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, MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,October 14,2013 7:00 o'clock p.m. (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) McMillan noted the Lake Community Coalition had Carol Arthur speak at their last meeting. Carol Arthur is the director of the domestic abuse program. McMillan indicated the local police departments are seeing a rise in domestic abuse and that the Lake Community Coalition is attempting to address that issue. The thought was to tailor the program more towards teen and relationship issues and abuse in young adults. McMillan noted the school's curriculum is fairly well set at this point but that the coalition is working on the details for what can be presented. The local police departments are recommending that some awareness on this issue in the communiTy would be good and that they are waiting to hear back from the schools on the availability in their schedules. McMillan reported the area mayors spoke at the meeting of the Westonka Community and Commerce organization. In attendance were representatives from the cities of Minnetrista, Spring Park,Mound, and Superintendent Borg from the Westonka School District. McMillan indicated she was also in attendance and spoke at the event. McMillan indicated the Westonka Community and Commerce group is very active and that their goal is to promote business awareness. McMillan stated in her view everyone seemed to be appreciative of the new police contract. McMillan reported she also attended the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District public hearing on the Long Lake old sewage lagoon. The Metropolitan Council has agreed to dredge some of that out and recreate the wetland. The entire project is anticipated to cost approximately$600,000. McMillan stated the neighbors seem to be very supportive of the project. McMillan stated the residents are hopeful the dredging and other work will improve the water flowage as well as create a better overall environment. McMillan indicated the project involves more than just improving the water quality and that the MCWD would also like to restore the habitat and the wetlands. McMillan stated in her view it will be a very positive project and will help clean up the heavy metals in the area. McMillan reported the Navarre Community Initiative meeting went well and that they received some positive comments from the citizens. Anderson commented the residents can see some good progress being made in the Navarre area. McMillan suggested Jesse Struve send his PowerPoint presentation over to the Pioneer so they can put together an article. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT *15. CONSULTING PLANNER CONTRACT FOR LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE PROJECT Levang moved,Anderson seconded,to approve the Agreement for Professional Planning Services with Steve Grittman of Northwest Associated Consultants,on a time plus materials basis as proposed. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. Page 21 of 23