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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 2002 Alternative No. 2 - A slow/no-wake zone north of a line running east and west located 200 feet south of the south end of the island and angling approximately 60 degrees north northeast from a point directly south of the southeast corner of the island to the east shore of the lake as marked by buoys. The point on the east shoreline is located on Ronald Marier's property, due west of the southernmost of the two outbuildings and would be identified with a permanent survey marker. The point on the west shoreline is located on Anoka County's property, and would be identified by a permanent survey marker. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Councilmember Reinert moved to amend the motion to limit the ordinance to two years in order to ensure the rookery situation is monitored and that the reason for the abandonment of the island by the great blue herons is determined. City Administrator Waite Smith suggested that an exact date be .; d for the termination of the ordinance since the start date of the two year time period could e o •.m ento into pittation. Councilmember Carlson suggested the ordinance expire tw± e. om the date the ordinance officially takes effect. Councilmember Reinert noted other cities with hero through July 15, which reflects the nesting perio ordinance of July 15, 2004. Councilmember Carlson believed the nest birds need one additional month to learn es restrict lake access from April 1 erons. He suggested an end date for the of the herons runs until mid July, however, the eed. Ms. Galli suggested, based on the bo • gy th w irds, the ordinance be in effect until the end of summer. She indicated this • uld allo e young birds an opportunity to use the lake and learn to feed prior to migration. She n � a ash the no -wake zone was proposed to be in effect year- round was to also protect the v o- ..F tatin and all other aquatic aspects of the lake. Councilmember Reinert amended his motion to include an end date for the ordinance of September 1, 2004. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Councilmember O'Donnell questioned how the City Council will ensure reconsideration of the ordinance once it expires. City Clerk Blair advised upon expiration it will be her responsibility to bring the item forth to the Council on an agenda. Councilmember Carlson opposed the proposed amendment to the motion since she felt the ordinance can at any time be brought up for reconsideration. She felt the end -date of the ordinance could be sooner than two years, or it may be found unnecessary to remove the ordinance. 23