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r <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD <br />JULY 25, 1994 <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT <br />rm COMPUTER REPLACEMENTS FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT <br />It was moved by Jabbour. seconded by Goeiien. to approve the purchase of two personal <br />computers to replace the existing equipment in the Finance Department at a cost of $2,746; the <br />cost to be funded from the Equipment Outlay Fund ($2,059) and the sewer fund ($687). Ayes <br />5. nays 0. <br />(/KIO) PERSONAL WATER CRAFT REGUXATION <br />City Administrator Moorse reported that he had been working with the Long Lake City <br />.Administrator to draft an ordinance. Tne LMCD currently enforces a similar ordinance on Uike <br />Minnetonka although it does not totally solve the problem. Since the DNR has jurisdiction over <br />Long Lake and they do not agree with the Uike Minnetonka ordinance, it would be difficult to <br />proceed with that ordinance. The DNR indicated that if Long Lake and Orono had <br />documentation to prove that the personal water craft is causing a nuisance that is specific to <br />Long Lake, they would consider some type of regulation of personal water craft. <br />Citv Administrator Moorse referred to a draft ordinance included in the packet. He included <br />restrictions on racing situations. <br />Kellev stated he had talked with the Long Lake Mayor about the possibility of issuing parking <br />pennits for the Long Lake acce.ss but since the boat launch belongs to the DNR, neither Long <br />Lake or Orono couid restrict its use. <br />Hurr added that the DNR would not work with the cities if they try to limit parking. She <br />suggested they contact the DNR to see if other DNR lakes have similar ordinances. <br />City Administrator Moorse staled that some residents on the lake have video tapes which would <br />be documentation of the problem that exists. He also suggested that the Long Lake lifeguards <br />may be able to keep some records. Reserves and fire fighters could also check Long Lake <br />occasionally. <br />Kelley asked about the noise level since that seems to be a main concern. Moorse responded <br />that the DNR had done a decibel study and most came out at about 81, unmodified. Jabbour <br />Slated the quality and repetition of the noise are what causes the noise problem. <br />Hurr asked how many residents that live on Long Lake have per.sonal watercraft. One resident <br />responded there were none. She felt the main problem was caused by two organized, <br />semi-professional groups of racers - Minnetonka Skiers and Dale’s trom Long Lake. <br />Minnetonka Skiers bring buoys to set up for racing and Dale’s takes the box otf the mutfler <br />making them louder. As soon as the Water Patrol arrives, the offenders quit. The Water Patrol <br />has stated that the temporary buoys are legal. <br />Kelley suggested the City continue to work with the DNR to develop an enforceable and <br />aureeable ordinance.