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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/06 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE October 17, 2006 I. CALL TO ORDER The Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) Meeting was called to order at 5:15 P.M. Members present: Harry Alcorn, Dan O'Keefe, Donna Mankowski, Charlene Jasan. Others present: Larry Poppler, Assistant City Engineer, Ross Bintner, Water Resources Engineer, Roger Kamin (Citizen), Warren Erickson (Council Liaison). II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve prior meeting minutes, Mankowski, Jasan - Pass (5:0) Motion to approve meeting minutes for the September 26th public hearing, Alcorn, Jasan - Pass (5:0) III. OLD BUSINESS A. Winter Public Access: Poppler explained that the City Council has tasked the LAC with researching and holding a public meeting on winter lake access and that recommendations should be presented at the November 6 City Council meeting. Bintner explained that the recommendations that the LAC forwards on can take a variety of forms. Alcorn outlined three main issues that he saw at the public hearing. O'Keefe agreed that these issues would be a good starting point for discussion. (Shoreline damage issues, access at Sandpoint, and after- hours access at Shady beach.) The LAC beqan the discussion with parkinq. O'Keefe questioned whether liability issues are created by limiting parking on the ice, however; stated his opinion that a 50' no parking buffer would both prevent damage and provide a buffer for lakeshore residents. Mankowski said that the main problem she perceived was from automobiles only and not A TVs or snowmobiles. 1 Bintner relayed that he spoke with a Deputy for the Hennepin County Sheriff water patrol and that the Lake Minnetonka example ordinance that the committee has reviewed does not cover parking, only movement of vehicles. O'Keefe asked what reasons exist for the buffer. Alcorn stated that noise, visual, and damage were three issues that support creating a buffer. Jasan asked if the recommendation needs to be a definitive number. Bintner stated that the scope of any recommendation is wide open. Mankowski stated that she does not agree with 150' being the buffer width and suggested that less is more appropriate. Kamin submitted a petition that included recommendations from the shady beach neighborhood. One petition item recommends a 100' buffer. Mankowski added that the DNR may have input which may make an ordinance change difficult to complete. The LAC discussed the possibility of the ordinance governing movement of vehicles but decided for the recommendation to only cover parking. The LAC discussed the ability to grant permits for activities where parking nearer to shore is required. Motion to recommend to the City Council a "no near-shore parking" ordinance a distance of 100'. Alcorn, Jasan - Fail (2:2). Motion to recommend to the City Council a "no near-shore parking" ordinance a minimum distance of 75'. Alcorn, Jasan - Pass (4:0). The LAC moved on to discuss the accesses at Sand Point. Mankowski said that she believes we should keep the access at Sand Point Park open and that the proposed building that should be designed around the winter access. Alcorn stated that he agreed that the Sand Point Beach winter access should remain open. O'Keefe agreed with the statement as well. Mankowski stated that the closing of Sand Point Beach winter access is not the solution to avoid damage and that other methods to reduce damage should be pursued including more fencing and signage. O'Keefe wondered if the Parks Department couldn't still have a winter access even with the proposed building in its planned location. Each LAC member spoke to the possibility of opening both accesses, DNR and park in the winter. Motion to recommend to the City Council to retain the winter access at Sand Point Beach, pursue opening the DNR access in the winter and improve the Sand Point Beach in the future to avoid damage. Mankowski, Alcorn - Pass (4:0). 2 The LAC moved on to discuss parkinq in the Shady Beach neiqhborhood and niahttime access usaae. The possibility of a gated system either manned or automatic was discussed. Jasan stated that she is concerned with putting in a gated system for the risk, safety and liability issues. O'Keefe said that such a system would be impractical or unworkable. Alcorn stated that a practical solution is needed, and that during the Public Meeting he did not hear anyone in favor of late night access. O'Keefe stated that through many phone calls he received it was evident that the Sportmans Club is concerned about access closure and was worried the precedent a gate would set. The LAC discussed the practicality of enhanced enforcement, stated the lack of enforcement was noted as a problem. Motion to recommend to the City Council that the Shady Beach access remain open with no change in status; to direct special funds for the enforcement of noise and park hours at Shady Beach and increase warning signage. Mankowski, Jasan - Pass (3:1) Alcorn against. IV. OTHER BUSINESS V. STAFF UPDATE A. Poppler stated that Bintner would be taking over the staff position on the LAC sometime early next year. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Alcorn stated that the Sand Point DNR access has design issues that cause the risk of axle break if not backed into properly. Motion to recommend that staff work with the DNR to complete corrections to the access at Sand Point, Pass (4:0) B. The LAC discussed changing their meeting time to the second Monday of the month at 5:00. VII. ADJOURNMENT THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ross Bintner Water Resources Engineer 3 12/15/2006 09:27 FAX 6512960902 MN DNR I&E [4J 001 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL flfSOlJACES FAX Boat & Water Safety Section Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4046 Phone: 651-259-5400 Fax: 651-296-0902 December 15, 2006 Number of pages (including this one): 1 TO: Larry Pop pier, Prior Lake Assistant City Engineer FROM: Kim Elverum Boat & Water Safety Coordinator Phone: 651-259-5343 E-Mail: kim.elveruma:D.dnr.state.mn.us SUBJ: Proposed Prior Lake Near-Shore Ice Parking Restrictions Larry: As you requested on 12/5/06 and we discussed