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City Commission Meeting July23, 2007 Page 9 . Placing the boat ramps on special patrol during the months of April through September to ensure a more vigilant presence. The presence of police officers at the ramps will aid in the adherence to City Codes and laws. This will also serve as a deterrent to those users that continually choose to disobey the rules. · Continuing to close and lock the gate to the boat ramps every night at sunset and reopening them again in the morning. This requires the support of the Police Department. · Hiring of a part-time Park employee to provide enforcement during the weekend hours at the two public ramps. This employee will work a limited number of hours on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure users are not trespassing on private property. Violating regulations against alcohol, and operating their vessels appropriately. The employee can call the Police Department for support if necessary. · Opening up the canal between Middle Lake Triplet and Lost Lake to encourage public use of both lakes and improve drainage during storm events. . Continue to provide and expand access to the lakes as identified in the adopted comprehensive plan. This access may be in the form of boat launch areas or fishing piers or boardwalks. The development of boat ramps on larger lakes should remain a priority. Audience Input: I) Laura and Michael Hatten, 302 Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry, Florida, residents living next to ramp on Middle Lake Triplet, addressed the problems and concerns they are experiencing regarding the use of the lake, particularly the use of motorized boats and jet skis. 2) John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida, suggested the City clear its lakes of all hydrilla and close ramps at night, 3) Phyllis Sheppard, 580 South Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida, stated that public access to South Triplet was not a solution to the jet ski issues. Consensus of Commission was to instruct the staff to bring back a feasible plan to include tall the ramifications involved with eliminating public access to the lakes for all motorized vehicles to the general public. 14. City Manager's Report A. Summerset North Traffic Issue - Item was continued to the August 13,2007 meeting. B. Crime Activity Reports - As requested at the July 9, 2007 meeting, Chief Pavlis presented a report on the crime activities in the Plaza Oval and North Winter Park area. There have been a number of drug related arrests and the Police Department has a special task force continuing to work in this geographical area to deal with crime and drugs. City Manager's Report (continued) · Distributed materials regarding appointments to the Florida League of Cities Legislative Committees. . Requested Mayor Goff to receive a FDAP Grant from the County. . Crown Bank has closed and terminated all its employees.