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Commission Member Wilson asked if the existing beach would be extended. Mr. <br />Steffens stated there are huge bulrushes on each side. <br />Commission Member Engels asked if the existing beach is being extended where <br />existing launch is located. Mr. Steffens acknowledged it was. <br />Commission Member Hallan made the following observations: <br />• Boat ramp — Applicant work with the DNR; no objection from Planning <br />Commission; <br />• Roadway in Shore Impact Zone — Quite a topic of discussion. Emergency <br />vehicles will get where they need to go; application included irrelevant statement. <br />• Number 2 Summary, Maintenance Vehicles — There needs to be some type of <br />allowance to get down there at certain times of the year; maintenance could <br />unlock gate. <br />• Number 3 Summary, Golf Carts — If people see golf carts, other types will be used <br />also, such a four wheelers; it will be impossible to police. <br />Commission Member Habein stated the only serious issue is the second beach; once we <br />approve it applicant can apply for other permits. The Planning Commission can either <br />approve or disapprove the 150' beach. <br />Council Member Sjoblad inquired whether or not they rent boats. Mr. Steffens stated <br />they rent fishing boats. Council Member Sjoblad asked if Mr. Steffens is worried about <br />invasive species, etc. and whether the resort thought about a hot water spraying station <br />before they go into the lake. Mr. Steffens stated they had not, but could certainly look <br />into it. Resort staff made a strong effort to inspect trailers coming out of the lake and <br />when launching. It would be expensive to have one of those systems. <br />Chair Seils pointed out the letter from Fire Chief Tom Nelson regarding the requirement <br />for the lodge to be sprinkled for fire protection. Travis Miller stated it needs to be <br />sprinkled by code. <br />Mr. Steffens stated Wilderness Resort is a 38 acre property requiring people to use golf <br />carts so there is not so much vehicular traffic. It is the primary mode of transportation, <br />silent, nonpolluting and easy for seniors and families with small children to get round <br />the property. No four wheelers on the property that would ever be down on the <br />roadway. <br />Ann Beaver — e�ending existing beach — the 2008 Vegetative Management Plan by <br />WSN does not show a stand of bulrushes; the bulrushes are on the eastern side. <br />Minutes <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />January 16, 2oi4 12 <br />