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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 21,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Van Ey11 indicated the boat is exposed. The boat does have a small canopy or small top over where the <br /> captain sits but the rest of it is exposed to the elements. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if it will be left that way. <br /> Van Ey11 stated it will be left that way similar to the way it has been left for the past nine or ten years. <br /> Van Eyll indicated the majority of the surface of the boat is diamond plated and that exposure to the <br /> elements is not a big deal. Van Eyll stated they do have some seat covers that need to be replaced every <br /> few years. <br /> Landgraver asked if the Long Lake Fire Department have had discussions with Hennepin County <br /> regarding this. <br /> Van Eyll stated Council Member Walsh approached the sheriff about it and they came back and said that <br /> the City Council needs to discuss this and allow overnight boat storage before any other discussions can <br /> occur with Hennepin County. <br /> Landgraver asked if they believe Hennepin County will agree with this. <br /> Van Eyll stated he is hopeful that they will. <br /> Landgraver asked what would happen if Hennepin County does not agree to it. <br /> Barnhart stated the City could amend the ordinance back. <br /> Thiesse suggested that they phrase it as a singular Long Lake Fire Department boat. <br /> Barnhart stated he typically attempts to avoid situations where ordinances are so specific because it can <br /> cause issues later on down the road. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. <br /> Richard Crosby,2705 Walters Port Lane, Orono, stated as a retired firefighter,he realizes response time <br /> is extremely important and that trailering a boat to a rescue does not work and basically adds 15 to 20 <br /> minutes to that time. Crosby stated this is a perfect spot for a fire boat and that he has had personal <br /> conversations with Sheriff Rich Stanek,who is behind this idea 100 percent. Crosby commented this is a <br /> perfect location and would allow them to serve the north bays, Crystal Bay,and Lake Minnetonka. <br /> Crosby stated in his view this is a terrific idea and the only caveat right now is the restriction on overnight <br /> boat storage. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. <br /> Thiesse commented he has mixed emotions over this and that he is concerned about safety but he also is <br /> concerned about scope creep. Thiesse noted Bederwood Park was going to have a temporary ball park <br /> and 15 years later it is still there. Thiesse noted Orono does not allow residents to share a dock but that <br /> issue has come up numerous times. <br /> Page 19 of 26 <br />