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A p posal by Hennepin Parka currently involves developing between 40 and 300 act,. on Halsted's Bay and Lake Minnetonka. The proposed development would in- clude public boat access to the lake. Plana are to develop the details of the proposal between fall, 1986 and winter, 1987. Generally, there were statements that ancillary facilities need to be more wide- ly available around the lake. Issues Identified: 1. Local communities have stated that they bear the cost of maintaining or improving streets that access new or existing boat launch sites. No non -local funds are available for this purpose. 2. Local communities maintain that coats for police, fire and medical emergency service to boat launch sites are substantial. 3. Municipalities on the lake maintain that operating and maintenance costa for boat launch sites operated by the municipality are significant. 4. The acquisition, development and operation and maintenance costs of public access sites should be the responsibility of the implementing agency. 5. The 1983 Task Force noted that there is considerable potential for improving shore access. 6. Some informants felt that there is a need for more scenic lookouts, fishing piers and picnic areas along the Lakeshore. 7. Presently, ready dry storage is not restricted by regulation as oth- er types of access are regulated. 8. Several key informants from municipalities stated strong feelings that there was no need for the LMCD to haveiuthority beyond the wa- ter's edge. 9. Enforcement problems and a decrease in boating safety often occurs late at night when bars adjacent to the lake close. 10. LMCD should be significantly involved in developing plane for Big Island Park since several municipalities will be involved. Work Elements 'ot the Plan: The contractor will: Develop a ahoreland inve,.tory of public and private on -shore recre- ation facilities which includes t6c Following facilities as a minimum: • number of picnic tables, • miles of trail., • number of picnic shelters, • acres of public land and acres of private land, • acres of developed land, • linear feet of swimming beach, • playground equipment, • other recreational facilities, • .nvillary facilities, and 17