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RESOLUTION REGARDING NO WAKE ALONG THE RUM RIVER LOWER RUM RIVER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION By: Pete Raatikka, .City Engineer Case # 16 Background: As previously discussed at your June 28, 1988 council meeting, the LRRWMO board received a request to establish an ordinance limiting the size and/or speed of boats and motors on the Lower Rum River. This ordinance would help to reduce erosion of the river bank and address safety concerns. The LRRWMO 'sent the request to Anoka County for consideration of an ordinance. The County responded by saying they would consider an ordinance if all the city councils adjacent to the Lower Rum River were in favor of the ordinance. At the LRRWMO meeting it was decided to have each city adopt a common resolution supporting an ordinance establishing erosion controls and limiting the size of motors and speed for boats operating on the Lower Rum River. Enclosed are copies of letters from Dan Erhart, Chai~-man of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and Curtis A. Pearson, attorney for the LRRWMO discussing this issue. Also enclosed are copies of the proposed resolution supporting the ordinance and the ordinance establishing the erosion controls. Reco,nunendation: i would reco,,-unend that the City Council adopt the resolution to support an ordinance limiting the size and/or speed of boats and motors on the Rum River to control erosion and to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution ¢88__ a resolution relating to the establishing erosion and safety concerns and limiting the size of motors and speed of boats operating on the Lower Rum River. Review Checklist: Administrator Attorney Engineer Comm. Development Director X X Chief of Police Finance Officer Public Works Supt. Other