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Home My WebLink About100420 LAC MinutesMINUTES OF THE LAKES ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 20, 2010 The Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) Meeting was called to order at 4:30 P.M. Members present: Dan O'Keefe, Char Jasan, Tom Voll, Liz Weninger. Others present: Mike Myser (City Council Liaison), Ross Bintner (Water Resources Engineer), Stacy Sass (PLSLWD Technician), Paul Nelson (Scott WMO Administrator) Troy Kuphal (SWCD Administrator), and Bret Krick (Sheriff Deputy). CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. There were no minutes to present. III. OLD BUSINESS SurFace Water Regulation (Ordinance 703) Public Hearing: O'Keefe introduced Ross Bintner, Water Resources Engineer and asked him to start the Public Hearing and explain the proposed change to the ordinance. Bintner stated the only change was the addition of 703.406, No Wake Zone. The change in ordinance would affect the following six areas of the lake: The Wagon Bridge, east of Reeds Island, Lords Street Bridge, the surface areas of Boudin's Bay and Candy Cove, and the entrance of Crystal Bay. No changes were made to either definitions or the general speed limit. O'Keefe opened the Public Hearing. Mike Myser, 3857 Island View Circle N.W. stated that the daytime speed limit is 45 m.p.h. He stated that barefoot skiers would be impacted by the speed limit since they need to exceed that while barefoot skiing. He asked for reconsideration of any speed limit change on behalf of those skiers. Weninger motioned to close the Public Hearing. Second by Jasan. Approved 4-0. The Public Hearing was closed. Weninger questioned whether there was a DNR speed limit set on Prior Lake. Bintner said the DNR doesn't set a limit on Prior Lake but City Ordinance does. Bintner reiterated that no speed limit change had been proposed to the ordinance and added that City ordinance states that daytime watercraft speed limitations are 40 m.p.h. from sunrise to one hour after sunset, on all weekends and legal holidays occurring from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Nighttime speed limits are set at 20 m.p.h. Weninger questioned if it applied to Spring Lake as well as Prior Lake. Bintner said no. Weninger asked how they could address Myser's concerns about barefoot skiing. O'Keefe questioned Deputy Krick about accommodating barefoot skiers in the eariy morning hours. Scott County Deputy Krick said that early morning hours are not a problem. He added that on weekend or holidays, there is more boat traffic in general and that creates chop. Barefoot skiing cannot be done under those conditions. He also said that barefooters are generally not a problem. But he added that if we were to make exceptions for them, that we have to accommodate slalom skiers, etc. and that would confuse the issue further. Jasan mentioned that the ordinance only stipulates the speed limit from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Deputy Krick stated that there is no daytime speed limit on Prior Lake right now and that the nighttime speed limit is the only one in effect. O'Keefe said people would not be impacted this summer. Jason stated barefooters usually ski a straight line and do not go all over the lake. Weninger was concerned that the ordinance did not address Spring Lake. Binter stated that the City of Prior Lake only has jurisdiction over Prior Lake but that the DNR has jurisdiction over Spring Lake. Weninger asked if the ordinance would be in effect for Spring Lake once the area was completely annexed and Binter answered that if the entire shore along Spring Lake was annexed, then the ordinance would apply. Weninger made the motion to pass the ordinance and forward it on to the City Council. Second by Jasan. Approved 4-0. IV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Scott WMO Update - Paul Nelson Paul Nelson, Natural Resource Program Manager for Scott County, presented a map of Scott County portraying the different water resource management organizations, their designated areas, and each of their individual functions. He talked about the projects that the groups have been partnering on, and WMO vision for water resources. Bintner mentioned the grant from the Scott County WMO and the assistance that has been provided for various projects: the Brooksville Hills Rain Gardens, the Grainwood Bio-Retention Project, the street sweeping project, and the sand iron filtration system. These projects were partnered by the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed and the Scott County WMO. 2. Scott Sheriff's Deputy Update - Bret Krick Deputy Krick provided a copy of the report that was done for the DNR and the U.S. Coast Guard. He talked about staffing concerns. He said that there are over 2000 manhours spent on water patrol. Main water patrol problems include: lack of personal floatation devices and life jackets, registrations, and underage consumption. Weninger asked if patrolling was done on just Prior Lake or was Spring Lake included. Krick answered that patrolling is done on all the lakes in Scott County. Jasan asked about manpower concerns for 2010. Krick answered that they would have the same level of manpower for this coming year. He stated that could be less traffic due to low water levels. 3. Scott SWCD Update - Troy Kuphal Troy said that SWCD main emphasis was soil conservation work. Within the last decade, their role has been evolved into water quality. The goals of the SWCD are to promote healthy land and clean water through the various organizations that they interact with. Their expertise is in technical and engineering assistance, inventory studies, conservation projects, and helping to design, engineer and supervise those projects. The organization provides a conduit for financial assistance and cost sharing of resources. Weninger asked about grant provision and Kuphal explained how grant inquiries are handled. 