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Park Board July 6 , 1981 Page Two Mrs . LeBlond insisted that if the access is there , people will use it whether the park is open or not. It was noted that people get onto the lake at the present time - mostly through private property - and use the lake even though there is no access . Mr. Schumacher said the use of the lake is something that can be discussed at a later date. He asked Mr. Volk about getting the development phases that need to be bid out done this year. Mr. Volk said the acces5road could be rough cut in this year , some work can be done by the City crews when there is time ; also the parking lots can be roughed in and part of the excavation for the landscaping . Some work on the beach area can be started . It was generally felt that this is the best time to put these items out for bids . The time frame for the use of the Grant money was discussed. Mr. Schumacher explained that the work being done and the progress is checked by the State Planning agency and , basically, as long as the work is progressing , there is no pressure . Mr. Volk asked if it is necessary to have an Engineer or an Engineering firm? Mr. Schumacher said it would be wise to make a list of items where an Engineer would be needed , then submit to the Council for their approval. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that Council approval is necessary on all the proposed spending since this is a City application for funds . There was some discussion on the E. I .W. Mr. Volk pointed out that the formula supplied by the State or the DNR (he wasn't sure which) was used to compute the size of the parking lots in order to eliminate over crowding of the lake . This seemed to be of a major concern to Mrs . LeBlond - that the use of the lake be controlled by restricting the size of the boats on the lake . Mrs . LeBlond asked that an agency such as DNR , be involved in the development of the Park. Mr. Volk noted that when work is started on the beach area or any work in- volving the shoreline ,DNR will certainly be involved. Mr . Schumacher said it is also possible to discuss the proposed restrictions with DNR. There was discussion of the installing of the cement apron for launching with Mrs . LeBlond feeling this will only add to the problems of boats on the lake . Mr. Volk felt that it made very little difference whether there was an apron for launching since people will get on the lake no matter what . Mr. Volk felt the only way to control the useage would be by posting signs noting the restrictions and having the police enforce the rules . Mr . Volk felt it would only take a few tickets for the word to get around. Mrs . LeBlond felt this would create more work for the police department and while all this is happening , the lake would be overcrowed and misused . She felt , that in order to enforce the rules , someone would have to be there at all time,, There was much discussion on this with no solid agreement on how or if the , 'N useage of the lake is _to be controlled . Mr. Schumacher noted that $57 , 200 . 00 had been earmarked for the bath house - he asked Mr. Volk if that was enough? Should he ask for more funds for this building?