09-02-2014 Park Commission Packet - Cancelled

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Saturday, August 2, 2014 Orono Swim Beach Standards Orono has several small neighborhood swim beaches on lake Minnetonka. Lydiard, Carmen's, Casoo, and Sandy Beach are located on old fire lanes within the city, as well as one large public beach on Long Lake, Summit Beach. Each beach presents Its own problems and opportunities. The Idea of a swim beach Is for non -riparian home owners to have a place to enjoy the lake for swimming, wading, or just to take In the views, Several beaches had docks, which have since been removed. Docks were removed because they were confilcolrtg with the beaches' intended uses as mentioned. One dock soil remains on Stubbs Bay, but this area has not been defined as a swim beach. it Is primarily used for fishing and lake viewing. Beach areas should not allow motorized watercraft or fishing, Multiple use situations create unnecessary discord and are difooult to regulate, The Park Commission's recommendation is that all beaches be provided a picnic table, a permanent bench, and a bike rack, but no dock. Signs should be placed dearly stating that no motorized watercraft are allowed in the beach area. Swim buoys should be placed In front of each beach area to advise boaters to stay dear. Beach areas should all have uniform signage staling acceptable uses and hours of operation. Beach areas should be mowed and cleaned up at least once a week during the summer season. Lake weeds should be removed as necessary, and sand replenished when advisable. Garbage cans are recommended for Summit Beach only as it is the one large public beach. Historically the email neighborhood beaches have been kept clean by the users on their own. These rules will apply to all beaches under city control Park Commissloners will check their designated swim beaches monthly, and notify the park Chair who will then notify the Public Works Director to remedy any problems found.