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P" <br />■■fe#,te':Is,. ■r*r.fu .. <br />fc-' <br />i«: <br />fet.- ^ ■ <br />p- <br />I <br />Eif. <br />I- <br />pi,'ft"fe:;#' ■ <br />...E? ■■fe\fe' <br />j'"= -. .. <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JANUARY 27, 1992 <br />DNR PROPOSED LAKE ACCESS - CONT <br />Don Germanson, 245 West Point Road, Tonka Bay, pointed out that if <br />the grant is not obtained for the upcoming year, they can always <br />try the for next year. <br />KImbal ! pointed out that the LCMR’s funds may no longer be <br />available In the future. He noted there are other sources of <br />funding available and these sources look favorably upon joint <br />efforts to meet natural resource programs. <br />Norm Paurus, 2500 Casco Point Road, explained that site specific <br />areas need to be considered last in this process. He felt that <br />the first part needs to be the comprehensive planning for the Lake, <br />which has not even started. He stated there is no way this <br />planning process can be completed within 45 days. <br />Jabbour explained that the DNR does intent to purchase the Straley <br />property. <br />Callahan agreed with Paurus and Jabbour. He pointed out that the <br />LMCD's shoreland regulations call for the LMCD to develop a <br />comprehensive plan regarding lake access for Lake Minnetonka. He <br />pointed out that the DNR agreed to conditions of that plan. <br />Callahan felt the DNR should not purchase property unt I the <br />comprehens I ve plan Is avaiIabie . He felt that the City shouId op ^ <br />support the concept of the DNR ana the LMCD and a I I other <br />Interested parties and entities to develop a comprehensive p an <br />for Lake Minnetonka. He pointed out that he does not agree with <br />any other parts of the proposal. <br />Gene Stromen, LMCD, noted the need for a feesibllity study for the <br />Maxwell Bay area. He also felt they should proceed with the <br />establishment of the Task Force for the development of the <br />comprehensive plan. He explained the request tor funding mt. <br />encompass more than just property within Orono and may be used over <br />an extended period of time. <br />Callahan understood that this was a request for funding, and he <br />explained Mr. Kimball noted the studies would be comp eted Pr o'* <br />to funding. He felt there was no point in dealing with funding <br />now, as the studies will be completed. <br />Mayor Peterson asked If the DNR would supply the City with a letter <br />guaranteeing after the feasibility study, if determined that the <br />Maxwell Bay site is inappropriate, that the Straley property will <br />no longer be considered for such a proposal.