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MINNEHAHA CREEK ^ WATERSHED DISTRICT T ~^E0 O'-15500 Wayzata Boulevard Suite 611 Twelve Oaks Center Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 onice: (612) 476-7970 fax:(612)476-7973 BOARD OF BUHAGERS: .orn E. T^or'as P^esicer: a G S.ixt. =fes ar.:. Mar.ra S. Har7iei. Secretary. ThoxastiV LaBounr; Treasurer Monica Gross. C iVcooro.v lo’^; Thomas Mao-e. Jr.. DiStna Cireaor ^ Strommen WATtnSHCO BOUNOARV hO'I lake MINNETONKA Mike GafTron City of Orono P C Box 66 Orono. MN 55323 November 13, 1995 Dear Mike, Thank you for meeting with me last week to discuss the vegetation restoration plan for the Orono site of the Long Lake Improvement Project. As we discussed, the project involves removal of vegetation along a portion of the creek that flows through the Pearce property. The district has reviewed the city’s ordinance on vegetation removal along shorelines. The Long Lake Improvement Project includes water quality and revegetation in this area which we feel satisfies the areas outlined in the city’s ordinance. The before and after photos of the site suggest what the area will look like when new vegetation and plantings become established. The District is committed through a number measures, to ensure that this vegetation is maintained. The District recommends and supports having a common lock to the access gate located off County Road 6 for emergency and maintenance purposes. Keys v,ould be held by the watershed district and il'.e City of Orono. The maintenance schedule for the Pearce pond will be the responsibility of the watershed district. The District's intentions rje to reach an agreement with the City of Orono to perform this maintenance as part of a cooperative agreement. The frequency of cleaning and maintaining these ponds is greatly dependent upon the best management practices of the up stream municipalities. Sincerely, Thomas W. LaBounty Lead Manager cc: Mr. & Mrs. William Pearce 60% Recyrleo • 30% Post-consumer