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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 13, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. Jabbour stated one young lady had her legs cut by a propeller, another person severed his spinal cord by diving into three feet of water, and two people stopped breathing, which resulted in a tracheotomy being performed. Jabbour stated personnel from both North Memorial and HCMG had to respond given the number of calls and 100 percent of the ambulance supplies were exhausted. In addition, two helicopters were in operation at the same time to handle the emergencies. Jabbour displayed some pictures of the area near Big Island from the 41 of July. Jabbour stated given the number of people that were in the water, it would have been physical impossible for the Water Patrol to gain access to someone in the middle of the crowd if they required assistance. Jabbour commented he is not sure what the solution is, but that he would encourage the City Council to think about this. Jabbour noted this was also the second year in a row for a corporate entity promoting their products without a permit. In addition, there were a lot of physical fights as well. Jabbour displayed a picture of volunteers cleaning up the area near Big Island. Jabbour indicated it is necessary to clean it up within a day or two before the zebra mussels attach themselves to the cans and/or bottles. Jabbour stated once zebra mussels are attached to the cans, they can no longer be transported or disposed of in the normal way. There was also a fair number of broken glass bottles discarded in the water or on the Island. Jabbour stated he would like to thank the volunteers who helped clean up the debris. Council Member Levang stated the pictures are astounding and that it is a serious issue that needs addressing. Jabbour stated due to the way the LMCD was created, Orono's voice is drowned by people who have little ownership along the lake. Jabbour noted Orono abuts 30 plus percent of the lake but yet does not seem to have a very large say in what happens on the lake. McMillan stated she appreciates the volunteers who helped clean up the debris. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — LOREN SCHOENZEIT, REPRESENTATIVE Planning and Zoning Commissioner Schoenzeit stated he had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PRESENTATIONS 4. SENATOR DAVID OSMEK Senator Osmek, District 33, addressed the City Council regarding this past legislative session. Osmek stated at the beginning of the session, he was promoted to ranking member of the Energy and Environment Committee and that he was the only freshman with that designation. Osmek stated that assignment led to a lot more work than he anticipated but that he worked well with Senator Marty even though they do not agree on many items. Osmek stated he has been wonting on the Fair Equipment Repair Act, which addresses the intellectual property on people's cell phones and computer operating systems. Osmek stated companies are claiming that intellectual property as solely their own and are withholding schematic and technical information as Page 2 of 28