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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 • ( #14 - Mooney Lake Elevation Control - Continued) Gaffron suggested the Watershed District work with the homeowners association in solving the problem. Staff does not feel this is an issue for the City. He received a sample petition from MCWD that could be used to request the Watershed District to solve the problem. A letter from the homeowners association has suggested all three cities be involved in the solution. Gaffron reported that no resolution has been drafted. He is asking for any questions the Council may have and indication of conceptual support. The Watershed has performed a number of studies but no design has been created. They are looking for City support as well. Jabbour asked if the water increase is due to development in Plymouth. Gaffron said the higher development density in Plymouth has probably contributed to the fluctuation of a few feet along with the lack of an outlet. At the current water level, Gaffron said trees will be impacted but the houses should not be directly impacted. Dayton noted that he has lost the ability to walk along the shoreline. Jabbour said it was important for Mr. Dayton to understand that some Watershed District people would like the City to do the project and are divided on how to handle it. Jabbour said he is in favor of finding a solution. He questioned whether all three cities would • have to initiate the project if the Watershed does not get involved. Dayton indicated that the City of Medina has agreed to the need to monitor the water level. Gappa said he has also discussed an outlet with the City of Plymouth. Jabbour clarified with Dayton that he is asking the Council to endorse a project to reduce the level of the water on Mooney Lake. Kelley said he did not believe the cities could solve the problem without a catalyst. He feels the problem is generated by the City of Plymouth, who should pay for correcting the problem. Gaffron informed Kelley, when asked, that he did not know if storm sewer empties directly into the lake from Plymouth. Jabbour said the Watershed District involvement is based on receiving City cooperation and feels a resolution should be pursued. He feels the Watershed should consider ways for all three cities to correct the problem. Flint said he would like Staff to study the issue and make recommendations. He does not want to give carte blanche to whatever needs to be done to solve the problem. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to pass a resolution supportive of the Watershed District reviewing the problem and developing a solution and cost estimate with copies • sent to Orono, Plymouth, and Medina with request for their ideas. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 19