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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2013 Page 5 of 12 Wendy Griffin opposes changes. Has lived on Lake Elmo almost entire life. Grew up on Lake Elmo. Appreciates council leaving Lake Elmo alone. Suggests Council hold a workshop to learn how to deal with shallow lakes. Also wants council to address invasive species. She hopes that the council spends as much time on groundwater as surface water. Jean Novak opposes changes. Has lived in Lake Elmo since two years old. She has spent lots of time on Lake Elmo. Thinks each lake should be addressed individually. Council should listen to people who have spoken. She wants more regulation for lakes that have public access. Paul Novak opposes changes. He worked on water surface use ordinance in past 1995. Past council was trying to be proactive because of Park Reserve coming about. There was call for becoming a no-wake city. Committee tried to look at balance. No changes should occur on any lake. Kevin Peterson Has lived on Olson Lake for 17 yrs. His parents raised him on lake. Spoke about Olson Lake usage. Claimed 80% of use is for fishing. Generally in favor of keeping ordinances as is. Joe Peterson opposes changes. Believes current regulation allows plenty of time for activity. He is concerned about slalom courses. He is concerned about safety issues. In favor of keeping as is. John Butenhoff opposes changes. He appreciates changes proposed at meeting. He believes residents have nearly spoken unanimously against. Surprised that issue came up again. Hopes communication is better with public next time. Larry Paul opposes changes. Attended Jesuit retreat. Every week 70 men use lake for quiet. Karen Johnston opposes changes. She is surprised issue again. Claimed there are no new facts that would justify change. All lakes are very small. Current rules allow generous use. Quiet time is important. Heavy motor use impacts lake due to shallowness. Current use is a compromise. She is concerned about protecting lakes. Jill Lundgren opposes changes. Thanked Council for public input opportunity. She is concerned about safety and degradation of shoreline with more motor activity. Retreat property; small lake. She is new to city. Moved to Lake Elmo two years ago. Her realtor explained that is a quiet lake. Urged council to listen to residents. Dale Dorschner opposes changes. His wife is 4th gen Lake Elmo resident. Has lived on Bald Eagle Lake and Lake Elmo. Claims there is a big difference between Lake Elmo and other lakes. Claims he is perhaps the heaviest user on Lake Elmo. He loves the lake. In favor of less restriction, but would not do it if neighbors were against it. Claims lakes are glorified ponds that are used for recreation. Noise is heard across entire lake. Claims that if Council looks at data, decision should be simple. Dennis Tremel opposes changes. He noted core values of service #6 respect the individual. Acknowledges need to provide opportunity for all users to use lakes. In favor of keeping noon restriction. Jim Markel in favor of changes. He owns 300 ft of Olson Lake outlot. Understands what erosion is about. No diligence obtaining input from those off the lake. Greatest joy is teaching grandkids how