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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 1985 Laing stated that if the aeration system is turned off, the weeds and the algae will no longer be under control because there will be no oxygen and the organisms that feed on the bod will die out. Harcus noted that water quality ,ay not be an issue with Cox, but is is with some of the residents. Fred Kahler stated he has experience with bog removal; didn't feel high-pressure hoses would break up a bog if it is rooted; stated the DNR does insist that permit requirements are met. Wayne Ward, 2782 - 17th Terrace N.W., suggested installing the fencing on the bottom of the lake from a boat soon to avoid the cost of having Clean-Flo's crew come out and reset the fencing after a thaw; also understood the city had some money, over and above what Clean-Flo was being paid, for fencing and signing. Proper stated he was not familiar with those monies. Harcus felt the homeowners were not agreement with the expected result of the project. In response to Janecek's question concerning the tax levy, Proper in- dicated Ramsey County could accept this at a later date because it was a small area. Motion by Harcus, seconded by Blomquist, to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEAR- ING UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 12, 1985, COUNCIL MEETING AND DIRECT STAFF TO MEET WITH THE RESIDENTS TO LOOK AT THE ALTERNATIVES PROPOSED AND COME BACK WITH A CONSENSUS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Benke felt it would be helpful if it could be determined what the real objectives are. Harcus advised the homeowners that Proper would check to determine what the problems might be if city crews were involved with the project. Schmidt stated the reason the city was interested in facilitating the project to look at water quality and to see what potential benefit it might serve for other lakes in the city; if becomes simply an aesthetic matter, the Council's commitment of resources (staff, dollars, etc.) may be in jeopardy if water quality is not an issue. If there is no way of determining water quality, then he goes back to a year ago when he questioned that part of the process. Benke asked staff to work with a representative from Clean-Flo on the quality control in terms of the testing program; felt one test per year may not be adequate to determine whether or not we are using the result of the treatment as opposed to the flushing of the natural waters. Harcus agreed with a resident that it would be a good idea to have a representative from the DNR at the meeting. Page Five