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COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 25, 2002 area, and the water quality. He felt it was important to pinpoint the cause of the phosphorous loading of Lake Peltier. Mr. Lindner stated he was concerned about the blue herons, and also was interested in working together with the cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville to improve aquatic habitat, recreation, fishing and the quality of the lake water. Mr. Lindner reiterated his request to have the "no wake" zone aligned with the bog poles and stated the Lake Association had voted unanimously on March 4, 2002 for this solution. Dave Pecchia, Chief of Police, stated he lives on the northeast end of Peltier Lake. He cautioned the City Council to not inadvertently create a public safety issue by approving a no -wake zone with an angle, thereby placing high speed boats and traffic close to the shore where the residents live. He noted the lake is very shallow and there are many young childr ho must travel a distance out into the lake to recreate. Jeri O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, stated she was present thi s a concerned citizen. She stated she has canoed and kayaked many of the local lakes ha oticed an increase in population on the lakes. She noted Peltier Lake is very shallow and°t e er aquatic life is being affected in addition to the heron rookery. She asked that the Cit it approve a no -wake zone. Mr. Perry stated it was Anoka County's position clause due to the concerns for water quality. Ha descriptions of the three no -wake zone altem Deb Peterson, 208 Palomino, believed i would not be so great. She questioned and how will the no -wake zone be Mayor Bergeson requested Perry stated this was correct. are not in favor of the proposed sunset at Anoka County has prepared legal s presented this evening. ake did not have a public boat launch the concerns ake zone is adopted, how will the public be informed Councilmember Reinert moved seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. the boat launch is managed by Anoka County. Mr. close the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Councilmember Carlson Mayor Bergeson noted the first reading of the ordinance had been approved including a particular alignment for the no -wake zone and a sunset clause. He questioned the City Attorney if the substance of the ordinance remained the same but the alignment of the no -wake zone is changed and/or the sunset clause is removed, would it be necessary for the City Council to consider a new first reading of the ordinance. It was the opinion of City Attorney Hawkins that because the adjustments under consideration would be minor it would not be necessary to reconsider the first reading of the ordinance. He indicated the