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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting. May 13 Page two Peck noted that he understands the lake treatment is optional; DNR can put the boat access in at any time - City has no control over this aspect. Hicks said it is his understanding that DNR can put in the boat launch; lake treatment will be studied I if people do not want the treatment, they won't do it. Lynch said the residents do not oppose access for fishing boats, canoes, small motor boats and sail boats by non-residents; noted that the lake is too small for additional power boats; stated that 80 acres of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. Woodburn said he feels it is a zoning problem; stated that people bought property because of the existing conditions I feels that three power boats on the lake at one time is the limit for the lake. Gloria Kennedv. 1280 InRerson Road, stated that the DNR said Lake Josephine ~ is nota high priority lake for installation of a boat ramp. Hansen said that City has no power to stop boats on Lake Johanna; said she doesn't want a boat launch either; suggested that maybe a small boat launch ia all rilht. Gloria Kennedy said that Hansen can realize then how upset we are. Hansen said she has sympathy. but a ramp on Josephine may take some of the boat traffic off of Johanna. Bill Klatt. 1208 EdRewater, asked the size and depth of Lake Johanna - Hansen said it is about twice the size of Josephine - is 35 feet at the deepest point - averages 10 to 15 feet deep. Klatt said if the boat ramp is a problem on Johanna, it doesn't make sense on a smaller lake; noted that six parking spaces are proposed, but we will have more boats; people will drop boat off and leave with the car. Hansen noted that Johanna residents asked far the Iske surface regulations because of the boat ramp. Bergeron said the Ramsey County'Water Patrol also polices White Bear Lake during certain hours; noted they cannot guarantee they can be on hand at all times when the need for assistance arises. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-23, apposing the public access on Lake Josephine for safety reason, because of size and depth of the lake and the lack of ability to control traffic; opposing the flah kl I I which I, not deemed necessary; opposing treatment of the lake with calcium nitrate whIch Is considered to be experimental, with no proof of Its effectIveness. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0> Ad Hoc Committee Appointments Woodburn appointed two residents, Maurice Johnson and Thomas Lynch, and two Councilmembers, Dsle Hicks and Thomas Sather, to represent Arden Hills on the Rosevi1le/Arden Hills Ad Hoc Committee. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Resolution No. 85-20. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY LAYOUT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HIGHWAY 694 FROM THE WEST EXIT RAMP AT RAMUNE AVENUE TO FLORAL DRIVE Christoffersen displayed the Preliminary Layout, and noted the alignment . changes proposed by the State. Christoffersen indicated the curved access ramp, instead of the right angle ramp, proposed by the City; noted that the curve arrangement indicates a "Yield" rather than a "Stop" from 1-694 at Ham1ine Avenue. Christoffersen explained that the State had a problem with sight distance and prefers this alignment to the plan presented by the City for approval; noted that, except for the curved access, it is es. sentially the same plan.