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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCII.MEETING <br /> Monday,February 13,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Walsh stated they would be having the discussion on multiple fronts,both as part of the Comprehensive <br /> Plan Update as well as part of a review of the zoning ordinances. <br /> Carlson stated Council Member Printup is partially right in stating that her lot is the only conforming <br /> property within this zone since they have more than three acres. Carlson noted they would not be able to <br /> subdivide at this point but that it would be nice to be able to consider that. Carlson stated they do not <br /> have any intent at the moment to sell but that it would be nice to have a different zoning for the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Carlson asked if Mayor Walsh is saying that they would address this ahead of the Comprehensive Plan <br /> and then it would become part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. <br /> Walsh stated those conversations would be part of a review of the City's zoning regulations,which would <br /> be separate from the Comprehensive Plan Update,in order to determine what would be the best for those <br /> kind of lots. <br /> Carlson stated what she is requesting is that those conversations happen ahead of the Comprehensive Plan <br /> so it can be incorporated into the plan. <br /> Barnhart stated the Council will have time to review those issues but that he does not know what the <br /> solution is at this point. Barnhart stated it may be rezoning of the area or changing the setbacks but that <br /> they first need to identify the problems and then come back with solutions that do not create any <br /> unintended consequences. <br /> Walsh asked if there is any further public comment. <br /> No further public comment was received. <br /> Seals commented she did walk around the Crystal Bay neighborhood with Council Member Printup and <br /> that it is a unique area. <br /> Walsh stated the more volunteers,the better,but only to a point. Walsh asked whether Staff will bring <br /> some names back to the Council for appointment. <br /> Barnhart indicated he will. Barnhart noted the appointment will be an eighteen month commitment and <br /> that at this point Staff would like to collect names and then bring those back to the City Council. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals reported she attended Fun Fest and that it was a great event. Seals commented she was hoping to <br /> experience the BIAB but that the weather was too warm and the event had to be cancelled. <br /> Printup stated on Apri129 there will be a drug takeback that will occur at Orono Public Works. Printup <br /> commented the media has been busily reporting on the opiate epidemic. <br /> Printup stated he also read something about a lot of bills being introduced in the State Legislature to <br /> address cities' concerns with the Metropolitan Council. Printup stated Orono should consider whether <br /> Page 14 of 18 <br />