'1 .:1 -1.J ~ Proceedings - Formal Meeting, July 11-12, 1974 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Snell at 9:15 a.m., July 11, 1974, at The Grove in Alpena, Michigan.

Commissioners Present: Snell, Wolfe, Younglove, Laitala, Johnson, Whiteley, Pridgeon (all present).

Staff: Guenther, Jenkins.

Mr. Dale Heugler, ChairllUlD of Alpena County Board of Caa.issioners, welcomed the Natural Resources Comaission to Alpena.

Dr. Skeets Deana, City of Alpena, Chamber of Caa.erce, read a letter caa.ending the DNR and Fisheries Division for the excellent job that has been done in es­ tablishing a good sports fishery in Lake Huron and the Alpena area in particular.

Director's Matters:

O. J. Scherschligt and George Hosek, Parks Division, reported on the recent public hearing concerning the Wilderness State Park Master Plan. They presented the proposed plan to the Commission for review and noted it would be submitted for final approval at the August, 1974, .eeting of the Natural Resources Commis­ sion~ Commissioners received copies of new pamphlet, ''Michigan State Parks", which will be available for wide distribution soon. Mr. Hosek presented slides and gave a general description of the Wilderness State Park area. Keith Wilson and Ed Eckart. Waterways Division, reviewed the public access site program for the commission. Charts were presented. showing the nasber of vehicles and laun~ings at the sites, and the amounts of other uses .ade of the public access sites. Bill Marks, Water Development Services Division (A) Presented the Water Resources Commission Report, (B) Reported on the public hearing recently held at Sault Ste. Marie regarding the discontinuance of the ferry to Sugar Island, (C) Reported on the Legislative Committee Conference regarding shoreline .anagement legislation for Great Lakes States and Canadian provinces, (D) Discussed amendments to the Soil Erosion and Sendimentat10n Control Act and the new power plant siting legislation (H.B. 5702).

Lee Jager, Air Pollution Control Division, presented the Air Pollution Control Caa.ission Report and discussed legislation concerning air pollution surveillance fees.

ChairllUlD Snell read a Caa.ission Resolution in .emory of A. Gene Gazlay; a .a.ent of silence was observed. 2 July 11-12, 1974

Mr. William Elliott, Trout Unlimited, read a statement frOB-Trout Unlim~ed in memory of A. Gene Gazlay. • Acting Director Jenkins and Comaisaioners made remarks in tribute to John Gray, Chief, Information and Education Division, on his retirement. There Appeared:

Mrs. Mary Bundy, Harrisville, spoke in opposition to the proposed boat l~unehing ramp in the city of Harrisville, suggested the State Park at Harrisville as an alternate location for the facility; Mr. Henry Gothier, Mayor of HarriSville, spoke in favor of the proposed boat launching ramp at Harrisville, say-ing most residents of the city were in favor of the project and the proposed location; Jim Monroe, Harrisville Township, favored the proposed boat launching facility~ ·said· even a temporary site would be agreeable as fishermen just needed a place to launch their boats; Mike Henrickson, Lake Woods Forest Products, Inc., requested the Commission's approval of exchange in principle, so construction of the facility could begin; B. J. Fowler, Grayling Township Supervisor, urged favorable consideration of the ex­ change in principle, said Grayling Township is in favor of locating Lake Woods Forest Products Corporation facility in the township; Lowell Wirth, Hubbard Lake, Alcona County, asked for Department of Natural Resources' assistance in correcting pollution problem in channel connected to Hubbard Lake; Mrs. Appleton. Milford, supported Mr. Wirth's remarks, said Hubbard Lake was becoming polluted as a result of the condition of the channel --referred to tests done in 1970 which had con­ firmed the channel vas polluted at that time: Mr. and Mrs Harold Humphreys (proper­ ty owners on channel connected to Hubbard Lake). said property owners are concerned about the condition of the channel, and are attempting to correct the problem - said they have tried to get the contractor to do soaething about it; Willard Musolf. Michigan Deer Hunters' Association, urged more control of predators, spoke in opposition to salmon snagging; Stanley F. Wolenski, Troy, spoke in favor of snagging; Paul Harvey. Oscoda, opposed snagging; Paul Joldersma, Newaygo, representing Nevaygo County and City chambers of commerce, requested the Commission approve extended area for snagging at Newaygo, said the county and city are in favor of the proposal and have facilities available to handle the litter probl.. , etc; Larry LaCrosse, Alpena, told of problems in the PAAD Addition, requested help frOB DNR; Margaret Konechto, Alpena, brought to the ca.ussion's attention an illegal fill in Lake Huron; Henry Michael, Alpena Township Supervisor, supported Mrs. Konechto's remarks.

