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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 27, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Page 23 of 29 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT (continued) Edwards stated the process is then to see what invasive species come up, followed by any necessary spraying. Edwards stated the spraying has delayed the planting of the prairie grasses for 90 days. Trail trimming has also been completed at French Creek Preserve. Edwards stated the preferred holiday decoration is the Presidential snowflake. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Walsh reported there is a Fire Department meeting on Wednesday and that the biggest item to discuss is storage of the dock and poles for the boat. Walsh stated he attended the Planning Commission meeting last week and that it is nice to hear the dialogue as the Planning Commission vets the applications. Cornick stated he received a few phone numbers about emergency brush pickup following storms. Cornick asked whether the City has ever considered offering that service. Edwards stated to his understanding the City has tried that in the past but found it to be cost prohibitive. The main concern would be manpower. Edwards stated even after a small storm event, the entire Public Works Department is usually busy cleaning up as well as performing their normal duties. Levang noted the Navarre demonstration project is still going forward and that the group will be meeting tomorrow morning. There was also a meeting two weeks ago. Printup stated he would echo Council Member Cornick’s comments regarding brush pickup. Printup stated he would like the City to have a brush drop-off site available to the residents for the long-term. Printup stated the Public Safety Day was a really fun time. McMillan stated this morning the LMCD had a task force meeting regarding littering on the lake related to the Big Island Fourth of July Celebration and littering in general. McMillan stated lots of ideas were thrown out, such as enforcement, education, legislative action, and possibly having a pontoon boat or barge go around Cruiser’s Cove conducting trash pickup. McMillan stated there is no real quick easy solution but that it comes down to people respecting the lake and other natural resources. McMillan stated the task force will be meeting again at some point. McMillan reported that she and Council Member Cornick attended the 112 Turnback Committee meeting last Wednesday and that a large number of Long Lake business owners were there.