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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 8, 2011 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 16 of 21 (MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT, Continued) Kellogg stated if the City Council decided they wanted to still build it this year, they would need to look at the bid laws but that in his opinion the time would be rather limited. Kellogg indicated over the past few months they have not been seeing very favorable pricing and contractors are reluctant to take on extra help at this time of the year. Kellogg noted this is a specialty type of installation and the number of contractors that are able to do that type of work is limited. Printup asked whether there would be any penalty from the Metropolitan Council if the project is delayed to next year. Kellogg indicated there would not be and that they have written documentation indicating the City can complete the project next year. Franchot asked whether the City would incur another fine if there is another exceedance. Kellogg stated the City will not until the Metropolitan Council comes out with a new penalty system. Franchot moved, Printup seconded, to direct Staff to bring this project back to the City Council in November of 2011. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. McMillan noted she met with Tim Hultmann at the Minnehaha Watershed District to discuss water quality in this area. The Minnehaha Watershed District has provided some history on what has been done over the years and the results of the studies that they had completed. The Minnehaha Watershed District has indicated they are interested in getting Orono back on their radar. Gaffron indicated he has spoken with the Minnehaha Watershed District about what results they have obtained from other previous projects upstream from the lake. The Minnehaha Watershed District is also planning one additional project near Holy Name. The Watershed District is looking for higher numbers of phosphorus reduction for the ponds on County Road 6 and Deer Hill in Medina as well as looking at internal loading with Long Lake. Spring Hill Golf Club was also mentioned as an area with concerns. Gaffron indicated he will follow up with the golf course management to determine what they are using as far as chemicals, but that in his view the golf course is looking at the bottom line and will not spend money on chemicals that will run off. Franchot asked if they use well water or use the water from the lake. Gaffron stated they have ponds on the property and well water but do not draw from the lake. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT *11. SUPPORT FOR MCWD LONG LAKE CREEK PROJECT – RESOLUTION NO. 6066 Rahn moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6066, a Resolution of Support for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's Long Lake Creek Improvement Project. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Item #03 - CC Agenda - 08/22/2011 Approved Council Meeting Minutes 08/08/2011 [Page 16 of 21]