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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Tuesday, May 28, 2002 <br />• PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - J. MARC FRITZLER, REPRESENTATIVE <br />Fritzler reported that the meeting of May 20th was quite lengthy and several items discussed were <br />on the Consent Agenda. The Hennepin County item was tabled due to a lack of representation. <br />The two items that took considerable time were the Dental or Professional Building at Highway 12 <br />and Old Crystal Bay Road, and the Highway 12 and Willow Project development. <br />LMCD REPORT - LILI MCMILLAN, REPRESENTATIVE <br />McMillan reported that the LMCD 2003 budget will match the 2002 budget, which she hoped the <br />Council would view favorably. <br />McMillan stated that the LMCD had completed its review of the Fox Hill application, and has <br />allowed them to retain their 16 slips. The decision was made in part due to a concise resolution <br />adopted by Orono in 1979 that offered great detail and helped to clear up the process. She <br />complimented the City of Orono on its 1979 Resolution and plans to hold it up as an example of <br />clear thinking to other communities as they look to the future. <br />In an effort to reduce motorized boat traffic on several creeks, such as Long Lake Creek, Painters <br />• Creek, and 6 Mile Creek, more investigation needs to be done. McMillan pointed out that many <br />developers are trying to use this marginal lake access to market property as lake access. <br />Murphy questioned whether demarcation exists between what is lake and what is creek. <br />McMillan stated that the LMCD is currently working to define its jurisdiction in regard to these <br />issues. Questions over creek or lake exist and need to be defined further. She promised to keep the <br />Council apprized of any developments. <br />Mayor Peterson asked what the date for budget approval is. <br />McMillan stated that they are gathering input now and look for approval by the end of June. <br />White inquired over the threat of Zebra Mussels on the Lake and to what extent the DNR will be <br />providing examinations. <br />While the LMCD is hoping to get more DNR representation and inspection time at the Maxwell Bay <br />and Spring Park launch sites, this may need to occur as a pilot program, due to the expense. She <br />maintained that this will be an ongoing battle keeping the mussels out of the lake. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />• None. <br />Page 3 of 16 <br />