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Request for Council Action continued page 4 of 5 December?, 1S>95 Zoning FUe #2085 Planning Commission did express some concern regarding the hours of operation as well as closure of the site during the w inter months. The DNR can commit to winter closure and dailv limitation on hours of operation only if a cooperati\ e agreement is reached between the DNR and the City. Such an agreement might include some decree of site maintenance bv the Citv, and there mav be additional benefits the City can prov ide to enhance the public’s use and enjov ment of the site. A cooperative agreement between the City and the DNR would be necessaiy if the City w ishes to have significant control over the site. Staff' and DNR have discussed some possibilities for such an agreement biit no draft has been developed yet. The access has been designed to be functional without the need for an attendant. However, it is likely that at peak periods the City will need to provide a police officer or reserve to control traffic, as has been required at the North Arm Landing in the past. Also, it is staffs understanding that Orono Police will have enforcement authority regarding illegal parking, etc. for the Maxwell Bay access similar to their authority ’ regarding North Arm Landing. Note that North .Arm Landing is posted "no overnight parking" but no hours are posted. Regarding the issue of winter closure, the DNR does not plan to erect any gates at the ramps, but also has no intent to plow the site in the winter. There is some concern that the site will become a jumping off point for snowmobilers. although that has not become a concern at North Arm Landing. This is one of a number of concerns that perhaps the best solution is to see what happens in the first few years and react if necessary to resolve issues that become apparent. Draft Resolution Staff has drafted a resolution to approve the site plan for the Maxwell Bay access. The resolution has attempts to provide some background and basis for the City's support of this project, and lists a number of conditions or "expectations". Staff would welcome any suggestions or revisions which Council feels are appropriate. Construction Schedule Upon City approval of the site plan. DNR intends to complete the final construction plans, with constniction to commence in the spring of 1996. Substantial completion of the improvements is expected in the fall of 1996. Staff Recommendation Subject to any revisions or additions Council may direct, staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution approving the site plan for the Maxwell Bay access. StatT further recommends that Council give staffdirection regarding development of a cooperative agreement between the City' and the DNR.