The "new" Lake Minnetonka

From what I’ve heard and read, I don’t think this is going anyplace, but would be wise to show the sentiment against this either by showing up Wednesday evening or writing the LMCD.

IMO, I believe there are too many rules on that lake already and the Sheriff does not have the resources to Patrol every law as already on the books. If everyone just followed the Rules, there would be fewer problems and a little less anger towards all the lake visitors.

That said, however, I believe many of the Lake’s Residents are just as guilty as any Lake Visitor of causing the problems that bring these proposals to the LMCD!

Do you realize that in one case on one day this summer, the AIS Inspectors at Lake Waconia stopped 8-watercraft and their operators whom live on Lake Minnetonka from launching in Lake Waconia due to their watercraft being contaminated with Zebra Mussels. Yes, in 1-day, 8-boats all of Lake Minnetonka Residents.

Now, try telling me again how much the Lakeshore Residents care about the Lakes!

/s/ Member of the Carver County Parks Commission!

Vern Wagner Attended last nights LMCD mtg. I was the only testifier who didn’t live in the proposed quiet zone. Most attendees were opposed to the quiet zone. The LMCD did a great job in giving everyone a chance to speak and set the tone for what turned out to be a fun evening. Even though a wide range of disagreement was present, they were a fun group to listen to. Issues by the petitioners centered around the congestion and boat traffic and erosion, those opposed were concerned about travel time and ability to ski and boat in the area. The high water quiet zone last Spring gave the petitioners a vision of what the lake would be like without all the traffic (forgetting that many boaters weren’t even on the water during these times}. Turning the clock back to the 1920’s would be great. My comments addressed the lakeshore and habitat conditions, rights of MN citizens to use MN lakes and our concern if lakeshore owners could obtain quiet zones, how many more quiet zone petitioned would be forthcomng. The petitioners spoke compassionately about wanting the return of waterfowl, turtles, frogs, Wanting to enjoy the serenity of canoeing and paddleboarding across quiet peaceful waters, yet I suspect they all own cruizers and big runabouts. My recommendations to prevent erosion where to remove the rip-rap and return the native shoreline and aquatic plants. Let trees that fall into the water remain in the water, Replant the Lilly pads, reeds, rushes. Strengthen the shoreline with small scrubs and strong grasses. In return they would see less erosion, more aquatic wildlife and gain personal satisfaction from contributing to this great resource.

Great points Vern.

Sad to see no other Recreational Boaters (Fishermen, Wake Boarders, Skier’s, Jet Ski enthusiasts, etc) took the time or had the nerve to get up and speak.

Any idea on number of those speaking for and against this petition?

I had another meeting as a members of the Carver County Parks Commission, or I would have been there.

Hopefully, many letters are being sent in to the LMCD Board.

Here is a link to the article from the Star Tribune: http://www.startribune.com/local/west/282508081.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue