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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 4 Pat Dean, 8028 Hill Trail N., provided information re:feet of bounce before “No Wake” on the lakes and lake levels taken by the Valley Branch Watershed District. Mr. Dean noted that he placed the buoys out from his property onto Lake DeMontreville because the buoys mark the sandbar. Washington County Sheriff’s Office appreciated Mr. Dean’s assistance in the placement, removal and the off-season storage of the buoys. Bob Van Zandt, 8110 Hidden, stated there are many accusations being said and asked the residents to just stay with the facts. Jim Dillon, 8190 Hill Trail N., lives on the channel and watches people ignoring the no- wake buoys. He is not anti water recreation events, only when damage is done to the lots. He provided pictures showing erosion at various addresses on Lake DeMontreville. Nadine Obermueller, 8696 42nd Street N. the weir erected in 1987 is doing a good job. Council discussion followed. Council Member Smith came up with a compromise of 929.7 feet for a duration time of five days. She asked that the Council wait to make a motion until they discuss Item No. 9. MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to rescind Ordinance No. 08-050. Council Member Park seconded the motion. MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to amend motion to set the emergency no-wake level for Lakes Olson/DeMontreville at 929.7 feet if existing condition exists after 5 consecutive days. Council Member Emmons second the motion. The motion passed 3-2 (Council Members Pearson and Smith voting against.) MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to rescind Ordinance No. 08-050 and to set the emergency no-wake level for Lakes Olson/DeMontreville at 929.7 feet if existing conditions exists after 5 consecutive days. Councilmember Park seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2 (Council Member Pearson voted against the motion because he wanted to start fresh. Council Member Smith voted against the motion because she wanted to wait to make a motion until the Council disused Item No. 9.) Accept Petition for Lake Rule Change on Lakes Jane, DeMontreville and Olson The City Council received a petition from property owners on Lake Jane and a request from three property owners on Lakes DeMontreville/Olson a change to Ordinance No. 08-050, Section 97.21 (B) governing Hours of Operation. These residents spoke in favor of the following modification: (B) Hours of Operation: No person shall operate any motorboat at a speed other than a slow, no-wake speed between sunset and noon the following day except Lake Jane/DeMontreville/Olson On these lakes no person shall operate any motorboat at a speed other than a slow, no-wake speed between sunset and 9 a.m. the following day.