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Lake Use Committee July 16, 1990 c. Other - Chandler reported fifty-one BWI citations have been issued by the Water Patrol on the Lake and one citation by the PNR conservation officer. Responding to a question from Rascop, Chandler said he will check on the prosecution of the citation issued by the conservation officers. d. Chandler reported Smith's Bay Marina is renting personal watercraft. Safety inspection is required on all rental units, which is being processed. He also questioned inclusion of the requirement in the ordinance for oar locks, oarj or paddles on personal watercraft. A committee member thought it was eliminated from the ordinance. (Sec. 3.08, Subd. 3 appears to require either oars OT personal flotation devices. Wording is being checked. Reese asked about a specific "cigarette" boat which is very noisy with exhaust ports above the water line. Chandler responded that the Water Patrol is tracking its operation. Chandler said they have had many calls on the water iski observer ordinance, and inquiries about including parasailing in the ordinance to eliminate the observer. The committee consensus was not in favor of recommending a change for parasailing. Chandler said they have not had any further complaints about the Sun-Kat pontoon operation. Pillsbury has talked to the owner/operator. The Executive Director reported an inquiry from the LaCrosse County Harbor Commission requesting information about LMCD speed enforcement regulations and radar equipment to enforce the law. Strommen will furnish them with pertinent information. Strommen asked about the number of citations issued for speed violations. Chandler responded they frequently cite for speed and that it often ties in with BWIs. 4. Deposit Refunds Rascop moved, Reese seconded, to recommend approval of refunds to the following for special event permits on which there were no negative reports: Minnetonka Bass Club (6-9-£u Tournament) American Scholarship Foundation (6-10-90 Tournament) Minnetonka Crossing (6-16-90 Wind Surfing) Mound City Days (6-17-90 Fire Works) Motion carried unanimously. 5. Water Ski Ordinance Amendment The Executive Director distributed a proposed amendment to the waterski ordinance, Lice. 3.10, Subd. 1, which would set out exceptions to the observer rule for all forms of towing persons on the Lake. The committee discussed the days and times for the exception as stated in the proposed ordinance and amended it to except the observer rule from Monday a.m. through Friday noon which are not holidays and to eliminate the Memorial Day through Labor Day clause.