over the phone on 12/14/06, t met with and briefed a number of DNR staff (from several different units that deal with lake issues) on the City's proposal. I also asked for their reaction and comments to the information you had sent. I have noted three of the comments below that seemed to be common: . If the ice is substantially deteriorated (due to warmer than normal conditions etc.) making cars & trucks park farther from shore where the ice may be weaker, and the water deeper, could be a potential safety issue. Deeper water further from shore could result in more difficult recoveries, and increase the severity & consequences of a breakthrough with persons in the vehicle. . If the ice is deteriorated to such an extent that there is substantial danger to persons using motorized vehicles. the city could request that the Scott Co. Sheriff close the lake to motor vehicles under the authority in Minn. Stats. ~86B.1 06. This allows restriction of motor vehicle travel all or a portion of the lake and has been utilized successfully over the past years by a number of counties throughout the state. . There appears to be a lack of perceived public benefits from the ordinance - regulating parking within the 150-foot shore zone - which would seem to affect non-riparian users the most. As I mentioned over the phone, DNR staff will continue to work with the City on solving issues regarding the lake. Page 1 of 1 Ross Bintner From: Larry Poppler Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 8:40 AM To: 'Charlene Jasan'; 'jimm@bsp-mail.com'; 'Harry Alcorn Jr. Pharm.D.'; dano@netlake.com; 'Mankowski, Donna' Cc: Ross Bintner; Frank Boyles; Steve Albrecht Subject: DNR preliminary indication on the proposed ordinance Hello, I spoke with Kim Elverum with the DNR yesterday and he indicated that the proposed Prior Lake ordinance will not be supported by the DNR. He gave a variety of reasons and said that he involved 12 DNR persons on the preliminary process. The three main justifications for their decision include: 1. Public Interest as a Whole - Kim indicated that having part of the lake reserved does not meet the DNR goals. Public perception on this is also a concern. 2. Safety - Having the parking further out into the lake makes retrieval and emergency response more difficult 3. Scott Co. Authority to shut down the Lake - Kim indicated Scott County should use this authority if ice conditions are unsafe Kim did not give me much feedback on what the DNR would support but stated that DNR would be open to meeting with the LAC to discuss this issue. That should probably be our next step. What are your thoughts on inviting the DNR and Sheriff to our next LAC meeting? Larry Poppler, P.E. Assistant City Engineer City of Prior Lake 17073 Adelmann Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 - 1714 952-447-9832 Ipoppkr@cityofpriodake.coIll 12/1912006 Prior Lake ice rule would test drivers' confidence Page 1 0[2 lStarrrlbune.com I MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL, MINNESOTAI Last update: December 12, 2006 -10:16 AM Prior lake ice rule would test drivers' confidence An ordinance, aimed at keeping vehicles from falling through, could shoo drivers away from the shore. The theory: If they won't go out 150 feet, they shouldn't be on the lake. By Sarah Lemagie, Star Tribune A year after six vehicles fell through the ice at once, the city of Prior Lake is considering an unusual new ordinance aimed at keeping drivers off the lake when it's not safe. The rule would prohibit parking within 150 of shore on Prior Lake. The rationale? "If they're not comfortable driving out on the ice past 150 feet, then they really shouldn't be going out on the ice," said Larry Poppler, assistant city engineer. A city advisory committee began grappling with the issue not long after the Dec. 26, 2005 incident. On that day, six yehicles -- fiye of them trucks, all of them parked near shore at the same access point -- went into the drink. The proposal, which the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as well as the City Council must approve, is one the state agency has never seen before, said Kim Elyerum, DNR boat and water safety coordinator. A few Minnesota communities regulate winter traffic on lakes, he said, but that's often where aeration systems are used to keep the water oxygenated for fish; those systems result in open water that cities warn is unsafe. In fact, Prior Lake's approach to the problem is somewhat accidental. The group working on the new ordinance modeled it after a Lake Minnetonka rule against motorized actiYity within 150 feet of shore, but members didn't realize initially that the Lake Minnetonka rule doesn't actually prohibit parking in the shore zone, Pop pier said. Any law enforcement officer could enforce the ordinance if it passes, and officers could use laser radars to gauge the distance a vehicle is parked from shore, said Bret Krick, a deputy with the Scott County Sheriffs Department. The ordinance would come with the city's standard misdemeanor penalty of a maximum fine of $1 ,000 or up to 90 days in jail, but Krick said scofflaws would likely get a ticket of about $120. Neither Lake Marion in Lakeville nor Crystal Lake in Burnsville have similar rules, though Lakeville Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud said cars periodically break through the ice in Lake Marion. Clusters of problems The Prior Lake AdYisory Committee also considered proposing a rule against http://www.startribune.com/3 32/v-print/story /866606.html 12/13/2006 Prior Lake ice rule would test drivers' confidence Page 2 of2 cluster parking, which likely played a role in last winter's incident. "One guy drives out and he parks close to shore, and then the next guy comes out and he says, 'Oh, he must be safe. I'll park next to him,' " but the combined weight of the vehicles makes parking less safe, said committee member Harry Alcorn. But the group decided against the provision. "Enforcement would be hard, because the first person shouldn't get a ticket," Alcorn said. Neighbors of the Shady Beach Trail access point have played a key role in the discussion. A handful went to the council last winter asking for help with the shore parking issue, partly because it has led to a problem with late-night noise, trash