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Work Session Minutes
Monday,February 28,2022
W Council Chambers
EsHO
5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals, and
Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator/Engineer Adam Edwards,Parks
and Golf Course Superintendent Josh Lemons, and City Clerk Anna Carlson.
1. Park Commission Interview
The City Council Members interviewed candidate Alisa Benson for the Park Commission.
2. Precinct Redistricting Update
City Clerk Anna Carlson provided an update to the City Council regarding redistricting for the
City's voting locations. She mentioned the City of Orono has four precincts within its
jurisdiction. Carlson also noted that after review of the changes in boundaries and with
election administration input, staff is recommending modifying the number of precincts and
precinct boundaries in Orono. A resolution with those changes will be brought to the next
City Council meeting for approval.
3. Big Island Dock Update
Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart gave an update regarding the Big Island
dock application status. He plans to notify and invite public comment regarding adding docks
in Big Island. He also noted that a 20 foot dock may be approved.
City Council Member Matt Johnson noted that it may be a good idea to get the four extra feet
of dock, since it can extend on to land.
Barnhart also mentioned that he has been tracking the Affordable Housing Bill and will be
providing more updates as they come in. He is planning on receiving an initial update on the
14th
Council Member Victoria Seals noted that she would like something discussed at a regular
meeting just to let citizens know what it going on for it.
Adjourned: 5:58 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
ATTEST: 411 0,40.
Dennis Walsh, Mayor
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Anna Carlson, City Clerk
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