4. PLSLWD Update - Stacy Sass, Water Resources Technician Stacy started with the PUSL Watersheds Mission Statement which is to manage and preserve water resources. She referred to their upcoming projects: Channel Restoration, Outlet Structure, and Upper Watershed Assessment. The PL/SL Watershed is working on a Water Management Plan and the Upper Prior Lake TMDL and implementation. She talked about the progress that has been made on the outlet channel which has been an effort of the City of Prior Lake, Shakopee, and SMSC. She also talked about partnering with the other agencies on educational projects and the progress being made. V. STAFF UPDATE VI. NEW BUSINESS January Workshop Review - Watershed Game/NEMO and February Workshop Review - Water Quality Utility Budget/Cost Efficiency Bintner talked about the two workshops that were shared with Scott WMO, Scott SWCD, the City of Prior Lake and the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed. Items discussed were: What is a watershed, nutrient impairment, and different solutions. The Watershed Game was played and we learned what the various agencies roles were in solving the problems. In February, we talked about storm water uti~ity, the budget, cost efficiency and the plan for how the City of Prior Lake can be brought into compliance. Bintner also spoke about various grant opportunities in 2011. O'Keefe said that a lot of information was presented and mentioned the progress in water quality that has been made. VII. ADJOURNMENT Jason made a motion to adjourn. Second by Weninger. Approved 4.0. The April 21St LAC Meeting was adjourned at 5:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ross Bintner Water Resources Engineer NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 703 OF THE PRIOR CITY CODE You are hereby notified that the Prior Lake Lakes Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing at the Prior Lake City Hall, located at 4646 Dakota Street SE, on: Tuesday, Apri 1 20, 2010, at 4:30 p. m or as soon thereafter as possi bl e. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider an amendment to Chapter 703, Public Waters, of the City Code. The amendment establishes specific slow no-wake zones in the following locations: l. The channel located directly North and South of the County Road 21/Eagle Creek Avenue Bridge starting and ending at the navigational red and green channel markers placed at both ends. 2. The navigational channel marked by red and green navigational channel markers and no-wake buoys to the east of Reed's Island. 3. The navigation channel marked by slow no-wake buoys at both ends north and south of the Lords Street Bridge. 4. The navigational channel marked by slow no-wake buoys entering and exiting from Boudin's Bay, including the entire surface area of Boudin's Bay. 5. The entire surface area of Candy Cove, starting and ending at the no- wake buoy placed approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet west of the entrance point to Candy Cove. 6. The channel located at the entrance/exit point to Mud Bay, marked by slow no-wake buoys at either end of the navigable channel at said entrance/exit point. If you are interested in this issue, you should attend the hearing. Questions related to this hearing should be directed to the Prior Lake Public Works Department by calling 447- 9832 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Lakes Advisory Commission will accept oral and/or written comments. Prepared this 22nd day of March, 2010 Larry Poppler, Assistant City Engineer City of Prior Lake To be published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, Apri13, 2010. G:\Water Resources\I.AC\L~C ISSUEti\2010\No-Wake_Published_Notice.doc Public Ways & Properry CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 109-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 703 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that: ~- Fo~matted: ~eft 1. Section 703 of the Prior Lake Cit~Code is hereby amended to delete the existing language in its entirety and replace it with the new languape as shown below: SECTION 703 PUBLIC WATERS SUBSECTIONS: 703.'IOO: CHAPTER 703.200: PURPOSE, INTENT AND APPLICATION 7~$.300: DEFINITIONS 7O$.400: SPEED LIMITATIONS 703.500: ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS 703.600: EXEMPTIONS 7O$.700: NOTIFICATION 703.800: ENFORCEMENT 7O$.900: PENALTIES 703.100: TITLE: This Section shall be known and cited as the PUBLIC WATERS Code. 703.200: PURPOSE, INTENT, AND APPLICATION: Consistent with authoritv provided to the Citv pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 86B.201, 86B.205, and 459.20, and Minnesota Rules 6110.3000 - 6110.3800, as may be amended from time to time, the purpose of this section is intended to control and regulate the use of the waters of Upqer and Lower Prior Lake in the Citv of Prior Lake, Minnesota~ to promote to the fullest extent qossible the public's use and eniovment of Upper and Lower Prior Lake; to promote and protect the safety of persons and aroperty in connection with the use of these waters; to harmonize and inteqrate the varvina uses of these waters; and to promote the public health, safety and welfare on Upper and Lower Prior Lake. ~#IS ..+1. ~~.. i ~II....f .,.J ., .,i h.. 4h., .. ~hG.. ~ .,1 .,.,.~! r, orfie or~+'~ .:4h 4ho ~ ~f c-,'rl ..-,+oro• 4n h~,r....+.,4~.~, .,.~! ~n~~,nrn}o fho .~,I4.,r., .,f 4h~, ..iii-,~.,o .,f ~A~.,.,oo.,M ~ City of Prior Lake 703/p1 Public Ways & Property 703.300: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Section, the definitions set out in Minnesota Statute Section 866.005 are incomorated herein and made part of this Section. ~g TEerms not defined bv said Statute shall have the following meanings: High Water. An elevation of 904.0' or greater above mean sea level on Prior Lake, as determined by the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District gauge. Prior Lake: The body of water given that name and assigned the lake numbers 70- 2 and 70-72 by the Department of Natural Resources. Shore: The line separating land and water which shifts as lake levels increase and decrease. Slow No-Wake: The operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain steerage and in no case greater than five (5) miles per hour or such lesser speed so as not to cause a wake. Wafercraft. Any contrivance used or designed for navigation on water, except: 1) a duck boat during the duck hunting season; 2) a rice boat during the harvest season; or 3) a seaplane. 