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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 13, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 25 of 26 (14. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT (LMCD) 2014 BUDGET, Continued) Nybeck stated opinions vary on where the money should be spent. Minnehaha Watershed Creek District at the present time is focusing more on AIS prevention. McMillan stated she personally does not have much information about zebra mussels, and asked if there is anything the residents should be aware of to help deal with that infestation. Nybeck stated there are some best management practices that the DNR has adopted that could be provided to the City. For the sites that have water depth issues, the LMCD did increase the depth standard from four feet to five feet, with zebra mussels being one of the reasons for that change. McMillan stated she would like to see the Save the Lake doing the boat safety training again. Nybeck stated in addition to educating city officials, they are also targeting adults with the education. McMillan stated she noticed the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has found that for 9 out of the past 13 summers the creek water level has been low and that they are investigating why that has occurred with the University of Minnesota. Nybeck stated last week the water level on Lake Minnetonka was 928.81’ feet and the Board can declare low water when the level drops down below 928.0’. Loftus pointed out a three percent expenditure increase has a ripple effect on the various departments of the City since Staff is expected to hold to a zero percent levy increase. Loftus encouraged Nybeck to keep in mind the impact the increase would have on the various city departments. Nybeck stated the expenditure increase was 1.3 percent and the 3 percent increase related to the levy. Nybeck indicated the LMCD did lose some grant funds from the DNR which resulted in the increase. The City Council took no formal action on this item. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Loftus reported that in spite of the additional snow this year, the City’s street budget is still in good shape since they had a decent stockpile of salt and sand. Loftus indicated the space needs study for the police department has commenced and interviews with staff are being conducted. The City should have a report by July 15. Loftus noted the City Council’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday due to the Memorial Day holiday. *15. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF OFFICER DAVID McNICHOLS Anderson moved, Printup seconded, to accept the resignation of David McNichols effective May 13, 2013. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/28/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 05/13/2013 [Page 25 of 26]