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• MES UTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 14, 2012 7:00 o'clock p.m. (LMCD REPORT, Continued) McDermott indicated the City Council can provide comment on whether they feel it would be a good or bad idea. McMillan stated she would like a formal motion from the City Council to send to the LMCD. McMillan commented that Big Island is a wonderful amenity and that the City would like it to be safe, passive use, and clean. McMillan stated she would like the LMCD to understand the negative impacts that a retail store on the lake would have. Mattick stated to his understanding commercial activity on the lake is not currently supported by LMCD code. Mattick stated in his opinion sending a motion to the LMCD supporting the prohibition of commercial activity on water would be appropriate and that he would need to look at the LMCD code and easements and how they would apply to the situation. Jabbour stated he would encourage the LMCD to stay the course on preserving the rural character of the lake. Jabbour encouraged the LMCD to review "Orono's comprehensive plan and historical practice as it relates to the lake. Jabbour noted he has removed over 200 tons of garbage off of Big Island over the years. McMillan commented the LMCD controls surface water and that this is a policy issue that should stay at the board level. • Rahn asked whether it would be better to draft a letter and send it to the LMCD since that would give Orono an opportunity to better define their opposition to this proposal. Bremer commented she does not feel a motion is necessary since the City Council members have already expressed their opinion on this proposal. McDermott stated in his view a formal document from the City would be helpful. McDermott pointed out the proposal would also have to go before the Three Rivers Park District. Jabbour commented that Orono is a community leader and that they should be outspoken about the City's philosophy. Printup moved, Rahn seconded, to advise the LMCD that the philosophy of the City of Orono is to be protective of Big Island, its natural resources and passive nature, and that the City is not interested in commercial activity and vendor sales around Big Island and its other natural resources. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Denise Reilly, 3405 High Lane, asked about the .9% increase in Orono assessment. Reilly stated under current statutes the City receives some percentage of the fines that are collected in Orono but that to her understanding the LMCD does not have the same ability to collect fine revenue. McDermott noted the LMCD does receive some fine revenue from tickets issued on the lake. • Reilly commented she would be interested to know which fines generate revenue for the LMCD since she has been told by law enforcement officials that the LMCD does not receive any of that revenue. Page 5 of 16