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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 8 , 1985. PAGE 12 . #901 ,70HNSON Jerry 6aheeler of 3399 Crystal Bay Road noted that he was going (cont . ) ,to offer a compromise but the Council has decided what they are going to do. Wheeler noted that two years ago, Mr. Johnson came over to his home telling him that his wife was ,quite upset over the argument he and Johnson had had and that he would compromise if he could pull his truck all the way inside up to where the retaining wall was at and he would move his boat. Wheeler stated that he agreed to that. Wheeler stated that Johnson changed his mind a day later. Wheeler stated that if Johnson wishes to pull his boat to the retaining wall area and truck and keep it gravel right up to � the lot line, but in some manner put�some sodding closer to the street, he would agree to that. Mayor Butler stated that in the motion it requires green area underneath the boat along with a 6 ' wide area. CouncilmemberGrabek asked Johnsonif it wasmore convenient with Wheeler ' s suggestion. Karl Johnson stated that he prefers the first proposal with the motion Councilmember Adams made. Motion, Ayes (5 ) , Nays ( 0 ) . BOAT STORAGE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION The neighbors asked the Council to address the petitions that were signed by many residents to change or amend or abolish the boat storage ordinance. Dick Carl of 3385 Crystal Bay Road asked about the status of the petitions that were sent to the City regarding the changing of the boat ordinance. Mayor Butler stated that discussion has been held on the amending of the boat storage ordinance. Butler felt that the some of the Council felt that the ordinance should stay the same. Dick Carl of 3385 Crystal Bay Road explained that the problem here tonight seems to indicate that there will be problems in the future. Carl stated that if the City has an ordinance where the majority of the people cannot comply with the ordinance it seem unrealistic to keep that ordinance on the books. Carl stated that half the people in Orono violate this boat storage ordinance. Carl noted that the ordinance also states "all mobile materials and equipment" . Carl asked if this includes snowmobiles , cars, trucks , docks, etc. Carl stated if you have a boat and park it in your yard, chances are you are going to violate the letter of the ordinance. Mayor Butler noted that the ordinance states boats over 20 ' .