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Community Development Director Gladhill answered questions of the Council relating to the existing rules and opportunity for the City to formulate rules that would best match its land use and reduce non - conforming lots. He indicated that some residents are opposed to the DNR establishing minimum standards /rules. The Council discussed the case with Community Development Director Gladhill and emphasized its desire for local control and support for the official response that represents that control. In addition, the Council found that uniqueness within the Corridor necessitates flexibility in rulemaking. It was noted that another issue is what can feasibly be implemented and enforced at the local level, such as those related to vegetation. City Administrator Ulrich asked whether the Council can just consider the Technical Analysis at this point, during the official comment period. Community Development Director Gladhill answered in the affirmative. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Approve the Technical Analysis and direct staff to submit it to the DNR by the August 15, 2014, deadline. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Johns, LeTourneau, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.09: Consider Request from City of Anoka to Establish No Wake Zone on Mississippi River during High Water Levels Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and request from the City of Anoka to introduce an ordinance that would establish a slow- no -wake zone on the Mississippi River during high water events. He advised of the Police Chief's comment that this only makes sense for Ramsey if the City of Dayton also adopts it. Councilmember Tossey stated he sees no need to adopt this Ordinance as the Police Department does not own a boat or conduct a water patrol. Community Development Director Gladhill explained that enforcement would be with the Anoka County Water Patrol. Councilmember Tossey stated in that case, he believed the appropriate agency to consider the ordinance was the Anoka County Board, as it has the ability to enforce it. Community Development Director Gladhill stated the City of Anoka likely forwarded a similar request to the Anoka County Board and he will follow up on that specific question. The Council acknowledged there are erosion issues along the Mississippi River; however, the City does not have the ability for enforcement of a No Wake Zone. Staff was asked to research whether this should be a Countywide consideration. City Council / August 11, 2014 Page 11 of 13