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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 10, 2010 7:00 o clock p.m. • (LMCD REPORT, Continued) majority ranges from 2 percent to 6 percent. McDermott noted the City of Orono's share amounts to approximately $60,000 and that the LMCD is attempting to keep the budget increases at a minimum. Murphy asked what monetary role the LMCD has taken in the chemical treatment program on Grays, Phelps and Carman's Bays. McDermott stated the LMCD allocated money out of the Save the Lake Fund to help offset some of the expenses for the chemical treatment and have agreed to donate up to $10,000 per bay, which would be reduced each year over the next five years. Murphy asked what position the LMCD has taken regarding adding additional bays to the chemical treatment program. McDermott indicated the LMCD agreed to help fund treatment on the three bays but that they are not willing to expand the funding to additional bays. The LMCD will look at the results at the end of the project, which is not for another three years, and make a decision at that time whether the chemical treatment should be continued. The LMCD would like to obtain the scientific results on the three bays that are currently being treated before expanding the program. McDermott pointed out the government agencies overseeing this program were not very satisfied with the results from Grays Bay last year. McMillan commented there was a concern about the native plants in Carman's Bay and that the Army • Corps of Engineers recommended alternatives to the standard treatment being done in Phelps Bay and Grays Bay. McMillan noted the amount of chemicals being used on Carman's Bay was reduced based on the Army Corps of Engineers' recommendations, which may result in Carman's Bay experiencing less killing of the invasive weeds than the residents had hoped for. McDermott stated this year Grays Bay and Phelps Bay will have spot treatment for milfoil but full treatment for curly leaf and pond weed. The LMCD is waiting to see if this treatment works and helps to reduce the milfoil. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — LINDA FEUSS, REPRESENTATIVE Linda Feuss stated she had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 6. #09 -3405 INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL FELLOWSHIP 2477 SHADYWOOD ROAD — AMEND SITE PLAN Frank Masserano, Applicant, was present. Page 4 of 17