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Buraaian Milfoil -updatedL"'3a«i'‘“a“"‘r to"p*„t“VhV^^ribution Wa K ^ Very qrat«»fn i this year for s.a-sed ca ^^'’Jee^^ttt “%^Cutting will k^„.l^“eAI\’c.°at?h ‘*K ‘'*"’‘'''^' «"°wf/l Wua'orlal Day and ermit approved A cut"l5oo '*'® P"'®9ra^.^ "we*'ex** *° >»lves as opposed to cont“raot!"g^U*out.° " h’e° p?ogr«^ “trac't"^,’', i= so. controversy as to Stronwen reoH.d expansive. »*«s*"trr-e ■a """cut on/y°'a r%a?F ”“*"'“«‘^"4 "hVr"'^ ^ '’®‘''' as opposed to 14. '’®'^ eontractors Grabek asked what n«r acres represents? ^ ^°tal milfoil exist!existing, the o««n replied. -Approximately 1/3.. ’a*aVt.e“''!SA5°u ‘ “PP=Ptunity tor using chemicals to :al. ca^n be*"us ‘.d'‘on\".ATjA%n“ ' at that option, trommen added that <-h i = "nV"thVVnti°rra"'‘ =oVf*rcu"tt?„‘rnlO* Of is in between A “•’axe thrwe.d A 7* "“a are •P°".ibi lity g, 'th^e^tAerne*'”? ta" cS""’ ‘ = a r ea * MINUTES OP OROMO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 1990EURASIAN MILFOIL CONTINUEDWe are working primarily on the recreational boating traffic patterns and some of the fishing areas."Nettles asked whether there were chemicals available to individual homeowners to kill the weed near their docks?Stronunen replied that it would be best for an individual to use a commercial service, otherwise they would need to obtain a permit.Grabek confirmed that chemicals were not available on a large scale basis?Strommen agreed and added, "Minnesota is one c-f the toughest States on the use of herbicides and chemicals in water." Hurr informed the Council that the Freshwater Foundation is working on the milfoil problem. She said there will be a workshop in March which will bring in professional people from all over the Country that have been involved with Eurasian Milfoil. Goetten questioned whether the LMCD will need the City to provide a truck and driver to do some of the hauling? Hurr replied that would be necessary if they are not able to get County assistance. Hurr said, "We are looking to the cities to provide storage space for the weed. When you see what the cities are going to have to do for composting leaves and grass clippings, you might consider whether there will be space for the weed. The weed is a good nutrient and makes a better compost than just leaves and grass clippings." Nettles asked how much area the LMCD is requesting for disposal of the weed? Hurr replied that the LMCD was looking for area nearby, which implies anywhere in Orono. Hurr added that the LMCD is hopeful that farmers will take the milfoil as they did last year. She noted however, that Hennepin County will be paying farmers to take leaves and grass clippings and they may not be willing to take the milfoil for free. CcMsprehensive Plan - Hurr informed the Council that she, Mr. Strommen, and Mr. Arndorfer were here to answer any questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehesive Plan is scheduled for distribution around the 19th of April. There will be a 60-day review period and the revisions wiJ 1 be made and a final plan will be drafted by July 19th. Hurr said that the only entities that have to adopt the plan are the Met Council and the LMCD. Hurr said that Bernhardson had been especially helpful with the preparation of this document. She further commented that Orono has the best shoreland regulations of any of the shoreland