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MINUTES OF THE REGUI.AR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 24 , 1985. PAGE 14 <br /> Counci lmember Frahm noted that Dr. Hanson of the FWBI gave a <br /> lecture on fertilization once and the outcome of such lecture <br /> noted that the phosphorus used in the fertilization <br /> chemicals is detrimental to the lakeshore. <br /> Councilmember L. Adams noted that the City could do what <br /> another metropolitan city does which is to ban fertilization <br /> during certain time periods. , <br /> CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> ALTERATION OF WETLANDS <br /> PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br /> City Engineer Cook asked Council if they are interested in <br /> the alteration of wetlands. <br /> Councilmember Frahm stated no. <br /> Councilmember L. Adams stated that he is interested in the <br /> alteration of wetlands or watersheds if it is a benef it to the <br /> watershed. <br /> City Engineer Cook noted the important function of the <br /> wetland is to absorp phosphorus before entering into the <br /> watershed. Cook stated that the timing of the year is also <br /> importa.nt in the altering of a wetlands. Cook also noted the <br /> stagnate water and algae control is also important to <br /> consider. Cook noted that the City needs to set up <br /> monitoring procedures and set up strong penalities for the <br /> alteration of a wetlands without a permit. Cook noted that <br /> water quality and construction proceduresshould also be set <br /> up. <br /> Councilmember Frahm felt that it is dangerous to alter <br /> wetlands and that the only reason to alter a wetlands should <br /> be for water quality. <br /> Mayor Butler noted that the FWBI should be contacted <br /> regarding the alteration of wetlands . <br /> Councilmember L. Adams noted that a lot of the wetlands have <br /> already been altered by farmers many years ago and have <br /> drainage ditches from them. Adams felt the alteration of <br /> wetlands isn 't all bad. <br /> ADVERTISE FOR BIDS <br /> City Engineer Cook asked Councilfor permission to advertise <br /> for bids on the 1985 seal coating project on July 19 , 1985 . <br /> Councilmember T. Adams moved, Mayor Butler seconded, to <br /> direct staff to advertise for bids to be held July 19 , 1985 , on <br /> the 1985 seal coating project. Motion, Ayes (5 ) , Nays (0 ) . <br /> MAYOR`S REPORT The I�ayor had nothing to report . ' <br /> 1 , � ` <br />