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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NEWSLETTER, 4/21/98, PAGE 2 1-2 public accesses on Lake Minnetonka. This project, if funded, would build on the successful completion of the Maxwell Bay public access, which was partially funded by LCMR funds in 1993-94, and would be available in July of 1999. Any project considered for this would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the 1992 Lake Minnetonka Lake Access Task Force Report. A key aspect of diis Report is that the MN DNR agreed to contact the LMCD and the affected cities within five working days once a written option has been signed with a willing seller. Public input on the project would then gathered from all interested parties with regards to the proposed project. The LMCD would not support a project unless it is a “win-win ” for all parties involved. The goal of this project is to increase the quality of car/trailer around the lake, not the quantity. The role of the LMCD in this project is to assist in securing funding for it while the MN DNR investigates for willing sellers identified in the Plan. Mnnncemont PInn Review! LMCD Board and staff has continued to meet on the first Wednesday of each month to review the Management Plan for Lake Minnetonka which adopted in December, 1991. The purpose of these Workshop/ Planning Sessions is to review the Management Plan and decide where updates need to be made. The next scheduled Workshop/Planning Session is at 6 p.m. at Shorewood City Hall on 5/20/98 to jointly review the Environmental Protection and Management section with the MCWD. On-going Licenses/PerniUs; Staff is close to completing the processing of all new and renewal without change applications for licensed multiple docks, charter boats, and associated liquor, wine, and beer licenses/permits on Lake Minnetonka for 1998. As mentioned previously, the LMCD is permitting special events again on Lake Minnetonka and this be will be an on-going process. Feel free to call the office if you have questions or concerns regarding a specific license/permit. 1999 LMCD Btideet: Staff is preparing to begin work on the 1999 LMCD budget. In accordance with Minnesota State Statutes 103B.635, the Board must on or before July 1 of each year prepare and submit a detailed budget of the district’s needs for the next calendar year to the governing body of each municipality in the district with a statement of the proportion of the budget to be provided by each municipality. There will be opportunity for cities to comment on the proposed budget through their representative on the LMCD Board and a meeting in early June. Bil Hawks Boathouse; The civil lawsuit filed by Mr, Hawks against the LMCD challenging LMCD Code Section 2.12, Subd. 2, and the countersuit by the LMCD seeking an injunction requiring the storage boat to be removed from Lake Minnetonka, are still pending. Further details will be provided when available. WebPage; The LMCD WebPage address is: http://www.winternet.com/'lmcd/