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SPECIFIC ISSUES UR TOPICS It should be pointed out that the issues identified below have been raised ei- ther in the interviews or by at least one of the two task forces. The fact that they are included does not mean that the issue has merit. Their presence mer=ly indicates that one or more influential organization supports the state- ment, ti.ux indicating that the issue needs to be addressed in the Management Plan. Lake Surface Access Definition: Lake access is defined as access to the lake water surface during summer or winter for the purpose of conducting a recreational or commercial activity. Background: Bummer and winter activities are covered by this section of the plan. The ac- tivities include boating, swimming, fishing from a boat, scuba diving, waterski- ing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, use of seaplanes and ultra -light aircraft. Presently, the ways to access the lake for boating are from: 1. private riparian lands, 2. municipal lands with access allocated on a priority system or limited to residents of that community, 3. multiple residential developments, 4. private commercial marinas and yacht clubs, S. public launch ramps, and 6. public corridors without formal access facilities Access to the lake shoreline for warm season mctivitics includes municipal and regional parks and ramps on the mainland or on islands as well as at various io- formal public lands. The letter groups includes primarily fire lanes that re- main in public trust, but are no longer needed for their intended purpose. Access to the lake surface for winter recreational activities are essentially similar to those for boating. Some communities open fire lanes closed during the warm se+son for access during the winter. Based on interviews with key informants and review of existing recreational use wtudkes, none seem to have completely documented recreational access for both aummer and winter activities. I ssuea Identified: i. Existing general public access is lacking, at times, in quality and opportunity. 2- The boat density standard for Lake Minnetonka needs to be determined. 1. Additional public access is needed in the southwestern portion of the lake, specifically iu Minnetrists.