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~. Ms. Galli indicated the DNR is looking at every human disturbance identified on the Jake and intends to take action. Mosquito Control has been notified not to encroach into the area, and the DNR firefighting planes and helicopters have been asked not to fill up in the lake in order to protect the birds and the planes because large birds and planes do not mix. She also noted that she would be asking the seaplane people not to fly in the area because of the heron colony. Mayor Swedberg indicated that Ms. Galli had done a published study currently in press that looked at foraging behavior on Peltier Lake. He then asked if the City could have a copy of that study for the website. Ms. Galli indicated she would be happy to provide a copy of the article once she has obtained permission from the co-author to do so. Ms. Galli indicated the study looked at where herons and egrets went to eat. Council Member Capra explained that a woman in an airplane followed the birds to determine where they go to eat. She then told residents that she has been extensively researching this matter for the last two weeks and will carefully consider all the information she has obtained when making her decision. Council Member Nelson asked what Ms. Galli would recommend for the no wake zone. Ms. Galli indicated the best thing for the birds would be the larger no wake zone but said she was comfortable with the 200 foot buffer because it would protect the natural resourccs. Mr. Jeff Perry, Anoka County Parks and Rccreation Manager, indicated it was part of his job to manage the regional park reserve and provide a formal recommendation for where the line should be placed and his recommendation is the red line on his map. He then went through a chronology of how the area of the island and the north end of the lake was classilied as a high quality area for plant and animal communities. Mr. Perry showed a map of Anoka County lakes and wetlands that set Peltier Island and the nortll end 0 f the lake as an area that has not been disturbed and fWlctions at a high level. He then indicated the County wants to do everything it can to help sustain this area. Mr. Perry indicated in 1999 the County received a letter from a resident that was concerned with high-speed boat traffic near the island. The County took a look at that situation, attended a Lake Association meeting and stressed the importance of the area and explained that, if boaters were not careful, the area could be disturbed. The rookery was abandoned in June of 2000 and Ms. Joan Galli of the DNR agreed to begin monitoring the rookery. Page 8 of21