6. St Croix River letter to support no wakes
August 7, 2019
Keith Parker, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources keith.parker@state.mn.us
Dan Baumann, State of Wisconsin Dan.Baumann@wisconsin.gov;
Julie Galonska, National Park Service julie_galonska@nps.gov
Dear Chairman Parker and Lower St. Croix River Management Commissioners,
The eastern border of Scandia fronts the St. Croix Scenic Riverway. We have been
hearing concerns from our citizens regarding the apparent confusion of wake-related
regulations, and understand that you have received a presentation and background
information regarding the potential effects of boat -generated wakes on the Scenic
Riverway. We have also reviewed the white paper “Wakes on the St. Croix Scenic
Riverway” and discussed the topic of wakes at a recent City Council meeting.
There is a need to clarify the regulations. We are contacting you to express interest,
and to encourage the Lower St. Croix River Management Commission to address these
matters. The City of Scandia supports the recommendation that a stakeholder group be
created to review the issues raised in the white paper, and if confirmed, develop
recommendations to address them.
Sincerely,
Mayor Christine Maefsky
Council Members Chris Ness, Steve Kronmiller, Patti Ray, Jerry Cusick
14727 209 th St. N., Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Phone (651) 433 -2274 Fax (651) 433 -5112 http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us