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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,October 23,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 13. REVIEW ORDINANCE PRIORITIES—Continued <br /> Walsh stated the City Council was pretty intent on getting the short-term rentals taken care of. <br /> Crosby stated the structural setback is pretty important,but given the approaching winter,that might be <br /> less of a priority at this time. <br /> Walsh stated the ordinance regarding the hours on Long Lake is also less of a priority at this time. <br /> Barnhart stated from a timing perspective,the first Planning Commission meeting available is November <br /> and that the agenda will likely include the short-term rental ordinance. Barnhart indicated January is <br /> probably when he would start looking at setting the stage for variances and building permits and that he <br /> can do the accessory structure setback ordinance then. <br /> Walsh stated the buffer and setbacks is a work in process. <br /> Barnhart indicated that could be number three. Barnhart stated if the special event ordinance is in the <br /> land use code,it will need to go before the Planning Commission. <br /> Printup noted the City experienced some trouble a few months ago with special events. <br /> Barnhart stated his goal is not to correct a concem with a private party but to look at what triggers a <br /> special event and the need for a permit. Currently it is based almost solely on parking and that language <br /> could be drafted to improve on that. <br /> Walsh commented the signage ordinance could perhaps be reviewed by the City Attorney. <br /> Barnhart stated the signage ordinance could be made easier to understand and that the City Council has <br /> not reviewed it in a long time. Barnhart suggested that ordinance be prioritized as number eight. <br /> Walsh stated some of the City's Code in general has been piecemealed together over time and that there is <br /> a lot of conflicting narratives and different descriptions. Walsh stated it would behoove the City to find <br /> some money in the special project contingency fund to perhaps hire a consultant to help bring the City's <br /> Code altogether and make it one consistent vehicle. Walsh stated if the City is going to really fix <br /> something,that should be a high priority. <br /> Mattick concurred the code is disjointed but noted that once changes are made to one section,the question <br /> is how big of a project it becomes. <br /> Walsh stated in general the feeling was that the whole thing overall needs to be completely rebuilt and put <br /> back together so it makes sense all the way around. Walsh stated the City Code needs to read <br /> consistently. <br /> Rief stated the zoning section is a pretty significant portion and that from a Staff resources standpoint, it <br /> would be money well spent. <br /> Walsh stated once it is done right,then the City will not need to review it again for a while. <br /> Page 8 of 11 <br />