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i REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MAY 9 , 1977 Page 17 Mayor Van Nest commented that this matter NORTH SHORE DRIVE requires further study. The City does not want MARINA � to increase marina storage to further add to (Continued) the degrading of the area. The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District should be allowed input. Mr. Bruce Douglas stated that the North Shore Marina could store 300 boats or more and you � leave us no choice but to increase our storage areas. At this time, D�r. Douglas and Mr. Hork left the Council Chambers and discontinued any further discussions. Councilmember Paurus commented that originally the marinas were allowed to provide service and � access to the lake, but crowding factors and increased densities are abusing and degrading . the lakeshores, creating complaints from the � residents of the area. � This matter will be entered on the next Council agenda. Mr. James Bloemendal, Mr. Lanny Seamore and Mr. LUCE LINE TRAIL Otto Christensen, Department of Natural Resources representatives, pr:esented a film on DNR trails and discussed leases, easements, and land acquisition as they relate to present and future trail programs_._ _ Mayor Van Nest stated that the citizens are still ' • conccrn�d with traii s�pe�-ai�ion and reg��ati�zs ,._: and the lack of policing-. Mr. Bloemendal commented-_ that the State has determined to regulate and police the trail and the local conservation officer � Mr. Jim Granger should be notified of any problems. � rdayor Van Nest asked if there were any plans to • expand existing trails or parking areas and asked the DNR officials to keep the City informed to allow sufficient review time. � Mr. Seamore, who is now Regional Administrator for the DNR, commented that he was with the Division of Waters for some time and complimented the Council on their stand with marinas in attempting to environmentally protect Lake Minnetonka. � � s