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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued) amount of money on their application. After their variance was approved, they received from the City a charge of $1800, which they were unaware they would incur. Feyo indicated they had an understanding that Orono has a contract with Bonestroo, who was doing the consulting work, and that the City’s engineer would have the final say. Feyo stated she spoke with Ron Moorse and asked whether everybody gets charged this extra fee. She was told it is not charged on a regular basis. Feyo indicated she then asked why they were not told about the charge upfront. Feyo stated they had three previous surveys, with two of the surveyors indicating that a new survey was not necessary since nothing had changed on the lot, but yet they were told the City required another survey. Feyo stated they did go ahead and obtain another survey. She then contacted Bonestroo and asked why they were not informed of this additional charge upfront and was told that Bonestroo’s accounting system was in disarray and they were not aware of the charge. Later someone at City Hall informed them that the City of Orono’s books were in disarray and were not aware that they should be charged. Feyo commented in her view it was a miscommunication and that the charge should be dropped. Feyo stated she was initially told by Planner Turner that the City Engineer determines whether the charge would apply but she was later told by City Engineer Kellogg that the decision to charge the fee was made by Planner Turner. Rahn stated the City would certainly be willing to look into this issue further and get back to Mrs. Feyo. Bremer stated generally there are some engineering costs that are included in the application fee but that once a certain amount is reached, there may be additional charges assessed and the charge is dependent on the amount of engineering services required. Feyo indicated she can appreciate that but that they had very little control over the situation. Feyo stated they do not feel the charge was fair and requested the council look into the matter. The City Council took no formal action on this item. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 4. #03-3351 BARRY TANNER ON BEHALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT, B-1 ZONING DISTRICT – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT Barry Tanner, Applicant, was present. Turner stated the applicant is requesting the B-1 retail sales business district regulations be amended to allow bowling centers as conditional uses. The Council had requested that the Planning Commission develop conditions and criteria for commercial regulation uses. The Planning Commission discussed the topic at its May 7th work session and developed some criteria. The criteria were approved by the Planning Commission at their May 19th meeting. PAGE 5 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/09/08 Approval of Council Minutes 05/27/08 [Page 5 of 12]