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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, October 14, 2013 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />    Page 21 of 23   <br />(MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) <br /> <br />McMillan noted the Lake Community Coalition had Carol Arthur speak at their last meeting. Carol <br />Arthur is the director of the domestic abuse program. McMillan indicated the local police departments <br />are seeing a rise in domestic abuse and that the Lake Community Coalition is attempting to address that <br />issue. The thought was to tailor the program more towards teen and relationship issues and abuse in <br />young adults. <br /> <br />McMillan noted the school’s curriculum is fairly well set at this point but that the coalition is working on <br />the details for what can be presented. The local police departments are recommending that some <br />awareness on this issue in the community would be good and that they are waiting to hear back from the <br />schools on the availability in their schedules. <br /> <br />McMillan reported the area mayors spoke at the meeting of the Westonka Community and Commerce <br />organization. In attendance were representatives from the cities of Minnetrista, Spring Park, Mound, and <br />Superintendent Borg from the Westonka School District. McMillan indicated she was also in attendance <br />and spoke at the event. McMillan indicated the Westonka Community and Commerce group is very <br />active and that their goal is to promote business awareness. McMillan stated in her view everyone <br />seemed to be appreciative of the new police contract. <br /> <br />McMillan reported she also attended the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District public hearing on the <br />Long Lake old sewage lagoon. The Metropolitan Council has agreed to dredge some of that out and <br />recreate the wetland. The entire project is anticipated to cost approximately $600,000. McMillan stated <br />the neighbors seem to be very supportive of the project. <br /> <br />McMillan stated the residents are hopeful the dredging and other work will improve the water flowage as <br />well as create a better overall environment. McMillan indicated the project involves more than just <br />improving the water quality and that the MCWD would also like to restore the habitat and the wetlands. <br />McMillan stated in her view it will be a very positive project and will help clean up the heavy metals in <br />the area. <br /> <br />McMillan reported the Navarre Community Initiative meeting went well and that they received some <br />positive comments from the citizens. <br /> <br />Anderson commented the residents can see some good progress being made in the Navarre area. <br /> <br />McMillan suggested Jesse Struve send his PowerPoint presentation over to the Pioneer so they can put <br />together an article. <br /> <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT <br /> <br />*15. CONSULTING PLANNER CONTRACT FOR LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE PROJECT <br /> <br />Levang moved, Anderson seconded, to approve the Agreement for Professional Planning Services <br />with Steve Grittman of Northwest Associated Consultants, on a time plus materials basis as <br />proposed. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/28/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 10/14/2013 [Page 21 of 23]