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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: 1. Purpose. To consider changes to the city code pertaining to issuing licenses allowing for the placement of docks on right of way on Big Island. 2. Background. On May 10, 2021, the City Council directed staff to prepare changes to the city code that would allow for the issuance of licenses for inland Big Island property owners to place a dock on 1 of 7 Big Island rights of way that terminate at the lake. On May 28th, the Council adjusted the plan to have the city install the docks. This shift required additional changes to the draft ordinance, which were prepared by the city attorney. The draft ordinance was sent to the LMCD staff and Orono’s representative, Richie Anderson, for comment on June 11th. Mr. Anderson’s response is attached as Exhibit C. LMCD staff’s response is attached as Exhibit G. In phone conversation, it was noted that licensing, variances, or other approval from the LMCD may be necessary depending on the site and the requested lot configuration. City staff has reviewed the rights of way labeled BI-4, BI-6, and BI-7. Staff’s observations on these accesses are: BI-4: “very flat and easy access. No maintenance required. Couldn’t find any clear markings of where the ROW is. The posts you see in the pictures seem to be an old volleyball net.” BI-6: “Much tougher to find this one. Very wooded and on a decent slope. A lot of maintenance would need to be done for immediate access. Only have one picture because the shoreline was too rocky to get the pontoon up to it.” BI-7: “this is the skinny one, but probably the best access in the immediate. Clearly you can see someone had used it this spring when it was wet. Deep rutting. Clear marking must have been done by the neighbor to the south which looks like a pretty new building.” 3. Public Comment. Public Comments received to date are provided as Exhibit D. 4. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council approve or amend the draft ordinance. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED City Council should review the ordinance and adopt or amend. Exhibits A. Draft Ordinance B. Draft license agreement C. LMCD Rep Anderson’s comment D. Public Comment E. Big Island Dock Map F. Dock site pictures G. LMCD response comments Item No.: 16 Date: July 12, 2021 Item Description: LA21-000040 – Text Amendment Related to Dock Licenses on Big Island Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Community Development Director Agenda Section: Community Development Report