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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, August 22, 2016 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />8. #16-3832, CITY OF ORONO, LURTON PARK VARIANCES ORDINANCE NO. 176 <br />THIRD SERIES AND RESOLUTION 6663 (continued) <br />Levang stated she does not see any reason to change the hours and that it would be different if some of <br />the parks are in areas where there are not people but that there are neighbors next door to other City parks. <br />Levang stated in her view people will self -police and that the City currently does not see people at the <br />parks after hours. <br />Printup stated he can see keeping the hours consistent but that he is willing to be flexible. <br />McMillan noted this park will require a pass, which is different from the other parks, and that she is <br />willing to reduce the closing time to at least 9 p.m. McMillan noted the reduced hours will not make a <br />difference in the winter but it could be an issue during the summer. <br />Walsh stated he wants to make sure the residents are taken care of and that the City can always lower it <br />from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. later if there is a problem. <br />Rick Meyers stated it can also be 10 p.m. and they can see if there is a problem. Meyers noted the City <br />has done quite a bit to accommodate the neighbors by cutting five acres out of the dog park to give them <br />an additional buffer. Meyers stated he does not see the 10 p.m. closing time as a problem. <br />Printup asked when the gun club closes. <br />Milianta indicated it is sunset. <br />Meyers noted the dogs will come in at the very far end and that he does not believe the dog park will be <br />an issue since the neighbors will be far enough away. <br />McMillan recommended the Council discuss the costs for the improvements. <br />Levang stated she does not have a problem with the costs. <br />Walsh stated he would prefer to do it all at once rather than having to come back to complete different <br />items. Walsh commented there should be some shelters and benches for people. Walsh noted the City <br />has plenty of other projects to take care of and that they should just go ahead and complete it. <br />Printup indicated he is in agreement. <br />Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve Resolution No. 6663 - Pertaining to Dogs in an Off <br />Leash Park. <br />McMillan noted she will not be voting in favor of the resolution since the number of variances could be <br />eliminated. <br />VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, McMillan Opposed. <br />Fees were modified for nonresident to $40. <br />Page 6 of 15 <br />