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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (LMCD REPORT, Continued) . McMillan asked whether any additional bays are being considered for chemical treatment. McDermott indicated the DNR has given approval to do treatment on a couple of additional bays but that the LMCD will not be financially contributing to that chemical treatment and will only be contributing to the three bays that were treated last year. Rahn asked if the elevation of the Old Grays Bay dam is 931.5 or 930.5. McDermott indicated he is unsure of the exact elevation but that the excess water would go over into the spillway. Gaffron stated his understanding is they are talking about 930.2 as being the potential elevation this spring. The highest level ever experienced is 930.5. Gaffron noted some water was let out late last fall in anticipation of possible flooding this spring and that he is not sure what the elevation of the spillway is at this point but that it likely is not 930.5. McDermott commented they attempt to avoid heavy flooding and that it is difficult to anticipate in the fall whether flooding will occur in the spring. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - DENISE LESKINEN, REPRESENTATIVE • Leskinen stated she had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael LaQuay, P.O. Box 94, Crystal Bay, indicated he has a question on what the City's policy is on the proposal by Three Rivers for parking in the Crystal Bay area. LaQuay proposed that the City consider adopting a policy to allow no additional parking in that area. In addition, LaQuay indicated he was wondering if the City has considered a previous proposal he presented of allowing parking on Railroad Avenue to be extended south on both the east and west sides. It is currently designated as resident only parking. Part of that proposal was to have a speed limit sign posted at 15 miles per hour along Railroad Avenue. LaQuay indicated lie had also previously asked why Railroad Avenue is considered a city road when it does not meet city standards, which was not fully explained. LaQuay indicated Railroad Avenue is substandard and should not be considered a city road. McMillan commented that 60 feet is a standard right -of -way but that the paved part of the road is not always built to that width. LaQuay indicated the right -of -way is 40 feet. Gaffron indicated he has been meeting with representatives of Three Rivers Park District over the winter • and that they are ready to come back before the City Council to discuss this issue. Three Rivers and Page 4 of 22