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<br />" <br /> <br />", <br /> <br />March 1, 2002 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Based on the rookery abandonment observations and theories discussion, and the ecological <br />significance of the surrounding area, the task force unanimously supported the strategy of having <br />the cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville, in cooperation with the State of Minnesota, pursue a Joint <br />Powers Agreement and a "Slow/No Wake" ordinance on the north end of Peltier Lake. <br /> <br />The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Committee, which is comprised of three Anoka County <br />commissioners, have also had an opportunity to review and examine the justification for the <br />proposed surface water zoning restriction on Peltier Lake. As a result, the Parks and Recreation <br />Committee has expressed full support of the proposed "Slow/No Wake Zone" restriction on the <br />north end of Peltier Lake. <br /> <br />Through a series of recent comprehensive planning efforts that include the "2020 Vision" Anoka <br />County Parks and Recreation System Plan (1998) and the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional <br />Park Reserve Master Plan (1999), the Peltier Island Heron Rookery has been identified as a unique <br />resource to protect and preserve into the future. Several management goals and strategies have <br />been documented during these planning efforts which specifically include controlling boat traffic <br />around Peltier Island to prevent disruption to the herons. Therefore, special consideration in the <br />way of supporting a "S/ow/No Wake Zone" on the north end of Peltier Lake is clearly consistent with <br />various comprehensive plans recently adopted by Anoka County. <br /> <br />Thank you for your leadership and spirit of cooperation in considering the proposed surface water <br />restriction on the north end of Peltier Lake. If Anoka County can provide any further information <br />or assistance throughout the proposed ordinance process, please contact my office at 763-323- <br />5700. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />Margaret Langfeld <br />Anoka County Commissioner <br /> <br />ML:tp <br /> <br />cc: Ms. Linda Waite-Smith, City Administrator, City of Lino Lakes <br />John VonDeLinde, Director of Parks and Recreation <br />