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MINUT)/S CITY COUNCIL MARCH 2G, 2003 planning to make to Gervais Beach. These improvements include a new entrance road, parking lot, and new beach buildings. I-Iolmberg pointed out that currently the parking lot drains into the lake. The new pavement areas will drain into a storm water pond that will be constructed at the south end of the beach property. Holmberg described the new pathway system that is planned at the beach, and noted that a portion of the path lies within the 25-foot shoreline setback area. This path is proposed to encroach into the setback given the topography of the steep hill slope that the area abuts. Holmberg pointed out the Planner's recommendation that the shoreline be planted in natural vegetation. I-Iolmberg reported that approximately 800 feet of the 1,200-foot shoreline will be natw-al vegetation. The 200 feet of beach area wilt be sand, and another 200 feet is proposed as turf given this area will be where boats can pull up to the shore. It was noted that Gervais Beach will not include a public boat launch, which will continue to exist on Spoon Lake. However, winter access will be allowed from Gervais Beach. Bleseuer asked about the level of boat traffic to the beach, and suggested that expansion of picnicking facilities may increase that traffic. Holmberg pointed out that the picnic shelter at the top of the hill will be removed given the topography of the hill does not make this a good location. Rather than replacing the picnic shelter, some additional single picnic tables will be added. I-Iolmberg pointed out that this will discourage the use of Gervais Beach for large family or group picnics. Fahey asked about the ability of boats to pull up to the fishing pier. Holmberg pointed out that the fishing pier will have side railings, therefore, could not be used as a docking area for boats. LaValle suggested that the parking lot be posted to prohibit boat trailer parking. Holmberg agreed, and pointed out that the new parking lot will be smaller than the existing one. He further noted that Gervais Beach will be closed during the 2003 season. The renovation of this park should begin by the end of May and be completed by the end of September. There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Fahey, seconded by LaValle, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Bleseuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: