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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes July 7, 1989 Page 7 The board went through the questionnaire item by item deter- mining who or what organization will respond to each issue. The board urged guests present to contact Ms. McCabe's office and offer assistance if they wished to assist in monitoring watercraft use on the Rum River. Schrantz suggested that area residents record hazardous or erratic boating incidents and sent them to the County for their information. Weaver indicated that Barr Engineering's services would only be required to provide a map, as requested at the end of the questionnaire. Skallman suggested that because several agencies and individuals will want to review the map, that Barr Engineering prepare the required map using symbols instead of color codes to allow for copy duplication; thereby, reducing costs. The board concurred. Skallman asked that representatives of the various cities see that he receive pertinent information for the map, such as boat landings, etc., as well as the different land uses and any special things that should be noted. He expected that the process should take approximately 3 hours of drafting time for an approximate cost of $150.00. Mr. Springer indicated that they had no erosion problems until the boat landing sign went down three years ago. With the Mississippi River level down last year, power boats preferred to use the Rum River above the dam which was higher. He felt that many boaters are not aware of how narrow the Rum River is and that if something isn't done soon, there will be a tragic accident involving kids or any passive river users. Recent incidents were raised. Arnie Carlson, 3740 Rum River Dr., stated that even if the Sheriff's River Patrol was on the river, they couldn't do much real enforcement without any rules or regulations. He did not feel that a Minimum Wake Ordinance would work. The board indicated that they are sympathetic to the resident's concerns, but the red tape must be completed in order to achieve our goal. In response to the Minimum Wake Ordinance, if passed, it will eliminate skiing and jet skies, which should help a great deal. Schrantz indicated that this board's stand in recommending the Minimum Wake Ordinance was to first try this form of regulation. If it doesn't work, then progress to something more stringent. John Underwood, 3620 Rum River Dr., queried Skallman's opinion whether propellers damage or affect the river banks. Skallman responded that while there may be some effect, he did not feel it was the major problem. Carlson stated that during the last year it is starting to eat out the land with all the power boats on the river after the sign at the boat landing was removed. Nothing else has changed much. These high speed boats are ruining it for those who would like to enjoy the river through passive recreation. Carlson in- dicated that when studied as a wild and scenic area, those