and parking on private property. Neighbor Roger Kamin said that he's seen oyer a hundred vehicles parked near shore at the access point in preYious years, and that lake users sometimes park on neighbors' property because they're afraid to park on the ice, ripping up the beaches. When trucks fall through the ice, he added, they haye to be retrieyed, which often means towing them across lawns. Neither the city nor the DNR tells people when it's safe to go out on the ice. "We have a saying here" at the DNR, Elverum said: "Ice is never safe." The agency posts ice safety guidelines on its website that recommend waiting to drive on a lake until 8-12 inches of new, clear ice has formed. "Some people look at a calendar, and that's wrong," Elverum said. "You have to look at the thermometer, and you have to look at what happens on the lake." Sarah Lemagie · 612-673-7557 · 6LSARAH LEMAGIE slemagle@startribl.lne.cQD1 @2006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. http://www.startribune.com/3 32/v-printlstory/866606.html 12/1312006 Page 1 of2 Ross Bintner From: Ross Bintner Sent: To: Tuesday, December 05,200612:53 PM 'dano@netlake.com'; 'halcorn@davita.com'; 'jimm@bsp-mail.com'; 'cjasan@bossardt.com'; 'Mankowski, Donna'; Warren Erickson Cc: Larry Poppler; Steve Albrecht Subject: Status of On-Ice parking restriction This email summarizes the efforts City Staff has taken in following up on LAC and Council Recommendations to: 1. Create on-ice parking restrictions 2. Attempt to open the DNR access at Sand Point to winter access. This email also asks for LAC feedback via email on the requirement of separation between vehicles. Status on creating on-ice parkinQ restrictions: On November 30, Larry and I met with the DNR to discuss the proposed ordinance revision. The conversation started with representatives from the DNR coming out against the ordinance saying it was first of its kind and without precedent. After explaining the public process and the reasoning behind the ordinance the representatives from the DNR seemed to soften in their opposition and agreed to circulate a draft copy of the ordinance and provide comment to the City. After the meeting, Staff decided that the risk of having the DNR reject the ordinance outright was great enough to justify pulling the ordinance from the December 4 City Council meeting. We now intend to get feedback from the DNR on the draft ordinance prior to moving forward on passing the ordinance. This "iteration" with the DNR, as well as uncertainty about how quick the DNR can turn around a review, will delay having an ordinance in place. If, in the case that the DNR provides timely comment and it is favorable toward the draft ordinance as it is currently written, we will move forward on the first available City Council meeting. If DNR comment is not timely. or comment is unfavorable, we will bring all DNR feedback to the January 8 LAC meeting for your review to reassess the plausibility of an ordinance. SJQNS on oQ!IDing DNR access at Sand Point: City Staff continues to work with the DNR to define the requirements this access could be opened under. (more to come) Feedback needed: In the LAC recommendation to City Council, we stated that a restriction could be placed on how close cars are allowed to park to one another. The ordinance reads as follows: "No Vehicle Cluster ParkinQ: No person shall park or leave standing a vehicle within fifteen feet (15') of a vehicle already parked or left standing." Some questions raised about this provision include: 1. How is this enforced? 2. Are we saying that 15' is a safe distance? 3. Does the ordinance read clearly enough? My recollection answers these questions thus: 1. In speaking to Deputy Krick, he understood that only if witnessed or other "detective work" such as an obvious engine heat difference was noticeable would this ordinance provision be enforceable. 2. Although we agree that there are always risks to parking on the ice, the second is a valid question. In both the 150' from shore, and 15' from other vehicle parking restriction could someone assume mistake what is allowed with what is safe? (especially since the 15' requirement is intended to lessen risk) 3. I believe it does. Feedback needed on 15' no cluster requirement. 12/612006 MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT NOVEMBER 6, 2006 10 D ROSS BINTNER, WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REPORT FROM THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUARDING WINTER LAKE USE REGULATIONS. Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to receive a report from the Lake Advisory Committee on winter lake access. Historv At its March 6,2006 meeting the Prior Lake City Council directed the Lake Advisory Committee to make recommendations on winter lake access at Sand Point Beach and Shady Beach, more specifically to: 1. Become familiar with the history and current circumstances with both accesses and others as deemed appropriate. 2. Investigate what other cities do to regulate access issues. 3. Schedule and conduct one or more public hearings to receive input. 4. Synthesize the above information and prepare a written report with recommendations for Council consideration. The first three directives have been completed and serve as the basis of this report. Current Circumstances Through the course of its regular meetings and one public meeting held on September 26, 2006, the Lake Advisory Committee discussed and learned about access issues from a variety of sources. Throughout the process, interested residents have been present at regular meetings and have given continual comment on their point of view. In addition to hearing from affected residents near Shady Beach, the LAC invited the Sheriff, DNR and Prior Lake Police to share the perspective of law enforcement and emergency responders. Both LAC members and staff contacted nearby cities to discuss lake access issues and compare methods of enforcement, regulation and maintenance. At the public meeting the perspective of fishermen and primarily residents of Shady Beach were heard. At this meeting a petition from residents of Shady Beach was receiyed and is attached. The Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) reviewed the history and current circumstances of winter lake access