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t MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 26, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • LMCD REPORT, Continued 19 "' during weekends. Halvorson explained that the subcommittee has prepared a power point presentation to present to the 14 City Councils of the Lake area, which will educate and inform them of proposed action plans and ask for their support. White urged the LMCD and DNR to be proactive in this initiative. He was concerned that little enforcement accompanied the inspections and suggested that further signage be posted to educate the public. Sansevere commented that, although sad, he could foresee zebra mussels in the lake's future. Halvorson stated that efforts are being made to lobby for more money to further programs, create more education, and get the word out. McMillan stated that this is the best program that has been undertaken by the LMCD and DNR and will target high visibility weekends and traffic times. Although not 100% preventative, she was hopeful that the public would cooperate with the inspection process. Murphy suggested that further publicity be sought to educate the public about the threat posed by zebra mussels in our lakes. He felt that local television stations would be interested in broadcasting this message. McMillan added that, at a recent mayor's meeting she'd attended, the subject of milfoil harvesting • was broached by Deephaven, who'd like to see the Watershed District take over the harvesting effort. She continued, noting that John Barton, of Hennepin Parks, was currently examining phosphorous levels. She commented that, in addition to City funding, it would be nice if the Watershed would contribute financially to the harvesting effort. McMillan reported that, at the mayor's meeting, Deephaven also expressed concern about boat density on the lake. • Halvorson stated that a new committee is studying the boat density study performed in the 1970's , and will compile a new density study based on counts during fly -overs at peak times this summer. Murphy suggested that the City develop some type of action plan to address the numbers of trailers parking at launch sites during the Memorial Day weekend, before the police department is bogged down writing traffic tickets over the holiday. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles and Gerry Timm, 2885 6"' Avenue North. Mr. Timm stated that his lawyer had recently received a letter from his neighbor about an Ordinance that would be in effect in the near future prohibiting him from keeping his commercial vehicle in his driveway. He asked the Council for an explanation, stating that he was merely trying to make a living as he'd always done. Moorse explained that the City had adopted this Ordinance, and given Mr. Timm a 6 month stay, which will soon expire and compliance will be expected. He stated that he had not received any requests to reconsider the Ordinance. PAGE 3 of 12