Minutes - Council Work Session - 04/13/2015 - Joint with Anoka CC

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Councilmember Shryock said while she does not have the knowledge of rivers, a potential buyer on the Rum River had referred to limitations on speed enforcement, chose not to buy because of it, and went to Elk River instead. She said we should talk about opportunities to publicize for prospective residents too. Anoka Councilmember Weaver shared about the County - regulated no wake zone and the frustrations and why some areas are not more open. • Director of Public Services /City Engineer Lee said the areas are consistent with the Wild and Scenic Rules from Madison Street north to 167 Street. Anoka Councilmember Schmidt asked if there are any hotel plans on the far northwest end of Highway 10. Mayor Strommen said there are plans for a hotel in the COR. The consensus of both Councils was to work on hosting a joint ribbon - cutting event for the Mississippi River Trail. 4. OTHER ITEMS / COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS 4.01: Slow No Wake Ordinance Anoka Councilmember Weaver referred to implementing a slow, no -wake ordinance when the water level is high, stating Anoka and Champlin are interested and asked if Ramsey is interested as well. He said the intent is to help reduce damage to riverbank property, stating the worst happens on public property. Mayor Strommen said they reviewed this ordinance last year and consensus was not to implement anything until Champlin and Dayton did, stating any ordinance should be Countywide. Anoka Councilmember Weaver shared about a recent study conducted by an engineering firm with GPS equipment where they found elevation differences ranging from 834 at the Coon Rapids Dam to 839 feet at the bridge at Ramsey, resulting in 9 feet higher. He asked staff to share the study with Ramsey and explained how the slow, no -wake zone would help protect banks, water quality, and reduce silt. Community Development Director Gladhill said there is a need for Anoka County enforcement in order for this to work, stating the cities do not have the tools to enforce. He said they will see what the City of Dayton is doing; adding while staff is open to considering this there is no firm commitment. City Administrator Ulrich said the damage is not that big of an issue in Ramsey, stating they could support it but noted they do not receive a lot of complaints or damage. Anoka Councilmember Weaver assured the group that damage is occurring and said they will forward the report for more information. Special Joint City Council Work Session / April 13, 2015 Page 7 of 8