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City Council Minutes Page 12 <br /> May 6,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Ms. Bednar explained the timeline of submitting the application. The OLID is <br /> required to have an annual meeting July or August with July 17 being the earliest <br /> possible date the process could be completed. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked about the appointment of leadership. Patrick Plant, Chair of the <br /> Lake Orono Water Quality Committee, stated besides the LORE project,the OLID <br /> would assist with keeping the lake healthy. It is similar to a Home Owners <br /> Association (HOA) and the OLID will continue to function after the LORE project <br /> is completed. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked who determines how much gets taxed per property. Mr.Wisner <br /> explained the calculations used were per unit. The $750,000 cost would be divided <br /> among the property owners over a 5-year time frame. Mr. Plant pointed the council <br /> to a sample budget in the packet. The target is $100-200 per household. The OLID <br /> will design the budget but present it to the council to approve. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked about the$100,000 the city would need to pay fo.�t�` ,.,-owned <br /> property. Mr.Wisner responded he would need to check if some mone `may be <br /> available through stormwater fees. <br /> Mayor Dietz clarified they would need to budgX$ per year for 5 years. <br /> Ms. Bednar clarified the DNR and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency were <br /> petitioned at the same time. <br /> Mr. Plant stated the DNR would provi'e any concerns prior to the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Wagner clarified the LID;similar to local government,has <br /> management over the lake. How does that change the governing of the council? <br /> Mr. Wisner stated enforcement would remain the same since it is public water. The <br /> plan is to work collaboratively in partnership with the city to reach goals for the lake. <br /> Councilmember Wagner found there are only approximately 50 LIDs in the state. If <br /> this is such a good concept why aren't there more? <br /> Ms. Bednar stated it requires an active lake association to form a LID. The Lake <br /> Orono association approached the city to form the LID. Most lakes are recreational <br /> for summer cabins. <br /> Councilmember Wagner mentioned some people are upset about being forced into a <br /> LID.What should the council say to neighbors that don't want to be part of it? <br /> Mr. Plant stated a LID was the most equitable way for citizens to enjoy the lake now <br /> and in the future. The LID is a tool to fill in gaps in funding and create a formalized <br /> group. Some people want to take advantage of benefits to the lake but don't want to <br /> pay for them. With the proposed structure each property owner is paying a small <br /> P 0 W I R I U 9 Y <br /> otm§A UREJ <br />