on the north side of the lake, the following is a summary of what was learned. www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.4474230 / Fax 952.4474245 The long and complicated history of the Shady Beach access has caused perennial problems for residents and lake users alike. Shady Beach is considered a city park, provides access to Prior Lake and is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The City has the right to govern the hours of operation in a city park. Although not permitted, night use of the access does occur. One of the major complaints of nearby residents is late night noise from vehicles exiting the lake. This complaint was the reason for building a gate system at the access; a system that was later deemed unworkable by the Prior Lake Police Department. Further areas of concern come from on-ice parking in the early winter months. From the view of the homeowners in the area, inexperienced ice fishers, unsure of the stability of early ice tend to park on or near the shoreline. This fear of going through the ice and lack of on-street parking nearby leads ice fishers to congregate vehicles near shore leading to breakthrough. The near- shore or on-shore parking of vehicles results in shoreline damage at both accesses. This damage includes damage to pavement, the need to replace beach sand and damage to turf. When considering changes in regulation at either Shady Beach or Sand Point, the other must be considered due to the overflow use of one from the other. Sand Point Beach has been a concern recently of the Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Parks Department due to damage sustained to the beach, turf and trail access in recent years as well as the safety concerns. In proposing its own solution to deal with the problems at Sand Point Beach, the PAC proposed at the public hearing that Sand Point Beach access be closed in the future and the nearby DNR boat launch location be opened. ISSUES: Issues to address The LAC summarized that the main issues to be dealt with on the North side of Prior Lake were: 1. On-ice parking problems and resulting safety and property damage issue at both accesses. 2. Sand Point Beach access issues. 3. Late night access issue at Shady Beach. In formulating their recommendations, the LAC considered the points of view of all parties involved and tried to bring forth recommendations that would be uncomplicated to enact and enforce. Each of the following recommendations includes the recommendation followed by: a. What issues the recommendation attempts to mitigate or resolve. b. Background information as to why the LAC chose this over other alternatives. c. Issues relating to the recommendation. Recommendations Recommendation I: The Lake Advisory Committee recommends that the City Council direct staff to create a "no near-shore parking" ordinance a minimum distance of 75 feet from shore. a. This recommendation is an attempt to give homeowners along the lakeshore a buffer from vehicles parked on the ice to prevent damage to shore and move noisy activity away from homes. b. The alternative allows the sheriff to regulate parking near the shoreline. Provisions could be written that regulates how close vehicles can be parked together. The alternative to this ordinance is the status quo, which the LAC felt was unacceptable. c. Coordination with the DNR and sheriff will be needed to craft an ordinance that is legal and enforceable. Potential liability issues exist that must be explored before approving a potential on-ice parking ordinance as well. Recommendation II: The Lake Advisory Committee recommends that the City Council retain the access at Sand Point Beach, pursue opening the DNR access in the winter and improve the Sand Point Beach in the future to prevent damage. a. This recommendation is an effort to provide more usable access on public property that does not have homes in close proximity at the same time limiting exposure to damage. b. The LAC believes that the best location to access the Lake is in Sand Point Park. This alternative suggests keeping Sand Point Park open in the future and potentially opening the DNR access as well to provide another winter access option for lake access. The alternatives to this include closing Sand Point Beach to avoid damage, however the LAC thinks this is the wrong approach and that improvements should be made to avoid damage instead. c. This recommendation is in opposition with the view of the PAC and must be reconciled with that committee. The DNR must be contacted to proceed with the process of opening this access in winter. An assessment should be made to better quantify the costs involved with each option including how much should be budged for annual repairs and preventative maintenance. Recommendation III: The Lake Advisory Committee recommends that the City Council keep Shady Beach open with no change in status, direct special funds for the enforcement of noise and park hours at Shady Beach and increase warning signage. a. This recommendation is meant to reduce the problem of late night noise through increased education and enforcement while maintaining the access. b. The LAC considered a variety of solutions ranging from access closure to status quo. The range of solutions including those recommended by the neighborhood of an electronic or manned gate that would be opened and closed on park hours. In the end the LAC decided that gates have been tried and failed in the past and that the expense was unnecessary since the vast majority of the users of this access follow the protocol and hours. The problem of after-hours access has rules that govern already, the issue is enforcement. c. A targeted direction of funds could be used to pay for police overtime for the purpose of patrolling this access. Along with a small investment in new signs, the LAC believes these efforts can reduce illegal use of this park and late night noise. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Recommendation I will require staff time to prepare as well as consideration in front of the Planning Commission and City Council. Recommendation II has no current cost implications, but advises a policy that will require the expenditure of normal maintenance funds in a new manner. Recommendation III has cost implications dependent on the amount of overtime allotted and cost of new signs ordered. