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The Chairman asked what was the intent of the Board regard- <br />ing the 1' depth that was discussed around the Pelican Island <br />area. <br />Environmental Planner DeBlois advised that is also the area <br />of heavy sea grasses, and he believed it wasn't included simply <br />because most boats can't go in that 1' depth. <br />Chairman Eggert did not see the harm of having it slow speed <br />in that case, and Planner DeBlois believed it would benefit the <br />nesting area of Pelican Island from that standpoint. <br />Commissioner Bird stressed this would be with the exception <br />of Spratt Creek which has deeper water. <br />Chairman Eggert clarified that she was talking about the <br />area to the east of Paula around Pelican and around Horseshoe <br />Islands, which is all 1' depth. <br />Mr. Moody interjected that that area was mainly left <br />unregulated for commercial fishing purposes. It is not of any <br />value to the recreational people whatsoever. He noted that they <br />did leave a narrow portion along A -1-A unregulated as a benefit <br />for jet skiers and anyone else who wanted to park their cars <br />right along the river. <br />Commissioner Bowman noted that on Page 48 of the backup, <br />there is a reference to a jet ski area north and south of Wa.basso <br />Bridge and she did not believe anyone had specified jet skis <br />anywhere. <br />Planner DeBlois explained that printed text is part of what <br />the DNR had submitted, and during discussions, that area was <br />talked about as non -restricted based on some allowances for jet <br />ski use. It actually is used for recreation in general without <br />any intent to direct jet skiers there, and, therefore, staff <br />recommended it just be included in the non -restricted area. <br />Commissioner Bowman believed it should just state that an <br />unregulated area is proposed north and south of Wabasso Bridge. <br />5 g BOOK 80' pqE 5 <br />MAY 8 icy® <br />J <br />