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_j February 28, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried puhlic llearina Public Hearin None. Council Business Council Business 1. Approve First Year I . Approve First Year of Long Lake Invasive Species Treatment and Authorize the of Long Lake Invasive Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Long Lake Species Treatment and Improvement Association (LLIA). Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an Councilmember Bauman recused herself from voting on this item due to the fact she owns a agreement with the Long home on Lon Lake. Long Lake Improvement Association (LLIA). Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to Approve First Year of Long Lake Invasive Species Treatment and Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Long Lake Improvement Association (LLIA). City Manager Lotter explained Long Lake has different invasive vegetation that is impacting the quality of the water and the health of the Lake itself. Members of the Long Lake Improvement Association (LLIA) have approached the City with this concern asking for assistance in finding a funding source to address this concern. The LLIA has been working with state and county agencies as well as the City of New Brighton attempting to find a source of long term funding to address this issue. The LLIA's intent is to secure funding from a variety of sources starting in 2018 and beyond, so it is understood that the funding from New Brighton is meant to address the immediate need of this year and not to be expected by any party to be a continuing source of funding. Staff reviewed the proposed agreement noting it was based on an agreement used by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) and third party organizations. Mayor Johnson explained the Council was considering a one-time expense of $15,000 for the treatment of milfoil and curly leaf pond weed in Long Lake in 2017. Councilmember Bauman noted this was a unique situation given the fact the County owns a lot of property around Long Lake. She encouraged residents to consider giving a donation to the LLIA to assist in future treatments of Long Lake. Councilmember Strub was pleased the City was assisting the LLIA in order to protect this gem in the community. He believed the City was demonstrating strong leadership by assisting in maintaining this natural resource. Councilmember Burg thanked the lake homeowners for bringing this issue forward. She stated she was in favor of the City supporting its natural resources. She questioned how the LLIA would be using donations from the public. Caroline, 1975 Long Lake Road, thanked the Council for their support. She explained any contributions made to the lake association would assist in covering the expense of boat monitoring in addition to covering future treatment of the lake. She encouraged residents to view the lake association's website for further information. Councilmember Jacobsen commended the lake association on their efforts as well and noted the lake would need continual treatments in order to address the invasive species concerns within Long Lake. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays,1 Abstain (Bauman) - Motion Carried 2. Council Norms of 2. Council Norms of Behavior. Behavior.