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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1998 (#4 - #2289 Jon Pendleton - Continued) • Pendleton asked if Geske could determine the process through a site visit. Flint said he would like to see a baseline established for water testing. Jabbour noted the difficulty in doing so with the water quality changes that occur during the year. Jabbour felt the leaching effect should be determined referencing the City's philosophy in maintaining lake quality. Barrett said a CUP can be revoked if found to violate the Comprehensive Plan. He did not know if Geske was an expert on water quality. Flint questioned who would be. Jabbour reiterated the difficulty in checking water quality. Planning Commissioner Hawn suggested the use of a stringent condition in providing as part of the CUP, a compost station to be established that is contained to eliminate the runoff problems from occurring. Flint said this would satisfy his concerns. He would like to see the compost station set up on pasture #2 as it is farthest from the lake. Pendleton said he personally had no preference on location but would like to know what Geske felt about the location. He noted the drainage easement on the property. Flint withdrew his comment due to the drainage easement. He said the station could be placed at a determined acceptable site. Jabbour clarified that the CUP would include conditions that the applicant provide developed plans for a compost station that must be reviewed by Staff Flint moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Resolution No. 4029 with the condition that . the applicant develop plans for containment of manure that is acceptable to Staff Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour noted the City was excluded from dialogue pertaining to the LMCD's activities concerning public access on the lake. Jabbour said the DNR has agreed to drop the joint grant application with the LMCD regarding public access on the lake. Jabbour felt the LMCD should work with the DNR to allow the power to be placed in the cities' hands regarding public access on the lake. Jabbour indicated that the DNR would be represented to discuss the issue at the February 17 Mayors Breakfast and invited the Council to attend. Jabbour said an objection was raised on why the City of Orono was so involved in the issue of public access. He noted Orono's unique location in respect to encompassing another city, being adjacent to and sharing boundaries with, or sharing a bay with, 10 of the 13 lake area cities. This results in decisions made elsewhere affecting Orono and being the reason behind Orono's concern and involvement. It was noted that over 40% of the lakeshore is in Orono as well. M