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Resolution No. /0!9 • Page 18 • 7. Stubbs Eay in front of the Marina property is generally � shallow and mucky with water depths well under 10 feet. The Bay in this area has been dredged at least twice in the past, originally in 1914 when the existing scaamp was filled in becoming the Marina property, and again in 1934 or 1935 when the water level was very low. Both times , the sedimentation has returned to fill the area such that navigable access has again be�n hindered. 8. The characteristic loose sediment on the lake bottom in this area is prone to frequent disturbance and movement tahen power boats operate above. it. . Dr. John Wood, director of the F�WBI, states ' that, in r�spect to this sedimentation, "Since Stubbs Bay is small and very shallow, it is clear that a multiple dock for large power � boats would make the situation worse in several respects : � , 1. T'he movement of sediments in shallow areas will cause increased nutrient wash-out zrom the sediments into the lake. 2. The adjacent shoreline properties will be sealed in by � a sediment bank causing stagnation especially on the �� � shoreline southeast of the project and causing residents problems with filamentous algae, aquatic macrophytes , • and foul odors from stagnation. Also, these residents will have to dredge their way out eventually if they wish access to the lake. " 9. Because of the shallowness of Stubbs Bay, the principal boat type stored at the Marina in the recent past has been small • 16 to 20 ft, run�bouts •and pontoon boats. C. RESORT HISTORY 1. The Marina property was acquired�'-�for construction of a fishing resort in 1914. The "land" consisted of swamp and marshly lake edge. The lake bottom was hand dredged to provide limited access for row- . boats , The dredge spoils were placed in the swamp to provide a , place to erect cabins . Cabins were built in 1915 and the resort was established. Patrons presumably arrived via the new rail line then � - just opened. � �