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r <br />Mn<njTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JULY 14,1997 <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />Commissioner Stoddard had no additional comments tMs time. <br />PUBUC COMMENTS <br />Kdth Vanden Branden, 1480 Loitg Lake Boulevard, asked to address the Council <br />regarding the m^or problem that has erupted with milf(^ in Long Lake. He asked for <br />Council direction regarding what action property owners can take and with whom the <br />nratter should be discussed Vanden Branden feh the problem arose from use of the <br />public access by boats and there should be a public contribution to rectify the problem <br />through an agency such as the DNR. <br />labour informed Vanden Branden that each boat license issued creates a S2>$3 <br />contribution toward milfoil control. Orono does not receive any of these funds. He told <br />Vanden Branden that the increased clarity in the lake has caused the milfoil's growth. <br />Jabbour stud he has spoken with the DNR. <br />Moorse indicated that he has spoken with a person from the DNR who said the clarity of <br />the lake has allowed the growth of milfoil to occur. He said there were two options for <br />treatment that could be used, chemical or harvesting, neither of which would solve or <br />diminate the problem. <br />Jabbour cautioned Vanden Branden regarding the use of chemicals and their toxicity, <br />which he personally feels is a problent He noted that aquatic birds also create infestation <br />of the milfoil. He suggested Vanden Branden speak with the DNR on the matter. <br />Jabbour said if chemicals are used, the property owners should receive proper notL'ication <br />of its use. He suggested Vanden Branden review the chemicals used and make hif; own <br />conclusion. <br />Kelley asked who pays for milfoil harvesting on Lake Minnetonka. Jabbour said the <br />LMCD has three harvesters and another winch was donated by Hennepin Parks and <br />receives funding from the DNR. It was noted that the MCWD is not involved. <br />Kelley asked whether the DNR could be petitioned regarding treatment of milfoil. <br />Jabbour said th^ could. <br />Moorse noted that there is DNR grant money available for such use. <br />-=-T---r.lLr— I-----.