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- 072 COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 8, 1991 Geraldine LeTourneau, 2018 Otter Lake Drive said she would like to "reinforce" the Indian finds in the Oak Brook Peninsula area. She explained that in 1970 research was done in a burial ground in this area. Mrs. LeTourneau explained that she has gotten together with Ted Iverson who explained that this area was known as "Arrowhead Hill ". This was an area where early French trappers hunted. She said that there are legitimate concerns over artifacts that are still in the area and that the Indian findings questions have not been totally answered. Bandt Tennel, attorney for the Otter Lake Home Owners Association addressed the question of whether or not the protective covenants on Otter Lake Estates are a private matter. He noted that other cities have used restrictive covenants as a basis for denying a replat or variance. He noted that the Otter Lake Estates covenants are very clear regarding protection of the channel that would have to be bridged for development of Otter Bay Peninsula. Mr. Tennel noted that the design of the bridge will have a greater effect in restricting channel traffic than would a box culvert. He noted that the bridge could be as low as three (3) feet from the water surface. He noted that access through the channel will be severely affected if not cut off by the bridge. He asked that the Council consider holding another public hearing since the public has not been sufficiently apprised of the new bridge design. He noted that it behooves the City Council to hold another public hearing so that recreational users of Otter Lake will be able to give their comments. It was noted that a number of variances would be needed to implement the Oak Brook Peninsula subdivision. A request that all variances be considered and acted upon prior to the start of construction was given to the Council. The issue of a variance to the Shoreland Management Ordinance was brought before the Council. It was noted that this would be a significant requirement. The issue of the setback from the Cheesebrough property was set before the Council. In addition the issue of whether or not the bridge and road inside of the subdivision could be private or public was set before the Council. It was noted that the developer would have to give proper support for all variances and this has not yet been done. Mr. Kern asked that the Council look at all variances needed for this development and asked that Mr. Adamson supply the support for the variances. He also requested that the Council hold another public hearing on this matter. Barry Bernstein, Recreational Coordinator - Mr. Schumacher introduced Mr. Bernstein to the Council. He explained that Mr. Bernstein is in the process of setting up summer recreation PAGE 2 1 1 1