703.400: WATERCRAFT SPEED LIMITATIONS: 703.401 Towina Restrictions: "'^ ^ °"~" ^ •~'^ ~ ,~+~~,.~..~, , ~,.,,., .,~ ,, e,«o. +h.,., .. ~I.,~.~ .. ~-,Lo 0 0.~! ~.~+h'n o h nrlro.J F'#.. i.,~,4 /9 Gh'\ Fr.,... ~L,nro ' Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0" No watercraft towing a person on waterskis, innertube, aquaplane or similar device shall be operated at any time within one hundred fifty feet (150') of shore; provided, however, that any watercraft launching or landing a person on waterskis, innertube, aquaplane or similar device by the most direct and safe route to open water or shore shall be exempt from this provision. 703.402 General Speed Limit: No person shall operate a watercraft, any time, at qreater than a slow no-wake speed within one hundred fifty feet (150') from shore. 703.403 Davtime Speed Limit: No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than forty (40) miles per hour, from sunrise to one hour after sunset, on all weekends and legal holidays occurring from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. 703.404 Niqhttime Speed Limit: No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than twenty (20) miles per hour, from one hour after sunset to sunrise the following day, at any time during the year. 703.405 Hiah Water Slow No-Wake: No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than a slow no-wake speed on the entire Lake when the water level reaches nine hundred four feet (904.0') sea level, as measured by the City at the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District gauge. City of Prior Lake 703/p2 Public Ways & Property When the water level of Prior Lake reaches 904.0' sea level, the City Manager or designee shall arranged to have notice of the no-wake provision televised on the City's cable channel. The slow no-wake restriction shall become effective as of the first televised notification. All public water accesses shall be posted prior to and during the time the restrictions are in place. In addition, notice of said restrictions shall be posted at Prior Lake City Hall. When high water levels have subsided and have remained below an elevation of nine hundred four feet (904.0') sea level for three (3) consecutive days, said restriction shall be promptly removed. .Marked Slow No-Wake Zones: No person shall. at any time, operate a watercraft Formatted: Font: Bold, Underline at qreater than slow no-wake speed in any marked no-wake channel/zone. The City of Prior Lake or County of Scott shall install or cause to be installed buoys markinq naviqable channels and/or no-wake zones. These channels and zones are intended to maintain a safe lake environment and protect the lives and propertv of all lake users and owners. These channels/zones shall be oosted at the followinq locations: • The Channel located directlv North and South of the Countv Road 21/Eaqle~ Creek Avenue Bridqe startinq and ending at the navigational red and qreen channel markers placed at both ends. • The naviQational channel marked bv red and preen naviQational channel markers and no-wake buoys to the East of Reed's Island. • The navigational channel marked by slow no-wake buoys at both ends North and South of the Lords Street Bridqe. • The navigational channel marked by slow no-wake buoys entering and exitinp from Boudin's Bay including the entire surface area of Boudins Bav. • The entire surface area of Candv Cove startina and ending at the no-wake buoy placed approximatelv one hundred fiftv (150) feet West of the entrance point to Candy Cove. • The channel located at the entrance/exit point to Mud (Crystal) Bav, marked by slow no-wake buoys at either end of the navigable channel at said entrance/exit qoint. 703.500: ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS: No person shall use an inflatable water toy, air mattress or innertube more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from shore, unless accompanied by a watercraft. No person shall swim more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from shore, unless accompanied by a watercraft. 703.600: EXEMPTIONS: All authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel, while acting in the performance of their assigned duties, are exempt from the restrictions set forth in this Section. A temporary exemption from the restrictions set forth in subsection 703.401 may be allowed under certain circumstances. To qualify for a temporary exemption, an Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1+ Aligned at: 1.25" + Tab after: 1.5" + Indent at: 1.5' Formatted: Bullets and Numbering City of Prior Lake 703/p3 Public Ways & Property application for a permit must be completed, which shall include: the purpose of the exemption, the organization or persons being exempted, the location of the exemption, and the date and time of the exemption. The temporary exemption permit shall be issued by the Scott County Sheriffs Department. 703.700: NOTIFICATION: The City shall notify the public of this Section, which shall include but not be limited to placing a sign at each public watercraft launching facility outlining the essential elements of this Section, as well as placing other necessary buoys and signs. 703.800: ENFORCEMENT: The enforcement of this Section shail be the primary responsibility of the Scott County Sheriff's Department. Other licensed peace officers, including conservation officers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, are also authorized to enforce the provisions of this Section. 703.900: PENALTIES: Any person who violates any provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred dollars ($700.00), or by imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days, or both. City of Prior Lake 703/p4