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4. and removal of the weed close iO the surface of the lake and deeper harvesting and/or chemical or biological controls in and around swimming beaches, marinas and boat launching j;id docking facilities. Harvesting of the Eurasian water milfoil should be done consistent with recreation use patterns on the lake. The LMCD will continue to manage the harvesting program, which will limit the cutting to a depth of 5 feet below the surface of the water. It is proposed that the DNR establish a lake-side inspection and control program to prevent the spread of this exotic to other area lakes. Inspections of watercraft and trailers should be instituted at all public and private boat launch facilities on the lake. Cost of inspections should be covert by an inspection fee paid by the inaividual watercraft owoer/operator at the time of inspection. Develop a vigorous prevention and control program for other exotic plant and animal species (such as zebra mussels) into Lake Minnetonka. Lead i^gency: DNR Cooperating Agencies: LMCD. MPCA, SHRPD, HC. FWBI It is far better to prevent the introduction of exotic plants and animal species than try to stop them from spreading after introduction. It is proposed that the DNR develop a lake-side inspection and control program to prevent the introduction of exotic species into the lake. This inspection program can be accomplished using the same personnel and at the same locations as the Eurasian water milfoil inspection program; and it should be funded the same way through individual inspection fees. Control may include such things as the application and retrieval of control chemicals or other materials to bilges to cleanse bilges l^fore watercraft are allowed to enter the lake. ivlinimize the adverse water quality impacts of dredging activities on the quality of public waters. Lead Agency: DNR Cooperating Agencies: MCWD, LMCD, Cities, CoE The LMCD, along with the DNR Division of Waters and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, are drafting an interagency policy resolution to establish uniform navigational dredging access criteria for Lake Minnetonka A draft policy has been developed and will be discussed further with the agencies. Opportunities for public input are also being planned. The DNR should create a tailor-made dredging permit application for use on Lake Minnetonka. The cooperating agencies should work with the DNR in the creation of the form, and thereafter agree to use the form for their own review and approval processes. It is proposed that before the DNR approves any dredging permit for Lake Minnetonka, the permit application must first be formally reviev^ by the MCWD, CoE, cities nearest the dredging lite, and the LMCD. It is proposed that the DNR approval process require MCWD and LMCD approval prior to DNR action. The joint DNR/MCWD/LMCD approval process should allow the MCWD and/or LMCD to establish reasonable conditions to be included in 7/11 Draft - 10