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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 6, 2002 Mr. Perry stated the hope with a no -wake zone is the colony will come back and grow larger. Councilmember Reinert stated it seems that no one knows specifically whey the colonies have vacated. He asked what will happen if the birds do not come back. Ms. Galli stated the DNR will continue to keep track of the birds and how they are doing. It can take 2-3 years after the disturbances are minimized before the number of birds increases. Councilmember Reinert stated a no -wake zone with a time period has been utilized on other lakes. He asked if that has been considered in this case. Ms. Galli stated the timeframe is for when the birds are nestin to feed and the northern portion of the lake is a very important resources on the lake need to be protected for a larger time would like the no -wake zone to be in effect for the whole birds then move out ea. Other efore, the DNR Mayor Bergeson asked Mr. Perry to put the County' pry . osa in writing and give it to staff prior to the Monday night Council meeting. Mr. Wagner came forward and stated the Ass iatio . second proposal for the no -wake zone is to move the line up 100 feet from the t island and angle it north. He stated it is very similar to the County's p This item will appear on the regular ounea:enda Monday, March 11, 2002, 6:30 p.m. Mayor Bergeson called for a shy . �:0 p.m. Mayor Bergeson reconvened the ng at 8:15 p.m. UPDATE ON SPRIN " ' . ` N 1 UM, MAYOR BERGESON Mayor Bergeson referred t . memo that was distributed in the Council packets. The memo indicated all facets of the "Referendum 2002" committee is progressing well. At the last meeting the marketing plan was finalized to ensure all residents have several opportunities to become informed on all aspects of the upcoming referendum. The memo also referred to a draft copy of the informational brochure that will be delivered to all residents the first week of April. Some changes will be made to the brochure but it does include the most pertinent information relating to the April 27, 2002, referendum.