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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 27,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 11. ONLINE PERMITTING SOFTWARE(continued) <br /> Walsh stated in Orono there are hundreds of permits applied for each year for windows,siding,roofs,etc., <br /> and whether it is the builder or the homeowner,the person will no longer need to come to the City to <br /> obtain a permit. Walsh stated a number of cities already have a system like this. <br /> Seals stated even if the builders were the main users of the system,it still would be an improvement. <br /> Crosby moved,Seals seconded,to approve the hiring of Citizen Serve to provide online permitting <br /> services. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> *12. AUTHORIZATION: TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING CUP REPEAL <br /> Printup moved,Seals seconded,to refer this matter to the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals reported the Code Committee met and discussed some of the changes that were discussed this <br /> evening. Seals stated in her view the changes will help streamline the process and make it easier for the <br /> residents. <br /> Seals stated she also attended the Planning Commission meeting and that it is amazing the amount of time <br /> and thought the Planning Commissioners put into the applications. <br /> Seals stated she received lots of phone calls this week from residents and veterans and that all of the <br /> phone calls were very pleasant and nice with lots of ideas. Seals stated it is good for people to reach out <br /> and that she and Bob Brown had a very solution minded discussion. Seals stated her hope is that people <br /> can hear that those are the kind of conversations that drive more solutions and ideas than the more <br /> confrontational discussions. <br /> Printup welcomed Interim City Administrator poug Reeder to the City of Orono. <br /> Printup thanked everyone who showed up this evening for the Big Island discussion. Printup stated in her <br /> view positive things came of it and that he would like to thank Bill Anderson again for his kindness and <br /> friendship. Printup noted Bill Anderson was on the Board of Governors for the Veterans Camp and that <br /> he provided a good historical perspective. <br /> Crosby stated he would like to thank all the veterans that showed up tonight and that he deeply respects <br /> their service. <br /> Crosby stated he would like to congratulate Dave Benson for being named Man of the Year by the City of <br /> Long Lake. Mr. Benson has been a terrific principal for a number of years. Crosby commented that is <br /> another feather in Orono School District's cap. <br /> Crosby stated he would also like to congratulate the Orono Dance Team,who made it to state <br /> competition. Crosby stated the girls did a fabulous job. Crosby stated he would also like to congratulate <br /> Mound Westonka and Wayzata for making it to state. <br /> Page 19 of 23 <br />