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Minutes, Lake Elmb City Council July 15, 1980 (Lohmann Boat Launch) Don Durand, a neighbor and operator of Pierrets Pier, presented pictures of the concrete slabs already installed, a boat being launched, and the launch. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to deny the permit to improve the launch; to instruct the Administrator to see to it that Mr. Lohmann removes the concrete slabs, as their instillation is a violation of the Zoning Ordinance; and to order all commercial boat launching stopped as this is also illegal under the Zoning Ordinance. Launching boats for friends or relatives for no charge is not a violation of the City, Code at this time' Don Durand stated that Mr. Lohmann had charged a fee to launch boats and was violating the Ordinance; that he did not pay taxes on the pro— perty as a commercial operation; that there is no toilet facilities, parking, or trash containers at the launch, and that Mr. Lohmann should not be allowed to launch anything besides fishing boats because Pierre's Pier is limited to fishing boats. Mottaz suggested that Mr. Lohmann post his property, 9Priv4e"l. The Council agreed that the City could not regulate free launching; but, that Mr. Lohmann could not charge and could not advertise a boat launch. The Council would like to see a barrier across the access so the public does not use the access. Armstrong withdrew the motion. Mottaz withdrew his second. Armstrong moved, seconddd by Mottaz, that the City should advise Mr. Lohmann by letter that commercial operation of the boat launch is prohibited by the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. Mottaz would like to see the access improved before anyone uses it. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to deny the Shoreland Permit to improve the present access with concrete slabs. Grant Radinzel objected to the motion as he has launched boats there for years. The Council said he does not need the improvement for personal use of the access; and no commercial use is permitted. The Council voted 4-11 with Pott voting nay, to adopt the motion. The Administrator is to order the concrete cleaned out. No other limitations on personal use were made. The Council asked the Administrator to get the City Attorney's opinion on the legality of an ordinance restricting boat launching to riparian openers, for the next meeting. VACATION OF PARTS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN LANES DEMONTREVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: Mayor Armstrong convened the hearing at 8:22 p.m. Brain Crombie asked the Council why they wanted to vacate the streets. Armstrong explained that it will rid the City of unnecessary property, which we now have to insure and maintain.