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Direct staff to prepare a report outlining the process, timeline, and costs for implementing each recommendation. 2. Table this item until some date in the future. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative #1. Steve Albrecht, Public Works Director/City Eng. Statement of DurDose This ordinance is being revised as a result of a public process to take feedback on problems and workable solutions to near shore, on-ice parking. Problems The following is a list summarizing problems seen on Prior Lake in the past: 1. Limited near-shore surface parking for recreational access. 2. Limited numbers of public winter accesses to Prior Lake 3. Property damage to shoreline from vehicle parking on shore 4. Shoreline erosion from on-shore parking 5. Damage to near-shore skating rinks due to vehicle parking 6. Lack of room for skiing, skating, hockey or other winter activities near shore due to vehicle parking 7. Risk to safety due to clusters of vehicles parked together. 8. Vehicles falling through the ice due to thin ice, or clustered parking. Purpose of Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance hopes to balance recreation use of the lake while providing for the safety of property and natural resources. The propose ordinance provides a 150' foot "no near-shore parking" zone allowing opportunity for ice fishing, skating, skiing and other winter activities to occur within the 150' zone, unencumbered by vehicle parking. The 150' "no near-shore parking" zone also intends to protect property and shoreline from damage seen in the past from vehicles parked near shore and on shore. To discourage cluster parking, the ordinance states that no person shall park a vehicle nearer than 15' from a vehicle already parked on-ice. Public Process The City Council most recently reviewed this issue in February and March of2006. The Council directed its Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) to review and study the problems surrounding winter lake access. The LAC held a series of five meetings and one public hearing to learn and take comment about issues of winter access. After having taken public comment and meeting with DNR and sheriffs department enforcement personnel, the LAC made recommendations to the City Council. The Council reviewed the issue again in November of2006 and directed City Staff to craft an ordinance for its consideration. On December 5, 2006 The City Council approved the ordinance presented to the DNR in this application, contingent on approval from the DNR. Consistency with Water Surface Use Management Rules The proposed ordinance meets the goals set forth in 6110.3200 to: 1. Accommodate all compatible recreation uses. 2. Minimize adverse impact on natural resources. 3. Minimize conflicts between users in a way that provides for maximum use, safety and enjoyment. Ice fishing, skating, skiing, snowmobiling, and hockey are compatible uses, but the use must be better governed. By creating at 150' no-near shore parking zone the City hopes to better balance the recreation uses of the lake while at the same time, protect natural resources and property. WATER SURFACE USE WORKSHEET APPLICANTS FOR WATER SURFACE USE ORDINANCES ARE REQUIRED BY MINN. RULE 6110.3600 TO SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REGARDING THE WATER BODY TO BE REGULATED. YOU MAY USE THIS FORM OR SEPARATE SHEETS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION. (PLEASE NOTE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS NOT RELEVANT.) Physical Characteristics a. Size - normal surface acreage, if available, or the basin acreage listed on the DNR Web Page or in the Division of Waters Bulletin No. 25 "An Inventory of Minnesota Lakes." 920 surface acres (or) basin average b. Crowding potential - expressed as a ratio of water surface area to length of shoreline. 920 surface acres: 16 miles of shoreline c. Bottom topography and water depth (deepest & average) (available from DNR regional or area fisheries headquarters). Varied Topography, 61' depth, 20' average. d. Shore soils and bottom sediments (available from DNR regional or area fisheries headquarters). 40% Muck 25% Sand 30% Mix 5% Rubble e. Aquatic flora and fauna (available from DNR regional or area fisheries headquarters). Aquatic Vegetation, micro & macro invertebrates, fish. f. Water Circulation For Lakes: the existence and locations of strong currents, inlets, and large water level fluctuations. For Rivers and Streams: velocity and water level fluctuations. Lower Prior Lake has an outlet regulated by the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District. A majority of water flows through Lower Prior from Upper Prior to the outlet. Water levels on the Lake vary based on precipitation, with an average yearly fluctuation of2'. g. Natural and artificial obstructions or hazards to navigation, including but not limited to points, bars, rocks, stumps, weed beds, docks, piers, dams, diving platforms, and buoys. Navigation in Lower Prior Lake is obstructed around islands and points by natural rock and sand bars. h. Regional relationship - the locations and the level of recreational use of other water bodies in the area. Lower Prior Lake shares recreational levels with Upper Prior Lake due to their connectivity. 2. Existing development. a. Private - to include number, location, and occupancy characteristics of permanent homes, seasonal homes, apartments, planned unit developments, resorts, marinas, campgrounds, and other residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Approximately 90% of Lower Prior Lake shoreline is developed. Ownership of developed portion is generally private and zoned single family residential. A marina and restaurant are in operation on connected Upper Prior Lake. b. Public - to include type, location, size, facilities, and parking capacity of parks, beaches, and watercraft launching facilities. Two public parks border Lower Prior Lake; Lakefront Park and Sand Point Beach. The DNR operates a boat launch at Sand Point Beach. 3. Ownership of shore land - to include the location and managing governmental unit of shoreline in federal, state, county, or city ownership as well as private semi-public or corporate lands. Lower Prior Lake is entirely within the City of Prior Lake. Shore land is typically privately owned. 