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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 13, 2012 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 11 (5. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, Continued) McMillan commented she would like some landscaping in that area and that she would prefer to have something that is less industrial looking rather than the five smaller flag poles. McMillan stated the City could perhaps come up with some ideas for what could go in the area in place of the flag poles and work with him on an alternate design. Franchot concurred the flags may be too overwhelming and suggested that some thought be given to the inclusion of plaques in place of the various flags. Franchot stated he assumes the United States flag would fly the highest. Franchot stated conceptually it is a very nice touch. Printup stated to his recollection the World War 1 memorial was put in place sometime in the 1930s. Gaffron stated that is possible and that it was relocated here when this city hall facility was constructed. McMillan recommended the plaque for the World War I veterans also be refurbished. Struve indicated he did not necessarily talk about refurbishment of the plaque itself but that it is something that can be discussed and is probably relatively easy to do. McMillan asked whether there will be any rust accumulation on the colored glass. Struve indicated they can look at the placement of the sprinkler heads to maybe minimize what they spray on. Franchot asked whether Mr. Longe would be doing most of the manual labor. Longe indicated he would likely be recruiting other scouts from within his group to help with the work. McMillan encouraged Mr. Longe to work with Staff on the project. Struve indicated Staff will bring back their recommendations on the project at some point in the coming months. Bremer commented it appears the City Council is supportive of some type of design for that area. The City Council took no formal action on this item. LMCD REPORT – ANDREW McDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVE McDermott reported the water level of Lake Minnetonka was at a 10 or 12 year low and is currently at 927.4. A water level of 928.25’ is the normal, which means it is approximately three-quarters of a foot low. The LMCD has been working on the Lake Minnetonka Vegetative Management Plan. A draft of the plan has been received from the aquatics committee at the last board meeting, which is the first step in the process. The aquatics committee primarily looked at curly leaf pond weed and milfoil which, in their opinion, they feel they can somewhat control. At the present time there really is no way to control zebra Item #03 - CC Agenda - 11/26/2012 Approval of Council Minutes 11/13/2012 [Page 3 of 11]