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MINUTES OI' THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEE..TING HELD JUNE 24, 1985. PAGE 14 Councilmember Frahm noted that Dr. Iiansor of the FWBI gave a lecture on fertilization once and the outcome of such lecture noted that the phosphorus used it the fertilization chemicals is detrimental to the lakeshore. Councilmember L. Adams noted that the City could do what another metropolitan city does which is to ban fertilization during certain time periods. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT ALTERATION OF WETLANDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS City Engineer Cook asked Council if they are interested in the alteration of wetlands. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Councilmember Frahm stated no. Councilmember L. Adams stated that he is interested in the alteration of wetlands or watersheds if it is a benef it to the watershed. City Engineer Cook noted the important function of the wetland is to absorp phosphorus before entering into the watershed. Cook stated that the timing of the year is also important in the altering of a wetlands. Cook also noted the stagnate water and algae control is also important to consider. Cook noted that the City needs to yet up monitoring procedures and set up strong penalities for the alteration of a wetlands without a permit. Cook noted that water quality and construction procedures should also be set up. Councilmember Frahm felt that it is dangerous to alter wetlands and that the only reason to alter a wetlands sh^uld be for water quality. Mayor Butler noted that the FWBI should be cone cted regarding the alteration of wetlands. Councilmember L. Adams noted that a lot of the wetlands have already been altered by farmers many years ago and have drainage ditches from them. Adams felt the alteration of wetlands isn't all bad. City Engineer Cook asked Council for permission to advertise for bids on the 1985 seal coating project on July 19, 1985. Councilmember T. Adams moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to direct staff toadvertise for bids to be held July 19, 1985, on the 1985 seal coating project. Moticn, Ayes (5), Nays (0). MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor had nothing to report.