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this time. If Orono thinks that it can move the DNR from their current position, we will support your efforts. We were unable <br />to do so over the last two years. <br />Again, it is unfortunate that Orono did not participate in <br />these same discussions. <br />Page 2, paragraph 3, d 4. "Adopt appropriate rules relating to <br />noise pollution, 'quiet waters,' speed, wakes, etc., and ensure <br />enforcement." <br />RESPONSE: These are all covered in the Management Program <br />and, indeed, are largely the subject of current regulations. If <br />Orono has specific recommendations, we are sure the LMCD will <br />consider such without waiting for implementation of this <br />Management Program. <br />Page 2, paragraph 3, d 5, "Give parallel consideration and <br />regulation to the effects of wintertime use - ice houses, <br />snowmobiles, cross country skiers, etc.;" <br />RESPONSE: The Management Program and the LMCD Code already <br />address these issues. The Management Program calls for <br />improvement in certain areas. <br />Page 3, paragraph 3, d 6. "Encourage parking in areas away from <br />public access points by users." <br />RESPONSE: That proposal originated here on Lake Minnetonka <br />in our Management Program planning process. We are especially <br />provd of its inclusion in the Management Program. <br />Page 3, first paragraph. Safety, a pollution free lake, and <br />enjoyable user experience, and aesthetic consideration affecting <br />the lakeshore, and its roads, and the watershed are basic <br />considerations." <br />RESPONSE: All of these are advocated in the Management <br />Program. But unless this Management Program is implemented, <br />which Orono currently opposes, it will not be accomplished. A <br />pollution free lake, for example, cannot be accomplished without <br />strict shoreland ordinances adopted by each of the 14 cities, <br />improved regulation by the Watershed District and better <br />enforcement of existing regulatory programs. This is what the <br />Management Program proposes and this is what Orono opposes. <br />There is not a lot of logic in this situation. <br />Page 3, second paragraph. "Milfoil is a distinct LMCD problem <br />and LMCD should have control of it on the lake."