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MINUTT/S CITY COUNCIL APRIL 9, 2008 The Administrator pointed out that only non-native material would be dredged. He also noted that apparently Mr. Waite is contending the velocity of the flow coming down the pipe allows the inflow to disburse into the lake and mix with the rest of the materials in the lake. Waite indicated that he has walked 40 feet out into the lake and it is hard sand. Waite asked how deep the deltas are, feeling that this is a keep piece of information that needs to be determined. Waite felt there must be a change in the storm drainage system to address the sedimentation issues with Savage Lake. Allan suggested that one of two Council Members could attend the meeting with the City, Watershed, and Mr. Waite. There was also discussion of the testing of water samples taken to determine what is being dumped into the storm sewer system at the Middle School. Allan noted that the Watershed does water quality testing, and suggested that that information can be obtained for Savage Lake. Allan felt that the issues raised need to be resolved for the residents of the area. There was additional discussion relative to lake levels, as well as the previous gate system on Savage Lake that kept the lake at an artificially high level, and how that system had been managed over the years. McGraw suggested that it might be beneficial for the property owners to work as a group to control the lily pads at their shoreline based on the information that was presented by the Watershed at the neighborhood meeting that they held on this issue. Waite noted that harvesting at the shoreline only provides a 10 foot clear zone around the shore with no relief in the middle of the lake. Blesener pointed out the island in the middle of the lake. Blesener suggested that the meeting with the Watershed include City staff, representatives from the School District, Mr. Waite and any other interested property owners. Waite agreed with Allan that one or two Council Members should be involved as well. Allan and McGraw volunteered to attend the meeting. Paul Huot, 2670 Lakeshore Avenue, reported that when he purchased his property in 1994, Savage Lake was usable. Huot reported that storm water drainage from the highway has gone into Savage Lake for years. He also reported on the condition of other storm water inlets into the lake. Huot agreed with Waite that the wetland area at the corner of Demont and Jackson Sheet used to have open water and is now full of sediment. Huot felt that something had to be done about the condition of Savage Lake. He felt a through review of the inlets should be done. Huot suggested there should be a holding pond at the end of any inlet into a body of water.