4. Public regulations and management - to include federal, state or local regulations and management plans and activities having direct effects on watercraft use of surface waters. The City of Prior Lake has ordinances in effect to govern surface water issues. Section 703 of Prior Lake City Code "Public Waters" is enforced by the DNR and Scott County Sheriff. 5. History of accidents which have occurred on the surface waters (available from sheriff's office). <See attached incident history> Source, Scott County Sheriff Deputy Bret Krick 496-8300 6. Watercraft use - to include information obtained in the morning, afternoon and evening on at least one weekday and one weekend day, concerning the number of types of watercraft in each of the following categories: a. Kept or used by riparians. b. Rented by or gaining access through resorts or marinas. c. Using each public watercraft launching facility. d. In use on the waterbody. <Not relevant, Winter issue> 7. Conflict perception and control preferences - to include opinions, gained by surveys or through public meetings or hearings of riparians, transients, local residents, and the public at large. <See attached public hearing minutes> IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, APPLICANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO PROVIDE: 1. The information requested in Minn. Rule 6110.3600, portrayed on a map to the extent reasonable. <See attached map> 2. A statement evaluating whether the information reveals significant conflicts and explaining why the particular controls proposed were selected. <See attached statement> 3. The proposed ordinance. <See attached proposed ordinance> 4. A description of public hearings held concerning the proposed controls, including an account of the statement of each person testifying. <See attached public meeting minutes> NAME (TYPE OR PRINT) Ross T. Bintner SIGNATURE TITLE OF PERSON COMPLETING FORM Water Resources Engineer PHONE / E MAIL 952-447-9831 rbintner@cityofpriorlake.com Return completed form to: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Boat and Water Safety Section 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4046 Statement of purpose This ordinance is being revised as a result of a public process to take feedback on problems and workable solutions to near shore, on-ice parking. Problems The following is a list summarizing problems seen on Prior Lake in the past: 1. Limited near-shore surface parking for recreational access. 2. Limited numbers of public winter accesses to Prior Lake 3. Property damage to shoreline from vehicle parking on shore 4. Shoreline erosion from on-shore parking 5. Damage to near-shore skating rinks due to vehicle parking 6. Lack of room for skiing, skating, hockey or other winter activities near shore due to vehicle parking 7. Risk to safety due to clusters of vehicles parked together. 8. Vehicles falling through the ice due to thin ice, or clustered parking. Purpose of Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance hopes to balance recreation use of the lake while providing for the safety of property and natural resources. The propose ordinance provides a 150' foot "no near-shore parking" zone allowing opportunity for ice fishing, skating, skiing and other winter activities to occur within the 150' zone, unencumbered by vehicle parking. The 150' "no near-shore parking" zone also intends to protect property and shoreline from damage seen in the past from vehicles parked near shore and on shore. To discourage cluster parking, the ordinance states that no person shall park a vehicle nearer than 15' from a vehicle already parked on-ice. Public Process The City Council most recently reviewed this issue in February and March of2006. The Council directed its Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) to review and study the problems surrounding winter lake access. The LAC held a series of five meetings and one public hearing to learn and take comment about issues of winter access. After having taken public comment and meeting with DNR and sheriffs department enforcement personnel, the LAC made recommendations to the City Council. The Council reviewed the issue again in November of2006 and directed City Staff to craft an ordinance for its consideration. On December 5, 2006 The City Council approved the ordinance presented to the DNR in this application, contingent on approval from the DNR. Consistency with Water Surface Use Management Rules The proposed ordinance meets the goals set forth in 6110.3200 to: 1. Accommodate all compatible recreation uses. 2. Minimize adverse impact on natural resources. 3. Minimize conflicts between users in a way that provides for maximum use, safety and enjoyment. Ice fishing, skating, skiing, snowmobiling, and hockey are compatible uses, but the use must be better governed. By creating at 150' no-near shore parking zone the City hopes to better balance the recreation uses of the lake while at the same time, protect natural resources and property. 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Vandals tear down the signs or ignore them as most recently reported to the police on 12-30-06 at the Shady Beach Trail lake access road. Scott Carlson of the DNR has instructed officers that if vehicles are parked on land, then it is the responsibility ofthe City Police to enforce. If vehicles are parked on the ice, then it is the responsibility of the Sheriff s Department and the DNR. POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Ifparking on land is the responsibility of the City, then the City should be allowed to pass an ordinance prohibiting any parking of vehicles on the shoreline of Prior Lake. This would protect the shoreline, eliminate the need for unsightly NO TRESPASSING signs along the shoreline, and make enforcement easy by the Police. The DNR may not have to approve this or if it does, it would be specific to our City and therefore it would not be perceived as setting a precedence. It becomes strictly a city responsibility to its residents and care of the public beaches. 