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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 10, 2012 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 15 (PRESENTATION, Continued) Longe stated he would like to start construction in the spring of 2013, with the final design being approved by the City Council prior to the work commencing. McMillan suggested the City contribute to the refurbishment of the World War I memorial plaque. Printup asked if the City Council should approve the concept plan first or whether he would be able to start the fundraising prior to City approval. Longe indicated he requires a signature from the City on both forms prior to commencing fundraising. Bremer and Rahn stated they prefer the first option. McMillan stated the more formal benches are also nice and fits in nice with the proposal. Printup moved, Rahn seconded, to approve the concept of an Eagle Scout Veterans Memorial Project as presented by Thomas Longe. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. LMCD REPORT – ANDREW MCDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE Andrew McDermott reported the LMCD will be holding a public hearing this Wednesday to gather public comments on the milfoil control projects. McDermott noted there have been a fair amount of articles in the local newspapers containing some misinformation on the projects. The LMCD primarily will be taking public comments at the meeting and will not specifically be discussing the project. McDermott stated one incorrect fact published in the paper is that over the last five years the partnership has been about a 50/50 split if you take into account some of the money that comes from the various cities to participate in the program. McDermott indicated that number is slightly incorrect. Another incorrect fact is that it is more cost effective to use herbicide treatment based on the number of acres, which is also not true. McDermott indicated the bays are surveyed in the fall and the areas to be treated are then identified. Since the milfoil grows in different places every year, it is necessary to conduct the analysis in the fall and then determine which areas are the best candidates for the chemical treatment or the harvesting. McDermott noted all areas of the lake are not conducive to chemical treatment and the treatment areas need to be more closed off to the rest of the lake. McDermott reported the LMCD will begin work on its 2014 budget in March of 2013 and that he will be looking for Council input on the budget in February. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 01/14/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 12/10/2012 [Page 5 of 15]