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• MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 12, 1993 ( #21) 1992 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to table a decision on the 1992 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the next meeting. Ayes 5, nays 0. ( #22) ORDINANCE REGARDING SURFACE USE ON LONG LAKE Mayor Callahan said he is willing to cooperate with Long Lake in I i m i t i ng jet skis, but fe I t it would be easier to ban them entirely than enforce the proposed ordinance, and he felt the ordinance should not incorporate reference to other entities ordinances. Goetten asked about the decision about jet skis on Lake Minnetonka. Hurr stated there are water patrol people on the lake monitoring usage. She said she does not agree with the hours of usage. Jabbour felt they should not deny people use of the bake. • Mayor Callahan noted the size difference of the two cities and the impact on Long Lake. Kelley indicated he was not in favor of adoption of an ordinance that restricts personal use, especially one that cannot be enforced. He opined that entities over - regulate, and said he is not in favor of this regulation. Goetten said she does not agree with the language in the ordinance in its entirety. Hurr felt the ordinance is too vague. Moorse reported it is felt by Long Lake that the problem arises from those trailering the jet skis onto the lake. Jabbour said he would like to see it regulated but does not want to violate peoples' rights. Hurr said they cannot ban all jet skis because it would be more restrictive than the DNR allows, and they are a licensed watercraft. She suggested regulation of noise, speed and hours of operation. Mayor Callahan clarified that the Council does not feel the • ordinance is feasible in terms of enforcement, but feel it -is a good idea. 13