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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 25, 2002 been expressed by several of the lakeshore property owners that live on the northeast shore of Peltier Lake that the proposed angled no -wake zone line excluded those lakeshore owners from the no -wake zone. Their primary concern was for high-speed motorized watercraft activity traveling close to the proposed angled line, thereby impacting the safety of the swimmers near the lakeshore. Mr. Perry advised a neighborhood meeting was held involving 10 of the lakeshore property owners and eight of those 10 property owners recommended that the no -wake zone line run straight across the lake and not angle to the northeast. Therefore, Anoka County's new recommendation to the City Council, in the interest of the property owners and public safety concerns, was that the no -wake zone line run straight across the lake and not angle to the northeast as previously proposed. Mr. Perry added literature reviewed by Anoka County states motorized watercraft impacts on heron rookeries range from 100 meters to 500 meters. Additionally, he noted the shallow nature of the north end of the lake and indicated the proposed no -wake zone traverses in an area of approximately 10 feet of water and north of the line the lake shallo o as low as two and one-half feet deep. Community Development Director Grochala noted the ma Anoka County incorrectly depicted the three alternatives switched with Alternative No. 3. Councilmember Carlson requested a legal opinio ordinance. It was the opinion of City Attorne on an ordinance if they wish. Mayor Bergeson questioned whether if Lino Lakes and Centerville to differ ordinance does not include a time 1. He indicated the two cities would ha Lino Lakes' ordinance expi lud d in the recommendation from lternative No. 1 should be sunset clause included in the proposed at the City Council can place a time limit acceptable for the ordinances passed by the Cities of r example, he noted at this point the Centerville rney Hawkins felt this would not be problematic. ctive ordinances for a period of time and, at such time the could no longer be mutual ordinances. Councilmember Carlson noted the recent City Council work session, Community Development Director Grochala had suggestecn alternative to the sunset clause. She stated Councilmember O'Donnell had been absent from that work session and asked that Community Development Director Grochala restate this suggestion. Community Development Director Grochala suggested the ordinance be amended by removing the sunset clause and adding a new clause directing City staff to report back to the City Council by a certain date on the results of the no -wake zone, including whether or not the herons have returned to the rookery and whether the no -wake zone has improved the aquatic vegetation on the north end of the lake. Councilmember Carlson noted the follow-up report should include an update on other issues, such as the fish hatchery and shoreline erosion. 4