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