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NORMAN DOWNES COMMUNITY MEETINGBUNTEN ROAD PARK ACTIVITIES BUILDING

OCTOBER 23, 2012- 7:00PM

STATUS OF LAKE ACCESS MAINTENANCE PROJECT

Meeting called to order at 7:05PM by President, Barry Smith.

LAKE ACCESS DISCUSSION OUTLINE:

Engineering Firm Consultation: Barry Smith stated that last week he spoke with theCity of Duluth engineer and has contracted with Larry Genn of LBGM Engineering

Consulting Firm to begin the study of the proposed project. The consulting firm will givea Silt Removal Plan to NDHA. The City of Duluth provides oversight of this type of

project.1. 100 Year Flood Plain Constraints2.

Duluth Land Disturbance Permit3. Proposed Silt Removal and Stockpile

4. Implementation5. Responsibilities for Storm Water Runoff6. Maintenance of Lake Access Area

Security Considerations: Barry shared graphics and presented details and concepts ofthe NDHAs vision for lake access, and ideas for recreation in the lake/tennis area.

Currently there is no security in the lake/tennis area. There are no regulations in place orsigns posted indicating what the governing rules are.

Lake Norman is one of Norman Downes amenities. There have been several housing

communities developed adjacent to the Norman Downes subdivision. As a result ofthese new developments, the residents of Norman Downes have decreased accessibility to

Lake Norman. There is also inadequate drainage, silt accumulation at the commonaccess area, overgrown vegetation, mosquitoes and poison ivy that require maintenance.

Norman Circle residents are in agreement with regulations related to maintenance of thelake access area. Only a few trees will need to be cut down in order to complete the lake

access maintenance project.1. Fencing Along Upper Boundary2. Driveway Gate for Norman Downes Residents

Other Maintenance and Repair:

1. Driveway Culvert Replacement2. Water Runoff Management3. Tennis Court4. Upper Stream Diversion5. Stilling Pools

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Page twoStatus of Lake Access Maintenance Project

Lake Committees and Organization:

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Rules/Regulations2. Maintenance/Oversight3. Enhancement Projects4. Recreational Activities5. General Conservancy

a. Fund Raisingb. Norman Circle Liaison

Project Scope/Timelines

OPEN FLOOR:

1. Lake owners requested a meeting with NDHA to determine exactly what is beingplanned for those who live on the lake. (Answer: Meeting TBA)

2. Does the lake access project require a vote from the residents? (Answer: No)3. Is there a plan to have fencing to keep non-residents out? (Answer: Yes)4. How often does silt need to be removed (Answer: Minimum of 10 years.)5. Suggested that the security issues be taken care of immediately, while exploring

other options for the lake access maintenance.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25PM

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