03/11/2002 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 2002 Mr. LeBlanc noted for many years there had been a great deal of boat traffic to the south of the island, therefore the herons migrated to the north end of the island. He felt that the intense boating activity to the north of the island has greatly disturbed the birds. Mr. LeBlanc stated a slalom water skiing course is particularly damaging to a lake because it covers such a large area and is a very aggressive, fast and repetitive activity. He noted this was not the first time this issue has been discussed. He indicated in 1999 a meeting had been held regarding a slalom course that had been setup in 1998, which appeared to disturb the birds. Mr. LeBlanc presented the City Council with a letter from Jon Oyanagi, Anoka County Park Operations Manager, who, per the decisions made at the April 27, 1999 Peltier Lake Association meeting, indicated the decision had been made that water skiing should not be allowed in the area north of the island. He felt it discouraging that the results of this meeting were being totally ignored. Mr. LeBlanc presented another image depicting the damage to course. Additionally, he presented an image of the southern the pea soup algae bloom and noted the amount of dead co end of the lake is not protected it will become choked wi Mr. LeBlanc felt the herons are important and he disturbance. However, even if the herons do not the lake. He stated anyone using the lake need not feel it would be possible to educate every need to exist in the area. He felt a no -w necessary protection. lants by the slalom water ski Peltier Lake, which depicted He was concerned that if the north s well. be ' ve ` y have been affected by human e felt it is necessary to protect the quality of stand the need to protect it, however, he did • on how sensitive the lake is and what the herons ds to be established in order to provide the Mr. LeBlanc stated he had attended recent 'Mier Lake Association meeting and he did not find a majority of the members stat' m they s want a no -wake zone. Rather, most members simply questioned where to draw the on ine. He indicated some members wanted the no -wake zone to begin at the bog poles, le .thers preferred the zone to begin south of the island. He encouraged consideration of a no ake zone running 400 feet south of the island. He noted if the no - wake zone began at the bog poles, only one-half of the island would be protected. He felt that some people did not understand the seriousness of this situation and he felt a no -wake zone is needed to protect the birds, wildlife and plants for now and for future generations. Mr. LeBlanc stated he had signatures from 80 residents, 18 of which are lakeshore property owners, who support a no -wake zone on Peltier Lake. Paul Chapin stated he is a White Bear Township resident with no vested interest in this issue. However, he has known Mr. Lindner and his family for 15 years. In his dealings with Mr. Lindner he has found him to be a very outstanding individual and he felt the City of Lino Lakes should be proud to have him as a community member. He stated he has been a life-long resident and property owner on Bald Eagle Lake, and his family members have lived in that area since the 1880's. He indicated his father had been one of the founders of the Bald Eagle Water Club in 1953 and the lake has had a 14