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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONIIIAgenda Section: 6 0U�DS STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-572WS Mt August 2, 1993 Report Date: 7-29-93 AGENDA SESSION DATE DISPOSITION Item Description: Discussion Regarding Resident Request for Treating Growth in Silver View Park Pond Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; Two requests have been made to me regarding treating Silver View Park pond for weed growth. If you will recall, two years ago the pond was treated. Permits were received from the DNR for chemical treatment of certain areas of the pond. The permit did not include lily pads, but instead was approved for the green fuzzy algae that sits on top of the water. In essence, what the chemicals do is kill the growth. The growth then sinks to the bottom of the pond. The result is that the water looks clear once again. The algae does present an odor, looks wretched and does impede use by canoes. The requests were received by both Laurie and Edd Trettel and Clifford Ash, representative of the Silver Lake Woods Homeowners Association. The cost of the treatment two years ago was $2, 000 plus permitting fees. This item was one of the cuts made in 1992 and was not requested for the 1993 budget. At the time of the 1992 cuts it was expressed by the Council that the homeowners living around the pond could perhaps fund the cost of the treatment since it most directly affects them. Staff is requesting direction from the Council regarding this issue. It is my understanding that a letter or petition of names is being prepared and that a formal request will be submitted to the City Council for consideration of funding the pond treatment. P ili2ke rDirector of Parks, Recreation and Forestry RECOMMENDATION;