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� . � , <br /> � REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 25, 1977 Page 14 <br /> � Mr. Paul Kempf stated that he was in concurrence NORTH STAR MARINA <br /> with the Mayor' s statement and that our meetings (Continued) <br /> �ere designed to achieve a common goal. We agreed <br /> � ot to go piecemeal but to develop an overall plan. <br /> We are developing a dock plan cutting back to 200 ft. <br /> � and to cutback on wet and dry slips accordingly. _ <br /> Wet slips 40-60 allowing for the balance inside <br /> � a structure. We have sent requests for bids to <br /> contractors and we are waiting for their response. <br /> � Our sincere intent is to proceed with a plan. One <br /> • over-riding factor is dredging. The cost $25,000 to <br /> $28,600 is very expensive and we are looking for <br /> � alternatives. We would like to consider an environ- <br /> mental zone possibly the first 50 ft. of shallow <br /> � water and take off from that point with our 200 ft. <br /> docks. Mr. Kempf entered into the record the <br /> � following letter dated July 15 , 1977, which states: <br /> � We are attempting to develop a comprehensive iatprove- <br /> • ment plan for North Star Marina that will meet the <br /> pres�nt requirements of Orono and LMCD regulations. <br /> � As we proceed, we discover these plans would impose <br /> � severe financial impact on Lake Minnetonka boaters <br /> and tremendous long term financial commitments for <br /> � North Star Marina. The controling factors will <br /> be how much boaters will be willing to pay for our <br /> � Service and the availability of financing <br /> . �or North Star lyiarina. We have explored all of the <br /> possible alternatives and have determined the following: <br /> � 1. The dredging and riprap plans which we have sub- <br /> � mitted for your approval are the only practical <br /> methods of stabilizing the shoreline, maintaining <br /> • navigable water depth in our harbor area, and <br /> . accomplish our mutual objectives of having an <br /> as�hetically pleasing and professionally operated <br /> � marina complex within Orono' s B-2 zone. <br /> � 2. If these permits are granted, we can then continue <br /> to examine feasibility, engineering, design, and <br /> � financing for: <br /> � Dock restructuring <br /> • Rack storage on land. <br /> Landscaping. <br /> � Blacktop parking areas. <br /> Fencing. <br /> � Curbing and landscaping along #51 -- this must <br /> tie in with revised traffic patterns that a <br /> � finally approved improvement plan might dictate. <br /> � Most of these would be made necessary to conform <br /> � to Orono and LMCD regulations. (Continued) <br /> � <br /> � <br /> � <br />