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E ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 26,1999 PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Andrew McDermott, Representative McDermott stated that the Parks Commission is attempting to initiate improvements to the City's local parks now rather than delay them. McDermott commented that a letter was sent to a number of Navarre residents notifying them of an information meeting regarding improvements to the Navarre park. McDermott stated that next month hopefully the survey regarding Saga Hill Park will be ready. Mayor Jabbour noted that City Staff has been directed to construct a road and parking lot for Saga Hill Park. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT - Lili McMillan, Representative Lili McMillan stated that the LMCD debated at their last meeting over whether the ordinance regulating multi -dock licenses should be changed. McMillan commented in her opinion the the LMCD is attempting to control what is normally a City land use issue through this ordinance and that the City should have the authority to regulate the number of docks. A is public hearing regarding this issue is scheduled for Wednesday. Mayor Jabbour commented that the City of Orono does not allow a property owner to have a dock on Lake Minnetonka unless a primary structure exists on the property. McMillan commented that the LMCD is also proposing to change the measurement of the shoreline to more of a straight line rather than meandering along the lakeshore as part of this ordinance. Sansevere inquired what the impetus of changing the ordinance is. McMillan stated that the LMCD is concerned that townhomes may be constructed along the lakeshore and that this is an effort to cut down the number of boats on the lake. McMillan commented that the harvesting of the eurasian milfoil has commenced, with no milfoil noted in any new areas. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - Liz Hawn, Representative Hawn stated she would be available at tonight's meeting for any questions. i