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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, September 5,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> disappear. The Public Works Department, however, has not actively in the last ten years tried to re-sign <br /> it. <br /> Ruegemer stated in her view it has been brought to light that the property lines do need to be marked and <br /> the rules clearly stated. <br /> Williams stated she agrees there is a reason why there is public access to Lake Minnetonka, which is why <br /> a number of the residents have moved here, and that there needs to be rules and regulations and a <br /> common understanding of that space. <br /> Janet Malik stated she knows the City has very strict rules regarding hardcover and that there have been a <br /> few things that they have wanted to do but were not able to. Malik stated she does not know if there are <br /> any limitations on whether the Bradys could install a fence along the property but that they could perhaps <br /> screen their property a little bit. Malik stated in her view private properties adjoining a public access <br /> should have the ability to create some screening. <br /> Denise Ohlcheske, 3580 Frederick Street, stated to her knowledge there has not been any reported <br /> violations to the police and that the neighbors are very respectful of the Bradys' property and the rules of <br /> the dock. <br /> Meyers asked what the hours of a day dock are. <br /> Edwards indicated per City ordinance,the dock areas are closed between 10 p.m. and sunrise the next <br /> morning. <br /> Meyers asked if it has a 5-minute limit. <br /> Edwards stated under the ordinance, it is unlawful to dock any watercraft except for the temporary <br /> purpose of boarding and discharging passengers and not any dock within a swim beach. Edwards stated <br /> the intent of the ordinance as written is that people can use it temporarily to load people on and off a boat. <br /> Meyers stated theoretically people could park a boat on either side of the dock for some period of time. <br /> Ruegemer commented that does not sound like that is the issue here. <br /> Meyers stated it sounds like that has not been done, but according to Mr. Brady's letter,there has been <br /> overnight docking there. <br /> Ruegemer noted Mr. Brady or someone also indicated to Staff that the dock was never used, which was <br /> not true. <br /> Meyers stated he is interested in hearing both sides of the story. Meyers stated the City needs to be clear <br /> on what the rules and regulations are and that they will need to look into this more. Meyers stated he <br /> personally does not have a problem with the dock if it is regulated well and used politely by the <br /> neighbors. If there are problems that exist,the City will need to look into those as well. Meyers stated if <br /> there is not parking there, it may be more of an amenity to the neighborhood and not for the general <br /> public. Meyers stated he also is not sure the City would tell Mr. Brady that he can sod the area and that <br /> one of the first things the City should do is delineate the area. <br /> Page 7 of 14 <br />