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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 1985 Motion by Harcus, seconded by Janecek, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RELATING THERETO AND ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT fINANCING DISTRICT NO. 8 AND APPROVING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Proper had nothing further to add to the staff report concerning the continuation of the Lake Diane Restoration Project for a second year. Harcus indicated that everyone feels it is worthwhile to continue the project but there is a concern about the expense and the results. Robert Laing, president of Clean-Flo Laboratories, Inc., responded to the letter from Lake Diane Homeowners; stated the goals in his October, 1984, 1 etter had been attained except for water cl arity and stated the test had been after heavy rain. With regard to the expenses, Laing explained the problems his crews faced last year with the fence, having to make eight trips rather than the usual two; another reason for the increased expense was the DNR had changed their current rules last year. In response to Harcus' question, Laing advised that this year they would be using the same fence they used last year, not a new one. In response to Janecek's question, Laing explained that previously the diffusers had to run until the ice was solid and now the DNR requires the system be turned off until the signs were up. Laing explained further that last year Clean-Flo was faced with the fish-kill concern and the freeze-thaw conditions. In regard to the "insurance" expense, it was bel ieved that the city had included the project in its liability package and was, therefore, not to be included in Clean-Flo's itemization of costs. Harcus asked what would happen if there was no chemical treatment, and only the diffuser in operation; Laing recommends the treatment for the purpose of reducing algae and weeds and acting as a buffer. Benke asked for an explanation of the Sky Blue Water Dye; Laing indi- cated the dye can bring a quicker restoration of water as it helps the inversion process work better. Schmidt stated the history of the issue and noted that more than fifty percent (50%) of the costs for this coming year relate to the cleanser, dye, and application of the dye. Schmidt wondered if the EQC should look at the project in terms of this lake and other lakes in the city, not knowing how familiar the Commission was with other projects in other cities or if it is something they should review because at the time the city was looking at a way to facilitate the project for the residents and because some concerns have been raised in this evening's discussions. Page Three