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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 26, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 7. STREET NAME CHANGE REQUEST: FIRE STATION DRIVE TO RETTINGER DRIVE (continued) Fire Station Drive currently serves two lots; one being the fire station and the other being the vacant lot to the east, which is currently used for the community garden. No private lots will be impacted by the name change. Staff would also recommend the City Council direct Staff to draft a policy regarding naming of streets and parks in Orono. Printup commented he thinks it is a good idea and that Rettinger is a long-time family name in the area. Chief James Van Eyll stated he was asked last summer if the fire department could do something to honor some of the previous firefighters. This is one of the suggestions that came about as a result of that discussion. Van Eyll noted there is still a Rettinger with the Fire Department today and that it would be a great honor for the family. Walsh commented it is a great idea. Walsh asked how urgent it is to develop a policy regarding naming of streets and parks. Barnhart stated it is not urgent but it is something the City should probably have. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to approve the street name change from Fire Station Drive to Rettinger Drive and to direct Staff to prepare for Council approval a policy regarding naming of streets and parks in the Orono community. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 8. SEX OFFENDER ISSUE Barnhart noted at the August 22, 2016, City Council meeting, Staff was directed to compile additional information from Police Chief Farniok regarding the sex offender registration program, including what the state does in administering the location of sex offenders, the notice requirements, and what the purpose is of the meetings associated with the location of sex offenders. Barnhart noted a copy of Chief Farniok's letter has been included in the Council packet. Staff is looking for Council direction at this point. Levang stated when this came up the last time, she requested a public hearing since in her view it is appropriate to hear from the residents. Levang indicated she does not have any issue with what has been presented to the Council but that she would like the public to be able to ask questions and for the police chief to be at the public hearing. Levang stated she does not know that anyone on the Council except with the exception of Council Member Cornick could really answer some of these questions. Levang commented it is mainly about transparency and for the residents to understand the issues. Walsh agreed a public hearing would be good. Walsh commented he was not aware of what the actual designations meant and that the more input they get, the better. Page 17 of 26