Orono public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several 2024 budget items including the General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, and Long Lake Fire operating budget. The agenda also includes multiple code amendments, personnel updates, and property variance requests.
- Adopt 2024 Long Lake Fire Operating Budget
- Adopt 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
- Final General Fund Budget 2024 - Resolution 7437
- Variance for Brian Benson at 3600 Casco Ave - Resolution 7432
- Variance for Amy Eakman at 2601 Casco Point Road - Resolution 7433
Planning Commission
The Orono Planning Commission will consider three public hearing items regarding land use. These include requests for lakeshore setback variances and the vacation of an unimproved right-of-way on "Lake Street".
- Vacation of unimproved right-of-way on "Lake Street" (1250 & 1260 Spruce Place)
- Variance for lakeshore setback and hardcover at 3600 Casco Avenue
- 75' lake setback variance for retaining walls at 2601 Casco Point Road
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will review multiple land use applications, including various residential variances. The meeting also includes discussions on city staffing changes, such as the Finance Director resignation and new hires for fire and maintenance services. Additionally, the council will address several equipment purchases and infrastructure updates.
- Zoning variances for properties on Crystal Bay Road, Watertown Road, and Tonkawa Road
- Authorization to hire a part-time firefighter and a CSO
- Approval of utility truck and truck chassis purchases
- Recruitment for the Finance Director position following a resignation
- Funding for Tree Lighting Event and fireworks display permit
Park Commission Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and staff reports. No specific project or policy details are listed in the provided document.
- Approval of Minutes
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several administrative actions including hiring a new City Clerk and updating the Park Superintendent job description. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding a lake improvement district levy, firefighter enrollment, and specific property requests.
- Hiring of City Clerk Christine Lusian
- Carman Bay Lake Improvement District Levy (Resolution No. 7418)
- PERA enrollment for PT Firefighters (Resolution No. 7419)
- Lease from Huntington Bank for 2017 Pumper Truck
- 3407 Eastlake Street (Resolution No. 7415)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding multiple residential development requests. These items include preliminary plat approvals, various setback variances for new construction, and an appeal of a staff interpretation.
- Preliminary plat approval for one additional building site at 2245 Watertown Road
- Variances for lot area, width, and setbacks at 3359 Crystal Bay Road
- Variances for lot area, width, and shoreland district requirements at 2795 Shadywood Road
- Front yard setback variance for a covered entry at 3765 Watertown Road
- Text amendment to Chapter 78 regarding retaining walls within Shore Setback zones
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several land use variance requests and authorizations for hiring part-time and paid-on-call firefighters. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding specific lawsuits.
- Variances for 2245 French Lake Road (Erica Hway)
- Lot area, width, and hardcover variances for 3548 Ivy Place (Sharratt Design)
- Variance for 3760 Watertown Road (Revis Stephenson)
- Variances for 2605 North Shore Drive (Eskuche Design)
- Variance for 3407 East Lake Street (Rebecca Holzem)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider the adoption of the 2024 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget. The agenda also includes several property variance requests and staff hiring decisions. Additionally, the council will review a grant application for Hackberry Park.
- Adoption of 2024 preliminary tax levy (Resolution No. 7406)
- Adoption of 2024 preliminary general fund budget (Resolution No. 7407)
- Variance for 4731 North Shore Drive (Resolution No. 7404)
- Grant application for Hackberry Park (Resolution No. 7402)
- Hiring of Public Works Maintenance Workers
Planning Commission Meeting
The Orono Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several property variance requests. These items involve setbacks, lot dimensions, and building placements for various residential projects.
- Variance for a deck at 3407 Eastlake Street
- Variance for a new house at 2245 French Lake Road
- Variance for a new home at 3548 Ivy Place
- After-the-fact variance for a porch at 3001 Casco Point Road
- Variance for an accessory building at 3760 Watertown Road
City Council Meeting
The Orono City Council will review multiple land-use requests including rezoning and various property variances. The agenda also includes a change order for the Tonkawa-Partenwood Forcemain Replacement project and an annual update from the Prosecuting Attorney.
- Rezoning of 4685 West Branch Road
- Tonkawa-Partenwood Forcemain Replacement Change Order 1
- Final Plat for Swan Beach at 3017 North Shore Drive
- Development Agreement assignment for Crystal Bay Business Center
- Multiple property variance requests
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several infrastructure project closeouts and potential equipment purchases. The agenda includes discussions on fire department vehicle acquisitions and the Hackberry Park Master Plan.
- North Shore Ravine Stabilization Project (22-028) closeout
- Watermain Replacement Project (22-023) closeout
- Old Public Works Facility Remodel (23-044) architect contract
- Hackberry Park Master Plan approval
- Fire Department equipment purchases: Brush Medical Response Utility, Rescue Pumper, and Tanker/Tender
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding multiple property requests. These include various setback, lot size, and wetland variances for home additions, new constructions, and structural improvements.
- LA23-000026: Building and structural variances at 2605 North Shore Drive
- LA23-000030: Rezoning request to alter/remove a wetland at 4685 West Branch Road
- LA23-000037: Lakeshore setback variance at 3260 Bohns Point Lane
- LA23-000038: Front yard setback variance at 1920 Concordia Street
- LA23-000039: Lot size, width, hardcover, and rear yard setback variances at 1380 Rest Point Road