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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. LMCD REPORT — ANDREW MCDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE McDermott reported that the government shutdown has affected the herbicide treatment. All the bays were treated, but any spot warranty treatment will not able to be done without the presence of the DNR. As it relates to the milfoil harvesting, that has also stopped due to the DNR not being present to issue the necessary permits. The LMCD will hold its first meeting on Wednesday since the government shutdown. There has been a little push to close the boat launches, but that in his opinion it is not a hard effort at this time. As it relates to inspections, a portion of the inspection is done by the state and a portion is done under contract. At the present time the LMCD is doing 100 percent of the inspections under contract, which can be done for a little while but the LMCD will not be able to do that long -term. The LMCD was initially anticipating a two or three week shutdown but that may be extended, which will impact the inspections at the various public boat launches. The number of inspections being conducted has remained the same but the LMCD has been picking up 100 percent of the costs. Bremer asked what the situation is with the zebra mussels. McDermott stated the zebra mussels have definitely expanded throughout the bays at a faster pace than what was originally anticipated. It is likely they will see more in the fall when people's docks are brought in. McMillan asked if the herbicide treatments have been completed. McDermott indicated they have been completed except for the warranty spraying. McDermott indicated he has heard good comments about the treatment, especially on Carman's Bay. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — LIZZ LEVANG, REPRESENTATIVE Levang stated at the June meeting the Planning Commission reviewed four variances, a CUP and a text amendment. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 18'h and will be addressing a number of variances and a CUP. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT *4. #08- 3355/ #09 -3413 CLEMENT AND WINIFRED KROLL, 60 STUBBS BAY ROAD SOUTH — PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL EXTENSION — RESOLUTION NO. 6057 Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6057, a Resolution Granting an Extension of the Preliminary Approval of a Class III Subdivision for Property Located at 60 Stubbs Bay Road South. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Page 4 of 19