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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 2002 Environmental Specialist Asleson reported on January 23, 2002, a task force of stakeholders met to discuss the problem. The group identified a number of possible reasons that may have lead to the disappearance of the birds. Several strategies were formulated to protect both the bird colonies on Peltier Island, as well as the unique vegetative and aquatic features on the north side of the island. The creation of a no -wake zone area around the north side of the island was suggested and unanimously supported by the task force. Environmental Specialist Asleson indicated the purpose of the no -wake zoned is to minimize human disturbance to adjacent nesting birds, aquatic vegetation, and water quality around the island. The need for buffer areas around nesting birds is well documented. Research indicates the need for at least a 300 -meter nesting and buffer zone for great blue heron nests, and that the birds tend to abandon nests when larger disturbances occur within 500 meters. The effects of intensive motorized watercraft use in shallow lake areas is also well documented. Environmental Specialist.Asleson advised the proposed ordinan lying north of the southern section lines of Sections 10 and 11, at the southern boundary of Rehbeins Peltier View Subdivisi proposed, is generally consistent with a 500 -meter buffer wake zone would be in effect 24 hours per day all year. Environmental Specialist Asleson stated regulating governments. Regulation is achieved through loci governments involved in the issue of regulatin Centerville. As part of the ordinance adoptio Agreement. The Joint Powers Agreement enforce the ordinance requirements. Environmental Specialist Asleson i notification of this area on ake. Natural Resources Conservati letter of support for adoption o e for Council review. would establish a no -wake zone p 31N, Range 22W, starting Lakes. The defined area, as e bird nesting habitat. The no - lakes in Minnesota is delegated to local ance establishment. There are two local eltier Lake, the Cities of Lino Lakes and ocess, the two cities will need to pass a Joint Powers ement between the two cities to jointly adopt and a County would be responsible for posting and oka County Sheriffs Department and the Department of d be responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance. A o dinance from Anoka County was included in the agenda packet Environmental Specialist Asleson noted the Peltier Lake Association met on March 4, 2002 to discuss this issue. City staff understands that the Association is proposing a modification to the proposed no - wake zone that would be acceptable to Association members. Staff would welcome any modifications that alleviate Association member concerns while still addressing the stated environmental concerns. Environmental Specialist Asleson stated during a recent Council work session, the Council had asked that Anoka County submit a letter to the City depicting their preference for a no -wake zone. He presented a map showing two alternatives proposed by Anoka County for a no -wake zone south of the Lake Peltier island. He indicated Anoka County would prefer adoption of no -wake zone Alternative No. 1.