2. NO PARKING ON THE ICE WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE SHORELINE This proposed ordinance is intended to avoid the problems of many many vehicles being left unattended (see pictures on file with the Lake Advisory Committee of the numerous vehicles parked on or near the shoreline) and then breaking through the ice and having to be towed across private property without the property owners permission. It also eliminates the problems of vehicle lights that shine in windows of homes, and noise and littering when vehicles park so close to the shoreline. It also provides use of the 150 feet for other users of the lake such as ice skaters and other non- fishermen. The Scott County Sheriff s Department in the past has taken the position that they will not close Prior Lake when the ice is unsafe because "the ice is never safe". This does not provide any safety protection for the users of the lake. Other counties such as Anoka and Dakota closed their lakes last ice fishing season when the ice became obviously very unsafe. The DNR is concerned that the ordinance would be perceived as overly restrictive by prohibiting use of the 150 feet by the fishermen. The DNR is also concerned for safety if vehicles fell through the ice farther out than 150 feet. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: Modify the ordinance to allow for parking within the 150 feet if the vehicle is parked where the person is fishing so that the vehicle is not left unattended. Lake Minnetonka's ordinance prohibits vehicles from being left unattended for six hours or more. This is almost impossible to enforce. It would make more sense to simply require that they park near where they are fishing such as say 15 feet from their ice hole. This solution would be easier to enforce. Page 2 An alternative solution would be to only prohibit parking within 150 feet of shoreline when it is in an area that has a lake access road. This would preserve the ice around the access road for everyone to be able to use the access for a longer period through the season and keep the ice safe for all users. The ordinance could define "in the area of the lake access road" to be "within site ofthe access road", or perhaps say within 3,000 feet on either side of the access road and within 150 feet of the shoreline. Lake Minnetonka's ordinance requires vehicles to traverse 150 feet straight out from the access road which helps preserve the ice in that area. In addition, it is the hope that the new Scott County Sheriff would take a proactive approach to ice safety and close Prior Lake to vehicles when the ice conditions are obviously not safe. The DNR or the Sheriffs Department should also consider checking ice thickness and post temporary warning signs that say for example that the ice may be less than 12 inches thick-travel at your own risk. 3. NO CLUSTER PARKING WITHIN 15 FEET OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. This ordinance is common sense and it should not be considered overly restrictive. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: The DNR could use Prior Lake as a trial basis and could state that in its approval. The no cluster parking makes so much sense for safety reasons that it should be considered for anywhere on the lake and not just within 150 feet of shoreline. The DNR would be perceived as taking a proactive approach for providing safety for everyone on the ice. I hope these suggestions will be helpful for coming to some common sense solutions to the problems. Roger D. Kamin 14253 Shady Beach Trail NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name (\ 1. \\DA~ Signature Street Address (\_ I\').~ 1'\\'15 ~..~ ~ \t,\.E /~d~-- l'f(? ~ ) /",Jy ;?~~(/ ~~~.. ,. M. (3 R ~5SE R J ~. 4~ G f-/rh- L"r J) G (//~ -Ki.~ ~ +<oi{l<;;Y'-L'\;\.~, liD ]':J- iJ\,~~S~~'MS' ,"' 'M'\ . ..j .... \4~5> S~t\~ ~t4-t.A\r 5. _,' Y\'\ c \ tol'\~'>lL..._.--> "\. 'V . ~.__......,...._..-::. 6. (j iC.h{ f1t.eA;t-<:n C//C4::1 Ne;:Lf"tN III 17>', .:>JwJy &/td. J( 7. ~D,f((-YNOi.(jI; ~~ Ic(I77f!tQc4;J!''iA 2. 3. 4. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name Il. ft.t arufod../ ) ~~l~l~~ . C_ Street Address ,-- I 'f / MOru,A-rd t;,- tvt \ ~ 13'<< DR'=--t-lJ~ Rj\ C d~ fU 't.. 1. ,J 'LL//M ~ tPrtl1 2. ~ Q..'\ \ t= lA.-~ { 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- J 50 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name Sibrnature Street Address u ~-:) "'-- 'DA-i~ DeVil$" (""0 . ~ .w!\ j)-f.~~'l-- I 'i~Oj s 1vtJ7 k",d, {YI.'; fJe=- 13 T' U L f J"l'''l(J/1J el\.J L52~ I '-I J 07 ;; k", ~ jJ &4.. jJ"..f tv b- ,JON:. JO~G <=iUS~'V J~ ~,~ /'130 7 SAd1J4dC/{~:.u~ 5. \-l'""" -\ (\.,\ C~~) .P:S~'~'-'"" " C\ /.<~-z:~:~--- iL..\J lY '\ J Lr-..x;~ I.~<" c. '- i ( 1\.Jt. 6. ,L VI ~'- L-', v C? v-e 1"1 ~ e..- . '--f!}. ((j~ /.1 , 7 &;jlA/.f/U.~~ /1f276 >/Lt.~ciy/2<c,-{I~ 711. /{/E..., t~?J4:~,u~/",.I:/..'/'t27,., 5IA/)'j:)4)(i 7j/vi: 1. U~~ ~6a~,q^, I L..{ L(., \' ~ H-ItOv ~1h:1-J- \'0. 1-- ,v~ 2. 3. 4. 7. /} ,:, ;? f /< L,'v(r.-n,;e 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on thc boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above I. lJ~t;;PfJ)dlC kr Street Address FJ;; C) ~ L{h ;J Co /41&? -tf'1~,.J {,{,u..6j /\! l" :: Wo-.-( fie ^C'6~;i'~ WO-( /tEl, /(:-'( r"f~ 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name Signature Street Address 1. :J-(t..nR- VI(tppe s 2. "lsre* }Ji ~neoyt 3. (\ ~. ~.~ Ll~o~ . t..?..~~.{~~... .~~ 'Lf~c.-:y) :htdy ~qct) Trq ~ I Ne. I Y ZLO 5 tM-{)(/ /!C~ "7J:?*{.., P. E // 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of lOO feet beyond thc shore before parking on the lake.'",;,_ J 50 feet is required on fake Minnetonka and is the distam.'1! swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above 1. A~ CoLc- 2. 6~DA ?~f1Z8 1.~~ 4. ~V\-\e\ L ~ 5. e /( r'J lt fV1 J~.Aif\" \</ 6. ;;;'1" ;Ie. ;/e r"v.. ~ ~1 . ~ 1 7. /}N/1., 0 rJ 'J (J (Il <; 1J>>../ tit" oZt. (1- 8. S~ ,tilE; (Jee<;~l1 " ~)tr!/~ 9. I~ne. 110..1 \ QZ~'ttJhqJ~ ::: ~:~~:~~ Jtt1J~ IiIO~ H;dd.. V,ew {CJ. ~~ lt1u~:"j ~.,/tl.1<=. ~t~ ~/ur./ ;;~.. Iy/tjy 41dcl~~ ljt..L /LIt;:"" ?~. .~. . . IV/q'f /./dd'A VraJ /I/{,'" cj~ 11.j1~t?" IJjJ~ VlUfi Print Name 12. ~l<.Jr I' fl ,s+a "let:-- 13. ~~~;'L Y:,~\~()\.. 14. .5 \-~J e.. f> Pn (Aft, 15. !),~b'D fMc~ 16. rATs'y rMc/,I(f< 17. ~a^d~ <)'rr ~ature 1 ~V( elL ~.~ ~~ txC Street Address/, / . 