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I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 27,1997 (LMCD Report - Continued) Jabbour noted that the LMCD lacks the manpower and funding to administer these permits. The Water Patrol has this responsibility but places safety above all. Jabbour said the Water Patrol considers special events as a more routine matter than how it is considered by the LMCD. The LMCD’s main focus is on controlling the exotic matenals and should work with the Water Patrol and DNR to follow the guidelines. McMillan reported another issue of concern voiced at the LMCD meeting was commercial launching of boats and spread of exotics. Kelley asked the definition of commercial launching. McMillan said it referred to boats brought in by marinas and for co^ercial launch. Kelley said he sees no difference between that and boats being trailered onto the lake. McMillan said zebra mussels can be carried in through the commercial launching, but agreed it can occur by trailering boats as well. Kelley reported that he has viewed boats pulling out at the Maxwell Bay access dripping water and milfoil with little concern for cleaning off the material. He feels this is the biggest problem and needs to be patrolled. Jabbour indicated that control of zebra mussels is 15 years behind. The State has laws about transportation of zebra mussels and milfoil into lakes and for cleaning of boats. He suggested the LMCD develop a pamphlet for distribution to educate people on these concerns ^nd transporting species from contaminated waters. He noted there is no mechanism in place to ensure that boats are being cleaned. He would like to see the LMCD support what laws are in effect without adding more. He feels there is no difference between marinas leaking gas or introducing zebra mussels into the lake. Jabbour would like an education program begun and asked McMillan to introduce this idea to the LMCD. He felt this could be tied into the licensing of the marinas. Jabbour said Ae m^nas end up being legally non-conforming and get relicensed without any additional information given to them. A workshop on the laws and consequences would assist in this effort. McMillan citified with Jabbour that he would like to see more educational focus rather than new ordinances. Kelley encouraged the education seminars to be tied into the licensing. Jabbour indicated that the marinas should be held responsible for this knowledge and at minimum, have a wash available at the marinas. McMillan told Jabbour that the LMCD is keying some of their issues off of the concerns that have been voiced by Jabbour. 'cMillan said the LMCD has just begun reviewing their Comprehensive Plan and will be discussing the topic each month. She felt this process will take about a year to determine what changes and amendments are required. McMillan will notify Council of any changes that are considered.