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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2013 <br /> <br />Page 10 of 12 <br /> <br />Clayton Michaels opposes changes. He does not use the lake, but appreciates the lake. He is against lengthening time for powerboats to use lake. Claimed that his realtor said property value would increase if no changes. <br />Richard Engdahl opposes changes. Claims fishing has decreased in recent years. Coincidentally, use has increased, and water clarity has worsened. He is concerned about safety issues and wants more enforcement. He invited Council to come to lake and experience wake issue. <br />Debbie Dean in favor of changes. Resident for 25 years and wants restrictions done away with. Already hears fishermen exceeding wake restrictions, but claims only the residents are penalized. She spoke about her grandchildren not being able to use lake when they visit. She is ashamed of some rude behavior and comments. <br />Kristen Chirafisi opposes changes. Speaking on behalf of her parents. She is concerned about the counter-clockwise restriction being removed. She reported incident in past with current restriction. She is worried that removing it would worsen matters. <br />Marilyn Kennedy opposes changes. Believes changes are huge safety issue. <br />Sheryl Sarkisian opposes changes. She lives at south end of retreat. Loves the peace and quiet. Concerned about conservation. Thinks that a slight change may be appropriate because noon is late during the summer, but prefers no change. It was noted by City Attorney Snyder that this type of ordinance change does not require a public hearing. Mr. Zuleger read proposed changes followed by discussion. Council Member Bloyer read data on boating accidents and environmental studies. He reported that there is no negative effect on water clarity and erosion. Mr. Bloyer suggested that reason fish population is down may be due to overfishing. Environmental and erosion concerns were discussed. Mayor Pearson stated that environmental concerns will eventually lead to banning all wakes. Council Member Park expressed her wish to have the 9AM be uniform. Council Member Nelson stated his concerns about public lake use. Number of people have contacted him but are afraid to come forward due to potential reprisal… because of federal funding, enforcement only way to enforce is to pay for it. Most tax payers are not going to want to pay more in taxes. Mayor Pearson stated he can attest to the reluctance on the other side to come forward. Recognizes … believes that removing the restriction may actually would increase safety. Imagines that there are