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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 1990 <br />• EURASIAN MILFOIL CONTINUED <br />We are working primarily on the recreational boating traffic <br />patterns and some of the fishing areas." <br />Nettles asked whether there were chemicals available to <br />individual homeowners to kill the weed near their docks? <br />Strommen replied that it would be best for an individual to <br />use a commercial service, otherwise they would need to obtain a <br />permit. <br />Grabek confirmed that chemicals were not available on a <br />large scale basis? <br />Strommen agreed and added, "Minnesota is one of the toughest <br />States on the use of herbicides and chemicals in water." <br />Hurr informed the Council that the Freshwater Foundation is <br />working on the milfoil problem. She said there will be a <br />workshop in March which will bring in professional people from <br />all over the Country that have been involved with Eurasian <br />Milf oil. <br />Goetten questioned whether the LMCD will need the City to <br />provide a truck and driver to do some of the hauling? <br />• Hurr replied that would be necessary if they are not able to <br />get County assistance. Hurr said, "We are looking to the cities <br />to provide storage space for the weed. When you see what the <br />cities are going to have to do for composting leaves and grass <br />clippings, you might consider whether there will be space for the <br />weed. The weed is a good nutrient and makes a better compost <br />than just leaves and grass clippings." <br />Nettles asked how much area the LMCD is requesting for <br />disposal of the weed? <br />Hurr replied that the LMCD was looking for area nearby, <br />which implies anywhere in Orono. Hurr added that the LMCD is <br />hopeful that farmers will take the milfoil as they did last year. <br />She noted however, that Hennepin County will be paying farmers to <br />take leaves and grass clippings and they may not be willing to <br />take the milfoil for free. <br />Comprehensive Plan - <br />Hurr informed the Council that she, Mr. Strommen, and Mr. <br />Arndorfer were here to answer any questions regarding the <br />Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehesive Plan is scheduled for <br />distribution around the 19th of April. There will be a 60 -day <br />review period and the revisions will be made and a final plan <br />•will be drafted by July 19th. Hurr said that the only entities <br />that have to adopt the plan are the Met Council and the LMCD. <br />Hurr said that Bernhardson had been especially helpful with the <br />preparation of this document. She further commented that Orono <br />has the best shoreland regulations of any of the shoreland <br />3 <br />