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2/ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1994 planned. He suggested that these properties not be assessed until development has started. Council Member Kuether noted that the City Council is on record as making concessions on some of the delinquent properties. Mr. Schneider said that these were future concessions and all present assessment will be collected. Mayor Reinert noted that this matter has been brought to the Council for informational purposes and no action is required. He thanked Ms. Vaske for her report. ORAL REPORT OF BALD EAGLE LAKE ASSOCIATION MEETING, COUNCIL MEMBER KUETHER Council Member Kuether told the City Council that she recently attended a meeting regarding the debris and problems created by ice fishing on Otter Lake. The purpose of the meeting was to prepare an ordinance allowing only temporary fishing houses on Otter Lake. The meeting was held with officials from the City of Hugo, the City of White Bear, White Bear Township, representatives from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Ramsey County Sheriff's department and residents around the lake. Some residents and municipalities are recommending that only portable ice fishing houses be allowed on the lake. They feel this will eliminate much of the debris that ends up in the lake and eventually on the lake shore. Other suggestions for solving the problems were offered at the meeting. Most of the suggestions had been tried and did not eliminate the concern. Council Member Kuether noted that some people attending the meeting were unhappy about the prospect of closing the lake to permanent types of fishing houses. She noted that currently there are 10 other lakes within the metropolitan area that allow only temporary fishing house. Council Member Kuether asked for direction from the City Council as to what the City would support as a good solution to the ice fishing situation of Otter Lake. Council Member Kuether noted that all members of the Otter Lake Association favor an ordinance restricting ice fishing houses on the lake. She also noted that the DNR issued only 10 citations during the entire 1993/1994 ice fishing season. The fine for these citations is $50.00. She suggested to the DNR that fines be increased substantially to get the violator's attention. It was noted that there were complaints because the Lino Lakes Police Department did not patrol the lake. Mayor Reinert said he felt the problem is the responsibility of the DNR. He also noted that a public hearing is planned and that PAGE 4