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DB approves permits based solely on safety, but if an application (e.g. for another slalom) were not approved by the city, he would probably not issue it. This is viewed as "good business" (SP). Thus far, cities have always approved the applications. There have not been "too many" applications; permitting requires DB's judgment of adequate safety (DB). Also see 8, 16. State statute assigns enforcement to the sheriff, and that authority cannot be undercut by a requirement for a city permit. Hennepin, Carver, and Ramsey counties all check with the cities for controversial requests (KE). For large events, cities are more careful (ex. =Keller Lake in Maplewood). The county permit application form has a city sign-off section; North will obtain a copy of the permit application form from Gary Wood. 15. Dces any other local go~•ernment authority require their appro~•al prior to granting permits for non-profit groups? What information or issues do/should they consider? What is the histor}' and legal status of the requirement for city appro~ al of permit applications? DB did not know about procedures followed by other government authorities for permit approvals. Also see 14. 16. How (and by whom) are the locations of the slalom and jump determined? Which city are they in; ho«~ lar are they from shore? Are these the best locations; do the}' affect boating patterns or cause congestion? Would theirlocations change «•ith a 15{?' no-wake ordinance? Are there other county lakes that better locations? The group seeking the permit defines the location (see 17). Safety would be a reason to alter it, but input from others regarding the application would be irrelevant unless it was a safety concern. A relevant safety concern would be one that stands out to anyone, not one that reflects an individual preference (DB). Permits do not give holders extra rights to that area except for an event in which the area is otherwise temporarily closed (e.g. on the river; KE). 17. Who is the permit holder for the jump and slalom in Owasso? Who has access? What is the Lake O«~asso Safe Boating Club? The permit holder for the slalom. and jump is the Lake Owasso Safe Boating Association. They are in the same place every year. SG and NQ stated that the group is wide open to membership, they are not seeking a slalom in the SW end, and a different group was responsible for last year's temporary slalom. 18. What other types of users can obtain permits for limited use of open ~s~ater for their o~z~n use? Anyone can apply for a permit; insurance may be required. Both a lake map with intended site of use and city approval are required; exclusive use is not granted. Area zoning would be another approach to identifying lake areas for certain types of uses (e.g. swim, PWC, non- motorized) (DB). 1 9. Is it still reasonable to a]loa• aircraft use of Lake Owasso? What regulations control this? BW described an incident last summer in which a floating plane motored only 50' from an occupied dock near the very SW end of Owasso. Planes are exempt from boating laws by state and federal law. Planes are controlled by the FAA and the MN-DOT Div. of Aeronautics. In the East metro, only Bald Eagle, Owasso, Turtle, White Bear lakes and the Mississippi allow seaplane traffic (KE). 2 0. Do you foresee any change in enforcement on Owasso for the future? Discuss on-water and parking enforcement; lake watch group. Shoreview used to pay for 300 hr/summer of water patrol enforcement which included Owasso; since 1994 it has paid for 150 hr. This is in addition to its portion of 1400 hrs of county-wide, county-supported water patrol and additional time contributed by deputized volunteers in the county's Lakes and Trails Association. Two county boats are used to patrol all county waters; volunteers are assigned to work with regular officers. In total, Shoreview 4