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JOINT COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 2002 Councilmember Reinert stated he hopes staff can gather information that will help determine why the birds are leaving their nests. Environmental Specialist Asleson stated staff is trying to gather the necessary information. He noted the eagles are still on the island. This is a bad situation and staff has not yet figured it out. The no wake zone was not given a chance because it was not in effect long enough to make a difference. Councilmember Nelson stated that if this is a big issue for both Council's then it needs to be investigated further. She suggested both cities work with the police to keep people off the island. Environmental Specialists Asleson stated the sample eggs that were taken will be analyzed. Mayor Swedberg stated a lab analysis is needed to determin- appening with the eggs. Councilmember Capra suggested each city send a lett td 'INR requesting further investigation. Councilmember Nelson stated she would prefer to more careful than not regarding this issue. She stated action needs to be taken. Councilmember Reinert suggested a l.> ' established for people found on the island. Environmental Specialists Asle & d .ka County is in charge of the island and enforcement. City Administrator Moor des gg-sted a flyer be sent to the high school information students of this issue. Councilmember Nelson suggested a notice also be put in the Quad. Councilmember Carlson stated the DNR and the County are looking into the cause of the birds leaving again. They are still considering the possibility of predators or disease. The news report suggested the cause may be linked to toxins in the food chain. She stated this issue ties into the greenways and preserving what natural land both cities have left. She noted she also heard there has been a lot of high speed boating around the island. Environmental Specialist Asleson stated the boating data will be gathered and put together in a report.