2001-02-08 MNDNR Mud & School Lake Classification
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COURl & MACARmUR
Attorneys at Law
705 Central Avenue East
PO Box 369
St. Michael, MN 55376-()369
(763) 497-1930
(763) 497-2599 (FAX)
couriandmacal1hur@pobox. com
Michael C. Couri-
Andrew J. MacAtthur
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February 8, 2001
Mr. John Line Stine
Water Management Administrator
Waters Division
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4032
Re: City of Albertville; Change of Status of Mud and School Lakes.
Dear John:
On December 5, 2000, the City of Albertville requested that the DNR consider the
reclassification of Mud and School Lakes in Albertville, Minnesota from Natural
Environment Lakes to General Development Lakes. After further consideration and
consultation with your office, the City has detennined that an amendment to its shoreland
ordinance in consultation with DNR staff and approval of the ordinance by the DNR
should provide an adequate vehicle to address the unique' development issues facing the
lakes area in Albertville.
Accordingly, the City formally withdraws its request to reclassify the lakes, and
will be contacting DNR staff as work on the draft ordinance progresses. Thank you for
the time and effort you and your staff have dedicated to the City's request.
Sincerely,
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Cc: 'tirida Goeb
Cindy Shennan
Craig Rapp
Linda Fisher
Michael C. Couri
Couri & MacArthur
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