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RESOLUTION 03-179
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
TO FilL VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Motion By: PETERSEN
Second By: BLOMBERG
WHEREAS, terms and term limits have expired for certain members of the Planning Commission and
Lake Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS" applications have been solicited and interviews conducted; and
WHEREAS, recommendations for appointment have been made and considered by the City Council in
accordance with bylaws of the respective bodies.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1, The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein,
2. The following persons are appointed to the respective committees effective November 1, 2003.
Planning Commission
I Appointee Term
I Anthony Stamson 11/1/03 - 10/31/06
1 Vaughn Lemke 11/1/03 - 10/31/06
1 Mar~~ Atwood 11/1/03 -10/31/06
1 Paul Perez 111/1/03 -10/31/05
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Lake Advisory Committee
1 Appointee I Term
1 Donna Mankowski 11/1/03 -10/31/06
1 Marv Mirsch 111/1/03 -10/31/06
I Term Limit
10/31/06
110/31/09
110/31/09
110/31/14**
Term Limit
10/31/09
10/31/09
This partial term is not to count toward this commissioner's term limit. This action is taken to
return the Commission to an appointment cycle of 3 candidates in a given year, 1 candidate the
next, and 1 candidate the next.
3. The staff is hereby directed to notify all applicants and conduct an orientation for those appointedas
necessary ,
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF OCTOBER. 2003,
YES NO
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City Manager, City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Ave, S,E" Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372.1714 / Ph, (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY' EMPLOYER
MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 21, 2003
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Braddy called the Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) Meeting to order at
6:30 P.M. Members present: Dale Braddy, Dan O'Keefe, Harry Alcorn, and
Brad Beneke. Members absent: Shirley Gengler.
Others present: Chad LeMair, City Council, Marv Mirsch, Larry Poppler;
Assistant City Engineer.
II.
CONSIDER APPROVAL MEETING MINUTES
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No minutes to approve
III.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Regulation of Docks
Poppler stated that discussion at the last joint meeting with the Parks
Advisory Committee, City Staff, DNR, and the Lakes Advisory Committee
focused on the regulation of docks. The task of the Lake Advisory Committee
is to provide a recommendation to the City Council on how docks should be
regulated in the City of Prior Lake.
O'Keefe asked what the current docking ordinance is in the City of Prior
Lake?
Mirsch responded that the current ordinance talks about the docking of more
than 6 boats. The ordinance contains a formula, which requires a certain
amount of lake frontage for additional boat storage.
Alcorn stated that the DNR now has only two criteria for regulation of docks.
They are that the dock serves as a commercial facility or the dock is over 8
feet in width. If the dock does not fit in that criteria then it is not DNR
regulated.
O'Keefe stated that the Wagon Bridge Marina and Captain Jacks are the only
facilities now regulated by the DNR.
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Mirsch mentioned that the DNR didn't have any rules on the regulation of
residential riparian lots. So the question of this committee is - Do we want to
recommend that this be regulated by the City?
LeMair asked who would enforce the regulations?
Mirsch stated that the City does not have an enforcing agency on the lake.
Alcorn suggested that the Scott County Sheriff's Department could be the
enforcing agency and could enforce this just as they enforce surface water
ordinances.
Braddy stated that some regulation of docks is necessary. Certain people on
Prior Lake are selling boat slips.
LeMair stated that adding boat slips through associations is a thorough
process.
O'Keefe mentioned that the City's enforcement code officer should be the
one enforcing the regulations or someone else in the City offices. The dock
issue should be broken down into association docks and typical residential
docks, and non-buildable lots. O'Keefe hasn't heard too many issues on
docks throughout the City and maybe the dock regulation shouldn't be too
extensive.
Mirsch suggested that the LAC should review the White Bear Lake ordinance.
Beneke added that White Bear Lake has done a good job with their lake.
Braddy mentioned that extensive docking results in a "dead lake".
Mirsch stated that excessive docking is an irritant to neighbors, not aesthetic,
and access and egress is compromised.
Alcorn suggested that the ordinance could be written such that docking can
not be within 10 or 15 feet of a neighboring property. Certain larger boats or
sail boats require more room to navigate and would thus need to be a certain
distance from the property line so that it doesn't impede the neighbor.
Braddy mentioned that certain lots will be unique because of the contour of
the shoreline.
Mirsch stated that a few things need to be looked at regarding docks like
leaving docks in the water over winter, length of docks, and other things.
LeMair added that maybe we need to create a list of things we need to decide
like number of docks and setbacks.
