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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 4 Upon discussion of the river's water level and amount of fluxuation over the seasonal periods, Mr. Bradley stated that the Rum River fluxu- ated very little in comparison to other rivers in the area. Mr. Schultz reported that the Crater was about one inch below the top of the boards part of the summer. The pool is affected several miles up the Rum. In answer to a query relating to built up sediment behind the dam, Schultz stated that there doesn't appear to be much over the last 20 years, probably because the boards are taken off the dam. Weaver queried what the commission's proper procedure should be in dealing with these reported erosion concerns. Chairman Schrantz stated that the four member cities need to concur on a recommendation to the county which could be incorporated into an ordinance. Raatikka stated that the City of Ramsey has agreed to support an ordinance which would place proper controls on the river's traffic, thereby, alleviating much of the erosion problems. Schrantz stated that his Andover City Council has requested information that verifies specific erosion instances. He sug- gested that Mr. Bradley address the Andover City Council citing his con- cerns through a presentation. Much discussion ensued regarding the types of suggestions or ordinance points that commission attorney Pearson should be asked to include in a proposed ordinance which would place controls on water traffic on the Rum River. Some suggestions centered on the possibilities of NO WAKE, CONTROLLING THE SIZE OF MOTORS ALLOWED ON THE RIVER, SPEED, QUIET ZONES POSTED, as well as CONSIDERATION ADDRESSING THE AREA OF THE RUM RIVER TO FALL UNDER SUCH CONTROLS. Mr. Bradley suggested that Gene Stroman, Executive Secretary of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, be contacted for information on what was done in their area. As a point of information, Mr. Bradley reported that he has lost 21 feet of bank at his place due to the gradual erosion. Mr. Bradley further recommended that additional information be obtained through Sonya Jacobsen, U.S. Soil Conservation Service, on a report regarding a Robert Sorenson situation. Apparently, Mr. Sorenson has presented a report on navigational rivers. Mr. Bradley offered to get copies of Mr. Sorenson's report and make it available to WMO members. Mr. Bradley reported that he has also contacted John Stine at the Department of Natural Resources and was told that they are aware of a problem on the Rum River but haven't had time to address it. MOTION was made by Raatikka, seconded by Weaver, to direct the WMO attorney to draft an ordinance controlling the wakes on the Rum River, to be reviewed by this body and the respective city councils. Each WMO member shall contact Attorney Pearson, submitting to him suggestions for a draft ordinance. Said ordinance to be available at the next meeting. Mrs. Bartolain requested that the proposed ordinance include eliminating the use of jet ski -type water vehicles as well as water skiing. She reported that this past summer she and her children were forced, for safety purposes, to leave the river where they were swimming because