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1 MEMORANDUM
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FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager 1:wptik..,
DATE: July 23, 1990
SUBJ: Update on Water Ski Jets
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In early July, Councilmember Jay Johnson requested staff to provide
1 an update regarding the water ski jet ordinance. He also requested
information regarding registration and licensing requirements.
Following that date, we did receive a petition from homeowners on
Lotus Lake. As it appeared as though their potential concerns were
1 different than those initially presented by Councilmember Johnson,
the two have been included in separate sections of the Council
packet. •
1 It would appear from Jim Chaffee's response that the City can
improve the overall regulation of jet skis via having our gate
1 attendants verify that both boats and jet skis are registered with
the state. We can also check ages as well as inspecting both boats
and jet skis for signs of water milfoil. This office would see
both of those actions as being positive steps to promote overall
1 water safety. Staff could also be instructed to ensure that the
boat access was clearly marked showing the counter-clockwise travel
requirement and providing notice that violators will be cited.
1 Given the lateness of the receipt of the homeowner's petition,
copying the enclosures referred to in Jim Chaffee's memorandum
simply was not possible. Should the Council wish to pursue a
1 review of the Lake Minnetonka ordinance and/or the proposed state
law changes, staff should be instructed to place such on the next
regular agenda together with any actions proposed to be taken under
either the visitor presentation item or this item.
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690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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1 MEMORANDUM
TO: Scott Harr, Assistant Public Safety Director/Code
1 Enforcement Officer
FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager D/9-/ti.
IDATE: July 5, 1990
1 SUBJ: Water Ski Jets
Councilman Jay Johnson would request an update on the water ski
I issue as a part of the regular City Council agenda of July 23,
1990. He would anticipate some citizens being present and an early
time on that agenda would be desirable.
IPoints to be discussed include the necessity to have water ski jets
registered and the age which must be attained for operation of
I such. Jay, again, would like an update as to the current actions/
progress being made on the Lake Minnetonka ski jet ordinance/
controls.
II would request that the information regarding the registration and
licensing be submitted to this office as soon as possible.
Assuming that there are state laws regarding registration/age, I
I see no reason why the City cannot accelerate the probable
conclusion from the July 23rd meeting, i.e. the City should be in
a position of enforcing age limitations and ensuring that water ski
jets are registered. (To ensure non-discrimination, we would
I probably want to have our gate attendants verifying that boats were
also properly registered. )
I Should you have any questions in regards to this memorandum, please
feel free to contact me.
1 cc: Jay Johnson, Councilman
Todd Hoffman, Recreation Supervisor
Administrative Section, July 9, 1990 Council Packet
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MEMORANDUM I
TO: Don Ashworth I
City Manager
FROM: Jim Chaffee
Public Safety Director
DATE: July 18 , 1990 i
SUBJ: Water Jetskis
I am in receipt of a memo from
I the water jet of issmo, you to Scott asking for an I
file to Scott has asked that I research my provide the information requested.
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surrounding the operation year the nuisance issue
raised by several indivdualston Lotus Lakekis was once again
attached memos from me regarding You will find
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at the City Council meeting on April 9
the minutes from that meeting P 9, 1990.. I have attached
it was decided that Public Safety your perusal .
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watercrafts (PWC) . I have attached restrictions on
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At the moment , it would be our wait and see what the outcome is on the LMCD ordinance.
appear that several manufacturers of PWCs are suggestion that we
challenge the ordinance. It would
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LMCD ordinance ha is as it Safety's belief that it
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proceeds through courts. I
In your memo you have asked what the State Laws are re
registration and age of personal watercrafts .
in the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Ordinance regarding
addresses the age You will note that
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Minnesota State Law. I have attached a co
on boating which addresses these copy of the DNB brochure
questions. I
You will note that in the attached
Lake Homeowners Association is requesting diligent the fores
of the water surface usage ordinance g diligent enforcement
with the Carver County Sheriff 's Water aPatrol dan '
for strict enforcements of the rules. ) We have met
and have asked
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The petition also requests that the definition of motorboats be
clarified. Staff feels that the present definition under our
existing ordinance adequately describes any PWC. The ordinance
defines motorboats as any watercraft propelled in any respect by
' machinery, including watercraft temporarily equiped with
detachable motors. We would have no problem applying this
ordinance to personal watercrafts .
