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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 12, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 37 LMCD REPORT – ANDREW McDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE McDermott reported Lake Minnetonka was at a low level this spring but at the present time the lake level is about normal. McDermott noted the LMCD will be relocating into the Mound City Hall sometime in the early fall, which will save a considerable amount in rent payments. The milfoil harvesting was started later than normal this year due to the water levels and that they have found a lower amount of milfoil growing this year. McDermott noted the milfoil harvester did accidentally happen to cut a phone line to Big Island that the LMCD was unaware of. Levang asked why the milfoil growth has been lower this year. McDermott indicated it is likely due to the high water level and the cooler spring. Printup asked how the weevil project is doing. McDermott stated the weevil project was not done this year and that he is unsure whether that will be attempted next year. McMillan asked if there is anything new with the Save the Lake Fund. McDermott indicated the fundraising has remained fairly constant from year to year and that they are working on boater safety programs. BIG ISLAND PARK REPORT – GABRIEL JABBOUR, CUSTODIAN Jabbour reported the aluminum off the dock has been stolen and the Hennepin County Sheriff and the Orono Police Department have been unsuccessful in determining who stole the aluminum. Jabbour indicated he went ahead and ordered replacement pieces for the dock but those were not received in time for the 4th of July due to the hurricane out east. Jabbour noted he did receive a number of calls regarding why the docks were not installed and that has helped him determine that the docks are actually being used. Jabbour indicated last Thursday at approximately 1:00 he met with representatives from the Watershed District and Baar Engineering as well as the contractor to conduct the final inspection. It was concluded there were 64 trees that the taxpayer paid for that were not planted. Jabbour noted there were thousands of trees planted and that they are now in the process of attempting to determine how many missing trees are the fault of the contractor. To date 30 trees have been identified to be replaced and the rest of them will be credited. Jabbour indicated there were also some trees that were planted in an area where they were unable to grow. Jabbour reported given the heavy rainstorms this year, a number of big trees were uprooted and an extreme amount of erosion occurred. Two of the trees are located near the city beach and will be removed. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 08/26/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 08/12/2013 [Page 4 of 37]