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i <br /> Work Session Minutes <br /> Monday, SeptemberCityCounc28,l 2020 <br /> Council Chambers <br /> l�kESHo`2-� <br /> 5:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Victoria Seals, <br /> Printup and Matt Johnson. Staff members present were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Public <br /> Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, Finance Director Ron Olson, and City Clerk Anna <br /> Carlson. <br /> 1. Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Presentation by MCWD <br /> Planning Director of Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Becky Christopher provided an <br /> overview of the work, findings and recommendations of the Long Lake Creek <br /> Subwatershed assessment. Christopher asked the Council for feedback about how the <br /> process is going and if the plan meets their needs. Christopher mentioned that the Orono <br /> Golf Course Wetland Restorations in Orono are one that they would like to implement <br /> into the project for reduction of lead within the next five years. She added that the <br /> implementation is assumed to be primarily grant dependent. She also mentioned the <br /> district will develop and maintain grant strategy by evaluation projects against potential <br /> grant sources to determine the best fit. She noted that most grants do a 10-25%match or <br /> cash in hand. <br /> Mayor Dennis Walsh mentioned that the Council is all for applying for all the grants they <br /> can get. He added that he is conscience of what the City and Long Lake Creek <br /> Subwatershed uses the tax dollars for. He added that the City has been fairly aggressive <br /> about applying for grants and that staff has a lot of experience applying for them. He <br /> stated that if Long Lake Creek Subwatershed is willing to send those opportunities our <br /> way the City would pursue as needed. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson asked how they collect their data. Christopher gave a <br /> brief overview of how the data is determined. <br /> 2. Parks and Equipment CIP Discussion <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards went over the Parks and Equipment <br /> Outlay fund draft. Edwards discussed the various vehicles and equipment that are <br /> recommended for replacement in 2021. <br /> There was discussion about the benefits for some of the equipment as well as the <br /> necessity to either have or not have it. The Council also recommended a few changes <br /> that could be used for funding. <br /> Edwards mentioned that the Park Commission discussed where they would like to <br /> prioritize funding. <br />