7B, Lake Johanna Emergency Temporary "No Wake Zone" - Public Hearing

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i�� EN HILLS City Council **Public Hearing Notice*� Notice to Property Owners along Lake Johanna Hearing 7:00 p.m. Info: Monday, June 11, 2012 City Hall Council Chambers 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Topic: Emergency "No Wake Zone" Background: In July of 2011, the City of Arden Hills had a storm that caused the elevation of Lake Johanna to rise significantly, causing concerns from residents. There was confusion regarding who has the authority to close the boat landing and procedures on creating a"No Wake Zone". City Staff researched this and found that only the Minnesota DNR has the authority to close a boat landing. The DNR notified the City that boat launches are rarely closed. However, their suggestion was for the City to create a"No Wake Zone" in high water occurrences, According to the Minnesota Water Surface Use Management Rules, in situations of local emergency, temporary special controls (creation of a"No Wake Zone") may be enacted by a County, City or Town. The City Council reviewed this topic at their work session on April 16, 2012. The City Council is considering utilizing these emergency temporary controls in certain high water emergencies. The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input from residents on this topic. Any person in favor of, opposed to, or interested in this topic will be heard by the City Council at the hearing date and time listed above. Written comments can also be sent to City Hall. Further Information: The April 16, 2012 City Council agenda item can be viewed at City Hall or online at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us. The June 11, 2012 City Council agenda item on this topic will be posted no later than Friday, June 8, 2012. Questions/Comments: You may attend the hearing or contact Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager by: Mail: 1245 W Hwy 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phone: 651.792-7848 Email: michelle.olson@ci.arden-hills.mn.us �� � ;.n www.ci.arden-hills.mn. us