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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 22, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 14 of 18 (CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT, Continued) the City would be receiving should be spelled out and that one option is to allocate the funding on a year-to-year basis following a review of the City’s budget. White stated typically partnerships are equal and that this is not an equal partnership. Murphy recommended that the agreement be reviewed closely by the city attorney. 10. LICENSES & PERMITS McMillan noted these are all after-the-fact permits and that the Parade of Homes actually started on September 6th. McMillan stated in the past they have granted after-the-fact permits and that the contractors are well aware of when the Parade of Homes is and that the contractors should perhaps sign a waiver stating if the permit is not applied by such and such a date, that the permit would be not approved. White noted the city has recently approved an ordinance regarding surveys, which will help the City ensure that what the contractor is doing has been approved. Rahn stated this is more of a procedural thing and that the question is whether Staff should issue these. Rahn stated Staff has approved these in the past and that there might simply be a disconnect between the city’s ordinance and what procedure should be followed. Rahn concurred that the public should have an opportunity to comment on the license prior to it being issued. Gaffron stated language regarding the Parade of Homes permit was incorporated in the forms approximately a year ago. Gaffron noted this particular contractor stated he would not be putting it on the Parade of Homes. McMillan stated the contractors should honor the 60-day time limit. McMillan noted the homes are advertised in the materials distributed for the Parade of Homes and that the contractors are aware that the home will be included in the parade well in advance of the actual parade happening. Gaffron stated they do not have any control over the builders association and which houses will be on the parade and when the material comes out. Whenever Staff notices that Orono homes are included in the Parade of Homes materials that have not received a permit, the City contacts the builder and notifies them that a permit is necessary. Gaffron noted the entire staff discussed the issue and decided that it was more sensible to have some control over the situation and issue the permit rather than have the neighborhood overrun by cars. White stated the City could add a charge for the Parade of Homes that could be forfeited if the permit is not obtained within the time limit or a double permit fee could be charged. Bremer noted open houses are allowed and they are not required to obtain a permit. McMillan noted the Parade of Homes goes on for six weeks and are advertised throughout the entire metro area. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/13/08 Approval of Council Minutes 09/22/08