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MINUTES OF THE' REGULAR ORONO COUNCII, ME.ETING IIEI,D JUNs. .4, 198',. PAGE 14 Counci ]member Frahm noted that Dr. hanson of the F'WBI gave a lecture on fertilization once and the outcome of such lecture noted that the phosphorus used in the fertilization chemicals is detrimental to the lakeshore. Councilmember L. Adams noted that the City could do what another metropolitan city does whicn is to ban fertilization during certain time periods. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT ALTERATION OF WETLANDS PE.'tFORMANCE 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 benefit 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 th 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 set 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 reascn to alter a wetlands should be for water quality. Mayor Butler noted that the FWBI should be contacted regarding the alteration of wetlands. Councilmember I,. 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 wetland- * -n't all bad. City Eng i neer Cook asked Counci 1 for permi ssi on to advertise for bids ors the 1985 seal coating project on .'v 19, 1985. Councilmember T. Adams raved, b,,yor Butler seconded, to direct staff to advertise f hids to be held July 19, 1985, on the 1985 seal coating project. Moti cn , Ayes ( 5) , Nays ( 0) . MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayer had rjot h i r;d to report.