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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 13, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENTATION 2. NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROGRAM Murphy moved, Peterson seconded, to approve funding for North Hennepin Mediation, Inc., in the amount of $3,000. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT McMillan stated she has reviewed the LMCD budget, noting that a six percent increase is being proposed for Orono, which amounts to $3,680. McMillan stated the LMCD would approve the budget July I", and recommended that some guidance be given on the budget. White indicated he is in favor of the increase. Moorse stated he has not reviewed the budget in detail but noted that the LMCD is proposing to use fewer reserves this year. • McMillan stated the LMCD could use the Save the Lake money to deal with the zebra mussels. • Murphy inquired how much is in the Save the Lake fund. McMillan stated there is approximately $230,000 currently in that fund. McMillan pointed out they are only able to use the interest and not the principal. McMillan stated two citizens along County Road 6 have contacted her recently regarding an increase in the amount of people fishing along the east end of Long Lake Road. The citizens raised concerns regarding the safety of children and other people in that area given the parking on the side of the road, the narrow road and the blind curve. Murphy stated he also has received a call regarding this situation. Gappa stated he has spoken with the police department regarding the placement of signs in that area warning drivers of pedestrians ahead. McMillan suggested that "no parking" signs be placed in this area. Moorse inquired whether a fishing pier should be installed in that area. McMillan stated there could be a problem accessing the pier. McMillan suggested the police department review the situation on a weekend and make some recommendations. McMillan stated she is in support of researching the Life Line. PAGE 14