In addtion, we have discussed the ordinance application to PWCs
with several members of the Lotus Lake Homeowners Association.
It was agreed that section 6-48 of the ordinance would cover
personal watercrafts operation within 100 feet of any shoreline.
We are prepared to agressively enforce this portion of the
ordinance against all watercraft on Lotus Lake given the
' available resources .
The direction of travel for watercraft on Lotus Lake was also
' discussed. You will note that in the ordinance section 6-52 ,
it states that speeds in excess of 15 mph in other than a
counterclockwise pattern of travel is prohibited upon Lotus
Lake. This means that if PWCs are operating at less than 15 mph,
' they may operate in a clockwise pattern. In addition, nothing
in our ordinance would prevent the PWCs from operating in a
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very tight rotation in either direction.
' We also discussed the section of the ordinance regarding slow
no wake areas (section 6-49) . This section states that no
person shall operate watercraft in any marked slow/no wake
' areas in excess of slow/no wake speed. Slow/no wake areas
shall be marked in accordance with the applicable regulations
of the State Department of Natural Resources . The location and
' boundaries of each slow/no wake areas are established and are
shown on that certain map entitled "Water Surface Use Zoning
Map of Chanhassen" dated July 18, 1983, on file in the City
' Hall .
Public Safety does have a few concerns regarding this
particular portion of the ordinance. It would appear that it
is a judgement call on the officers account to establish
whether the violator is operating in a wake mode in a no wake
area. Secondly, it specifically states that the area has to
be marked slow/no wake.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is Public Safety staff ' s recommendation to actively support
enforcement of the existing ordinance on Lotus Lake through the
Carver County Sheriff ' s Department Water Patrol . We further
recommend to continue to monitor progress regarding the LMCD
ordinance regarding the operation of water jetskis on Lake
Minnetonka. We will be receiving a copy of the State of
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Minnesota ' s bill that is being supported by the Minnesota
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City actively support such a law.
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' Art. I. In General, §§ 6-1-6-20
Art. II. Structures, §§ 6-21-6-45
Art. III. Watercraft Operating Regulations,§§ 6-46-6-55
ARTICLE I.IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
' meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
' Commissioner means the state commissioner of natural resources acting directly or
through his authorized agents.
Cross bar means that portion of any "L" shaped or "T" shaped seasonal dock or perma-
nent dock which is approximately parallel in alignment to the abutting shoreline or abutting
ordinary high water mark.
Diving tower means a floating or a nonfloating structure designed for diving purposes and
which projects over the surface or surrounding waters by more than five(5)feet.
' Dock means any wharf, pier or other structure constructed or maintained, whether
' floating or not, including all "L's", "T's" or posts which may be a part thereof, whether
affixed or adjacent to the principal structure.
' Dock set-back zone means that portion of any lake lying within one hundred(100)feet of
the ordinary high water mark and which is bounded by the extended side lot lines of any
' lakeshore site,and by a line inside of and running parallel to and ten(10)feet distant from the
extended side lot lines of any lakeshore site,as measured at right angles to the extended side
lot lines.
' Homeowner association means any private corporation,private club,unincorporated as-
sociation or nonprofit organization,which owns,leases or operates a recreational beach lot,as
that term is defined in the zoning ordinance,for the purpose of providing access to any lake for
its members,shareholders,owners and beneficiaries.
Lake means any body of water lying wholly within the city and all parts, bays and
channels thereof.
*Cross reference—Parks and recreation,Ch. 16.
State law reference—Local water and watercraft regulations authorized,M.S. § 361.26.
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Lakeshore site means any lot,parcel or other tract of land legally subdivided and recorded
in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles and which abuts any Iake.
License means the authentic state document used to designate the numbers assigned a
watercraft and to renew the same.
Mooring means any buoy,post,boat lift,structure_or device at which a watercraft may be '
moored which is surrounded by public waters.
Motorboat means any watercraft propelled in any respect by machinery,including water-
craft temporarily equipped with detachable motors.
Operate means to navigate or otherwise use a watercraft.
