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discovered. For example, raising the height of the dam to gain additional depth will flood <br />numerous homes. <br /> <br />Other methods for removing sediment from the lake were explored; such as hydraulic <br />dredging or bulldozing material from the lake in the winter when frozen. These methods <br />were more costly and/or would create greater negative impacts. The project and methods <br />proposed are the best option for restoring this resource. <br /> <br />Public Input <br /> <br />City staff has facilitated an average of more than one meeting per month since May of <br />1995 on the status of Lake Orono. These meeting have all been open to the public. A <br />representative of the Sherbume County Soil and Water Conservation District has been <br />routinely in attendance at these meetings and on several occasions staff from MPCA, <br />DNR, Board of Soil and Water Resources (BSWR), and USACE have attended. The <br />local paper, the Elk River Star News, has publish numerous articles regarding the <br />proposed lake project and the monthly meetings. <br /> <br />The Elk River City Council held a public meeting regarding the proposed project on <br />12/15/97 and a public meeting specifically for the lake owners was held on 1/15/98. The <br />response from the approximately 100 people in attendance at the lake owners meeting <br />was very positive. This meeting will be aired on public access television. <br /> <br />The Lake Orono Improvement Association is also making personal contact with all lake <br />owners who were not at the 1/15/98 meeting so they may attend an additional public <br />hearing for the project, required through the city's conditional use process. The public <br />hearing for the conditional use permit requires mailed notice as well as notice in the local <br />paper. In addition there will be an assessment heating for the project. <br /> <br />The results of the lake study were presented to the Sherburne County Board and the Elk <br />River Watershed Board at public meetings. The recommended lake improvement will <br />also be presented to these boards at public meetings. <br /> <br />Funding <br /> <br />The estimated cost of the lake improvement project described in this EAW is $750,000. <br />It is proposed to be funded through special assessments against lakeshore owners and tax <br />revenue. <br /> <br />7. Project Magnitude <br /> <br />Total Project Area (acres) 61.9~ <br /> <br />or Length (miles) __N/A~ <br /> <br />Number of Residential Units <br />Unattached N/A <br /> <br />Attached N/A <br /> <br /> <br />