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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1997 <br /> D. FISHING PIERS - MCDERMOTT <br /> McDermott reported having spoken with a DNR representative. He was informed <br /> that the DNR will accept requests for fishing piers and will then conduct a study <br /> of the fishing habitat. In order for the DNR to provide $20,000 for a fishing pier, <br /> the City would have to contribute $5,000 and enter into a cooperative agreement <br /> with the DNR. <br /> Beal asked if there were fish in the lake. McDermott said there were but did not <br /> know to what extent. <br /> Wilson asked if the Commission wants to encourage fishing at Summit Beach. <br /> She noted the idea arose from the desire to keep fishing away from the swimming <br /> area. Wilson asked if the City wants to provide the pier and whether the residents <br /> desire it. <br /> Erickson noted there is fishing that takes place on the east side of the lake. He <br /> said he sees trash being left behind. Erickson does not believe the residents would <br /> use the fishing pier and would rather see a fishing dock only. <br /> McDermott said the fishing pier at Maxwell Bay is not highly used. <br /> Welles said he had mixed feelings about the fishing pier noting the fishing is not <br /> good in this area and is better on the east end of the lake. It was noted that the <br /> Commission is not in the business of providing fishing piers and suggestions were <br /> made for signage ar providing alternatives. It was questioned whether a fishing <br /> pier would create more problems. <br /> Welles said he included in his recommendations for Summit Beach a cooperative <br /> effort with the City of Long Lake for consistent policies, rules, and signs. He <br /> noted that the City of Long Lake has only one dock, which is used for reboarding <br /> boats. <br /> Beal indicated a short dock is not good for the purpose of fishing. Gappa said a <br /> t-type dock is for fishing. Welles said the area is sandy. Gappa said the area is <br /> shallow as well. <br /> McDermott noted that he was not suggesting a fishing pier but only reviewing the <br /> possibility. <br /> Beal moved, Welles seconded, to recommend the Commission not a fishing pier <br /> and only maintain what is needed for a swimming dock, monitoring it so it does <br /> not become a fishing pier. <br /> 4 <br />