott explained under the current rules any section of wet shoreline is counted in the total shoreline count and that the LMCD is considering some changes to that section and eliminating shoreline from the total shoreline total if the shoreline is inaccessible. Murphy asked what the impetus is for the change. McDermott stated the LMCD is attempting to preserve some of these habitat areas with that change but that he does not see this as a big issue for Orono. The other code change relates to the depth of water near the shoreline. If the depth of the water is three feet or less 100 to 200 feet from the shoreline, the LMCD is considering reducing the number of boats you are allowed to dock. McMillan asked if that change would apply to all existing docks. McDermott stated historically the LMCD has grandfathered those docks in if they have already received a variance. The final change relates to property owners who own a minimum of 100 feet of shoreline. For every 100 feet of shoreline, McDermott explained that you are allowed 100 feet of dock. If the dock needs to be extended out past 100 feet but less than 200 feet, the number of boats you are allowed to dock would be decreased under the proposed rule change. Bremer asked how close the dock could be to the lot line. McDermott indicated a dock has to be 10 feet from the lot line. McMillan noted if the dock exceeds a certain length, the setback from the lot line increases. White stated he would be opposed to the changes because they are not necessary. Rahn commented in his view the proposed changes are big changes. Murphy asked if these changes would impact a large number of people or a small number of people. McDermott stated in his view these are minor changes. PAGE 4 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 02/25/08 Approval of Council Minutes 2/11/08 [Page 4 of 12]