A. Purpose, Intent, And Application: As authorized by Minnesota statutes 86B.201, 86B.205, and 459.20, and Minnesota rules 6110.3000 to 6110.3800 as now in effect and as hereafter amended, this section is enacted for the purpose and with the intent to control and regulate the use of the waters of Rogers Lake in the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, said body of water being located entirely within the boundaries of the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, to promote its fullest use and enjoyment by the public in general and the citizens of the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, in particular, to ensure safety for persons and property in connection with the use of said waters; to harmonize and integrate the varying uses of said waters; and to promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
B. Definitions: Terms used in this section related to boating are defined in Minnesota statutes 86B.005.
C. Surface Zoning Of Rogers Lake By Allowing The Use Of Motorboats Under Certain Conditions:
1. Use of motorboats as defined in subsection 6-6-1A of this chapter for the city of Mendota Heights shall be allowed on Rogers Lake, south of Wagon Wheel Trail only, provided:
a. The motorboat must be fourteen feet (14') or less in length.
b. The motor strength must be forty eight (48) pounds of thrust or less (equivalent to 5 horsepower).
c. The motorboat must be operated at "no wake" speed.
d. Operation of motorboats is restricted to between sunrise and sunset.
D. Enforcement: The primary responsibility for enforcement of this section shall rest with the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This, however, shall not preclude enforcement by other licensed peace officers.
E. Exemptions: All authorized resource management, emergency, and enforcement personnel, while acting in the performance of their assigned duties are exempt from the foregoing restrictions.
F. Notification: It shall be the responsibility of the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, to provide for adequate notification of the public, which shall include placement of a sign as public watercraft access point(s) outlining essential elements of this section, as well as the placement of necessary buoys and signs.
G. Penalties: Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 468, 9-16-2014)