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August <br />LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT <br />PROGRESS REPORT <br />August - December* 1939 <br />Members of the Minnesota Future Resources Legislative Commission <br />were hosted by Chair Hurr for a tour of Lake Minnetonka to observe <br />weed harvesting operations and low water problems. This commission <br />will provide grants for environmental programs having a state benefit. <br />Presentations made to the Lake Minnetonka Lakeshore Owners Assn, <br />by Chair Hurr and the Executive Director* the Association now <br />numbering some 1*200 members. <br />City of Greenwood memo suggesting a study of lake docks and use for <br />possible implementation of more extensive city ordinances was reported <br />by Greenwood representative Cochran. <br />Project manager to assist in executing the Eurasian Water Milfoil <br />weed harvesting program engaged on a consulting basis. Acreage <br />harvested is 235 through 8/18. <br />Personal watercraft study sub-committee appointed* met with dealer <br />and manufacturer representatives to discuss operating concerns. <br />Shoreline boat count conducted* showing total of 6*811 watercraft <br />at docks on the lake in 1989 vs. 7*519 in 1988. <br />Advisory Committee on the Management Plan continues its sub-committee <br />studies* with Use* Institutional Arrangements and Intergovernmental <br />Relations studies the current focus. Boat densities are the concern <br />of the Use Study. Agency representation on the Board and director <br />appointment terms highlighted the other two committee priorities. <br />Adopted Ordinance 103 relating to introduction or removal of weeds <br />to control spread of Eurasian water milfoil. <br />bowers residence* Greenwood* inspected for overlaping dock use area* <br />determined through inspection to require a variance for 1990 season. <br />Inaugural issue of WAVE LENGTHS newsletter published* distributed. <br />Presentations made to member cities regarding 1990 LMCD budget. <br />Request for proposals initiated for LMCD’s legal service* 14 applicants <br />under consideration* six finalists interviewed with top two candidate <br />firms recommended for Board consideration. <br />September Follow-up meetings held with MN DNR to secure funding for Management <br />Plan. <br />MN DNR invited LMCD to serve as agency to facilitate adoption of the <br />new Shoreland Regulations among the 14 lake area cities. <br />Rockvam Boat Yards received approval through a temporary low water <br />variance to move six pontoon slips from site #1 to site #2* pontoons <br />to be offered to public on a rental basis* deemed a valuable like <br />amenity.