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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 13, 1992 SANDY BEACH SWIMMING DOCK INSTALLATION - CONT. jabbour stated these comments should have been brought to the Park Commission. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Jabbour, to 'adopt the Park Commission's recommendation, eliminating the dock at Sandy Beach Swim Area permanently. Ayes 3, nays 1. Mayor Peterson voted nay. (#7A) PRESENTATION BY DNR AND LMCD REGARDING DNR PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC ACCESS ON MAXWELL BAY Ctordon Kimball, Regional Trails and Waterways Supervisor for the DNR, was present. Kimball explained that based upon comments regarding the proposal, the DNR has developed an alternative to the proposal. He noted some of the comments included: the area would be a small access, haphazardly placed; traffic concerns on County Road 51; lake use - Maxwell Bay; and land use issues and the intent of the shoreland regulation standards. Kimball noted the current proposal calls for the following: 1. proceed with the purchase of the property; 2. Cooperative effort undertaken to address the land use issues. The DNR agrees to postpone development of the access until the feasibility of purchasing Gayle's Marina property and the property located between Gayle's and the property under option is evaluated and acted upon. If determined feasible, the DNR, LMCD and the City of Orono would join into an effort to obtain funding support for the proposal. 3. A task force consisting of representatives of all affected communities, the DNR, the LMCD, the LMLOA and other interested citizens be formed to implement the Lake Minnetonka access siting process as called for in the LMCD plan. Kimball pointed out the benefits of the proposal as follows: 1. joint effort; 2. allows a way to address all major issues; 3. may result in a high quality to serve several public purposes.