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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 16, 2012 9 Councilmember Holden questioned how the lake association was proposing to solve the problem. City Administrator Klaers explained the lake association suggested the boat launch be closed to eliminate high speed boats on the lake. Mayor Grant inquired how many times the lake has reached the high water mark. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson commented this occurred once in 2006 and once in 2011. She reported the water level was gauged by the DNR on a quarterly basis. It was noted the water level at this time was at a proper level, but the lake association was still requesting the "No Wake Zone"request be considered in case the lake were to rise again. Councilmember Holden understood the need for a "No Wake Zone" in emergency situations. She did not feel the current situation warranted an ordinance or City Code change. She did not want to see the lake closed off to the community by closing the boat launch. Mayor Grant agreed stating the two spikes in the water level receded within two or three weeks. He was not in favor of an ordinance change. He recommended the Council only declare an emergency "No Wake Zone" if the situation arose in the future. He recommended staff decide on a high water level that the No Wake Zone would go in effect and bring back that number to be agreed upon by the Council. Councilmember Tamble agreed with this recommendation. Councilmember Holden questioned how many homeowners were within the lake association and if the City should react to this issue if only one member of the community had a concern. City Administrator Klaers recommended the Council proceed with Option 2 stating a public hearing could be held to make all of the homeowners aware of the Council's direction on this issue. Councilmember Holmes supported Option 2 stating this would provide the Council with an option in an emergency situation. The Council directed staff to investigate the issue further and to plan for a public hearing this summer. E. Celebrating Arden Hills Councilmember Tamble noted he was working as a liaison for the Celebrating Arden Hills event. He questioned if there were any sponsor restrictions for the event, what the Council liaison's requirements were, and requested further information on volunteers. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson noted she has met with Kim Tamble and she has agreed to chair a Celebrating Arden Hills Committee, while other volunteers are being sought. She noted the committee would meet again on April 23rd. The goal would be to get the group together to