Braddy mentioned that maybe the issue should be tabled until some further
research can be done.
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WBlCD
ORDINANCE NUMBER 5
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.3; RELATING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND LICENSING OF DOCKS,
BOAT MOORING AREAS AND OTHER FIXED OR FLOATING STRUCTURES ON WHITE
BEAR LAKE.
Section 1. Ordinance No.3 is amended to read as follows:
PART I
Section 1.01 The Board of Directors of the White Bear Lake Conservation District, aware of
the Legislature's concern for the welfare of White Bear Lake and the users thereof and
mindful of the rights and legitimate interests of all riparian owners and users of the Lake,
enacts this ordinance for the following purposes: to promote safety and sanitation in the use
r of the Lake, to keep Lake waters open for general public use, to avoid pollution and
uncontrolled excessive use of public waters for docks and moorings and other structures,
and to eliminate unsafe and unnecessary installations of docks, boat mooring areas and
other fixed or floating structures on the Lake.
PART II
Section 2.01. Subdivision 1. For the purpose of this ordinance the terms defined in this
section shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
Subd. 2. "Lake" means White Bear Lake and all the parts, bays and channels thereof.
Subd. 3. "Shoreline" means the line of contact of the body of water in White Bear Lake with
the shore.
Subd. 4. "Municipality" means any municipality as defined in Laws 1971, Chapter 355, Sec.
1.
Subd, 5. "Dock" means any wharf, pier or other structure constructed or maintained in the
Lake, whether floating or not, including all "Ls," "Ts" or posts which may be a part thereof,
whether affixed or adjacent to the principal structure.
r Subd. 6. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the White Bear Lake Conservation
District.
Subd. 7. "District" means the White Bear Lake Conservation District.
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Subd. 8. "Person" means an individual, individuals, partnership, association, corporation or
other entity.
Subd. 9. "Mooring" means any buoy, post, boat lift, structure, or other device at which a
watercraft may be moored which is surrounded by navigable water.
Subd. 10. "Site" means any shoreline, lot, parcel or other piece of property legally
subdivided and recorded in the office of the Registrar of Deeds.
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Subd. 11. "Authorized Dock Use Area" means that area in the Lake which may be used for
docks, moorings, boat storage, swimming floats, ski jump storage, diving towers, other such
equipment. "Authorized Dock Use Area" is further defined as that area extending into the
Lake (1) a distance of 200 feet, or (2) in situations where, at a distance of 200 feet, the
Lake is less than four feet deep, then either that distance at which the Lake is four feet
deep, or a distance of 300 feet, whichever is less.
Subd. 12. "Single dock or mooring area" means an authorized dock use area which abuts a
single owner site.
Subd. 13. "Multiple dock or mooring area" means an authorized dock use area which is
abutted by a site with several owners.
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Subd. 14. "Commercial dock or mooring area" means a dock or dock structure used in
conjunction with a commercial or other revenue producing business enterprise including a
private club, or a dock or dock structure on land owned by a municipality or political
subdivision but not including apartments or any such business involving the leasing of real
property for residential use.
Subd. 15. "Public dock or mooring area" means an authorized dock use area which is
abutted by a site owned by a municipality, township, county, or state government.
Subd. 16. "Multiple user dock or mooring area" means:
Subd. 16.a. a single dock or mooring area as defined in Subd. 12 with more than 1 dock or
five (5) or more boats, including beached boats, or
Subd. 16.b. a multiple dock or mooring area as defined in Subd. 13 with more than 1 dock,
or five (5) or more boats, including beached boats, or
Subd. 16,c. any commercial dock or mooring area as defined in Subd. 14, or
Subd. 16.d. any public dock or mooring area as defined in Subd. 15.
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Subd. 17, "Launching Facility" means any access to or from the Lake including a dirt
roadway, fabricated ramp, track, mechanical contrivance, or other device or construction
used in transferring watercraft from land to water,
PART III
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General Reaulatians
Section 3.01. Subdivision 1. The following regulations are applicable as provided.
Subd. 1.a. No dock, mooring or other structure, nor the watercraft using the structure, shall
be so located as to: (1) obstruct navigable waters, (2) obstruct reasonable use or access to
any other dock, mooring or other structure authorized under this ordinance, (3) present a
potential safety hazard, or (4) come within ten feet of any other structure. No dock, mooring
area or other structure shall be located or designed so that it unreasonably or unnecessarily
requires or tends to encourage using it to encroach any other authorized dock use area.
