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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,August 14,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 12. CONSIDER WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH PLANNED <br /> IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ICE ARENA—Continued <br /> not have any children but that he supports the schools,which is an important thing in a community. <br /> Kempf stated he also does not play hockey but that he would support it since it makes the community a <br /> better place. <br /> Kempf noted this will not be an annual application,and that if the historical society was doing the same <br /> thing,the City should do the same thing as well. Kempf stated the City Council should look at how it <br /> benefits the community rather than worrying about setting a precedent. <br /> Crosby commented it is a big plus for the community and that the Council has to look at things on a case- <br /> by-case basis. Crosby stated hockey is a big part of Orono and that he would be willing to waive the fee. <br /> Crosby moved to waive the fees for the ice hockey arena. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A <br /> SECOND. <br /> Seals stated one of the challenges of being on the City Council is getting the packet on Friday and <br /> needing to make a decision on Monday. Seals asked whether this item could be tabled rather than <br /> denying it outright. <br /> Crosby stated he is comfortable with tabling it to the next meeting. <br /> Dankey questioned why the organization cannot raise the money for the fees. <br /> Printup moved,Dankey seconded,to deny the waiver. VOTE: Ayes 2,Nays 1,Seals opposed and <br /> Walsh abstained. <br /> Dankey stated the question is what will not be funded by waiving the fees. <br /> Seals moved,Crosby seconded,to table the request. VOTE: Ayes 2,Nays 1,Printup opposed, <br /> Dankey and Walsh abstained. <br /> 13. NAVARRE AREA PLAN,CONSULTANT SELECTION <br /> Barnhart reviewed his Staff inemorandum dated August 14,2017,regarding the selection of a consultant <br /> to facilitate the Navarre small area plan. The City received five completed proposals and those have been <br /> graded by Staff based on approach,experience,schedule and cost. Staff recommends the Council select a <br /> consultant and direct Staff to finalize a contract and schedule. <br /> Walsh asked whether the City has worked with any of these groups before. <br /> Barnhart indicated he has worked with WSB and Loucks. Barnhart stated in his view the City will be <br /> happy with WSB. Barnhart noted Loucks is represented by Tom Goodrum. <br /> Dankey stated she liked the fact that W SB used pictures of Navarre in their presentation. <br /> Printup noted Loucks has included a traffic analysis,which can be a benefit. <br /> Page li of 13 <br />