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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 21,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Van Eyll stated it was be during the boating season,which typically starts when the buoys go out. This <br /> year was an extended boating season and the last few boats have just been pulled out of the water <br /> Lemke stated his preference would be to table it and that they do not need to do anything at this time of <br /> the year. Lemke suggested the Long Lake Fire Department perhaps explore some marinas in the <br /> meantime. <br /> Schoenzeit stated he is not seeing the same issues and that in his view this should be rubber stamped <br /> given the safety issues. <br /> Leskinen commented there are probably details about boating that she is missing but that she does not see <br /> it being needed this minute. Leskinen agreed that safety and quick response time is important. <br /> Van Eyll stated the issue with tabling it is that they also have to go before Hennepin County and that they <br /> would like to put the boat in the water in March. Van Eyll stated it will probably be at least February <br /> before they get a decision from Hennepin County. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the City's hesitation also sends a bad message to Hennepin County. <br /> Crosby stated the problem with tabling the discussion is that it will delay the process. Crosby stated in <br /> his view this will get done but that they do not want to look at it after another death. <br /> Thiesse stated he does not want to see it tonight for the first time and have two people telling him that it is <br /> the best thing in the world because he has other people who are saying there are issues. <br /> Crosby stated this is the first step that lets them move ahead and that it is not just rubber stamping it. <br /> Thiesse stated he would like them to research response times from marinas, storing the boat there from <br /> Fridays to Sundays, and a little more effort put into this rather than just saying it is a great idea and let's <br /> do it. <br /> Landgraver stated he also fears stealth creep with this. Landgraver stated to the extent that it is not an <br /> undue burden, he would like to see an overall plan. Landgraver suggested they look at other marinas,this <br /> spot,trailering the boat, and then present the different response times. Landgraver stated the safety issue <br /> is a compelling case but that they need to research whether this is the best spot. <br /> Schoenzeit commented it is probably the nicest dock for egress given the wide, sloping dock. <br /> Crosby stated they can compare marina fees but that they probably cannot be at the old Sailors World <br /> since marina fees are around $5,000 a year. Crosby noted this dock would basically service the north area <br /> and that this is literally the perfect place for it. Crosby stated if they just went to North Shore Marina and <br /> Maxwell Bay, they would have to come all the way south to where the action is and that would be a <br /> problem. Crosby commented it is more fiscally responsible,the best location available, and allows the <br /> best access time to where the action is. <br /> Landgraver stated he is hearing that now, but if they were to present this to the Council, they need to have <br /> a compelling case for why it makes sense. <br /> Page 23 of 26 <br />