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price ' <br /> 6616960671 04/19/01 02:12P P.002 <br /> t <br /> Mdfie J. Price <br /> 3471 Siems Court <br /> Arden Hills, NW 55112 <br /> 651.636.0869 <br /> April 19, 2001 <br /> 'ferry Post <br /> I will try to make at least part of the meeting tonight, but I currently have three conflicts <br /> during that time period. <br /> Perhaps you will recall our conversation regarding Ordinance No. 181. Specifically <br /> Section 4 (b)(1)Establishment and Designation 1'hercof. In essence this ordinance <br /> requires the placement of buoys on Lake Johanna. Currently this is not being done. My <br /> concerns are safety and property values. <br /> Lake Johanna is not unique in the problem of unsafe and reckless operation of motorized <br /> watercraft. In my opinion, this problem is exacerbated by its relatively small size. <br /> Because of its smaller size, swimmers can often be observed swimming in various parts <br /> of the lake. in addition, there are non-motorized watercraft operated by all ages, including <br /> 4P young and not so young. I have personally observed many families in canoes and small <br /> boats. During the time I have lived on Lake Johanna, l have noticed one collision with <br /> injuries and numerous near misses. I have heard comments from homeowners on the lake <br /> as well as visitors to the lake commenting on safety issues and concerns, especially on <br /> weekends. As a homeowner and taxpayer, I am concerned about the potential liability <br /> resulting from litigation. In my opinion, failure to comply and-enforce an existing <br /> ordinance places the city at unnecessary risk. <br /> I may be mistaken, but I believe the homes on Lake Johanna to have one of the higher tax <br /> bases in the city. We also have, in my opinion, a higher percentage of non-conforming <br /> lots. Net result is many homes would have difficulty getting equipment down to the <br /> shoreline to make necessary repairs. Many areas are experiencing shoreline erosion due <br /> in part to boats going too fast too close to shore- Potential decrease in property value. <br /> Boats are operating too close to shore because they don't realize they are too close. <br /> Brings us right back to the buoys as called for in the ordinance. The water patrol can only <br /> enibrce what it sees and it can't be everywhere all the time. When they are called after <br /> the fact, little can be done. <br /> I feel that placing the buoys as called for in the ordinance will assist in the facilitation of <br /> safer boating conditions and reduced property damage. <br />