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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 13, 1998 3 . 1. Compliance with the plan (as provided to the City Council) showing the exterior of the proposed addition; and 2. Compliance with the plans shown on Exhibit A of the staff report dated July I, 1998. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Resolution #98-48, Calling for Public Hearing, Lake Josephine Ordinance and Joint Powers Agreement Mr. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director, explained that the Public Safety Commission has been working with the City of Roseville and the Lake Josephine Improvement Association to prepare an ordinance and joint powers agreement (JP A) regulating surface water use on Lake Josephine. Through many meetings, an ordinance has been drafted which was presented to the DNR for their comments. Mr. Stafford noted the highlights of the ordinance including the speed of boats, hours of operation, no wake provision, and counterclockwise direction of travel. He stated if the Council finds this to be an acceptable form, a public hearing should be scheduled concurrent with the City of Roseville. . Mr. Stafford noted the attendance of William Costello, Director of the Lake Josephine Improvement Association and Tom Lynch, Vice Chairman of the Lake Josephine Improvement Association, who were available to answer questions. He advised that the Council is asked to adopt Resolution #98-48 ordering a public hearing in the matter of an ordinance and JP A with the City of Roseville regarding surface water use on Lake Josephine. Councilmember Aplikowski asked how many homeowners were included in the notification and discussions. Mr. StafJord explained they are planning to only talk to those who live directly on the lake. Mr. Costello advised there are 32 homes on Lake Josephine in Arden Hills and about the same on the other side. If notification goes beyond 150 feet from the lakeshore, it would increase that number. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the general public was included in the discussion. Mr. Costello stated it is a public access that is available to anyone so they went through the DNR for their comments. Councilmember Aplikowski stated it appears this document was reviewed and provided to the homeowners directly on the lake. Mr. Costello stated this is correct. Councilmember Keirn asked if those property owners holding easements would be advised of the hearing. In response to Councilmember Keirn, Mr. Costello estimated there are about 25 property owners who have an easement for an access and they have one membership (as a group) in the Lake Josephine Improvement Association. . Mr. StafJord advised of the small cost, perhaps $100, to erect a sign at the beach armouncing this ordinance.