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Page Two <br />from the channel. The conclusions are not mine but <br />based on comments made by the DNR Representative. <br />Furthermore, the channel would require maintenance <br />which would mean more dredging in years to come - <br />a mini Maxwell's Bay situation. <br />During my 27 years as a resident on North Arm, the water <br />quality has remained stable. There have been many complaints <br />elsewhere. It might be a good idea for the DNR or someone <br />else to explain this phenomenon. <br />However, without explanation, 1 would not want to see any <br />course of action taken that might affect the water quality <br />of North Arm. <br />Other Issues <br />Enclosed is a copy of a first page headline article in the <br />Minneapolis Star - August 2, 1977. I'm amazed that the <br />fifteen lake municipalities didn't band together and demand <br />equal space to answer this ridiculous, false, and biased <br />rhetoric sponsored by Charles Burrows, Fisheries Chief for <br />the DNR. <br />Below are a few points that Mr. Burrows doesn't seem to <br />understand. <br />1.Any restrictions suggested or enacted by Lake <br />Minnetonka municipalities were involved with public <br />safety due to default by our Hennepin County Com­ <br />missioners to provide traditional financial support <br />to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol. <br />You will note that Burrows' only authorities to <br />support his position are a representative of the Bass <br />Angler's Society, a member of the In Fishing Fra­ <br />ternity and a member of Huskies Inc. Burrows' right <br />hand man, Shodeen threatens not to stock Lake Minne­ <br />tonka and might stop removing carp. In this connection, <br />I've had six dead carp float onto my beach this year - <br />so far. If Shodeen did a better job of carp removal, <br />the state wouldn't have to spend very much on stocking. <br />After all, carp damage more spawning beds than boats. <br />3.I wonder if Burrow's has ever been on Lake Minnetonka. <br />It's a very interesting lake. It's bays, arms and <br />channels are beautiful. It's unique in this respect. <br />It's the kind of lake where just cruising can be a real <br />relaxing treat and on weekends that's what goes on along <br />with a great increase in sailing, water skiing and even <br />swimming. Whether you have a runabout, a pontoon boat.