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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD APRIL 27, 1992 <br />LMCD REPRESENTATIVE'S COMMENTS — CONT. <br />Hurr reviewed a letter to Gene Strommen from Bob DeVries, Head of <br />Minnesota Sport Fishing Congress, discussing the request by the DNR <br />for funding for land acquisition for lake access. She noted that <br />this group will be lobbying heavily for funding to purchase Gayle's <br />Marina and Crystal Bay Service and requests Orono's support. She <br />read an excerpt from the letter, "Minnesota Sport Fishing Congress <br />happily appropriates applied pressure to the DNR to initiate <br />Immediate development on the properties already acquired for <br />Maxwell Bay access once the LCMR decides on their funding list ". <br />Jabbour reminded them that the Council was promised by the DNR that <br />development of the area would not begin until a feasibility study <br />was completed. He noted that a working Committee was to be <br />established with the LMCD acting as head to negotiate the criteria <br />for the study, however, it appears that Gene Strommen and the DNR <br />have tried to complete the entire study with the Committee only <br />vot I ng on the facts. He expressed to Mr. Grathwo I that the pro j ect <br />was too ambitious and acquisition of Gayle's Marina and Crystal Bay <br />Service would be more appropriate. He noted he has talked with <br />both property owners who have indicated a willingness to sell. He <br />noted that both properties could be used as intended with <br />absolutely no variances. <br />Hurr advised that the DNR or anyone else will note that hardcover <br />currently encroaches to within 12" of the lake at Gayle's Marina <br />and it may be difficult to enforce the code. <br />Callahan stated that the Council has adopted a resolution <br />supporting the funding for acquisition of land for access. <br />Goetten noted the Council had the understanding that the DNR would <br />not proceed,with development of the Maxwell Bay landing until the <br />feasibility study was complete. <br />Jabbo.ur noted a letter from the Commissioner outlining such. <br />Hurr requested a copy of the resolution and any other documents <br />pertaining to-,the issue. She stated that with the support of Orono <br />and the Sport Fishing Congress to fund the project, the LCMR will <br />be more apt to recommend approval of the funding. <br />Hurr . pointed out that Hennepin County still is refusing to <br />contribute for milfoil eradication despite their commitment of <br />$80,000. <br />4 <br />J <br />