8. Discussion on request from May Township forStaff Report
Date of Meeting: August 2, 2017
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, Administrator
Re: No Wake Zone on Big Marine Lake
Background: I received a call from the Planner for May Township to assess whether the City has in
interest in establishing a "no wake" zone on Big Marine Lake during periods of high water. The
Township has in interest in this regulation, but would look to move forward only if done in
conjunction with the City of Scandia.
Following this cover is a copy of the City's ordinance regulating Watercraft which established the
"no wake" zone on Bone Lake.
CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO.: 155
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT
The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this ordinance
have the meanings set forth below:
A. "Person" includes an individual, partnership, limited liability company,
corporation, or any body of persons, whether incorporated or formed into an
association.
B. "Operate" means to navigate or otherwise use a watercraft.
C. "Watercraft" is as defined in Minnesota Statute 86B.005 Subdivision 18.
D. "Slow -No Wake" means the operation of a watercraft at the lowest possible speed
necessary to maintain steerage and in no case greater than five (5) miles per hour.
E. "Bone Lake" is a body of water given that name and assigned the Lake No. 82-54
by the Department of Natural Resources.
F. "High Water" for Bone Lake shall mean water elevations in excess of 909.1 feet
above mean sea level, as reflected by the gauge reading at 238th Street, east of the
boat landing.
Section 2. Reiulations. During periods of High Water, no person shall Operate a
Watercraft at a greater than a Slow -No Wake speed within 300 feet of the shoreline of
Bone Lake.
Once enacted and upon lake levels falling again below High Water, a three day waiting
period will commence, with the Slow -No Wake restriction being removed only if the
water remains below the designated levels for the entire three day duration. If at any time
during the three day waiting period a High Water condition again exists, a new Slow -No
Wake restriction will begin.
Section 3. Exemptions. Authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement
personnel, when acting in the performance of their duty, shall be exempt from the
provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Marking. The City of Scandia shall be responsible for providing public
notice, posting notification at all public accesses, and marking all areas affected by this
Ordinance as practicable.
Section 5. Enforcement and Penalties. The primary responsibility for enforcement of
this ordinance shall rest with the Washington County Sheriff. This, however, shall not
preclude enforcement by other licensed peace officers. Any person who shall violate any
provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
adoption and summary publication as required by law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 18th day of November,
2014.
Randall Simonson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristina Handt, Administrator/Clerk