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L <br />JUL 1 2 1999 <br />OF ORONOCITY<rf OBMO <br />Municipal Offices <br />Street Address: <br />2750 Kelley Parkway <br />Orono, MN 55356 <br />Malting Address: <br />P.O. Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br />Mr. Peter Cangialosi P.E. <br />Minnehaha Creek Watershed District <br />2500 Shadywood Road <br />Excelsior MN 55331-9578 <br />Dear Peter; <br />Subject: Mooney Lake Outlet <br />The Orono City Council discussed this issue at their June 28th Council meeting. I have enclosed a <br />copy of my memo to the Counci l for your information. The Council's position is that this project <br />is feasible and necessary and should be funded by the Watershed District through their tax <br />supported Capital Improvements Program. <br />The option of assessing the property owners within the Mooney Lake drainage area was discussed, <br />but the Council was concerned about the viability of this option. The most equitable method would <br />be to assess all of the properties in the drainage area based on hardcover and flow contribution <br />because of the wide range of development densities in the area. The viability of this option is <br />questionable because proving a benefit for the non-lakeshore residents would be very difficult, and <br />there would be many assessment appeals. Assessing only benefitting lakeshore owners is not <br />equitable because they are not responsible for the entire problem. <br />Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please contact me at 612-249-4621 should you have <br />any questions. <br />Sincerely; <br />Gregory A. Gappa <br />Director of Public Services <br />Copy: Ron Moorse, City Administrator <br />Mayor Gabrial Jabbour and Orono city Council Members <br />Telephone (612) 249-4600 • Fax (612) 249-4616