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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 21, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Thiesse commented he has mixed emotions over this and that he is concerned about safety but he also is <br />concerned about scope creep. Thiesse noted Bederwood Park was going to have a temporary ball park <br />and 15 years later it is still there. Thiesse noted Orono does not allow residents to share a dock but that <br />issue has come up numerous times. <br />Thiesse stated on the other hand, while safety is important, if the boat is at this location, they would be <br />decreasing the response time to other lakes. <br />Van Eyll noted in ten years they have had one rescue on another lake other than Lake Minnetonka. <br />Thiesse stated asked if they would need to go up to Maxwell Bay. <br />Van Eyll indicated that is correct. <br />Thiesse stated in his mind there is risk, there is scope creep, and other issues that need to be addressed <br />before changing the ordinance. <br />Lemke stated safety is the most important factor and that it would be quicker to go anyplace on Lake <br />Minnetonka from this location than to launch the boat from Maxwell Bay. <br />Thiesse concurred that safety is the number one issue. <br />Schoenzeit stated he does not see a problem with this spot and that safety takes precedent over some of <br />the other issues. Schoenzeit stated if it becomes a problem, the City can revisit it, and that the Planning <br />Commission should not stand in the way of safety. <br />Lemke asked if Commissioner Thiesse is concerned about the aesthetics as well. <br />Thiesse stated he is. Thiesse stated things tend to creep along and that sooner or later they will be asking <br />for a canopy. <br />Page 5 of 12 <br />