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<br />. <br /> <br />February 22, 2002 <br /> <br />To: Centerville and Lino lakes City Council Members <br /> <br />It has l?ecome very apparent that within the last couple of weeks there has <br />developed some dynamic, opposing opinions regarding the beneficial or <br />detrimfntai roie that recreational boating and, more specifically, water skiing <br />activities may have on the Heron Rookery and overall quality of Peltier lake. <br /> <br />Being ~ Peltier lake shore resident (and lake Association Board Member), I am <br />extremely concerned that Peltier lake remain "healthy" along with being <br />complEftely "open" to the many diverse water activities inherent to living on a <br />lake. This "open" policy ensures that everyone's rights to use this public lake is <br />honorep without restrictions. My wife and I have lived in CentervHle and used <br />Peltier lake for the past 28 years (being lake shore owners for the last 9 years). <br />All tho~ years, there have -not been any ufficiallake restrictions even though the <br />population of Centerville and use of the lake has increased dramatically. Now, <br />howev~, it seems there is an opinion that all of a sudden restrictions are <br />needed for the well-being of the lake and the Heron Rookery. Opinions are not <br />proof. '-WOUld want indisputable proof, from authorities who know, that the <br />current proposed restrictions (wake zones and no slalom water ski <br />course;s) are definitely needed. <br /> <br />I am fearful that beginning lake restrictions could slowly escalate into more <br />restrictions, eventually leaving Peltier lake so undesirable to live on that home <br />values of residents on the lake would be put in jeopardy. This point will be a <br />major ispue for alllake shore residents who may now be "neutral" on the <br />proposed restrictions. <br /> <br />According to the February 19, 2002 letter from the Centerville City Council to the <br />lake Shore Residents of Peltier lake (itshouJdhave been sentto ALL residents <br />of Centerville as they are possible lake users), it appears that this issue of lake <br />restrictions will be put forward as a proposed Ordinance. <br /> <br />Due to prior commitments, the March 11 public hearing will be our first chance <br />to be present at these meetings and anyfol1owing. However, we will be brought <br />up to date before that meeting, and hopefully an informed, unbiased and proper <br />decision will be ultimately reached. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Steven jlnd Rosemary Marcello <br />1649 Peltier lake Drive <br />