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Item 8.5.D. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Environmental Administrator DATE: June 6, 2005 5,< SUBJECT: Lake Orono Update The Lake Orono Water Quality Task Force is working on the following projects at this time with staff s assistance: Fish stocking - Rademacher Ponds recently stocked 2,100 sunfish in Lake Orono at a cost of$2,000. The City of Elk River budgeted $2,000 in cost share money for such projects in 2005. Staff recommends the city reimburse the Lake Orono Improvement Association half the cost of the fish stocking or $1,000. The check for this reimbursement is part of the Check Register to be approved as part of this same agenda. Curly LeafPondweed - The Lake Orono Water Quality Task Force recently met with Wendy Crowell from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Ms. Crowell, a specialist on aquatic vegetation, did a survey ofthe Lake for Curly LeafPondweed. She found very little ofthe invasive plant. Consequently, it will not be necessary to take steps to eradicate it in 2005 (no draw down). Goose Trapping - A survey of the goose population will be conducted between now and June 8 of this year to determine if it is necessary to reduce their numbers. The city contracts with of Dr. Cooper from the University of Minnesota for this service. Staffwill provide preliminary results from the goose survey at the Council meeting. There is $2,000 in the city's 2005 budget for this activity, if it necessary. Sherburne County Local Water Management Plan Update - The Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District is in the process of updating the Local Water Management Plan. They have asked for comments from local units of government. Staff commented on the need for an ordinance and enforcement to keep livestock from the entering the Elk River, a suspected cause of high fecal coliform ~ounts in Lake Orono. Staffs comments are attached.