Subd. 1.b. A dack, mooring or other structure is authorized in an authorized dock use area
if it complies with subdivision 1.a. of this section or if it is permitted by a variance granted by
the Board under Part VII of this ordinance. After public hearing, the Board by resolution
shall be authorized to define explicitly the extent of the Authorized Dock Use Area,
maximum dock length or side set in requirements. However, the maximum distance of
intrusion into the Lake for any ADUA shall not exceed 300 feet. The Authorized Dock Use
Area for a multiple user dock and mooring area shall be defined as part of the license from
the Board.
Subd. 1.c. No person shall use any area of the Lake outside an authorized dock use area,
for docks, moorings, boat storage, swimming floats, ski jump storage or diving towers, or
other such equipment unless such use is specifically permitted under the provisions of this
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(1) Two or more adjoining site owners may by mutual agreement, use their combined
authorized dock use areas for a single common dock or mooring area for their respective
private uses, but in any event, must observe these requirements involved in such a joint
use. A dock or mooring area located, constructed, installed or maintained under this
provision shall not be considered a "Multiple User Dock or Mooring Area" unless such dock
or mooring area is intended for the use of five (5) or more boats including any beached
boats by anyone site owner involved.
(2) An addition may be allowed at the outer end of an authorized multiple user dock for the
purpose of fuel sales and related service but in no case for the storage of boats or rental of
dock space.
(3) Any dock or mooring area with a valid license as pursuant to Part IV, Section 4.01,
Subd. 2. of this ordinance or a valid variance as pursuant to Part VII of this ordinance.
Subd. 1.d. Reasonable space shall be provided in mooring areas to allow navigation freely
between moored boats.
Subd. 1.e. Where the provisions of this ordinance would cause a conflict in the use of an
Authorized Dock Use Area, the affected person may apply to the Board for resolution of the
conflict.
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Subd. 1.1. Fragmentation of sites to increase the number of Authorized Dock Use Areas
shall be subject to approval by the Directors upon application.
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Subd. 2. In the event of any conflicts between the owners of different sites whether
adjoining or not and in the event of any conflicts among the common owners or users of
one site over use of an authorized dock use area the Board shall arbitrate and settle said
conflicts using the licensing procedure of Part IV, Section 4.01, Subd. or the variance
procedure of Part VII.
Subd. 3. No person shall use any area of the Lake within an authorized dock use area for
docks, moorings, watercraft storage, swimming floats, ski jump storage or diving towers
without the conserit of the riparian or site owner.
PART IV
Multiole User Docks or Moorina Area~
Section 4.01. Subdivision 1. Multiple user docks or mooring areas, for the multiple mooring
of boats, may be established and maintained in the Lake but only subject to and in
accordance with the provisions of this subdivision. It is the policy of the District to permit the
establishment of such multiple docks and mooring areas in only a very limited number of
instances where necessary to fulfill a public service and where such mooring areas can be
established in such a manner as to preserve the use of waters of the Lake by the general
public.
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Subd. 2. No person shall locate, construct, install or maintain a multiple user dock,
launching facility or mooring area on the shoreline of White Bear Lake or in the waters of
such Lake, unless he is licensed by the Board of Directors of the District to do so. Obtaining
a license from the District shall not relieve any persons from any municipal permit or license
requirements.
Subd. 2.a (1) Applications for such licenses shall be made to the Secretary of the District on
forms provided by the District. The application shall include, among other things: (1) the
name and address of the applicant, (2) the description of the property on which the facility
is to be located, (3) the name and address of the owner of the premises, if different from
the applicant, (4) if the applicant is not the owner, an explanation of the interest which the
applicant has in the property, (5) a showing that all requisite permits, licenses and
approvals from the local municipality have been obtained and that the requirements of any
other governmental authority have been met, (6) a plan to scale showing the design and
location of the facility, and (7) the fee for such a license, as may be established from time to
time by resolution of the Board. The application shall include such other information as the
Secretary may require to assist the Board in consideration of the application for the license,
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(2) When requested by the Board, an additional deposit in an amount established from time
to time by resolution of the Board shall accompany the application to cover legal, surveying,
engineering, inspection, maintenance, or other expenses incurred by the District. The board
shall approve all expenses charged against the deposit, and the unused portion thereof
shall be retumed to the applicant. The application shall state that the applicant agrees to
reimburse the district for any legal, surveying, engineering, inspection, maintenance or
other expenses incurred by the District in excess of the amount of the deposit.
