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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,June 22,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> that it was ridiculous. She wondered if the LMCD was even looking at the lake.There does not need to be <br /> another study; everyone knows there are a lot of weeds. There is also a lot of data to say how to get rid of <br /> them, much like the carp study. <br /> Crosby stated it would be okay for the LMCD to be effective. He does not disagree that the LMA has <br /> been more effective, but if the LMCD turned themselves around and went with a similar line of thinking <br /> as the LMA,they could be effective. <br /> Seals said that is her big question, how does that get fixed, because it is a waste of people's money. <br /> Johnson stated that seven cities need to point in the same direction and instruct their representative and <br /> get the by-laws changed. <br /> Crosby said he finds it interesting that other cities are okay with consistently paying for studies. <br /> Walsh noted it was because they do not care, because they are paying so little and do not want to be part <br /> of a controversy. <br /> Rief said it is a blip on Minnetonka's budget; they write a$65-68,000 check from their$50 million <br /> budget. <br /> Seals stated it is not about the amount. It is wasteful;the LMCD should be using the money wisely. She <br /> suggested again going to an LMCD meeting. <br /> Johnson said they are not doing live meetings yet and are still remote. <br /> Seals commented that the restaurants have people sitting outside,which is good.The local kids are getting <br /> excited because Governor Walz is slowly loosening the restraints for kids' sports. She read an article out <br /> of the UK which stated kids are more likely to get hit by lightning than get coronavirus. Kids are still <br /> doing tournaments;they are going out-of-state. She noted she loves and supports the Police. <br /> Crosby encouraged everyone to support the restaurants because they are still hurting with limited seating. <br /> Walsh noted it was a great Father's Day. They got out in the boat the first time this year. He said it is still <br /> crazy to see all the stuff going on in Downtown Minneapolis.The City Council will be off for three <br /> weeks;there will only be two more meetings before the election season opens up. He encouraged <br /> everyone to be safe and enjoy the lake,because the 4th of July is coming up. He stated 95%of all <br /> incidents happen the four days before and after the 4th of July. He also asked for people to not discharge <br /> anything out into the lake. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT <br /> Rief noted road construction is still in full swing. He took a lot of notes related to Mr. Anderson's <br /> comments and there will be a meeting to discuss a few of the items. He said it is hard to justify supporting <br /> continued studies with no action. He will be asking what the equipment replacement funds and the Save <br /> the Lake funds are going to be used for. People are asking for assistance;they should put a program in <br /> place that can do that. City Staff worked with Gary at The Narrows to get their expanded patio on the <br /> back side and worked with him and the County to get the front side approved as well. He said they have <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br />