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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday,April 11, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lili McMillan, Council Members Cynthia Bremer, Doug Franchot,Aaron Printup, and Dave Rahn.
Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Assistant City Administrator of Long Term
Strategic Planning Mike Gaffron, Finance Director Ron Olson, City Clerk Lin Vee, Planning and Zoning
Coordinator Melanie Curtis, City Assessor Nate Stulc, Principal Residential Appraiser Rob Winge
City Assessor Stulc reviewed market data and local board procedures for the April 20, 2011 Local Board of Review.
Council discussed the Open Book Meeting procedure as an alternative to the Local Board of Review, and will
consider implementing in 2012.
Curtis provided a summary of temporary sign problems and potential solutions. Following discussion, Council
requested additional information regarding categories of temporary signs and options for regulation to be
discussed at a future meeting.
While Council expressed some interest in implementing paperless agenda packets, they were generally in favor of
paper packets and agreed to continue with packets as they are currently distributed.
There were no comments regarding Information Update items.
Mayor McMillan briefly commented on community gardens, the budget process and affordable housing.
The meeting closed at 7:01 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
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