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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 2002 this helped to substantiate a very strong possible link between the eagles and the abandonment of the Peltier Lake rookery for the past two years. Mr. Lindner stated there are already laws in place to protect aquatic plants. He indicated page 12 of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Guide to Aquatic Plans states it is not permitted to remove aquatic plants from an undeveloped shoreline. Additionally, he noted other laws already exist to protect individuals and shorelines. Per the Minnesota Boating Guide, "It is against the law to operate a watercraft so its wash or wake endangers, harasses, or interferes with any person or property." Mr. Lindner indicated he has learned a tremendous amount about individuals, organizations, government, wildlife and aquatic plans in the last several years. He reiterated that he and Mr. LeBlanc shook hands during the Peltier Lake Association meeting on March 4th and agreed to put the past behind them. He felt it was clear that the majority of the 1 eshore owners do not want restrictions and noted the herons and egrets have flourished fro X489 until 2000 without restrictions:- ' Additionally, aquatic vegetation has established itself with the ``, ®oating activity, also without restrictions. Mr. Lindner noted he has agreed to a compromise by mo4p kiing to the main part of the lake, south of the island. He indicated the Saint Paul Water' tilty has agreed to assist the Peltier Lake Association in the installation of as many bog poles as ne ary. Mr. Lindner stated eagles, based on several inde herons. He indicated there is not one, but tw Lake heron rookery. The nest on Peltier I centrally located because of the pond. T same pattern as the Coquitlam Rooke Mr. Lindner indicated data s and four percent in Anoka Co personal property and people. simply need to be enforced. studies of numerous rookeries, prey on d eagle nests within close proximity to the Peltier the same location where the rookery used to be rookery on Peltier Island appears to be following the as completely abandoned. on lake use are low statistically, four percent Statewide laws are already in place to protect aquatic vegetation, did not believe duplicate laws are needed, rather the original laws Mr. Lindner asked the City Council to not adopt the proposed ordinance since there is no evidence that herons are leaving because of skiing activity and because the current regulations protect aquatic plants, individuals and shoreline property. He noted signs have been added within the last two weeks to the island for no trespassing from April 1 to July 15. He asked that the Peltier Lake Association be allowed to work with the Ecology Services and the Division of Fisheries at the Department of Natural Resources, the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Anoka County Parks Department to help improve the lake's ecosystem. Amy Donlin stated she serves on the Environmental Board but was present this evening representing herself. She did not feel the Peltier Lake island could be protected enough and she would prefer the adoption of Anoka County's no -wake zone Alternative No. 1. She felt lucky to have eagles in the area and she wished she could trust people to care for the natural resources. She noted the Anoka 12 • •