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City Council Minutes May 6, 2019 Page 12 Ms. Bednar explained the timeline of submitting the application. The OLID is required to have an annual meeting July or August with July 17 being the earliest possible date the process could be completed. Mayor Dietz asked about the appointment of leadership. Patrick Plant, Chair of the Lake Orono Water Quality Committee, stated besides the LORE project, the OLID would assist with keeping the lake healthy. It is similar to a Home Owners Association (HOA) and the OLID will continue to function after the LORE project is completed. Mayor Dietz asked who determines how much gets taxed per property. Mr. Wisner explained the calculations used were per unit. The $750,000 cost would be divided among the property owners over a 5 -year time frame. Mr. Plant pointed the council to a sample budget in the packet. The target is $100-200 per household. The OLID will design the budget but present it to the council to approve. Mayor Dietz asked about the $100,000 the city would need to pay for city -owned property. Mr. Wisner responded he would need to check if some money may be available through stormwater fees. Mayor Dietz clarified they would need to budget $20,000 per year for 5 years. Ms. Bednar clarified the DNR and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency were petitioned at the same time. Mr. Plant stated the DNR would provide any concerns prior to the public hearing. Councilmember Wagner clarified the LID, similar to local government, has management over the lake. How does that change the governing of the council? Mr. Wisner stated enforcement would remain the same since it is public water. The plan is to work collaboratively in partnership with the city to reach goals for the lake. Councilmember Wagner found there are only approximately 50 LIDs in the state. If this is such a good concept why aren't there more? Ms. Bednar stated it requires an active lake association to form a LID. The Lake Orono association approached the city to form the LID. Most lakes are recreational for summer cabins. Councilmember Wagner mentioned some people are upset about being forced into a LID. What should the council say to neighbors that don't want to be part of it? Mr. Plant stated a LID was the most equitable way for citizens to enjoy the lake now and in the future. The LID is a tool to fill in gaps in funding and create a formalized group. Some people want to take advantage of benefits to the lake but don't want to pay for them. With the proposed structure each property owner is paying a small K IA II IITUR