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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/93 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMl\u.'rrEE July 21, 1993 The Lake Advisory Committee meeting was called to order on Wednesday, July 21, 1993 at 6:35 p.m. Members present were: Dave Moran, Bill Packer, Peter Patchin, Jody Stroh, Tom Watkins, and John Wmgard. City staff members present were: Water Resources Coordinator Joel Rutherford. Members absent were: Dave Vmlove. The first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes of the June 16, 1993. MOTION BY WATKINS, SECONDED BY MORAN TO APPROVE THE JUNE 16, 1993 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: The first item on the agenda was a discussion of the lake's high water. Watkins presented information on the history of the lake, describing the effects the Highway 13 ditch may have on recent episodes of high water. He indicated the original plan of the watershed was: (1) construct an outlet to allow water to runoff of the lakes, and (2) create holding areas upstream to slow down runoff from getting to the lakes. He felt it is important to assure the outlet's channel is maintained, so that its capacity is not reduced by the lack of maintenance. Other members discussed the effectiveness of the No Wake Ordinance. Members agreed it is working very well, and that the Sheriff's Department is doing a good job enforcing it. There were some questions relating to the DNR's involvement in this ordinance, with some comments expressing disappointment in the DNR's actions of removing signs, originally posted when the lake first went above 904. This discussion led to another discussion, relating to the DNR's involvement with signs posted for the original eurasian watermilfoil ordinance. Members again expressed disappointment with the cooperation received by the DNR. Rutherford updated members on the new rules the DNR is adopting for EWM. These new rules, which are proposed to be adopted by August 1, include limiting boating in areas with eurasian watermilfoil. The new EWM coordinator, Chip Welling, has told Rutherford that Prior Lake is not included in the list of lakes proposed for enforcement of these new rules. Prior Lake has not been included because the 220 acres currently infested on Prior Lake, is higher than the maximum 75 acres allowed by their established criteria. They have set this acreage, with the belief that lakes with higher infestations will not be helped by limiting boating in these areas. Welling also indicated that he felt the DNR would not approve an ordinance, adopted by the City, that would restrict boating on Prior Lake, unless a survey showed less than 75 acres of infestation. Members agreed to continue pursuing the amended ordinance, discussed in previous meetings, to limit boating in infested areas. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLDYER The next item on the agenda was a continuation of the discussion on ways to improve safety on the lake. The process the DNR requires was discussed, along with how any proposals should be recommended to the City Council. After discussing the ordinance adopted by the City of Lakeville for Orchard Lake, members motioned the following recommendations: MOTION BY MORAN, SECONDED BY PATCHIN, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL, TO ADOPI' AN ORDINANCE SETTING A SPEEu UMIT OF 40 MPH, WITH A SPEED Ul\fiT OF 15 MPH FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY': MOTION BY MORAN, SECONDED BY WATKINS, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL, TO ADOPI' AN ORDINANCE ESTABUSHING A SLOW NO-WAKE ZONE FROM SHORE TO A DISTANCE OF 150' FROM SHORE, EXCEPr FOR WATERCRAFT LAUNClllNG OR LANDING A PERSON ON WATER SKIS, AQUAPLANE, OR SIMILAR DEVICE BY THE MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO OPEN WATER OR SHORE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY': MOTION BY PATCHIN, SECONDED BY PACKER, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCn.., TO ADOPI' AN ORDINANCE SO THAT NO PERSON SHALL USE AN UNTETHERED INFLATABLE WATERTOY, AIR MATl'RESS, OR INNERTUBE MORE THAN 150' FROM SHORE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY': The next item was to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 1994 thru 1998. Members discussed the purpose of storm water utility fee, and their concerns that the funds generated will be used for worthwhile projects, that can be reported in the Lake Advisory Committee's annual report. MOTION BY MORAN, SECONDED BY PATCHIN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting of the LAC was adjourned at 8:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, ~/~- 001 A~ R~t erford Recording Secretary The next Lake Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. ~--~_._-~ I .---------.---- . I ,...- , LOMMEN NELSON .................................... 1800 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 LAW FIRM Southside Office Plaza, Suite 2A 1810 Crestview Drive Hudson, WI 54016 Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A. (612) 339-8131 Minnesota WATS (800) 752-4297 FAX (612) 339-8064 Glenn R. Kessel Attorney at Law Minneapolis Office (715) 386-8217 Twin City Line (612) 436-8085 FAX (715) 386-8219 (612) 336-9338 July 28, 1993 Mr. Frank Boyles City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 J Mr. Joel Rutherford City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Re: City of Prior Lake Code Section 9-3-10 - Eurasian Water Milfoil Ordinance Dear Frank and Joel: City of Prior Lake Code Section 9-3-10(d) provides that the City will consider amendments to conform with any appropriate legislation on the milfoil matter for the 1993 boating season. I have enclosed a copy of the Minnesota Rules, 96110.1500 referenced in the ordinance, as well as Chapter 235 of the Minnesota Laws, 1993. I would suggest that the eurasian water milfoil ordinance be amended to pick up the citation and penalty provisions of Section 2 of Chapter 235. As you will see from Chapter 235, we do not have a provision regarding transporting milfoil on public roads and our penalty provisions exceed those spelled out for the various violations in Section 2, subd. 2. (' ( r- Lommen, Nelson, Cole &: Stageberg, P.A. Mr. Frank Boyles Mr. Joel Rutherford July 28, 1993 Page 2 If you wish us to prepare the proposed amendment to 9-3-10, please advise. GRK:dh cc: Sherri Ulland S: \SHDATA\16772G\GRK\LETTERS\RUTHER. LTR Very truly yours, RL 7L:/j COLE Glenn R. Kessel & STAGEBERG, P.A.