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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 5, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 8 of 9 <br /> <br />Councilman Bloyer wants to establish committee to review rules and determine what is fair and equitable. Nelson asked what Councilman Bloyer’s intentions were. Mr. Bloyer explained the process so far and that the city is the body that has the responsibility to address it. It cannot be left to DNR. Noted there are concerns from some residents Mr. Zuleger said the DNR had concerns about past regulation proposals. Amending code would normalize and bring in line with the DNR regulations. Council Member Park asked about what the actual issue was. Mr. Zuleger said enforcement has been problematic because it is a DNR responsibility, but our code presents challenges. Mr. Bloyer wants the entire chapter repealed except for the no wake rules between the lakes. <br />Motion: Council Member Nelson moved TO CREATE AD HOC COMMTTEE TO REVIEW LAKE <br />ORDINANCE STARTING WITH CLEAN SLATE BY STRIKING §§ 97.21 (EXCEPT FOR (K)), 97.22, <br />AND 97.23. Seconded by Council Member Park. Mr. Zuleger noted his discomfort with acting on item without proper notice. City Attorney Snyder explained that the code needed to be amended by ordinance. Council Member Park moved TO AMEND MOTION BY DIRECTING STAFF TO BRING ORDINANCE <br />TO REPEAL CURRENT LANGUAGE TO THE NEXT MEETING. <br />Council Member Nelson WITHDREW HIS MOTION. <br />Council Member Park moved TO FORM AD HOC REVIEW COMMTTEE MADE UP OF LAKE <br />PROPERTY OWNERS AND STAFF TO REVIEW LAKE ORDINANCE BY STRIKING AND DIRECT STAFF <br />TO BRING ORDINANCE TO REPEAL §§ 97.21 (EXCEPT FOR (K)), 97.22, AND 97.23 TO THE NEXT <br />MEETING. Seconded by Council Member Nelson. Mayor Pearson stated that he is in favor of the ad hoc committee but does not support amendment as proposed at this time. He would also like the Parks survey to consider lake usage. Mr. Zuleger noted that he will not be in attendance at the next meeting. <br />Council Member Park amended her motion TO HAVE IT BE PUSHED OUT UNTIL THE 2ND MEETING <br />IN APRIL. Seconded by Council Member Nelson. MOTION TO AMEND PASSED 5-0 <br />MAIN MOTION PASSED 4-1. PEARSON- NAY <br />SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PART II <br />Council Member Smith no report. <br />Council Member Park no report .