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4 . R <br /> . <br /> MINLJTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, May 8, 2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (LMCD REPORT, Co�itinued) <br /> McDermott shared with the Council that the LMCD has sent out its first newsletter,which is slated <br /> twice a year to be sent to every household on the lake. Inside the newsletter the LMCD identifies <br /> its priorities which include the milfoil demos, shoreline inventory project, and the future of the <br /> lakes day event. In addition, the LMCD is trying to develop partnerships with marinas and dock <br /> installers to avoid rule breaking. The LMCD has also installed new signs at the public access <br /> points. <br /> McDermott pointed out that a boat density study is typically performed every four years by the <br /> DNR and LMCD which measures quantity, density and attitudes of users. From the study, the <br /> LMCD has learned that 66% of users come from the surrounding communities within a 15 mile <br /> radius. In addition, while peak weekend traffic is higher, the overall average is lower for the <br /> highest boat count ever. Boaters also believe the amount of restrictions on the lake is appropriate. <br /> White commented how interesting it was that the average number of boats kept on the lake is <br /> merely 7,000-8,000; whereas, there are half a million launches each year. <br /> McDermott stated that icing around docks during the winter months has also posed safety concerns <br /> and impacted views of many lake users prompting numerous complaints. Though one exists on <br /> Forest Lake,he explained that the LMCD has typically said no to de-icing machines around docks <br /> for these reasons, especially from a safety aspect. In addition, it ruins the entire winter lake <br /> experience. <br /> McMillan stated that she has seen more permanent dock requests than in the past and urged the <br /> LMCD and Council to remind folks that permits will not be granted to allow them to de-ice around <br /> their permanent docks. <br /> McDermott informed the Council that a substantial increase for the 2007 budget was slated, <br /> roughly a 10-20% increase as he thanked them for their generous contributions in the past. <br /> T'Ia:phy asked for a condense�state of tlze lakes from McDer.^.�ott. <br /> McDermott stated that overall the lakes are in good condition, although there is an ongoing need to <br /> watch for zebra mussels,but a 24 hour watch poses the biggest challenge. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> There were none. <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> 4. #OS-3136 TROY BROITZMAN, 1860 SHORELINE DRIVE—VARIANCE <br /> Gaffron explained that the applicant had submitted a new grading plan pursuant to a meeting on the <br /> site with the applicant, staff, and Engineer Kellogg. The applicant had also provided a proposed <br /> landscape plan including the location, size, and species of proposed plantings. While the building <br /> PAGE 3 of 1� <br />