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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 — extending existing beach — the 20o8 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, 2014 12 <br />