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IPdiscovered. For example, raising the height of the dam to gain additional depth will flood <br /> numerous homes. <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 /> Public Input <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 Sherburne 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 /> 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 /> IIIwas very positive. This meeting will be aired on public access television. <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 hearing for the project. <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 /> Funding <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 /> 7. Project Magnitude <br /> Total Project Area(acres) 61.9 or Length(miles) N/A <br /> • Number of Residential Units <br /> Unattached N/A Attached N/A <br /> 0 <br />