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February 14, 2017 Page 1 of 6 'NEW 13RIGH,IbN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS the city that works for you THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday February 14, 2017 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Bauman, Jacobsen and Strub Absent: Councilmember Burg Also Present: Dean Lotter -City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Brenda Davitt-Finance Director Call to Order Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pled a of Alle ianrc Mayor Johnson led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance along with several students from Irondale High School. Public Comment Forum Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Rich Qusick, 1600 l 91h Terrace NW, reported he was before the Council on behalf of the Long Lake Improvement Association (LLIA). He thanked the Council for their time and efforts. He appreciated the fact that the Council was considering funding treatments for Long Lake to that would address the invasive species. Mayor Johnson explained Mr. Qusick contacted him several weeks ago about the milfoil and curly pond leaf weed that were both growing in Long Lake. She reported there was concern with how these invasive species would impact the lake. She noted the Council received 10 to 12 emails today from additional residents that live on Long Lake voicing their support for the lake treatment. She asked what steps the LLIA has taken to seek assistance with the lake remediation. Mr. Qusick explained the LLIA has been working on this issue since last spring. He stated he has spoken to the County, the Rice Creek Watershed District, the DNR and other organizations seeking grants or funding. Carolyn Beckman, 1975 Long Lake Road, hoped the Council would fund the LLIA request. She reported the association wants to work in a coordinated effort with the City and County on this going forward. She anticipated the expense for the lake would be reduced over time. Lloyd Peterson, 1369 Mississippi Street, stated he has lived on Long Lake for the past ten years. He explained for the past five years he has sprayed his weeds but noted they were continually getting worse. He feared how the lakes use and property values would be impacted if weeds were to take over the lake. He indicated the property owners around the lake were willing to do their part. He recommended the City Council support the treatment of Long Lake as it was a City gem. Jason Scott, 1491 Mississippi Street, stated he bought his home in 2009. He agreed that the lake was changing due to the invasive species. He appreciated the Council listening to the homeowners' concerns and encouraged the City to assist with the lake treatment. Call to order Pledee of Alleeiance Public Comment Forum