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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 13, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 3 of 11 LMCD REPORT – ANDREW MCDERMOTT, REPRESENTATIVES McDermott reported the LMCD did hold a public hearing for quiet waters off of Cedar Point and Wayzata Bay. The Charter Boat Association requested the LMCD review this issue and the LMCD, based on their review of the issues, felt that it is likely a quiet waters area will be designated given the amount of boat traffic in that area. The Hennepin County Water Patrol reported that there are 20 special deputies, 11 in training this year, and that overall the Water Patrol donated over 4000 hours to patrolling the lakes, with a majority of those hours being spent on Lake Minnetonka. Boating while intoxicated was up 87 percent over 2007, with a 50 percent increase in verbal warnings, and three flees. The number of boat and snowmobile accidents, however, decreased. McDermott stated it was the feeling of the Water Patrol that the increase in the incidents was due to the type of people utilizing the lake changing slightly due to the increase in gas prices and the fact that they are not aware that Lake Minnetonka is heavily patrolled. McDermott reported there have been a number of changes in the rules regarding food preparation on charter boats and the weight allowed on a charter boat, which has resulted in fewer people being able to ride. In order to be profitable, 149 people are needed to make the charter boat viable and that the local charter is requesting they be allowed to increase the boat size to 22 feet wide and 90 feet in length to allow for more passengers. Currently the size of the boat is limited to 20 feet in width and 70 feet in length. McDermott noted the size changes would only apply to charter boats and not recreational boats. The LMCD has not formally agreed that the increase in size is necessary but that it is likely it will be approved in the near future. McDermott noted his appointment is up at the end of this year and requested the Council discuss whether his appointment would be continued. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS – LOREN SCHOENZEIT, REPRESENTATIVE Schoenzeit stated he had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 4. #08-3367 TOM & PATTY KUBALAK, 2623 CASCO POINT ROAD – VARIANCE Tom and Patty Kubalak, Applicants, were present. Turner stated the applicants are requesting the following: 1. To replace the detached garage with an attached garage, reducing structural coverage from 18.4 percent to 17.7 percent when the maximum allowed is 15 percent. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 10/27/08 Approval of Council Minutes 10/13/08 [Page 3 of 11]