Subd. 2.b, Licenses shall be issued on a calendar year basis or for a longer period subject
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Subd. 2.c. When an application has been completed, the Secretary shall schedule the
application for consideration by the Board or by a Committee of the Board, and shall notify
the applicant of the time and place at which the application will be considered.
Subd. 2.d. The Board may provide for the consideration of applications for licenses by a
committee of no less than three members of the Board. The committee shall report its
recommendations to the Board for final action.
Subd. 2.e. Review Criteria: In exercising its discretion in resolution of conflicts and in
granting or denying licenses, the Board may consider, among other things, the following: (1)
whether the proposed facility will create a volume of traffic on the Lake which will tend to be
unsafe or which will cast an undue burden of traffic upon the Lake in the vicinity of the
facility, (2) whether the proposed facility will be compatible with adjacent development, (3)
whether the proposed facility will be compatible with the maintenance of the natural beauty
of the Lake, (4) whether the proposed facility will be structurally safe for use by the intended
users, (5) whether the proposed facility, by reason of noise, fumes or other nuisance
characteristics, will tend to be a source of nuisance or annoyance to persons in the vicinity
of the facility, (6) whether adequate parking and sanitary facilities, such as head pump-out
facilities, are available or will be provided (7) whether the facility will comply with the
regulations contained in the ordinance, (8) whether the proposed facility will affect the
quality of the water of the Lake and the ecology of the Lake, (9) whether the proposed
facility will serve the general public as opposed to a limited segment of the public or a
f' limited geographical area,
(10) whether the proposed facility will obstruct or occupy too great an area of the public
water in relationship to its utility to the general public, (11) whether adequate water depth is
available for the proposed facility without churning of the bottom sediments, (12) whether
the proposed facility will be compatible with the adjacent water use area. The use of
multiple dock or mooring areas or launching ramps on the Lake for the purpose of
increasing non-riparian property values is not a valid consideration in licensing such
facilities.
Subd. 2.f. Renewal of Licenses, Applications for renewals of licenses under this ordinance
shall be made no later than October fifteenth in the year preceding the year for which the
license is sought. The board shall not accept license applications received after October
fifteenth unless the application is accompanied by a late fee, which shall be established
from time to time by resolution of the Board.
Subd. 2,g. By making application for a license the applicant consents to permitting officers
and agents of the District to enter upon the applicant's premises at all reasonable times to
investigate the application and to determine whether the ordinances of the District are being
complied with. The application form shall contain a statement to this effect.
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Subd, 2.h, No person licensed pursuant to this section shall gain a vested right in said
license. The use of the Lake shall remain subject to regulation, and to changes in
regulations, from time to time, as the public interest requires.
Subd. 2.j. A licensed multiple user dock or mooring area shall be maintained in a
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structurally safe condition and shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition at
all times.
Subd. 2.k. When deemed necessary, the Board may impose conditions upon the granting
of a license, which conditions shall be in writing. A violation of any of such conditions shall
be a violation of this ordinance,
Subd. 2.1. Any license issued under this ordinance may be suspended or revoked by the
Board of the District for violation by the licensee of this ordinance or any other ordinance of
the District. Action'to suspend or revoke a license shall not be taken by the Board except
upon at least 10 days prior written notice to the licensee, notifying the licensee of the time
and place of the meeting at which the Board will consider such suspension or revocation. At
such meeting the licensee shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Any
proceedings to suspend or revoke a license are not to be deemed to penalize the licensee
for violations of the ordinances of the District but shall constitute regulatory action of the
District.
Subd. 2.m. New Licenses Required. Any change in slip size, ownership, length, width,
height or location of a structure or launching ramp requiring a license under this ordinance
requires the issuance of a new license therefor.
PART V
Swimmina Floats and Other Temoorarv Structures
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Section 5.01. Subdivision 1. Licenses for swimming floats, ski jumps, slalom course, diving
towers, buoys, markers or other structures surrounded by navigable water.
Subd. 1.a. No swimming floats, buoys, or markers, whether floating or on posts, shall be
located in the lake outside the authorized dock use area as prescribed in Part III, Section
3.01, Subd. 1.c. without being authorized by a license from the Board. No ski jumps, slalom
courses, diving towers, or other structures surrounded by navigable water, whether floating
on or posts, shall be located anywhere in the Lake without being authorized by a license
from the Board. Any such license may be granted by the Board if they determine that the
granting of the license will not create unusual hazards or obstructions to navigation.
