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4 f i' ■fe. of the Plans and Programs Committee was set for 6:30 p.m. November 21, 1991, prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Managers to take public comment on the plan. 3, South Katrina Marsh Easement. This project involves the Painter's Woods Development, which is located on the municipal boundary of the Cities of Orono and Independence. Mr. McDowell owns a lot in this development, and the Watershed District has an easement across this lot in order to maintain certain watershed structures on Painter Creek. Mr. McDowell has suggested that a different easement be provided to the Watershed District, providing for an alternative access to the structures, but which would allow for construction in an area of the existing easement on this parcel. Mr. McDowell asked for the Board’s reaction to such a proposal. Manager Miller indicated that he would not support granting a variance concerning the floodplain. It was indicated that no such variance would be necessary. Manager Lindley suggested that a physical inspection should be performed by the engineers, that a would bo n6C6SS3ry; 3nd th3t Mr. McDowc^^l s iGgsl counsol would need to draft documents to vacate the old easement and create a new one. Manager Lindley indicated that if upon inspection, staff was satisfied that the new easement would satisfy the needs of the watershed District and that Mr. McDowell would be prepared to bear all costs involved, that he, as one Manager, would be willing to consider such a proposal. Plane anil Programs Committee It was moved by Manager Lindley, seconded by Manager Maple, that the agenda be amended to hear the report of the Plans and Programs Committee. Upon vote, the matter was approved unanimously. 1, Long Laka gleanwafcer Partnership. Paul Nelson and Randy Anhorn of JMM Minnesota presented to the Board their initial report. (a) Dlaonoatie data: Staff reported that there has not been much change in water quality in the last 30 years. Most users of Long Lake do not live in the immediate area. In the past. Long Lake was considered a good fishing lake. In recent years, the mix of the species of fish has changed with bullheads now being the primary species. The primary water quality issue is significant amounts of blue-green algae. Controlling phosphorus levels in the lake is the primary way to reduce the algae level. The existence of substantial algae results in reduced recreational opportunities. 'The monitoring program also found low oxygen levels during the summer months. This in turn puts stress on the fish -6-