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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 25, 2002 great egrets that nest on the island. In fact, Peltier Lake Island is classified as the second largest heron colony in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Environmental Specialist Asleson indicated records of the herons' nesting habits in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve have been maintained since 1945. Historically, there were three nesting sites in the Lino Lakes area. The birds appeared to have migrated to a single nesting area located on Peltier Island. In June of 2000, the herons and egrets began deserting the island, leaving behind nests, eggs, and offspring. In 2001, the colony was abandoned once again. Environmental Specialist Asleson advised 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 led 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 t11and was suggested and unanimously supported by the task force. Environmental Specialist Asleson indicated on March 11, 2 public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 03-02. & reading of Ordinance 03-02, Regulating the surface use o Peltier Lake Island area, to include the no -wake zone County, as amended with an end -date of Septembe Environmental Specialist Asleson noted Anok the geographical placement of the proposed s included three alternatives. Anoka Count No. 1. o Lakes City Council held a was passed to approve the first ed watercraft on Peltier Lake in the tive No. 2 recommended by Anoka ad submitted a revised recommendation for no -wake zone boundary line on Peltier Lake, which ending adoption of the revised Alternative Environmental Specialist Asleson ise.ta -commends approval of the SECOND reading of Ordinance No. 03-02, regulating the use of motorized watercraft on Peltier Lake in the Peltier Lake Island area. Councilmember Carlson reques d clarification of the three new alternatives recommended by Anoka County. Jeff Perry, Natural Resources Specialist, Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department, presented a map depicting the three recommendations of Anoka County for the location of a slow/no-wake zone on Peltier Lake. Alternative No. 1 showed the no -wake zone line at approximately 350 feet south of the southern end of Peltier Island, running straight across the lake. Alternative No. 2 showed the no - wake zone line at approximately 350 feet south of Peltier Island and angling to the northeast. Alternative No. 3 showed the no -wake zone line at approximately 150 feet south of Peltier Island and angling to the northeast. Mr. Perry indicated these new recommendations were based on a comprehensive review and analysis of scientific literature and consideration of the public testimony provided at the various City Council work sessions and public hearings, both at Lino Lakes and Centerville. Additionally, concern had