Licenses are not required for scuba diving, floats or navigation buoys which meet the
current state regulations in effect for navigation season.
Subd. 1.b. Applications for licenses shall be made upon forms provided by the District and
shall include the following information: (1) name, address and telephone number of the
applicant, (2) type, number and proposed location of structures for which the license is
sought, (3) the period of time for which the license is sought, (4) a statement as to how the
structure will be reflectorized or lighted, (5) if an organization is seeking the license, a
statement as to the nature of the organization, (6) if the license is sought for a particular
event, the nature of the event, (7) such other information as the Secretary may require to
assist him/her, or the Board, in considering the application for the license, (8) a statement
(' by the applicant that he assumes responsibility for the presence and removal of the
structure or structures from the Lake, (9) the fee for such license as may be established
from time to time by resolution of the Board.
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Subd. 1.c. If a license is granted, the license shall specify the dates, or the period of time,
for which it is granted. The granting of licenses may be subject to conditions to protect uses
of the Lake. A violation of the terms and conditions of the Permit is a violation of this
ordinance.
Subd. 1 ,d. If any structure is located in the Lake pursuant to a license and is thereafter
found to be a hazard or obstruction to the safe use of the lake by others, such license may
be revoked. Notice of revocation shall be given to the applicant by the Secretary orally or in
writing. If the applie:ant cannot be found, it shall be sufficient notice of revocation if written
notice thereof is delivered to the address of the applicant. Upon notice of revocation, the
applicant shall remove the structure within a reasonable time, which shall be specified in
the notice of revocation. If the applicant does not remove the structure it may be removed
by the District, and the cost of removal shall be borne by the applicant or owner. The failure
of the applicant to remove the structure upon receipt of the notice of revocation of the
license, and in accordance with such notice, is a violation of this ordinance.
PART VI
Construction. Reoair and Maintenance Standards
Section 6,01, Subdivision 1. All docks, moorings and other structures must be constructed
and maintained in the following manner:
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Subd. 1.b. Temporary docks, moorings and other structures may be constructed of such
materials and in such a manner as the owner determines, provided that they shall be so
built and maintained that they do not constitute a hazard to the public using the waters of
the Lake.
Subd. 1.c. Multiple user docks or mooring areas may be constructed of such materials and
in such a manner as the owner determines provided that such dock or mooring area shall
be so built and maintained as to be safe for use by the public, that they do not constitute a
hazard to the Lake, or constitute a hazard to the public using the waters of the Lake.
Subd. 1.d. No oscillating, rotating, flashing or moving sign or light may be used on any
dock.
Subd. 1.e. Swimming flats, ski jumps, diving towers and other structures surrounded by
navigable water, whether floating or on posts, shall be lighted with a light visible in all
directions, or have attached thereto sufficient reflectorized material so as to reflect light in
all directions., Said material shall be capable of retaining 80
% of its dry weather reflective signal strength when wet.
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Subd. 1.1. No advertising signs may be displayed from any dock other than an identifying
sign or ''for sale" sign which shall be no larger than three square feet in area.
Subd. 1.g. Installation of electrical and fueling facilities on docks, moorings and other
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structures shall be in accordance with applicable fire and building codes and subject to
state and local inspection procedures. Persons making such electrical or fueling
installations shall maintain records of compliance with state and local codes and
regulations.
Subd. 1.i. Construction of licensed multiple docks or mooring areas, launching ramps and
commercial docks must comply with: all local, state and federal regulations applicable to
facilities and services provided: municipal zoning, parking and other land use regulations
applicable to the facility; and the ordinances of the District pertaining to lake use and
structures in the Lake. All licensed multiple docks and mooring areas, launching ramps and
commercial docks shall be maintained in a structurally safe condition and shall be
maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times.
PART VII
Variances
Section 7.01. Subdivision 1. Where practical difficulties or particular hardships occur, the
Board, upon application being made to it by a person affected, may permit a permanent or
temporary variance as designated from the requirements of this ordinance or may require a
variance from what is otherwise permitted by this ordinance, provided that such variance,
with whatever conditions are deemed necessary by the board, does not adversely affect the
purpose of this ordinance, the public health, safety, and welfare, and reasonable access to,
or use of, the Lake by the public or riparian owners.
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Subd, 2. Applications for variances shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Secretary of
the District. The application shall be on the form approved by the Board of Directors. it shall
contain (1) name and address of the applicant, (2) description and location of the property
for which the variance is sought, (3) the variance for which the application is made, (4) the
names and addresses of the owners of abutting sites, (5) if the application is made under
Part V the names and addresses of the owners of other affected sites, (6) a map or plat to
scale of the site for which the variance is sought, and of abutting or other affected sites,
showing any existing docks, moorings or other structures of the proposed location or
relocation of any such structures or the proposed location or relocation of any such
structures, (7) the consent of the applicant permitting officers and agents of the District to
enter upon the applicant's premises at reasonable times to investigate the application and
to determine compliance with any variance which may be granted, and (8) such other
information, such as surveys and photographs, as the Secretary may require to assist the
Board in consideration of the application.
Subd. 3. The variance application shall be accompanied by an application fee as may be
determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Such fee shall not be refunded at
any time after the processing of the application has been commenced. An additional
deposit in an amount established from time to time by resolution of the Board shall
accompany the application to cover legal, surveying, engineering, inspection, maintenance,
or other expenses incurred by the District. The Board shall approve all expenses charged
(' against the deposit, and the unused portion thereof shall be returned to the applicant. The
application shall state that the applicant agrees to reimburse the District for any lega/,
surveying, engineering, inspection, maintenance of other expenses incurred by the District
in excess of the amount of the deposit.
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Subd. 4. Upon receipt of a completed variance application the Secretary shall schedule a
review by the Board on the application. He/She shall notify the owners of abutting sites or
any other affected site for which the applicant seeks to require a permit a variance.
Subd. 5, The Board may grant a variance from the literal provisions of this ordinance in
instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of
circumstances unique to the individual property or properties under consideration, and shall
grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with
the spirit and intent of this ordinance. It may impose conditions in the granting of variances
to insure compliance and to protect other riparian owners and users of the Lake.
Subd. 6. The Board shall not require the owner of any site who is not the applicant to take
any action at variance with what is otherwise permitted by this ordinance without first giving
him a reasonable opportunity to be heard thereon as provided in Subd. 4 of this section. If
the Board orders him to take the action proposed, or any part thereof, he shall be afforded
a reasonable length of time within which to take such action, Any such order shall be in
writing, shall be served upon him in the manner that civil process is served and shall specify
the length of time within which he shall take the required action.
Subd. 7. Locating, constructing, installing or maintaining a dock, mooring or other structure
in a manner different from the terms and conditions of a variance which is ordered or
permitted is a violation of this ordinance.
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PART VIII
General Provisions
Section 8.01. Subdivision 1. The provisions of this ordinance shall not supersede_any
municipal ordinance, variance from any ordinance, permit or regulation:
Subd. 1.a. more restrictive in its provisions and applications as to the location,
construction, installation and maintenance of docks, moorings and other structures:
Subd. 1.b, allowing variances that are more restrictive than this ordinance:
Subd. 1.c. establishing zoning provisions regulating land use adjacent to the Lake which
are not in conflict with this ordinance or with the White Bear Lake Conservation District
generalized purpose of avoiding pollution and uncontrolled excessive use of the Lake.
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Subd. 2. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to authorize the use, rent, sale, lease or
conveyance of dock space or mooring facilities in the Lake contrary to municipal zoning
laws. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to confer upon any person for the benefit of any
property any vested right to use the Lake in the manner permitted by this ordinance, but the
use of the Lake shall remain subject to such regulations as the District Board and other
competent regulatory authorities shall deem necessary from time to time in the public
interest.
Subd. 3. From and after the effective date of this ordinance docks, mooring area and other
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structures in the Lake shall be in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance and any of
the same which is not in conformity with the regulation herein shall be regarded as non-
conforming,
Subd. 4. All non-conforming uses shall be terminated one year after the effective date of
this ordinance.
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Violations
Section 9.01, Subdivision 1. Every person who shall violate any of the provisions hereof, or
who shall fail to comply with any of the provisions hereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $700.00 and costs or
imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both. Each day a violation continues shall
constitute a separate offense.
Subd. 2. In case of a violation of this ordinance, the Board, in addition to the foregoing
penalties may institute any proper action or procedure in the name of the District to prevent
such violations.
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Section 10,01. Should any section, subsection, clause or other provision of this ordinance
by declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared
to be invalid.
PART XI
Effective Date
Subd. 11 ,Ot Subdivision 1. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publicatio'n as provided by Law and is hereby declared by the Board
to have the effect of an ordinance.
Subd. 2. The foregoing ordinance was enacted by a majority vote of all members of the
Board of Directors.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on the day following its publication.
Wording to be reviewed by committees and board spring of 1999.
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