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January 27, 2010 <br /> Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers <br /> Attn: James Wisker <br /> 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. <br /> Deephaven,MN 55391 <br /> Re: City of Spring Park Comments on Proposed Rules D & F <br /> Dear Mr.Wisker and Managers, <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to rules D and <br /> F. We realize that the official comment period deadline has passed and apologize for the <br /> late submittal. In lieu of the delayed public hearing,we respectfully request that our <br /> comments be considered. <br /> The City of Spring Park appreciates the district's ambitious goals to protect the <br /> water resources within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The environmental <br /> protection of Lake Minnetonka is a high priority for us. We too strive to protect this vast <br /> natural resource in our area. <br /> The City of Spring Park agrees with the spirit and intent of the proposed rule <br /> changes. However,we question if the proposed rule changes will have the outcomes that <br /> are expected and desired by the District. Each water body in the watershed is unique, <br /> especially Lake Minnetonka and the surrounding cities. A "one size frts all"methodology is <br /> not the best approach for regulations in this instance. We believe other water quality <br /> practices will make a bigger impact toward achieving the goals of the District. <br /> For example, a big offender and pollutant to Lake Minnetonka is the untreated run- <br /> off from roads, parking lofs, public boat launches and upstream agricultural run-off that <br /> flows directly into the lake. The amount of pollutant coming from these sources dwarfs in <br /> comparison to the amount coming from private residences. We would encourage and <br /> support partnerships with the MCWD on infrastructure projects that improve water quality <br /> on a larger scale rather than increasing regulations that create undo hardships for riparian <br /> property owners. <br /> Spring Park recognizes that balancing the property rights of lakeshore owners and <br /> the goals of the district are at best, difficult. While the environmental goals of the district <br />