Ordinary high water mark means a mark delineating the highest water level which has
been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape; the
ordinary high water mark is commonly that point where natural vegetation changes from
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predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial.
Overnight means any time between the hours of 2:00 a.m.and 5:00 a.m.of any day.
Owner in the case of a watercraft means a person, other than a lienholder, having the
property in or title to a watercraft;the term includes a person entitled to the use or possession
of such craft, subject to an interest in another person,reserved or created by agreement and
securing payment or performance of any obligation. "Owner"in the case of a lakeshore site
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means any natural person who is either the record owner of a fee simple interest,or the record
owner of a contract for deed vendee's interest,or the holder of a possessory leasehold interest,
in the whole of any lakeshore site,including authorized guests, and immediate family mem-
bers of such person.
Permanent dock means any dock other than a seasonal dock.
Seasonal dock means any dock designed and constructed so that it may be removed from a
lake on a seasonal basis; all components such as supports, legs,decking and footing must be
capable of removal by nonmechanized agents.
Sheriff means the sheriff of Carver County, acting directly or through his authorized
agents.
Slow—No wake means operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed necessary to
• maintain steerage and in no case greater than five(5)miles per hour.
Swimming raft means a small floating structure designed exclusively for swimming and
sunbathing.
Swimming area means an area immediately adjacent ,
y dj cent to the shoreline which is marked in
accordance with the applicable regulations of the state department of natural resources and
which is used solely for recreational swimming.
Underway or in use means any watercraft in operation or use when not securely fastened
to a dock or other permanent mooring or at anchor.
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IWatercraft means any contrivance used or designed for navigation on water other than a
duck boat during the duck hunting season, a rice boat during the harvest season, or a
seaplane.
IWater obstacle means any ski jump, slalom course, diving tower or other structure upon
the water of any lake. "Water obstacle" does not include any dock or swimming raft or
I watercraft.
(Ord.No. 73, §§ 2.01,2.03-2.12,2.14,2.16-2-19,2.21-2.28,7-11-83)
ISec. 6-2. Exemption for law enforcement personnel.
Watercraft used by resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel, when
acting in the performance of their assigned duties, are exempt from the provisions of this
Ichapter.
(Ord. No. 73, § 13, 7-11-83)
ISec. 6-3. Temporary event permits. ,
A temporary exemption from this chapter may be obtained through a permit issued by
I the city council for special events, trials and races. Such temporary permits shall be in
addition to,rather than in lieu of,any permit required under section 6-4.
(Ord.No. 73, § 14,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-4. Permits for water obstacles.
Y. (a) No person shall operate or maintain any water obstacle,including but not limited to,
Iany ski jump, slalom course, diving tower or other structure upon the waters of any lake,
unless a permit shall have been first obtained for the same.No permit is required for any dock
or swimming raft erected or maintained in compliance with the other provisions of this
Ichapter.
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(b) An application for a permit shall be made to the cit y upon a form furnished by the
I city. The applicant shall furnish the information required by the form. A nonrefundable
application fee in the amount established by resolution shall be paid to the city when the
application is filed.
I (c) The permit shall be issued by the city upon approval by the city council by a majority
vote and upon filing with the city policies evidencing the required insurance, or a certificate
' or binder of the insurer stating that such insurance is in force and in effect. Such policies of
insurance,such certificates and such binders shall be in a form and content satisfactory to the
city and shall be placed with financially sound and reputable insurers licensed to transact
business in the state.
I (d) In reviewing an application for a permit the city council shall consider the following
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I (1) The size,configuration and manner of construction of the proposed water obstacle;
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(2) The level of competing watercraft traffic which can be reasonably expected during
the requested duration of the requested permit;
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(3) The size and configuration and depth of the body of water for which the permit is ,
requested;
(4) The number of competing water obstacles which will be in place pursuant to permits
already then issued;and
(5) Any other factors reasonably related to the effect of the applicant's proposed use on
the maintenance of public health and safety upon the city's lakes.
