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Mr. Jankowski stated that the numbers indicated on the maps are the mile markers from the mouth of the River and staff can call out the mile markers in the description. City Attorney Goodrich suggested that Section #3 of the ordinance be amended to indicate from the 7.2 mile marker to the 6.3 mile marker and from the 5.2 mile marker t0:'~e Ramsey/Anoka border. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen to introduce an Ordinance regulating the operation of watercraft on the Rum River in the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, identifying the no wake zone as being from the Ramsey/Anoka city limits to the 5.2 mile marker. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Gamec asked if an area can be removed at the final reading of the ordinance. City Attorney Goodrich stated that it cannot. Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested that action be tabled until staff can report on the depth of the River and whether going to the 5.2 mile marker takes care of it or if it is necessary to include from the area from the 6.3 mile marker to the 7.2 mile marker. Staff could also have conversation with the City of Andover. Mayor Garnet suggested that the Boy Scout Camp also be contacted to determine if they are or are not having any problems. He stated that he is not aware of any problems but they may have some input. Mayor Garnet stated if action is tabled tonight, it could be acted on at the next meeting. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beahen, to table consideration of an ordinance regulating the operation of watercraft on the Rum River in the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, to the next Council meeting to allow time for Staff to address the questions raised by the Council. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Game. c, Councilmembers Ha_x_s Steffen, Beahen, Beyer, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamec stated this issue will be one of the first agenda items at the June 23, I998, Council meeting. At that meeting, the Council will take final action on this ordinance. Mayor Gamee asked residents who are interested in receiving notice to sign a list provided in the hallway. Councitmember Haas Steffen requested that staff also verify the recent legislation restricting jet skis from the Rum River. Mayor Gamec asked that staff also determine how the Sheriffs Department will accomplish enforcement and whether they will be allowed to use a jet ski. City Council/June 9, 1998 Page 8 of 27 I I I I I I ®1 I I I I I I I I I