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• • Planning & Zoning Board 8 August 12, 1992 Mayor Reinert stated that we may need to form a citizen's group to discuss water rules /ground rules, water quality and management, and the like. Mr. Uhde agreed with Mayor Reinert that this would be a good idea concerning use of the lake. He added that the Association has made a commitment to control the access they propose and limit it to property owners. There may be 2 or 3 boats, maybe up to 6. The Association has been very willing to work with those concerned. He added that when the property was originally being constructed the DNR had asked if they could buy some property for a boat access but he had said no. Mr. Pat Smith stated that he has been a resident for over 12 years and during that time, if a neighbor needed to launch his boat and could not from his property, it has been worked out, this practice could certainly continue. Most boats go in the water in the spring and come out in the fall. A Mr. Greg Johnson stated that this proposal could set a precedent other development on the lake. In response to a question, a resident stated that there is approximately 311 acres of water and it is 5' -6' deep. Mr. Larry Brandonberger of 6940 West Shadow Lake Drives stated that the useable area of the lake is reduced as the season progresses. Mr. George Gotweld of 6710 East Shadow Lake Drive was concerned that increased us of the lake will prove hazardous. The shallowness of the lake presents problems now with shoreline erosion. There being no further discussion, Chairman Schaps closed the Public Hearing at 9:55. He stated that the problems seems to be not with the park improvements but with the improved boat access. The business of the access seems to have been finished but the controversy continues. Lots were sold with no contractual basis for a boat access. This would be a large step for the City to take. The residents in the area all want to get along and be good neighbors. The decision was previously made not to allow a boat access and the City should stick with their decision. Improvement of the park will be an asset to the residents even without the boat access. Country Lakes Park has a canoe access. At the time it was developed it was determined that it should be only a canoe access. Mr. Gelbman asked if there ever was a rough draft of a plan for Outlots A and B and Association Bylaws.