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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCEL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 23, 1995 CITY ADMIlYISTRATOR'S REPORT • (#S) LONG LA KE WATER QUALITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Mr. Maple of the MCWD was present to discuss the revised cooperative agreement for the Long Lake improvement project. He reiterated the project's purpose was to clean Long Lake and would like this project to be a cooperative effort between the three cities of Long Lake, Orono and Medina. The project no longer includes the construction of aeration systems, but has been replaced by chemical treatment using alum. Under the draft, the City would be responsible for the sediment removal costs of the wet detention ponds. The City's annual share of these costs is estimated to be $4,535 per year. The other responsibilities of the City would be to prepare a local water management plan for this area, and submit it to the MCWD for review and approval prior to construction of the improvements; agreement to develop policies and disseminate information on best management practices and include these in the water management plan; clean the fish barrier in the CoRd 6 pond; and provide a representative to the project advisory committee. Mr. Maple said that the change to alum was made to avoid the need to maintain aerators. The alum treatment, he reported, was a one -time treatment, effective for water clarity improvement for 4 -5 years. It would cost about $300,000 for treating Long Lake. Callahan voiced his concern over the funding of the project. Callahan also disapproved • of the large project committee concept. Maple reported on the concerns of a fee owner involved. The MCWD determined the need for a 5-6 acre treatment area adjacent to CoRd 6. They are possibly looking at a jurisdictional wetland to the south of CoRd 6 which would probably reduce the size of the ponds on the fee owner's land. Maple said a definitive plan should be presented for public hearing in about 2 -3 weeks but are not close to any type of agreement with the fee owner as of yet. Maple did note that the ponds in question will become larger creating additional sedimentation which will increase the costs of removal. The City Engineer could assist in determining future costs. Jabbour said that the drafts have been made without consideration of input from the Orono Council. Jabbour suggested that the MCWD receive Council's input prior to the next draft. Callahan noted the portion of the agreement from page 7 on should be eliminated. • 6