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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 9, 2011 4 David Carlson, 8554 Hidden Bay Trail N., stated the 929.34 ft. OHWM is overly restricting. He has seen minimal damage of lakeshore and recommended following DNR regulations of installing rip rock at the lakeshore to prevent erosion. Mr. Carlson also requested the elimination of regulation, “No person shall operate any motorboat at a speed other than slow, no wake speed between sunset and noon the following day……” Jim Dillon, 8190 Hill Trail N., lives on the DeMontreville /Lake Olson channel, appreciated the Council taking action as quick as they did to prevent possible erosion on his property. He said the OHWM is set by the DNR and people ignore the No Wake buoys. Justin Bloyer, 8881 Jane Road N. provided a petition representing 77 percent of the Lake Jane property owners requesting Lake Jane be exempted from the “No Wake” provision. In his opinion the restrictions reduce their market values. Gary Kimlinger, 9461 Jane Road N., stated he would be against lowering the OHWM on Lake Jane to 920 ft. Jerry Heroff, 9477 Jane Road N., requested consideration of elimination of regulation, “Hours of operation: No Wake speed between Sunset and Noon the following day”. The DNR approval of Ordinance 08-050 is valid through October 31, 2011. The City will work with Kim Elverum, MN DNR water safety coordinator, on review and approval of a permanent ordinance that would comply with the surface use statutes and rules. Residents will be notified when this item will be on a Council agenda. Consider Ordinance No. 08-052 – No Parking at Carriage Station Park The City Council was requested to consider Ordinance No. 08-052 regarding the proposed posting of “No Parking” signs at the access to Carriage Station Park. It has been reported that cars are parking on Marquess Avenue, blocking the asphalt trail going into the Park. The Public Works Department will post two “No Parking” signs 45 feet apart, at the entrance to the Carriage Station Park. Posting “No Parking” signs at the trail access to the park is a legitimate, warranted request which would allow bikers and pedestrians safe passage into the park. MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve Ordinance No. 08-052 directing that NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS be posted with a 45 foot interval at the asphalt trail leading into Carriage Station Park from Marquess Trail N. and that such be added to the City’s official no parking zones. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.