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Master This Comment Date Who Made Comment List # Tables # 1 1 Wondering what the premise for the establishing a no -wake zone or no- boating area on Lake Owasso came from. He found reference to this in the presentation for the 3rd June 13, 2011 Joe Bester — Phone call Stakeholder Meeting. Wondering where this idea come from; if there is monitoring protocol for measuring high use days; etc. 3 2 Regarding Implementation Activity 1.9.f (page 114): July 19, 2011 Len Ferrington — Phone 1. What would the benefits of establishing a no -wake zone be? call 2. How would this be implemented: post signs at boat launches; newsletter to lakeshore owners? 3. Who would enforce this ordinance? 4. What would the impact of this no -wake zone have on the slalom ski area located on the southern end of Lake Owasso? 5. How would this impact the Camp Courage program? 6 3 Joe Bester, Chair of the Lake Owasso Association (LOA), called me on July 28th to make a comment on the 3rd Generation Grass Lake Plan. August 4, 2011 Karen Eckman He said that "the wake issue on Lake Owasso in the plan will provoke a lot of 'push-back'." He also said he felt that "the biggest bang for the buck is addressing the runoff in the watershed." Tom has also heard comments recently from Len regarding this issue. Len cites the weekly water ski program for special needs kids conducted on Lake Owasso every summer. So, the questions are (1) What scientific evidence exists that a wake is apt to compromise water quality in a lake comparable to Lake Owasso? I've asked Tom to find an expert to speak to us and the public on this topic in the near future. (2) How important is addressing the wake issue in our plan vs. the negative impact on good will with the LOA? I've asked Tom to put this topic on our agenda for August 18th. But if you think we shouldn't discuss then, please give us that feedback on the agenda. 8 4 1 do find it offensive that the report states: "the WMO will spend taxpayer dollars, will ask the public to change some of their habits and will ask the member communities to August 5, 2011 Judith A. Wood dedicate resources towards improvement of the water resources." Is this plan an impartial analysis of water quality in the Roseville and Shoreview watershed orjust a way to find ways to fit into and promote an already established agenda? Example: Where is the data to support the associated phosphorous release as a result of water skiing in shallow areas? Why are Lakes Emily and Bennett in such bad shape when they have no water skiing and have more of the GLWMO definition of a natural shoreline? It doesn't add up. 10 5 Contacting you because I was recently made aware of the GLWMO's consideration of creating a large No Wake Zone on Lake Owasso. As a Lake Owasso home owner and an August 8, 2011 Tom Oberhofer avid water sports enthusiast, I would like to express my concerns regarding such a concept. It is my understanding that this approach is being considered to help mitigate phosphorus levels by reducing sediment disturbance. If this is the case, all of the research I have read on this topic indicates that addressing improperly filtered run -off is the most effective and efficient way to mitigate phosphorus levels in a lake. Additionally, from a water sports perspective I am concerned by how such an action would impact my families ability to safely enjoy our time on the lake by increasing the number of boats in a smaller area of the lake. Finally, from a home owner perspective I am concerned with how such an action would negatively impact property values. In closing, I am in full support of removing the No Wake Zone on Lake Owasso concept from the GLWMO's new 10 year plan and would like to be made aware of future opportunities to ensure that my perspective is heard. 11 6 There are multiple concerns from the many people that the Association has heard from regarding a no -wake / no- boating proposal on Lake Owasso, below I have tried to August 11, 2011 Edward Roberts highlight what I have understood to be the main issues: Safety: a no -wake zone would concentrate the lake users in a smaller area. Although not mentioned in the GLWMO plan, per City ordinance and as defined by Minnesota Statute there already is a no -wake zone of 150' from shore. To expand the no -wake zone further, would contradict the public input and public agencies advice when this was unified between Roseville and Shoreview to have a standard no -wake zone on the lake. Two points were emphasized by the Ramsey County Sheriff, (i) consistency allowed enforceability and (ii) the smaller no -wake zone to provide the greater area for safe boating. 12 7 There are multiple concerns from the many people that the Association has heard from regarding a no -wake / no- boating proposal on Lake Owasso, below I have tried to August 11, 2011 Edward Roberts highlight what I have understood to be the main issues: Restricted recreational usage. Lake Owasso is considered a major regional resource and a priority lake by the Metropolitan Council. An increased no -wake zone or no- boating zone would significantly diminish the lake's enjoyment for many families and organizations that make Lake Owasso their destination. (Examples of the organizations that would be impacted include the Camp Courage program, the Ramsey County Home program.) Another comment that was made regarding the recreational implications, suggested that even with a no -wake zone, when people use the lake for other types of lake activity e.g. swimming, this would also disturb the lake bottom! 13 8 There are multiple concerns from the many people that the Association has heard from regarding a no -wake / no- boating proposal on Lake Owasso, below I have tried to August 11, 2011 Edward Roberts highlight what I have understood to be the main issues: No data offered that no -wake / no- boating would be beneficial, yet where there is data e.g. the phosphorous loading coming through the wetlands of Central Park to Lake Owasso there is no action, just more studies. This point was reinforced by a number of people who took the time 2 years ago to listen to the report from Barr Engineering, Grass Lake Watershed Management Organization — 2011 Watershed Management Plan Response to Comments: 60 -dav review period 9/19/2011 Page 1