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.� <br />� <br />� <br />,� <br />�� <br />t <br />� <br />i3 <br />Regular City Council Meeting — DRAFT Minutes <br />Monday, Apri123,2007 <br />Page 18 <br />Mr. Bester opined that the Association attempted to be res�aectfi�l, but <br />noted the difficulties of policing those coming onto the lake. Mr. <br />Bester thanked the public for their comments; further opining that <br />there were always soine risks involved in lake activities, but noted that <br />the Association attempted to be cognizant of other boaters on the lake. <br />Mr. Bester concluded by endorsing and speaking in support of contin- <br />ued placement of the water ski course and jump on Lake Qwassa. <br />l[� Mayor Klausing asked Captain Mathwig if the Police Department had <br />�= logged any calls regarding incidents on Lake Owasso related to the <br />1 � jump or course. <br />l3 <br />I� <br />]� <br />1� <br />1 '� <br />Captain Mathwig advised that, since 2005, the department was only <br />aware of one call, for an ice fisherman assist, on the lake, which was <br />referred to the Ramsey County Sheriff. <br />1� Councilmember Ihlan thanked people for bringing the issues before <br />1� the City Council, noting this was the Council's first policy discussion <br />���� regarding such issues. Councilmember Ihlan opined that the City <br />� 1 Council indeed needed to consider the public's hearth, safety and wel- <br />�� fare, and strike a balance for different users of the lake; in addition to <br />�� all impacts to lake uses, neighborhood quality of life, and environ- <br />�� mental concerns. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her personal inter- <br />�k� est in obtaining additional information regarding the use of herbicides <br />�� and their impact on the lake. <br />�� <br />�� <br />�{� <br />�� <br />31 <br />�� <br />��� <br />�� <br />�� <br />�� <br />:�7 <br />Councilmember Ihlan furkher opined that the City Council needed to <br />obtain additional information; evidence of how the jump and course <br />were being used related to competing with other uses; and whether the <br />limited use of the jump justified imposing on other uses. Cou�.c��- <br />member Ihlan spoke in support of sending the concerns expressed to- <br />night to the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department; and advised that <br />she was leaning toward not supporting the placement request this <br />year, to emphasize concerns related to public health, safety and wel- <br />fare. <br />