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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2001 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (Park Commission Comments, Continued) White commented there are certain times of the year as well when people should be restricted from walking through this area. White noted Hennepin County does limit access to certain areas of its parks at different times of the year. Bouchard stated the Park Commission also discussed the possibility of developing a fenced in dog park at one of the area parks, with Saga Hill being suggested as a good location due to the availability of ample parking and the amount of land available at this site. Sansevere inquired how many acres the Park Commission was considering converting into a dog park. Bouchard stated the Park Commission did not discuss the specifics of a dog park, but that in her view perhaps four to five acres would be appropriate. Sansevere inquired when the Park Commission could expect to receive the proceeds from the golf tournament. Bouchard stated at this time she is unsure how much was raised and when the money would be given to the Park Fund. Bouchard commented the Lurton property would also be another possible site for a dog park. Moorse indicated if the Council wants to prohibit dogs from City parks, it would need to adopt an • ordinance with this restriction. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Bill Stoddard, Representative Stoddard stated he would be available at tonight's meeting to answer any questions the Council may have. LMCD REPORT — Lili McMillan McMillan stated the Council should have received a copy of the proposed LMCD ordinance prohibiting the use of motorized watercraft on three of the creeks flowing into Lake Minnetonka. McMillan stated the LMCD has had a concern for the past several years regarding marginal lakeshore being developed. McMillan stated the ordinance is designed to help minimize the environmental impact in these sensitive waters, to preserve passive areas of recreation on the lake, and to protect these areas from the pressure of added development/boat storage. McMillan stated the LMCD did create a Wetlands Task Force approximately one year ago to look at these issues, with this ordinance being a product of their review. The committee determined that it would be appropriate to focus their attention on the creeks first to help improve the water quality going into Lake Minnetonka. McMillan stated she is looking for some input from the Council on this ordinance. McMillan suggested the City send a memorandum out to the affected landowners inviting them to attend the next LMCD meeting. • PAGE 12