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DATE: 4-08-96 ITEM NO: G-l mment Approval: Manager Approved: Agenda Section: Reports Item Description: LAKE OWASSO NO-WAKE JOINT POWERS AND 150 FOOT NO WAKE ZONE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Background After adopting a new Comprehensive Plan (1994) and a new shoreline ordinance (1995), an ordinance (fall, 1995) was proposed to make the no-wake zone on Roseville lakes consistent with the 1994 City of Shoreview 150 foot no-wake ordinance. It appeared that there was both a 300 foot and 150 foot no-wake setback on Lake Owasso. A number of hearings were held in the fall with very little public comment. The Council asked for further public hearings in 1996 at which time there was considerable public comment (and confusion) over what was proposed by the City of Roseville. The 300 foot no-wake setback used in Roseville is no longer allowed by the MnDNR, yet it was "grandfathered" - a more restrictive law in existence compared to the most recent state no-wake regulations. The State now allows for a zero no- wake, a 100 foot no-wake, or a 150 foot no-wake setback zone on the surface of - the water. Changing the Roseville regulation (300 feet) would mean that the city would have to comply with the less restrictive state regulations (150 feet or less). The Council requested staff to assist in a neighborhood discussion of the no-wake inconsistencies on Lake Owasso between the Cities of Shoreview and Roseville. Complicating the issue was the incorrect rumor that a second slalom course was being prepared for Lake Owasso. That neighborhood meeting was held on March 7, 1996 in the City Council Chambers. As per the original Council direction, the staff also scheduled a public hearing for the Council meeting on April 8, 1996 to discuss the possible joint powers and ordinance amendments. 1