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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 3, 2017 ITEM 20: Hammes Estates 2"d Addition Final Plat Planning Director Wensman reviewed the background of the development, current application and Planning Commission/staff recommendations. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Lundgren, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2017-003 APPROVING THE HAMMES ESTATES 2ND ADDITION FINAL PLAT. Motion passed 5 — 0. ITEM 21: Lake Erosion Study Revisions City Administrator Handt provided a review of options provided to the Council for moving forward with the lake erosion study. Tim Olson of Bolton & Menk described the proposed scope of the study. Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Ehno Avenue, inquired about the data to be used in the study and requested that Lake Elmo be removed from the study. Debbie Dean, 8028 Hill Trail N., stated opposition to the study as it is a waste of money. Pat Dean, 8028 Hill Trail N., stated opposition to restrictions on the lakes. Daren Enval, National Marine Manufacturers Association, presented a letter to the City Council from C. A. Goudey & Associates opposing the study. Tom Sieffert, 4849 Olson Lake Trail N., stated opposition to restrictions on lake use and using city funds to pay for the study. Donovan Chase, 9125 Lake Jane Trail N., stated that his shoreline is not landscaped and has had no erosion. Dave Carlson, 8554 N. Hidden Bay Tr., submitted a letter for the record stating opposition to any further regulation on the lakes. Jim Arkell, 8131 Hidden Bay Tr. N., stated that the ordinance is working and asked that no changes be made. Brian Pittson, 4554 Olson Lake Tr. N., noted very residents speak in favor of restrictions and asked the Council to not spend money on a study only looking at boat traffic. Brenda Jo Carlson, 8554 N. Hidden Bay Tr., asked the Council to vote "no" on the proposals and stated a majority of residents do now want the study done. Bev Schwalbach, 4555 Olson Lake Tr. N., stated that the DNR provided key facts at an Environmental Committee meeting that are being ignored and added that any study needs to speak to impact versus benefits of a recreational lake. Terry Boczek, 8110 Demontreville Tr. N., strongly urged the Council to vote against the study. Denise Boczek, 8110 Demontreville Tr. N., asked if the study could be expanded to include the watershed district and study runoff volumes. Dan Stoudt, 8012 Hill Trail N., urged the Council to vote against the study and look into helping property owners restore the lakeshore. Brooke Duerr, 4870 Jerome Ave. N., discussed wave damage versus boat wake damage, comparing the high volume of wind generated waves and boat wake waves. Page 4 of 6