(e) If a permit is granted,the permit shall specify the dates or the period of time for which
it is granted. The granting of permits may be subject to such conditions as the city council
deems necessary to protect the safety of users of the lake. Any violation of the terms and
conditions of any such permit is a violation of this chapter. No permit shall be issued for a
period in excess of one(1)year,provided,however,that no permit for any slalom course shall
be issued for a period in excess of seventy-two(72)hours.
(1) If any water obstacle is located in any lake pursuant to a permit and is thereafter
found to be a hazard or obstruction to the safe use of the lake by others,such permit may be • I
revoked. Notice of revocation shall be given to the permit holder by the city orally or in
writing. If the permit holder cannot be found, it shall be sufficient notice of revocation if
written notice thereof is delivered to the address of the permit holder as set forth in the
application. Upon notice of revocation, the permit holder shall remove the water obstacle
within a seven-day period which shall be specified in the notice of revocation.If the applicant
does not remove the water obstacle,it may be removed by the city at the expense of the owner.
The failure of the applicant to remove the water obstacle upon receipt of the notice of
revocation of the permit and in accordance with such notice is a violation of this chapter. In
the case of an emergency presenting an immediate hazard to the public safety,as determined
by the city manager,the notice-period to the applicant shall be waived in its entirety and the
applicant shall reimburse the city for any expense incurred by the city in remedying the
condition creating the emergency.
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(Ord.No. 73, § 6,7-11-83)
Secs. 6-5-6-20. Reserved.
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Sec. 6-21. Exemption. '
This article does not apply to any lakeshore property owned or leased by the city.
(Ord.No.73, $ 3.13,7-11-83)
Sec. 6.22. Nonconforming docks.
(a) Permanent docks existing on July 11, 1983, and which do not comply with the
structure limitations set forth in this article shall be deemed to be nonconforming uses.
*Cross reference—Buildings and building regulations,Ch.7.
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Seasonal docks utilized by privately-owned commercial resorts or commercial boat landings
prior to July 11, 1983, and which do not comply with the structure limitations set forth in this
article shall also be deemed to be nonconforming uses.
(b) No nonconforming dock shall be enlarged or altered or increased,or occupy a greater
area than that occupied by such dock on September 7, 1983,or on the effective date of or any
amendment to this article. A nonconforming dock shall not be moved to any other part of the
' lakeshore site upon which the same is erected unless it is relocated in such a manner as to
conform to the dock set-back zone requirements of this chapter. Any nonconforming dock
which is partially or totally destroyed by any cause may be restored to its former use and
' physical dimensions, if the restoration is completed within one (1)year of its partial or total
destruction. Maintenance and necessary structural repairs of a nonconforming dock are
permitted provided that any such maintenance or repairs do not extend, enlarge or intensify
such dock.
(Ord. No. 73, § 8, 7.11-83)
Sec. 6-23. Variances.
(a) The city council may grant a variance from the dock requirements of this article
e where it is shown that by reason of topography, soil conditions or other physical characteris-
tics of the lakeshore site, strict compliance with the dock requirements could cause an
exceptional or undue hardship to the enjoyment of the use of the lakeshore site;provided,that
a variance may be granted only if the variance does not adversely affect purpose and intent of
this chapter.
(b) Application for a variance shall be made to the city upon a form furnished by the city.
' The applicant shall furnish the information required by the form. A nonrefundable applica-
tion fee shall be paid to the city when the application is filed.The application may be referred
to such outside consultants, engineers or attorneys as the city manager deems necessary to
1 • study the application and make recommendation to the city council and the cost of any such
referral shall be borne by the applicant.
(c) Upon filing of an application for a variance hereunder, the city manager shall set a
time and place for a hearing before the city council on such application.Notice of such hearing
shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing to each owner of
property situated wholly or partially within three hundred(300)feet of the lakeshore site to
which the variance application applies, utilizing the mailing list provided by the applicant
and such other records as may be available to the city manager.Failure to give mailed notice
to individual property owners or defects in the notice shall not invalidate the proceedings,
provided a bona fide attempt to comply with this section has been made.
(d) No variance shall be granted by the city council without the affirmative vote of at
' least four-fifths of the full council.
(Ord.No.73, § 9,7-11-83)
' Sec. 6-24. Location restrictions.
