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MCwD soard ofMaanagers <br /> 3anuaty 14,2010 i <br /> Page 3 ���'��/' � <br /> �� <br /> notices. As a lasi resort the City is able to have the work dvne and assess any casts <br /> beyond the escrow to the property. If such a process is beyond the capacity of the <br /> District,cities should.have the option of assuming this responsibil.ity far individua! tots. <br /> Regazding Rule F—Streambxnk and Shoreland Stabilization: <br /> Orano supports the goal of maintaining or restoring shorelines and s�banks to their <br /> naxural appearance and function as much as possible. D�e share your concems about the <br /> impact of tip-rap on trees and the overall appearance of the lakeshore, Nvwever we ; <br /> str�ngly advise that the provisian requiring floodptain mitigaHon for rip-rap nat be�adopted. <br /> As we understand it,this provision would necessitate re-grading of lakeshore areas. In areas i <br /> ; <br /> �vith high shoreiine banks,retaining walls would be required at the back edge of the <br /> excavatian. Ail this is cour�t$r w the$oal of maintaining the natural appearance of <br /> shorelines and streambanks. We seriousty ques�ion the physical feasibility and practicality of <br /> such a reqwrement. Application of fhe rule wauld trigger the reqaire�nent for conditional use <br /> permit and variance approvals under Orono ordinances this necessitates the completion of a <br /> detailed assessmenz of the physicat and visual impact�ta the shoreline,and adds to the cost <br /> hurden af the pmperty owner,Furthert in many cases the City wQuid Iikely deny applicants <br /> the ahility ta take actions needed to meet MCWD permit requirements. ' <br /> The proposed rt�le changes are troubling and in some cases zn conflict with 4rono goals and <br /> ordinactces, in the spixit of the long•standing relati4nship ofcooperateon and partnership <br /> betwcen Orono and th�MGWD,we woutd appreciate the oppartunity to meet with the Managers � <br /> regarding ihe proposed changes to Rules D and F before ariy actian ta adopt or impiemert the <br /> changes is taken.If yau have any questions,pleasc cantact Assistant Ciry Adminisfrator Mike ; <br /> Oaf�'ron at 952-Z49-4622. ' <br /> � <br /> , <br /> Respectfu�ly submitted, i <br /> Gity af Orono <br /> �• �/�5.� i <br /> lames M.White,Mayar <br /> cc: Lak�I�Iinnetonka Area Mayors ; <br /> James Wisker <br /> ; <br /> � <br /> ; <br /> i <br /> i <br /> r <br /> '�'i <br />