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CITT OF MOUND <br />PRESENTATION FOR LNCD <br />LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING <br />CITT OF MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA <br />JUNE 6. 1990 - 7 PM <br />INTBOOUCTIOI <br />It is the position of the City of Hound that the LMCD must <br />continue to be the agency for the management of the surface use <br />of Lake Minnetonka. The Lake Management Plan that has been <br />developed by Arndorfer and Associates, in cooperation with the <br />LMCD Board of Directors, various committees, staff and other <br />agencies demonstrates a sincere effort in analyzing the problems <br />and issues facing the LMCD and its 14 member cities. This plan <br />is essential to managing the future of Lake Minnetonka and the <br />surrounding communities. <br />Over the years, the LMCD has been effective within its limited <br />authority. The long term plan calls for some changes in its <br />structure that includes giving it the ability to be a stronger <br />taxing authority. The City of Mound believes that if such <br />authority is granted, members should be elected by the people <br />that they are taxing rather than the current system of <br />appointments. <br />SPECIFIC ISSUES <br />1. The City of Mound applauds the LMCD for its efforts to fight <br />the Eurasian Water Milfoil problem in Lake Minnetonka. This <br />effort la an example of the LMCO's interest in protecting <br />the environment. The City of Mound encourages the LMCD to <br />continue to take a strong stance on the environment. <br />2. The City of Mound believes that land use regulations should <br />remain under city control.• <br />3. The City of Mound is against programs to reduce, and <br />ultimately eliminate, grandfathering at municipal and <br />homeowner association docks. It is the position of the City <br />that it has Itself 4004> Commons Docks which are maintained <br />for the benefit of all residents of the City. <br />I