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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes October 19, 1988 Page 3 Mr. Pearson stated that if there is a way to mitigate it, it would be in the city's best interest to provide that kind of alternative to the Commission and the DNR. In that way they will not be diminishing the wetlands. Mr. Anderson suggested that the city may be able to make it bigger below the 18th tee by perhaps another 100 feet so that it would be close to the size it is now. They could perhaps even bring it into the 18th fairway. Mr. Anderson continued by stating that perhaps they could leave the pond the same size and fill in the one part. The city reportedly hopes to complete this project yet this fall. The Commission explained their position to Mr. Anderson in that they are recommending to the DNR that the city consider providing mitiga- tion so there would be no loss of wetlands. OLD BUSINESS 1. Rum River Erosion Control Ordinance. Attorney Pearson presented the Commission wi a r or finance es a fishing erosion controls and limiting the size of motors and speed for boats operating on the Lower Rum River. He explained that the member communities should review the proposed ordinance and make their recommendation to the Anoka County Com- missioners by way of resolution. The County has, by letter, agreed to consider such an ordinance at that time and will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Rum River Erosion Control Ordinance. The draft ordinance was closely reviewed. Mr. Weaver recommended that Section 1 of the ordinance describing the Purpose of the ordinance should include wording relating to the interests of safety for those using the river for swimming or canoeing. Mr. Raatikka concurred. The wording should be changed to include the following; 1) limit erosion; and 2) to provide a safer river to enhance the safety of swimmers, canoers, small boaters, and for fishing. Section 2A, Regulations, was discussed. The Commission concurred that the descriptive' area o£ the Rum River should be from the Rum River Dam in the City of Anoka to the County Road bridge westerly of Rum River Central Park. The Commission concurred that the five horsepower limita- tion should remain in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Pearson recommended that a letter from this Commission be sent to the County informing them that this draft ordinance has been sent to the cities, and their comments will be forthcoming. Mr. Raatikka felt that a common resolution should be considered by each of the member city councils to pass on, recommending that the County adopt the proposed ordinance.