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Temporary Dock Extension
Prior Lake City Council
May 1, 2023
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Located in Boudins Bay
DNR permit for a permanent floating dock
100’ wide at the end of a 343’ x 44’ dock
50 slips
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General Location Map
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Waters Edge Marina Dock (2011-2021)
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May 2, 2022 Request
Due to low water levels (900.2’ at the time) the slips closest to the shoreline did not have adequate depth
CC approved a 48’ temporary dock extension
2022 boating season only
36’ extension was added
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November 7, 2022 Request
Property owners requested approval of permanent 48’ dock extension, or
Extend temporary authorization for 48’ dock extension in 2023
Both requests were denied
CC indicated the temporary dock extension request for 2023 was premature until spring lake levels were known
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April 17, 2023 Request
Property owners requested continuance of temporary 48’ dock extension in 2023
CC tabled the item with a request for:
Accurate visual representation of the current dock configuration
An updated lake elevation as of May 1st
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Waters Edge Marina Dock (Current)
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Approximate Navigation Area
(Based on Spring 2022 Aerial)
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Approximate Navigation Area
(Based on 2023 Dock Layout)
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Request to extend temporary authorization for 48’ dock extension in 2023
No additional slips are requested
Prior Lake water elevation (903.9’ OHW)
897.79’ as of 11/22/22
899.92’ as of 4/17/23 (+2.13’ since Nov. 22)
900.66’ as of 5/1/23 (+0.74’ [8.88”] since 4/17/23)
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April 17, 2023 Request
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(± 2 ft.)
(± 2.5 ft.)
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Administrative Approval Option
Two resolutions attached for consideration
Both include language which, If approved, provide for future administrative approval of similar requests
In future years, the Prior Lake Community Development Director is authorized to administratively approve this temporary 48-foot extension for individual boating seasons in the event
the elevation of Prior Lake is 901 feet or less as of October 15th of the prior year
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If the CC supports the continuation of a 48-foot temporary dock extension in 2023 and authorization for the CD Director to administratively approve similar request in future years:
Motion and second to approve a resolution approving a temporary 48-foot extension to the Waters Edge Marina dock in Boudins Bay for the 2023 boating season.
If the CC is not supportive of the continuation of a 48-foot temporary extension in 2023 and not supportive of the CD Director administratively approving similar requests in future years:
Motion and second to deny the resolution approving a temporary 48-foot extension to the Waters Edge Marina dock in Boudins Bay for the 2023 boating season.
If the CC is not supportive of approving the temporary 48-foot extension in 2023, but is supportive of the CD Director administratively approving similar requests in future years:
Motion and second to approve a resolution authorizing administrative approvals for temporary dock extensions at Waters Edge Marina.
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Alternatives
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Questions?
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