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• <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />February 26, 2001 <br />(Park Commission Comments, Continued) <br />McMillan, LMCD, pointed out that Ex -Mayor Jabbour had researched a number of years ago the <br />possibility of finding an alternative to Coffee Channel. McMillan indicated she is unsure whether <br />that effort was successful, but suggested Gabriel Jabbour be contacted. <br />Meyers stated in his opinion this is a public safety issue that should be addressed. <br />Mayor Peterson suggested the Park Commission may want to include this item on their next <br />agenda. <br />Flint stated in his view it may not be appropriate to have the Park Commission review this since <br />they may not be able to fulfill this role due to the many different agencies that are involved. Flint <br />suggested having City Staff discuss this issue with the various agencies involved and clarify the <br />concerns that need to be addressed. City Staff can then develop possible options and <br />recommendations for consideration by the Council in a future work session. <br />Mayor Peterson suggested that perhaps the City could consider writing a letter to the various <br />groups involved once the issues have been discussed and better defined by City Staff and the <br />Council. <br />• LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT — LILI MCMILLAN, <br />REPRESENTATIVE <br />• <br />McMillan reported the LMCD is continuing to address the issue of increased water patrol for the <br />2001 and 2002 boating seasons. McMillan stated the LMCD is looking to add rivo full -time <br />deputies for five months at a cost of $100,000 per year. McMillan stated five cities in the LMCD <br />have indicated they do not wish to participate in the funding of the increased water patrol, with <br />nine cities agreeing to a voluntary payment to help fund this project. McMillan stated in her view <br />this issue will be finalized at their March meeting. <br />McMillan reported the LMCD's expenditures for the harvesting of milfoil are over budget and <br />they are in the process of reviewing this program to determine if there are other alternatives <br />available to control the milfoil on the area lakes. <br />White commented the general public needs to become better educated on checking their boats for <br />the zebra mussel. <br />McMillan indicated the LMCD is establishing a web site, which should be up and running <br />sometime next month. <br />McMillan noted she has been appointed by the managers of the Watershed District to serve on <br />their Citizen's Advisory Committe. <br />Mayor Peterson thanked McMillan for her commitment to the LMCD. <br />PAGE 5 <br />