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mecropoUtan area. It is also consistent with that adopted by the <br />Metropolitan Water Access Coircnittee. This committee includes the <br />Metro Council, the Department of Trade and Economic Development and <br />the DNR. <br />The goal of 700 was first established by the task forces of 1983 <br />and 1986. It is conservative considering that the demand tor <br />boating recreation exceeds 20 parking spaces per acre on most of <br />the metropolitan area lakes. Compared to standards in other PJ^ts <br />of the country, it is also conservative. Some states provide 1 <br />parking space per 10 acres of water surface. <br />The Task Force considered lowering the goal. The Lake Minnetonka <br />Lakeshore Owners Association (LMLOA) suggested that 700 parking <br />spaces would increase boat density and reduce the enjoyment of the <br />lake by lakeshore users. After discussion the number was 700. <br />Task Force data made clear that more than 700 car/trailers are <br />par)tec[ on a good day at Lake Minnetonka. <br />Subcommittees discussed equitable distribution of <br />parking at Lake Minnetonka. The principle adopted in earlier task <br />force reports was endorsed. Each city is encouraged to contribute <br />to the overall goal. <br />Standards for Car/Trailer Parking <br />Earlier parking standards for reliable car/trailer parking £ -r Lake <br />Minnetonka were reviewed. Standards are necessary to ma e <br />accurate count of available parking spaces and to evaluate <br />potential parking siaces. <br />Changes from 1986 standards offer greater flexibility in counting <br />car/trailer parking spaces, /jnong changes ^00 <br />distance from an access was mere, sed from ^' ^00 feet to 2.000 <br />feet; the full 700 parking space goal is <br />through Sunday and on holidays; 350 parking spaces will be open 24 <br />hours per day. <br />The Task Force also agreed that accesses for which Packing <br />agreements were made should meet the parking standards for public <br />accesses to the greatest e.xtent possible. This was to insure <br />minimum level of service quality. <br />Consistency among accesses was found to be an <br />consideration. Access design, how boaters are to use ®cce , <br />location of parking, security of personal property and safety of <br />boaters and their passengers were among considerations <br />reaching agreement as to standards Parking spaces must <br />standards. Ramps must be in a condition to allow safe, efficient <br />use. <br />Parkina Standards are listed in the appendix.