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L ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 24,1998 (Park Commission Comments, Continued) comp^eted^^^*^ concerns that this area be reviewed periodically to ensure that this project be ensure Springhill proJect as well as proceeding with the Eisinqer property, and suggested monitoring the property for methane gases. ^ Kelley commented the School District should be approached as well about park/ballfield use on the Eismger property before proceeding much further with the Eisinger property "'®'° “It »:I m '"'''*''9='* monies White indicated he would be willing to work on this project with City Staff. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT Lili McMillan addressed the City Council regarding the LCMR application which has been denied. McMillan stated while no official reason has been given for the denial, possible reasons whv the dr<:Sfart '^^^f open-ended application with no specific site identified rumors of dissatisfaction from citizens, and a high funding request of 5 million dollars. Mayor Jabbour noted there is not strong local support for this project. It °n-going regarding improving the bridge and area by the Grays Bay Manna. They are in the design phase at the present time. yuiev:,ray5 Ihp'!l!'.'rhal ° recently conducted a shoreline count which reflected a decline in rnnl^i ^ watercraft stored on Lake Minnetonka and are considering conducting a shoreline count next year to verify the accuracy of the count. 5»noreiine Mayor Jabbour stated in his experience Lake Minnetonka has more boats now than it has had in the past and in his opinion the count is not accurate. McMillan stated the LCMD staff conducted the count and she is not aware whether all shorelines counted and should be re-evalualed. Mayor Jabbour inquired what numbers the LCMD arrived at. MSrnkTsfncnOTe""'^ 0" Lake ^ 9ercen, ,evv cou,b McMillan stated she has recommended reducing the levy by using some of the research that further.reserves and will Page 3