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LMCD updates Shorewood council on summer rules, rental watercraft license and 2026 levy
Summary
Representatives from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District briefed the council on the LMCD strategic plan, a $25 rental-watercraft license fee, a nighttime bow‑fishing pilot, wakeboarding and speed‑limit regulations and 2026 levy strategy.
Representatives from the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) briefed the Shorewood City Council on June 9 about LMCD programs and regulatory changes for 2025–2026.
Deborah Zorn introduced LMCD Code Enforcement Manager Tom Tully. They summarized the LMCD strategic plan, a summer rules brochure, a $25 rental‑watercraft license and a pilot program for nighttime bow fishing. Tully discussed aquatic invasive species priorities, the policy rationale behind a modest levy change for 2026 and wakeboarding/speed‑limit updates.
Councilmembers asked about costs and winter enforcement activity. Tully said the rental‑watercraft fee will be $25 per vessel and that winter months typically are spent resolving prior complaints, administering snowmobile regulations and preparing for spring enforcement.
Ending
LMCD representatives concluded their presentation and offered to provide follow-up materials to City staff.
