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extend exposure to noise and cause variable pitch and non-muffled sound. The state is trying to improve this situation (KE). The water patrol uses 4 PWC's for enforcement. PWC complaints declined in 1996, perhaps due to the water patrol's PWC user education efforts (DB). 10. Which is easier to uphold in court, a citation for "unsafe boating" or for violation of a 150' no-wake buffer between craft? No-wake violations between 100-150' from shore are hard. to uphold. Unsafe operation is a perception by the deputy. Operation is not. always unsafe when boats are < 150' apart. 1 1. How ~+~ill changing from a 300' to a I50' no-wake buffer promote safet}~? What is the purpose of the no- wake buffer zone? Will it affect traffic flow to shallow areas? Do large weed beds compromise the purpose? A 150' ordinance would be consistent over the whole lake, and enforcement, awareness, signage, and usable surface area would be improved. A strong message from the cities might improve water safety behavior (DB). The 300' ordinance has not been enforced by the water patrol unless a specific complaint was made (DB). The purpose of a no-wake buffer is to (i) minimize boat traffic near share and protect other activities (on dock, swimming, exitlentry) and (ii}reduce potential damage to the shoreline. DNR's model statute allows for faster straight outlin (from shore) traffic within a no-wake buffer zone. By statute, PWC's may not go through emergent vegetation (KE). Roseville will need to avoid conflicting ordinances controlling water surface use in all city lakes (KE). Information from Mitch Converse on this issue is still needed (PE}. 1 2. Describe the training boat operators receive including (i) estimating distances, (ii) the appropriate distances to staff from various t<~pes of crafts, docks, shore, anal persons and (iii) effects of boat speed and reaction time on evasive actions. Can a buo}' be installed b}' the count}' park to demonstrate the size of the buffer zone? No safety education is required of boaters unless they are under 18. There is no training in estimating distances or on appropriate distances to maintain between boats and others. A critical need is for users to understand that, off-throttle, PWC's cannot be steered (KE). Also see 13. Buoys -see 3. 13. Is area zoning possible or desirable on Owasso (e.g. a 15-mph speed limit in shallow SW)? Many area lakes have restrictions, most commonly, slow/no-wake areas. Restrictions on one lake tend to move activity to nearby lake(s). Area zoning. within a lake would likely increase activity innon-restricted areas proportionately. Historical use patterns affect use also (KE). Enforcement of area zones within a lake is difficult due to (i) public and enforcer ignorance and (ii) forgetful behavior. Enforcers prefer that rules apply to the entire lake (DB). Lake residents and the general public both need to be informed about lake regulations (KL). Cities can supply rules to the sheriffs office and a pamphlet will be prepared for deputies (DB). Local governments are responsible for posting rules summanes at accesses and must post any ordinance approved by the DNR. Good examples include Lake Crystal (Burnsville) and Long Lake (New Brighton). Lake depth maps would help inform, although some map (signs) on the river have been vandalized. Too many signs (rules, muskies, aircraft, loons, exotics) reduces their effectiveness. The 300' no-wake ordinance is posted on Owasso, though it is not legally required (KE). Shoreview efforts for more signage were thwarted by Ramsey county parks, who wanted expensive wood signs (SG). KE suggested that Anita Tworoski, a former DNR employee who served on the Shoreview ad hoc lake regulations committee and now works for Roseville, might be able to help resolve sign design and purchase.. 14. When granting permits, what issues other than safet}~ are considered? Explain the application prcx:ess 3