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AIEWTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 24, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (LMCD REPORT, Continued) Murphy inquired about the dock slip for the fire boat. Moorse stated a slip can be installed whenever the City decides to install it. Moorse noted the City has already taken all of its docks out for the year and that it is unlikely the dock for the fire boat would be installed this year. Bonestroo has completed the surveying and the corner markers are installed. Murphy stated he just wanted to make sure that the slip has been approved and that there are no outstanding issues. Dave Runkle, Orono resident, reported approximately 30 percent of Carmens Bay this year was filled in with weeds and that the harvesting operation has basically been ineffective in his opinion. Runkle stated Carmens Bay was also included in the milfoil experiment, which in his view produced very disappointing results. Rahn stated in his opinion this year was one of the worst years for milfoil and that it seemed to come in earlier than previous years. McDermott stated they have harvested approximately the same amount as last year. Runkle stated in his opinion the harvesting should be done more than twice a year or other options should be pursued for control of the milfoil. • McMillan stated unfortunately the phosphorus and soil settles down at the bottom of the lake, which helps to create an ideal growing spot for the milfoil and weeds. McMillan commented that mild winters and low water levels also contribute to the problem. White recommended Runkle continue to attend the meetings on the milfoil eradication and to let the City know if there are any steps they can take to help address the problem. McDermott noted the LMCD is limited by the DNR in the types of chemicals that it can use for weed control PUBLIC COMMENTS This item follows the Mayor /Council Report. PAGE 2 of 10 is N,