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• <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 26, 1999 <br />(Park Commission Comments, continued) <br />Flint commented that he attended the Parks Commission when this item was discussed and it was <br />his understanding that the Parks Commission is asking for the easement at this time but that work <br />on the bike trail will not be commencing for a period of time. <br />McDermott stated that they would like to have the trail paved at the time the roads for the <br />subdivision are put in. <br />LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT <br />Lill McMillan, Representative, stated that the LMCD would like to utilize Mike Gaffron's services to <br />help conduct a seminar among the 14 cities involved in the LMCD to help formulate a clear plan on <br />how to handle developments and outlots around Lake Minnetonka. McMillan noted that the <br />workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, at 8:00 a.m., and encouraged at least one City <br />Council member to attend this workshop as well as the City Administrator. <br />Kelley inquired what the LMCD would do if a parcel does not have dock rights on an island. <br />McMillan stated she does not know the answer to that question at this time. <br />Mayor Jabbour remarked that he has received calls from residents who have expressed frustration <br />with the process that is required by the LMCD, noting that he would be interested to see what the <br />• other cities would do if that land is developed. <br />McMillan stated that there has been a change in the philosophy surrounding Lake Minnetonka and <br />people are becoming more environmentally conscious. <br />Kelley inquired when the last time was that the LMCD reviewed their comprehensive plan. <br />McMillan stated that the LMCD code was reviewed in 1991. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated that the Management Plan should be a guide to the LMCD, and that there is <br />a need in this area for boats and drivers to be licensed and insured. Jabbour expressed a concern <br />that the LMCD was not following the Management Plan that has been established. <br />McMillan stated she is chairman of Save the Lake and one of her goals is to set up boating classes <br />for young teens, and that the LMCD could be approached about supporting that project. <br />Kelley stated he was in favor of Gaffron attending this workshop. <br />Gaffron. commented that he is planning to attend the workshop. <br />McMillan stated that she is in the early stages of looking at the budget for the LMCD, noting that the <br />monies in the Eurasian Milfoil fund are derived from private donations. <br />Mayor Jabbour noted that the amount spent on Eurasian Mllfoil comes in below what is budgeted <br />every year and that perhaps the LMCD should look at reducing that amount. <br />McMillan stated that the LMCD is just starting the budget process, with the auditor giving a <br />• presentation on Wednesday. McMillan remarked that she has been informed that there needs to be <br />12 months of operating expenses in the budget for Eurasian Milfoil. <br />Page 3 <br />