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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 18, 1983 -11- 8. MIKE FOX AND GARY HORNING - REGIONAL PARK RESERVE: Mr. Robin and Mr. Teats presented their proposal for an up -land, artificial, plastic lined swimming facility. They determined this l type of facility was preferrable to developing a beach on the south end of Lake Elmo as it will provide the greatest flexibility in designing the type of facility proposed in the Master Plan and also have the least negative environmental -impact. Robin indicated they will be working with the County to develop a program for use - would like to interweave all types of use as 75% of the time at a beach is spend outside the water. Construction of the 'pool' with the different swimming activity -area§.,eg, diving, wading, competitive swimming, etc, was explained. The facility will be designed. to accomodate 2000 people per day as estimated in the Master Plan. Mr. Robin presented a slide review of similar swimming facilities located around the State. Size — water surface varies from 2 1/2 to 4 A Criteria - prepared list of criteria that any pool would have to meet - applied this criteria to every potential site in the park - existing lagoon (location, potential shore- line locations along Lake Elmo and the in -land location. The in -land location came out as the preferred option. Criterial included, aesthetics, water quality & clarity, environmental issues, engineering & buildability and the impact on the approval process. Recommendation would be to proceed with the up -land facility. Further explained the negative impact a swimming-`fac lity would have with -a-lake side location„-.- assured problems with an in -lake facility. Also, besides -being environmentally detrimental an in - lake facility_ could'prolong the prooess, and.delay funding to create a needed facility.- --Mike Fox_ 1985-was. the planned construction schedule - reviewing this time schedule. --Whittaker -,City felt it was ludicrous to put An art fical ?a ool' in the lake._ This seems more practical. Other concern was that this should not be developed if there is not funding for trails, camping, etc. that could be used more readily by the public. Concern always was that the cost of the swimming facility would be so high that other necessary things would not get done. --Morgan - always thought the swimming beach should be on the lake --Robin - based on information from water experts, the way the lake functions the Southeast corner of the lake is the 'junk end' of the lake - should seriously consider the water clarity and safety of the water quality. Cost is compariable for whatever type of plan is developed. The;; up -land pool offers swimming pool quality in a natural surrounding. A deep well will provide the water which will be chlorinated and filtered. --Ed Stevens, 10133 47th St. N. - familar with the beaches at Lily Lake and Square Lake - bothhave swimming beaches at thesouth end of the lake. Difficult to understand why a facility built up -land should not cost many times as much as a facility such as Square Lake or Lily Lake. Should point out the differences between Lake Elmo, Lily Lake and Square Lake. If lake bottoms are not different - cost should be addressed. --Eder - should prepare a:matrix and put down the facts. Was --a pri ately-run beach at the southeast corner - house has facilities in the basement that--wero used for the camp sites. This is owned by the County and going to waste.., B. Eagx.e Point Lake - C. K on)d,c Turn Around - Mr. Fox was not prepared to discuss item B and ancT defexrecT them to another. time.