No dock,mooring or other structure shall be so located as to:
j (1) Obstruct the navigation of any lake;
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(2) Obstruct reasonable use or access to any other dock, mooring or other structure
authorized under this chapter;
(3) Present a potential safety hazard;or I
(4) Be detrimental to significant fish and wildlife habitat or protected vegetation.
(Ord. No. 73, § 3.01,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-25.
25. Construction and maintenance generally.
Docks,moorings and other structures may be constructed of such materials and in such a '
manner as the owner determines, provided that they shall be so built and maintained that
they do not constitute a hazard to the public using the waters of the lake and they shall be
maintained in a workmanlike manner.
(Ord.No.73, § 3.07, 7-11-83)
Sec. 6-26. Docks. I
(a) No dock shall exceed six(6)feet in width and no dock shall exceed the greater of the
following lengths:
(1) Fifty(50)feet;or
(2) The minimum straight-line distance necessary to reach a water depth of four(4)feet.
(b) The width(but not the length)of the cross-bar of any"T"or"L"shaped dock shall be
included in the computation of length described in the preceding sentence. The cross-bar of
any such dock shall not measure in excess of twenty-five (25) feet in length. No dock shall
encroach upon any dock set-back zone; provided, however, that the owners of any two (2)
abutting lakeshore sites may erect one (1) common dock within the dock set-back zone
appurtenant to the abutting lakeshore sites, if the dock is the only dock on the two (2)
lakeshore sites and if the dock otherwise conforms with the provisions of this chapter. No '
more than one(1)dock shall be permitted on any lakeshore site. —
(c) No person shall store fuel upon any dock.
(d) No oscillating,rotating,flashing or moving sign or light may be used on any dock.
(e) No advertising signs shall be displayed from any dock.
(Ord.No.73, §§ 3.02,3.03, 3.09,3.10,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-27. Mooring,docking,etc.,of watercraft. ,
(a) Except for privately-owned commercial resorts or commercial boat landings estab-
lished prior to July 11, 1983, no person shall moor overnight, dock overnight, or store
overnight more than three(3)watercraft on any lakeshore site or upon the waters of any lake.
Docking of watercraft at any lakeshore site or storage of watercraft upon any lakeshore site is
permissible however at any time other than overnight.
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(b) No watercraft shall be moored,docked or stored overnight on any lakeshore site or on
the waters of any lake unless the watercraft is either:
(1) Currently registered,pursuant to Minnesota Statutes chapter 361 in the name of the
owner of a lakeshore site on the lake or in the name of a member of the owner's
household; or
(2) Currently registered as a guest boat at any privately-owned commercial resort or
commercial boat landing located on the lake.
(Ord. No. 73, §§ 3.04,3.05, 7-11-83)
' Sec. 6-28. Swimming rafts,ski jumps,diving taverns,etc.
(a) All swimming rafts shall meet the minimum standards in this subsection. Their size
shall not exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet. Swimming rafts shall project over
the water surface not less than one (1) foot and not more than five (5) feet, measured
' vertically, above the surface of the lake. Swimming rafts shall not be located in areas with a
depth of less than seven(7)feet. Swimming rafts shall be reflectorized as provided in subsec-
tion(b).Their distance from the ordinary high water mark shall not exceed one hundred(100)
' feet.
(b) Swimming rafts, ski jumps, diving towers and other structures surrounded by the
waters of any lake, whether floating or on posts, shall,be lighted with a light visible in all
directions,or have attached thereto sufficient reflectorized material so as to reflect light in all
directions. The material shall be capable of retaining eighty (80) percent of its dry weather
reflective signal strength when wet.
(Ord. No. 73, §§ 3.06, 3.09,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-29. Fueling facilities.
Installation of fueling facilities on docks,moorings and other structures shall be prohibit-
ed.Any fueling facilities which were in active use prior to September 7, 1983,shall be deemed
to be nonconforming uses.No such nonconforming fueling facility shall be enlarged or altered
or increased or occupy a greater area than that occupied on September 7, 1983. Any noncon-
forming fueling facility which is partially or totally destroyed by any cause, may be restored
' to its former use and physical dimension if said restoration is completed within one(1)year of
its partial or total destruction. Maintenance and necessary structural repairs of a noncon-
forming fueling facility are permitted provided that any such maintenance or repairs do not
' extend, enlarge or intensify such fueling facility.
