01-06-1992 Council Minutes Hearing Maxwell Bay Lake Access

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PUBLIC HEARING HELD REGARDING DNR'S PROPOSED LAKE ACCESS ON MAXWELL BAY ORONO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 6, 1992 Carlson suggested that marinas would be happy to rent space to fulfill the requirement of parking spaces. Callahan noted he is not an advocate of the LMCD's long -range development plan, basically because the plan does not put the LMCD in a "protector of the lake" position. He stated, in fairness to the LMCD, they have attempted to take into account the fact that parts of the lake are unusable. It doesn't go as far as it arguably could in relation to milfoil. He noted the LMCD plan does propose that as the number of boats increase on the lake, the LMCD will cause restrictions to be put ,on the lake. Neil Castagna, Environmental Director for the LMLOA, pointed out that there are basically three representatives to the LMCD present at the meeting. He stated that the.only people that the DNR wants to work with is the LMCD, so it is imperative that citizens from other communities contact their local elected officials to find out how your LMCD representative plans to vote on this issue. He indicated that-the LMLOA worked very hard to get the Big Island program taken out of the long -range plan, and is working very hard to make sure that the residents of the lake are heard on the access ramp issue. Castagna disclosed that after attending several conferences, he is convinced that milfoil could totally be eradicated from Minnesota for approximately $8,000,000. He noted however that at a rate of $1.05 out of every $21.40, it is not going to get done. He indicated that the public has the right to be on the lake, however, until the DNR comes up with a policy to fight exotics, he felt it is irresponsible on their part to add more accesses on to any lake in this State without an environmental program and answers on how they will fight the environmental problems on these lakes. Harry Sweatt, 3225 Bohns Point become the.designated parking that the DNR is not accountabl e not voted into office and the their budget. Lane, stated his property would .lot for this access. He stated to the citizens because they are citizens have no influence over Sweatt asked how much demand for parking spaces would this parcel create. He felt that it may create a demand for 40 spaces while only providing 30 spaces. He also asked the Council if the police would be able to patrol the additional unauthorized parked vehicles on Bohns Point and use of private property for a "guaranteed parking space ". Callahan noted that those issues have been asked of the DNR and the DNR has not provided any answers. _ 5