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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 13,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (LMCD REPORT, Continued) <br /> Rahn asked if there has been a shift in the goal for removing aquatic vegetation. Rahn noted the LMCD's <br /> concern initially revolved around the navigation areas and that it seems to be evolving into more areas. <br /> Rahn asked if the chemical treatment is more for the shorelines. <br /> McDermott indicated the chemical treatment is still done 100 feet from the shore. Any chemical <br /> treatment near the shore would be up to the homeowners. <br /> Rahn noted the milfoil problem has gotten worse over the past 10 years and that a lot of the homeowners <br /> want the harvesters to come in closer to the shore. Rahn stated in his view the treahnent has expanded in <br /> the past few years as more homeowners become interested in it. <br /> McDermott indicated there is a good amount of interest among the lake properties that would like the <br /> chemical treatment. McDermott noted the LMCD and the homeowners will still need to raise money for <br /> the chemical treatment. McDermott noted$75,000 for the chemical treatment was allocated out of the <br /> Save The Lake Fund. <br /> McMillan asked which entity will monitor the plan. <br /> McDermott stated there has been a fair amount of discussion over who would be overseeing the project <br /> but that no final decisions have been made at this point. <br /> McMillan noted the Army Corps of Engineers did monitor the chemical treatment at no cost but that they <br /> will not be continuing that service. <br /> McDermott stated the Army Corps of Engineers will attempt to monitor it somewhat but that if the <br /> treatment area expands,they will not be able to monitor all of it. The LMCD also cannot afford to hire <br /> monitors. McDermott indicated there are still some issues that need to be discussed prior to the plan <br /> being implemented. <br /> McMillan asked if the LMA would be willing to do that at no cost. <br /> McDermott indicated that discussion has not taken place at this point. McDermott noted he is not able to <br /> attend the December meeting due to work commitments. <br /> McMillan asked if the LMCD has discussed the Minnehaha Watershed District's additional AIS proposal. <br /> McDermott indicated they have not discussed the AIS proposal yet but they likely will be. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS—LIZZ LEVANG,REPRESENTATIVE <br /> Levang noted the planning applications at tonighYs meeting have been placed on the Consent Agenda. <br /> The Planning Commission has four applications that will be reviewed at their upcoming November <br /> meeting. <br /> Page 5 of 11 <br />