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3. Not all of the overlap in authority is undesirable according to the 1985 Task Force and some key informants. 4. Changes in the structure of the LMCD Bo..rd have been suggested that include: • direct election of boar' memhers. • fewer members with distr.. is formed that cross community boundaries • inclusion of regional or state agencies on the board a rotate a city's representation on the board 5. Several key informants felt that the LMCD needs to be co -equal with the DNR so that the lake is managed by consensus. 6. Some informants expressed an interest in having the LMCD acquire po- lice powers to run the Water Patrol. 7. Some informants questioned LMCD's ability to speak effectively and forcibly for the municipalities on the lake. 8. Municipalities too often can thwart the stated goals of the LMCD by inaction or by action contrary to stated objectives. Work Elem-nts for the Plan The contractor will: 1. Examine the composition of the LMCD Board and make recommendations concerning its composition and operation, including as a minimum: number of members, selection of members, and agency and municipality membersnip. 2. Examine the relationship between DNR, MCWD and LMCD to evaluate the moat effective arrangement of shared powers. 3. Specify the regulatory functions that affect the lake and make recom- mendations for designating the lead agency. 4. Review the existing authority of the LMCD and evaluate the .owing alternative management structures: • LMCU in its existing role, with no significant changes in its authority or scope. • LMCD, Hennepin Parke, or some other agency operating and main- taining recreational access to the lake surface or shoreline • LMCD with planning and consistency review authority over Lake Minnetonka with other agencies operating and maintaining access to the lake. • LMCU's in its existing role but strengthened to include the ability to force is consensus on a municipality. • LMCD as an operatttg unit of government with responsibility over lake access and the Water Patel. 5. Prepare an evnluat ion of Vte environmental, social and economic ef- fects of the recommended changes, including their affect on other metropolitan taken and recreation areas. 21