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LMCD BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 25,1990 and 8’ at 600’. The figures are based on Minnehaha Creek Watershed District lake level of 925.73 as of the date the readings were taken. Arlo Vander Vegte, attorney representing Gayle’s Marina, said the extension to 600’ places his client at a competitive disadvantage. The new Marina docks will dominate the water surface. There is no way Gayle’s Marina could ask for a similar variance because of their location. Vander Vegte asked the Board to deny the variance to 600’ and limit the dock to 400’. Cochran said in his opinion, if the dock were limited to 400’, the applicant would not have a usable depth. His alternative would be to dredge his dock area and LMCD does not favor dredging. Hurr asked about the gas dock. Dunn said they will not move the existing gas pump. It will not be usabl*‘ -ntil a channel is dredged to it. Vander Vegte asked that li the variance is granted a stipulation should be added that the Marina not be allowed to move its gas business to the end of the temporary dock extension. Cochran noted this variance requires an annual review, and that would be a consideration in its renewal. Martinson expressed concern about giving variances to allow applicants to extend their docks to reach adequate water depth. He would like to see a policy stating how far out a dock can be extended. Cochran replied this is covered by the stipulations and all such extensions are subject to review by the Water Patrol. Grathwol moved, Pillsbury seconded, approval of a temporary low water variance to allow extension of the Maxwell Bay/Lakeside Marina dock to 600’ from 929.4’ shoreline using floating docks in the exact same configuration as the licensed permanent docks. Motion carried, Bjorlin voting Nay, Martinson Abstaining. d) Dock License Renewals The Committee recommend approval of seven 1990 dock license renewals. The list includes Dennis Boats, Tonka Bay, which has a new owner. Don Westman, the new owner, stated he has received approval from the City of Tonka Bay pending LMCD approval. The executive director reported the code requires a new dock license on change of ownership. A public hearing is not required on a change of ownership and there are no additional fees. Grathwol moved, Lewman seconded, approval of the following 1990 dock license renewals, including any and all applicable orders and stipulations: Boulder Bridge Farm, Inc. Formal city reply pending Forest Arms. Association, City time expired Howard’s Point Marina, Inc. City reply pending Lakewinds Association, Certificate received Shorewood Marina &, Yacht Club, City reply pending Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club, City reply pending Motio*^ carried unanimously.