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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 24, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Continued Allan Engleman, 315 Old Crystal Bay Road, stated a solution on County Road 6 might be a roundabout. Engleman stated he would like to thank the people who were responsible for getting the crusher moved from state land down to county land but that it seems the City is not done with Eureka yet. Engleman noted they put in a new fence in there. The permit authorized the applicant to place crushing operation on the through 12 right-of-way at Old Crystal Bay Road in the City of Orono as shown on the plan sheet. The next page of the permit says it is expressly understood that this permit is issued subject to the applicant's compliance with the MPCA, MPDES permit for construction activities, and any other affected governmental agencies. Engleman asked if Orono isn't a governmental agency. Walsh noted they are not doing the rock crushing there anymore but they are using it as storage. Engleman noted the permit does not say that. Engleman stated before this project is done, they will be using the entire site. Engleman asked if anyone with the City is aware of them fencing in part of the property. Walsh stated he was not aware of it and that perhaps a phone call could be made to the contractor telling him that his permit does not allow storage. Engleman noted the site is zoned two -acre residential and that he is not sure how he can have storage there. Mattick stated cities have limited ability to regulate the state. Mattick noted the City's ordinances do not say they can do rock crushing at all but that the state is not subjected to city rules. Mattick stated while the permit says they are subject to local governmental regulations, which typically comes down to hours of operation or screening and not the use. Walsh stated he would be happy to speak with the contractor about his hours of operation, etc., to obtain more information about what is going on. Engleman stated he does not understand how they can do what they are doing since it is not zoned commercial. PRESENTATION 11. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT — VICKIE SCHLEUNING Vickie Schleuning, LMCD Executive Director, addressed the Orono City Council regarding their upcoming activities in 2017. Over the past few months, the LMCD has looked at community engagement and how to get people involved and educated about the LMCD. Lake Minnetonka is a great resource with approximately 125 miles of shoreline and ten public access ramps. The goal of the LMCD is to balance the needs between commercial properties and the lake residents and lake enthusiasts. Schleuning stated the LMCD looks at ways to preserve the lake and helps to promote the Lake Minnetonka experience. The LMCD was established in 1967 as a regulatory agency to address water quality issues. Over time the agency has grown and it currently has 14 member cities, a board member Page 5 of 12