1'-/17tf l-h~'it/I j('w tf!j Fh'lf Jr/lJVaJ VIBJ F2{) 141<01 HddeJ\ V7 e.V\2d \~ltol \-\t.&t1~^- \J'~~ ~ / Y/<j/.J -/I/lJtJt.d \,d eftv t: 0 ,I Y/2- j- ~~~/\J t/, ~ /,J !fr:! . I 'fa? I I~.( c/t.7v VI l-c....;~-,( !I{,o({ L./lltl MAl fT'f7.J.. l4-015 t-hMc~\ V lCW Al NE 140 (",0 r\1J?&JeN LI\ ew (LJ f\f /4/0'; /hdclU7 /;,c~v/,(Jf ,t.;i; I'/I)t) J!,~J.~^, VI ~v.j \\Jc 1'-1 J]t.f I-/,'J~Q" './:1>;. u..) AJ ~ Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name Nv' Set\. h- ~2 E n3el s 4. ,~iJ N-4- /1 1. 2. 3. 5. ,- / cJ ~~ (/ Ic..f E l-- 6. PM",vcffE c/rC.Rt3 iL 7. 'Dub ki~ lC- 8. 9. 10. jC'If\I1~> }Yvlooseli1s.t: 11. iv t ( ~ ~ ~7 ",-,( u. +fllt' f/- K'''( \AA- -\-\\.L~ --\ (\) G. ~L 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Signature y~ ~/l--<-_ ~t€Vl2,,\ -s. ~~~l~ QffiK"tr. En~ q~ llU ~tLt- ~dL ~~ rt?{(e- <~~. ch., _~,_.~:Tzey \l~1 , .I ./ i ,'" '". \~(~f~ Street Address ll.p&'~ ll'clM t/.(.w fel. 1 i.{ I aJ ttMe"" V, 4v f<J . I '--{ 1,;)0 H-,' d~ Vi' fv-J l2d /'100/-> ;l,cI~ I/~,., R if / J-j/ ~, tI (11 vCp (J (E cY (<.f) ~- L'- '" j ~ I z-C:; t11 c1A &}1 V; G9J F2d NS ~ i</o8Q t\\~~'n ~M'-,-,' 'Cc\ vLJ~ \ '-\ \) kG H, J J \ -1 V,' flC) (2 ~ AJ C .~ (4 ( C) ( t-f'1 d dJ~. l/~' ~~ l6/1}lE-. (L{ fL)" L (-{ ( c./ cJ Q (,,_j/I.LU (df){L:::, Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name Signature 1. f ;~ J L. P,,-i.> -r H ( rJ ,q) i /l C: L f\ , .r {< ~ '--' ~. 2. .(v~ \"\e,.A (: ~l<..s(.... 3. ,-b~t~ ( He: " LlVj clLScn 1~ . 4. I Trr.\~\ tJjJ,liUAJ2L~.t 5. . t. C, U i J~ {d 'I ~ i (1I/L . .~ f . C '!:/'~/4 ..;) . I ' (~< ~)CA ~~trL- ! ..' ." I , I ~.t I 1\ I,j"; ,,11< l(.1 I T ,L V\.,v... v\.~...... \.. ; ; ',.. /,-.- ""-, I i' \. " .' / . ~'} Ie../ .. ~:' ( ~.j ....Lv/( UJe. t.. v Street Address ) 4 J -6 2. IJ .4y t/ ! t yv C (,,1 ( C 1--:- )J ~ , -"- to ~,. lilo I Pc>j....~ C,' ,-, jJ[ I u /1>7 l3-c..v.v,fu) Cr ~ c, l4CQc ~~\lV;;\JJ C ~ W( . " , . . . l( 'J (., ", '~'( VI /1./1'/ /l:\.\.fl/l'~ , I . J , , . . :. tU$tt~:~*'V i~~ It/070 4,V;kJQ k 8. C-c~.Y\\i..\ GOY\7_.0--\ IL,"'L. ~.l.SL" ) L\ 'b 1 0 ~o.-& \jU-W c:r~ 'N ~ v ,\1] v . . M 9. ?erif c.- S~t)i \Y~ lL(oLf'i /3A1Uceu.)CtR. e.- 10. L m' L .5c.Jv"ia I ~ ex. .:i:J,,,,idJ If. # l3ay";,w (!j,. d.. 11. ~ ;t. ~Lb,.d ~ i" ~ \'-1\'0 ~1lt1v ~m lJa '"'S'O~h.J L, ~cr . - cJ 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Print Name 1. ,bo'r' 'l ICl1UA Q~J\I\~1 ~~ 2. (~..::;-~ 0~vU 3.1J("t.~ f J4l1e ~a( )~rJaf+- 4. k-/(!d ,ij/l,r~c 5. ~- ~~72-/ /J4/\J ,q,.4~OAL 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Street Address I Y 11 '1 ~)..fAA--l ~ D.-th If,. /4f%3 Pu~~/lu /0,/J flLrut'j &Il~ 'I/'. /"/1 Yi' ..s;vACiY' ~r-/ k'-... /-'#J-I ,..JX/~bY .t3E/:7CH r~L-. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above 4. 5 ,'," Z-~.--;:::-~~~y- . ,,/' Sibrnature fl- J,)UL DAt1Ift Whee!,.- 2. t3I'V<.e- U'1 D~5>kk:.. :3.---- ~ ~ /';//~Y tJrc~?n/(';>4 3. LJrj~"'i f),:TI/'n/hV''f/ U Jv. tJ~ Jifl}8' OVch~r/ ~'y ~O~~ ~ '1{3~ OrcAo.Ad Gt-. / <(- J d Lr [) V' eJ o~/d C' rete: /.....,e 1. I'll)!;. ?i,/'C /,~.", (h-r'~ /(,J f: Print Name Street Address Tc:M A. LeJ Hz't:LCClt 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above Signature ~L)"4~ ~f~ -7Utt.6 (?7),L{P, 7 1Pi;;: dY~ .";....~ ~ /;------- 9. ~7~ ~ 06C{ \' PlVD ~~ 10. ~~T\~1~~ ~\rvA\o\\AD\I1 FJ',' Y'yPl \.. lLC?i , .~ ~. ~ l~ . ~ 7JYLJ f1 I 13. II fd>l) ~ vI fII1{/ (~ l41J~ 5v'e.v~ ~'" . 15. m~~7W1tbf 16. ?/C//1fJ LflI1P!iRf -;J$tw/() Print Name /1'0 J ~ t' P . K a. """ ,";1 RUTH E. klilV1/N 'I i' L;-,/~ (1. Lot fI R.. . ,~ I "t;~r~'~ 5. 'L_.~u ~ ~~~ ~'- 8. . : I\J'..L -6 flOLV'0 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 17. Street Address j Y.2S3 S hu.c/;'Bt:w~h 77'. N-e J i J.S3 Sfll4tJ'I t5 6,4cJ-I TI?., N. E.. I tJZ-~-1 SHI"rDj 8U\(# TIZl Nf- l'f 2 I.{ 7 S J... "l ee) EC,-LK'-z TrLL ^-' F 142-\~ S,klk(Aj ()uv.:~T~ tJ ~,. \1+2\ S ~t~ ifWv, I~ NC /J/P?{p S4~/17~.Tr... I q (1.0 5 hV"f'J...." 'T I~.')LC;_' / / tfras 5A~\y{;ed(~ Tv. \ V\ I Ltl( ~~ '~ctt Til, 1'11140 5kcc:'1 k.~4-TJ2- / If z- X) S/Aacly' PeaCH [e, /tl)!/l 5~lmv BJ/r. jY~~7~ ~k~ Itj.):3) ~ /LI7/..t 5/11/JY bp/fCW'1"'tr/t/(~ Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above 1. Print Name Ie') ~IJ... ~(l 2. 7f;~6ur ~ell?! 3. Ju"1 ~ 4. nf:J-{/L ~tU t]EjC:JC It, 5. 11/ ttr<-C/ R ;l- AI ~ I?cfnr 6. "-), /'f;-/ . \ I 'S:i-\~L~F 7. W-\s.-)\<~ ~Hl1 QC 8. ;' ":~,e-sq,. ~(dvY\qt) 9. 7, tv\. 1--1 r4 rcpbL- 10:1\ () b '€. {' tc~ H c... V' F'€ r 11~L-6f1 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Street Address 1 lo'/u"f Ji~~ (J~3KU. Signature oLAL ~ ~ RIJ, ~4 /'12-71 ..k Il tJ,1/k Y , . ~~\Cl c- -ra.L"':'ii s !j~j)j ~k.,,1c,;f 7R, l , 1("" 1",... (I" 14/..)J\ S~\a:~v~ ~ aC \f\ h . if II Petition 1. Keep the Sand Point Beach Trail winter lake access path open. 2. Open winter lake access on the boat launch adjacent to the Sand Point Beach. 3. Enforce parking regulations along Shady Beach Trail and Bay View Circle allowing for occasional variances to parking ordinances as requested by residents. 4. Enforce laws pertaining to the lake access on the Shady Beach Trail opening at 5:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m. 5. Pass an ordinance requiring motorized vehicles that go onto Prior Lake, when it is frozen, to traverse the ice at least a distance of 100 feet beyond the shore before parking on the lake. (note- 150 feet is required on Lake Minnetonka and is the distance swimming buoys may be placed on Prior Lake) The undersigned hereby petition the City of Prior Lake, its councils and committee to do as describe above ~I Print Name _ _ '" Signa re /" Street Address :1;~~4 L bWJ?J;A-t-1:::Je:;- ~- ~~ P /7L~C.3~ctY &,J-<l.// 1. ~ 2. 5'11U~rA~Jf~J!tA<- ~(LhiLlL )d~u<>--, /~1-Io& ~"\,~~ -. I Ut c,-, 4' tt ~ (.( ()..U 3. 4. ~1jh d. .r;.tv (.e(L~ :;Carr ~~ 5. J q 7 b3 5 l.u~ b;>Q<-c/4. 1l..L 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. ill ]ii p.. >\-0-> 1 \l~ I 952.447.9831. ax 952.447.4245 E-mail: rbintner@cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street S.E. . Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 ,., , vJMS~ '-r- ~\.G ~ f="\~O '(Ca~t.. ~~~t ~J~t::a2Q... ,~ l:>,4-wc."J"'O '" ~ ~ ~c..v ~ ~ Yo.; .A-.bOu T -r1.k: i~~E U/"N fL.+-LGiJ I;.) &?k Ac;fI/r - {)wL - ~ Jl.b4e- Y()..)L, ~\J ~ e . ,j U q-l-( G.-u~snb~.s I P\"~E c..+c-c. -r+e r v~ 1J€"tl- L, 5 re-D 0---> ./""'1 C~, - ~S~~~