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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS ISSUE 1: ADEQUACY OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO LAKE MINNETONKA 1.1 That action is needed to provide more and better quality public access at boat launches for small craft and fishing boats and at shoreline access points as part of the regulation of surface use on Lake Minnetonka. 1.2 That two immediate actions should occur: a. Establish a new process for planning and regulating surface use (,n Lake Minnetonka, as outlined under Intergovernmental Coordination on Lake Minnetonka, eisewhere in th's report (see page 16). b. Provide expanded funding for the new activity levels prescribed in the sections on Intergovernmental Coordination and Non -Local Funding, elsewhere in this report (see pages 11. 13 and 16). ISSUE 2: KiNG'S POINT BOAT LAUNCH SITE 2.1 That development of a temporary King's Point site proceed as soon as practical after a DNR Commi ioner's Order is filed establishing that the launch is temporary until at least April 1, 1991, and will be closed earlier upon the opening of an equal or better alternate site in zone 5, not on Halsted's Bay. 2.2 That the Metropolitan Council and other involved governmental bodies begin immediately the process of planning and acouiring a regional park entity on Lake Minnetonka. 2.3 That the final disposition of the Kings Point site not be Decided at this time, but be reviewed by the Metropolitan Council on an annual basis until April 1, 1991. 2.4 If by April 1, 1991, no alternate equal or better access is found and insignificant progress has been made tD that end, that a permanent boat launch site be constructed at Kings Point. ISSUE 3: NON -LOCAL FUNDING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAND -RELATED DEVELOPMENTS 3.1 the costs to municipalities and other operating agencies for providing free public access to Lake Minnetonka should be itemized and confirmed by LMCD and the municipalities. 3.2 LMCD should develop recommendations to meet costs of providing free public access to Lake Minnetonka from a non -local source at a level commensurate with expenditures municipalities make to provide access to users outside their constituency.