The uncontrolled use of shorelands of the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide of the wise subdivision, use and development of shorelands of public waters. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to local governments of the state to regulate the subdivision, use and development of the shorelands of public waters and thus preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, conserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise use of waters and related land resources. This responsibility is hereby recognized by the city.
(Ord. 247, passed 8-4-1992; Am. Ord. 248, passed 10-20-1992; Am. Ord. 249, passed 10-20-1992; Ord. passed 4-14-1997; Am. Ord. 274, passed 4-15-1997)