(Ord. No. 73, § 3.11,7-11-83)
' Sec. 6-30. Removal of seasonal docks,moorings,etc.
All seasonal docks,moorings and other structures shall be removed from the lake before
' November 1 of each year.
(Ord. No. 73, § 3.12, 7-11-83)
Secs. 6-31-6-45. Reserved.
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Sec. 6-46. State law-incorporated.
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes chapter 361, and the rules and regulations of the
state department of natural resources promulgated thereunder are hereby incorporated herein
and made a part of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 73, § 5.01,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-47. Towing airborne vehicles. 1
No person shall tow any airborne vehicle with a watercraft.
(Ord. No. 73, § 5.02,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-48. Operation near shoreline.
Operation of motorized watercraft within one hundred(100)feet of any shoreline shall be
limited to emerging straight out from and straight towards the shoreline, or slow—no wake
operation.
(Ord. No.73, § 5.05,7-11-83) '
Sec. 6-49. Slow—No wake areas.
No person shall operate a watercraft in any marked slow—no wake areas in excess of
slow—no wake speed. Slow—no wake areas shall be marked in accordance with the applicable
regulations of the state department of natural resources.The location and boundaries of each
slow—no wake area established are shown on that certain map entitled Water Surface Use
Zoning Map of Chanhassen dated July 11, 1983, on file in the city hall. The map and all
notations, references and data thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this article
and shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth and described herein.
(Ord.No.73, § 5.06,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-50. Speed.
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No person shall operate a watercraft at a speed which exceeds the following limitations:
(1) All lakes in marked"slow—no wake"areas,slow—no wake;
(2) Lake Ann,fifteen(15)miles per hour;
(3) Lake St.Joe,fifteen(15)miles per hour;
(4) Lotus Lake:
a. Sunrise to sunset,forty(40)miles per hour;
b. Sunset to sunrise the following day,fifteen(15)miles per hour;
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a. Sunrise to sunset,forty(40)miles per hour;
b. Sunset to sunrise the following day,fifteen(15)miles per hour 1
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(6) Lake Minnewashta:
a. Sunrise to sunset,forty(40)miles per hour;
b. Sunset to sunrise the following day,fifteen(15)miles per hour;
(7) Lake Susan:
' a. Sunrise to sunset,forty(40)miles per hour;
b. Sunset to sunrise the following day,fifteen(15)miles per hour;
(Ord.No.73, § 5.07,7-11-83)
Sec. 6-51. Motors.
' The operation of motorboats which are propelled by an internal combustion engine is
prohibited upon Lake Ann.The operation of motorboats which are propelled by electric motors
is permitted upon Lake Ann.
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Sec. 6-52. Direction of travel.
' The operation of motorized watercraft at speeds in excess of fifteen(15)miles per hour in
other than a counter-clockwise pattern of travel is prohibited upon Lotus Lake.
(Ord. No. 73, § 5.09, 7-11-83)
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Sec. 6-53. Observer required for water skiers.
' No person shall operate a watercraft on any lake, towing a person on water skis, aqua-
plane, surfboard, saucer, or similar device, unless there is in such watercraft another person
• in addition to the operator in a position to continually observe the person being towed. The
' operator of such watercraft must watch where the watercraft is being driven at all times.The
second person on board shall act as observer of the person being towed.
' (Ord. No. 73, § 5.10,7-11-83)
State law reference—Towing person on water skis,M.S. § 361.09.
Sec. 6-54. Tow ropes.
No person shall be towed on waterskis,aquaplane,surfboard,saucer,or similar device,by
a cable or other towing device longer than eighty-five(85)feet.
' (Ord.No. 73, §5.11,7-11-83)
State law reference—Towing,M.S. § 361.09.
' Sec. 6-55. Personal floatation devices.
No person shall be towed, or shall operate a watercraft towing a person on any such
' device unless the person being towed is wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal
floatation device.
(Ord.No.73, § 5.12,7-11-83)
State law reference—Personal floatation devices,M.S. § 361.141.
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