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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 28, 1991 LMCD REPORT CONTINUED approved this year. As a result, the Board approved the license with the dock extending to a maximum of 200 feet. The-owner of the Marina was given a specific time table in which to bring the dock into conformance. She noted that the dock currently extends 487 feet, and that the LMCD has. asked the Orono City Staff and Attorney to proceed with the legal process if the owner is in violation of the license. Hurr reported that to date, there have been five BWI's issued, and two accidents, neither of which resulted impersonal injury. She informed Council that a tentative budget has been proposed by the LMCD and should be mailed to each city this week, to provide the opportunity for cities to have input during the process. Callahan asked Hurr what the City of Orono will -be asked to contribute this year. Hurr replied, "The levy to the LMCD cities has not.yet been determined. The Milfoil continues to be a problem... Hennepin County did not fund the project this year; last year they contributed $85,000. There is a feeling on the Board that the LMCD cities should be prepared to fund the Milfoil removal efforts. I am not convinced of that. At this time, there is only money to harvest weeds for approximately 30 days." Butler asked if the increased water level of Lake Minnetonka would help the Milfoil problem somewhat, given the fact the weed will only grow in water less than 18 feet deep.* Hurr agreed it would help somewhat, but that there will be a greater concentration of the weed closer to the shore. Jabbour wanted to take this opportunity to thank JoEllen and the LMCD Board for taking the.• position they *did on the Lakeside Plarina license.— He added, "The LP4CD Board asked me. if. Orono could provide any help regarding the issue of Styrofoam. •Perhaps Staff can do some research into this issue in the future." Hurr,confirmed that the LPSCD intends to pursue the Styrofoam issue. t Mayor Peterson suggested discussing Agenda item #14, Lake Use Committee at this time, in light of JoEllen Hurr's presence. ( #14)LARE USE COMMITTEE Mayor Peterson suggested appointing JoEllen Hurr to the Lake Use Committee, if she would be willing to serve. Hurr accepted, saying that in her opinion a Lake Use Committee would give the Orono, which has 30% of Lake Plinnetonka - 4 -