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■V f I; In. -. UlCD Board of Directors October 23, 1991 Harry Hurley, 4764 West Ann Ro"\d, Sprin^^ t’ark. (Seton Village Association), said their dock costs continue to rise. As a resident it seems like a hefty increase. Toro Levoy, Treasurer, Lakewinds Condominiums, expressed the concern of 196 owners about the estimated 40% increase. They have paid their fees on time and feel the increase is outrageous. Neil Gostagna, LMLOA, said it continues to look like the Board is trying to get money from the same sources. It should go to a user fee in his judgment. Mark Breneman questioned how the Board can justify the $50,000 increase. Reese responded that this is the first increase in five years, and it does not meet inflation during that period. Boswinkel /arned against using percentages as they give a wrong perspective based upon the amount of money being talked about. Win. Skolnick, 4100 Wendover Ct., Minnetonka, asked how much it costa to issue a license, and what is included in the cost. The executive director responded that the cost is based on the administration of dock licensing, special events, variance applications, public hearing costs, charter boats processing and all of the public accommodations the District is allowed to license. It takes into consideratior mMCD administrative costs for operating expenses as well as personnel. Skolnick concluded he believes a study should be conducted and those people who use the lake should pay the fees. Charley Jones, Minnetonka Boat Rental, said the fees they charge have not increased in the past five years. Hurr suggested that LMCD Board and LMLOA members may be interested in a free hearing on a Regional Parks Workshop, "Should There Be a Fee for Access to Regional Parks?"planned for 10/28. A meeting notice was given to LMLOA President Don Qermanson and circulated to interested board members. LeFevere said the fee increases, based upon the total amount of the budget, are within the legal autliorisation given to the District. The amount of the fee is within the discretion of the Board. Babcock noved, Hurr seconded, to amend the motion for approval by charging a late fee for multiple dock license renewals at a ninimum of $50 or 10% of the license fee from 12/1 through 1/1, 20% through 3/1 and 30% after 3/1. Motion to amend carried unanimously. The motion to approve the application fee schedules for the 1992 and 1993 seasons, as amended, subject to a public hearing for the proposed liquor licensing fees. carried, Markus and Slocum voting fiay. 1 C. Three Grathwol and Four Boat Storage ________ moved, Pillsbury seconded,' to approve of an Ordinance for dock r<sgistration as follows: 1) All residential docks storing 3 or 4 watercraft. at a $10 fee, to include information as by the subcomiiittee report of 9/18/91. preparation res tricted recommended