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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 2002 Connie Grundhofer, 235 Linda, stated she was present this evening representing herself, not the Environmental Board. She stated approximately 27 years ago, the area that now contains the Anoka County Golf Course, had been filled with woodpeckers. However, once the golf course was developed it was felt, in order to beautify the area, a number of dead and large mature trees needed to be removed. She indicated the removal of these trees eliminated the pileated woodpecker from the area. Subsequently, the West Shadow Lake Road area was developed and eliminated the red-headed woodpecker. Ms. Grundhofer presented photographs of three types of nesting colony birds on Lake Peltier island, the great blue heron, the common egret and the black cat night heron. Additionally, the green heron feeds at the island, as well as the forester's tem, which is currently on the State of Minnesota's special concern list, as is the bald eagle. Ms. Grundhofer stated the Lake Peltier island is very precious d should be protected. She felt that the City needs to be concerned about the preservation of its s as well as the other birds and _. plants in the area that are in danger, are of special concern and/or eatened. Liz Wegner, 1525 Peltier Lake Drive, acknowledged that Council to make. She stated the high-speed activity on eliminated and a no -wake zone north of the bog poles feel very passionate about this issue. be a difficult decision for the City ide of the island should be d be approved. She stated many people Ms. Wegner stated she and her husband would approval of option number one presented during the March 4, 2002 Council work sessi the Peltier Lake Association, which would include the use of the existing bog poles to post a one. She noted a letter dated January 23, 2002 from the James Ford Bell Museum of N, al story to the Department of Natural Resources stated the community should be encouraged o : no -wake zone north of the bog poles. Additionally, a letter provided to the Peltier Lake m a representative of the Rice Creek Watershed District stated that the area n h of the ''nd on Peltier Lake deserves special attention. Ms. Wegner indicated subsequ discussed this matter and agreed would be their recommendation. minds. to t ` e March 4, 2002 Council work session a group of residents t option number one provided by the Peltier Lake Association owever, some members of that group have since changed their Ms. Wegner stated she would like to work with the City, Anoka County and other involved agencies to return the island area of Peltier Lake back to something that closely resembles what it was. She did not feel unsightly markers and buoys will accomplish this goal, rather she felt the bog poles should be utilized to define and notify boaters of the no -wake zone. She also supported signage at the boat launch to educate the public on what this ordinance is attempting to accomplish. Arthur Hawkins, 6102 Centerville Road, read the following statement to the City Council: