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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JANUARY 27, 1992_, <br />DNR PROPOSED LAKE ACCESS — CONT. <br />Don Germanson, 245 West Point Road, Tonka Bay, pointed out that if <br />the grant is not obtained for the upcoming year, they can always <br />try the for next year. <br />Kimball pointed out that the LCMR's funds may no longer be <br />available in the future. He noted there are other sources of <br />funding available and these sources look favorably upon joint <br />efforts to meet natural resource programs. <br />Norm Paurus, 2500 Casco Point Road, explained that .site specific <br />areas need to be considered last in this process. He felt that <br />the first part needs to be the comprehensive planning for the Lake, <br />which has not even started. He stated there is no way this <br />planning process can be completed within 45 days. <br />Jabbour explained that the DNR does intent to purchase the Straley <br />property. <br />Callahan agreed with Paurus and Jabbour. He pointed out that the <br />LMCD's shoreland regulations call for the LMCD to develop a <br />comprehensive plan regarding Fake access for Lake Minnetonka. He <br />pointed out that the DNR agreed to conditions of that plan. <br />Callahan felt the DNR should not purchase property until the <br />comprehensive plan is available. He felt-that the City shou I d only <br />support the concept' of the DNR and the LMCD ' and all other <br />Interested parties and entities to develop a comprehensive plan <br />for Lake Minnetonka. He pointed out that he does 'not agree with <br />any other parts of the proposal. <br />Gene Stromen',` LMCD, noted the need for -a feas i b i I i ty study for' the <br />Maxwell Bay area. He also felt they should proceed with the <br />establishment of the Task Force for the development "of the <br />comprehensive plan. He explained the request for funding may <br />encompass more than just property within Orono and may be used over <br />an extended period of time. , <br />Callahan understood that this was a request for funding, and he <br />explained 14r4. Kimball noted the studies would be completed prior <br />to funding. He felt there was no point in dealing with funding <br />now, as the studies will be completed.: <br />Mayor Peterson asked i f the DNR wou I d supp I y the C i ty w i th a A etter <br />guaranteeing after the feasibility study, if determined that the <br />Maxwell" Bay site is inappropriate, that the Straley property will <br />no longer be considered for such a proposal. .. <br />VA <br />