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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 />Leskinen commented there are probably details about boating that she is missing but that she does not see <br />it being needed this minute. Leskinen agreed that safety and quick response time is important. <br />Van Eyll stated the issue with tabling it is that they also have to go before Hennepin County and that they <br />would like to put the boat in the water in March. Van Eyll stated it will probably be at least February <br />before they get a decision from Hennepin County. <br />Schoenzeit commented the City's hesitation also sends a bad message to Hennepin County. <br />Crosby stated the problem with tabling the discussion is that it will delay the process. Crosby stated in <br />his view this will get done but that they do not want to look at it after another death. <br />Thiesse stated he does not want to see it tonight for the first time and have two people telling him that it is <br />the best thing in the world because he has other people who are saying there are issues. <br />Crosby stated this is the first step that lets them move ahead and that it is not just rubber stamping it. <br />Thiesse stated he would like them to research response times from marinas, storing the boat there from <br />Fridays to Sundays, and a little more effort put into this rather than just saying it is a great idea and let's <br />do it. <br />Landgraver stated he also fears stealth creep with this. Landgraver stated to the extent that it is not an <br />undue burden, he would like to see an overall plan. Landgraver suggested they look at other marinas, this <br />spot, trailering the boat, and then present the different response times. Landgraver stated the safety issue <br />is a compelling case but that they need to research whether this is the best spot. <br />Schoenzeit commented it is probably the nicest dock for egress given the wide, sloping dock. <br />Crosby stated they can compare marina fees but that they probably cannot be at the old Sailors World <br />since marina fees are around $5,000 a year. Crosby noted this dock would basically service the north area <br />and that this is literally the perfect place for it. Crosby stated if they just went to North Shore Marina and <br />Maxwell Bay, they would have to come all the way south to where the action is and that would be a <br />Page 10 of 12 <br />