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Joel Rutherford, Water Reso~~rdinator
Frank Boyles, City Manager' ). {
August 10, 1993
Proposed No Wake Ordinance
I received a telephone call this morning from Pete Schenck representing the Prior Lake
Water Ski Club. Pete expressed concern about the ordinance provisions which the City
Council will be considering at their September 7 meeting.
His central concern was the proposed "no wake" prohibition within 150 feet of the
shoreline. He stated that the ordinance would be difficult to enforce in that the irregular
shoreline of the lake creates difficulties in determining how far 150 feet extends.
Moreover, it is subjective and, therefore, the likelihood of prosecution for a violation of
the ordinance is remote.
The slalom course and ski jump anchored on prior lake are within 150 feet of the
shoreline. Both facilities must be anchored. To place them beyond 150 feet from shore
would create hardships for the Ski Club as well as a practical problem of anchoring
each in deeper water. He also questioned the wisdom of having the ski jump and
slalom course located in the middle of the lake as opposed to a more out of the way
location towards the shoreline.
Pete indicated that Ski Club representatives would be present at the September 7
meeting to elaborate on these concerns. Pete wonders whether there is some other
means of accomplishing the same ends with a more objective ordinance. Please give
this some thought before the September 7 meeting. I would appreciate it if you would
include a copy of this memorandum with your report to the City Council on September
7.
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