The meeting vas adjourned at 6:30 p •••

The meeting vas called to order by Chairman Snell at 9:15 a.lIl. on Friday, July 12, 1974. CODDissioners Present: Snell, Wolfe, Younglove. Laitala, Johnson, Whiteley, Pridgeon (all present). Staff: Guenther, Jenkins. Director's Matters: Mr. Burke presented a report on the Oil and Gas Lease Sale. M. C. Neilsen, Hydrological Survey Division, explained the proposed policy on upland channeling

Ralph W. Purdy (A) Presented a resolution ~uthorizing the Director of his desig­ nated representative to sign documents for vater pollution control facilities, regarding tax-exempt status. (Authority transferred to Department of Natural t Resources from the Water Resources Commission.) (B) Reported on the status of Muskegon County sewage disposal systelll - a vastewater treatment facility which is I designed for the protection of an annual cash crop.

I I l NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 3 The following resolution vas presented to the Commission:

Whereas, the Michigm Natural Resources Comaission has certain resp·onsibilities under State Law related to water pollution control and water resources manage­ ment as transferred by Executive Orders 1973-2 and 1973-2~; and Whereas, the timely perforamce of such activities requires day-to-day-decisions over and above those associated with staff direction in carrying out the policies and decisions of the Natural Resources Comaission; and Whereas, the office of the Attorney General has advised that the Commission does have the authority to delegate to appropriate staff persons of the Department of Natural Resources, by formal resolution, certain of its statutory duties, powers and authority in the name of the Natural Resources Commission; and

-'.,- Whereas, the Natural Resources Commission has determined that certain statutory actions of the Commission, as trmsferred by Executive Order from the Water .. ~ Resources Commission, as set forth below, cm and should be delegated to the Director of the Department of Natural Resources or his designated representative within the qualifications set forth below;

.-1 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Department of Natural Resources or his designated representative, in the discretion of the Natural Resources CommiSSion, be authorized as agents of the Commission for the follow­ ing functions: i --1 1. Provide a certification on behalf of the State to the Federal certified authority as required by Section 704 of the United States Public Law 91-172, which states in pertinent part, that the State certified authority having jurisdiction has certified to the Federal tax authority that wastewater treat­ ment facilities were constructed, reconstructed, erected or acquired in conformity with a State program for abatement or control of water pollution for purposes of amortization of the pollution control facilities as set forth by Federal tax law.

2. Provide a certification on behalf of the State that a facility, as designed, is in the furtherance of the purpose of abating or controlling water pollution for the purpose of identifying tax exempt facilities as provided under Section 103(c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

3. Provide a certification on behalf of the State pursuant to Section 40l(a) (1) of United States Public Law 92-500, for a facility issued a license under Federal law to conduct an activity, that my discharge from the facility will comply with applicable provisions of Section 301, 302, 306 and 307 of United States Public Law 92-500.

It vas moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above resolution be adopted. The question being stated by the Chair, the mction prevailed.

Resolution to AppOint Acting Director

The following resolution was presented to the Commission:

-ji Resolved, that David H. Jenkins is hereby ap'pointed Acting Director of the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, to continue in office until a permanent Director is ! appointed. 1 ., Resolved further, that he shall, during his tenure, be empowered to perform all ! necessary acts and duties of the office as required by law or as he .may be directed to do by this Commission.

It vas moved by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above resolution be adopted. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. 4 July 11-12, 1974

OLD BUSINESS I Upland Channels Policy Statement The Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources will not ~ -~ abet, support, promote or give any encouragement to, and wili. "in fact oppose by __~ _~ ,__ 7:,~="",:: ~_I_:3 any legal _lIDS, the creation of any upland channel development anywhere in the ~~ - State that will threaten the capacity of our land and water resources to sustain ~ _ _ ~. 6"_' - - "'-.- -.« ~-: a quslity enviro~nt for the citizens of our State. In particular, upland ~ ~ - ;.:- channel projects on our inland lakes and stre8111S will not be approved if the proposed development will cause over-crowding or over-use of ~he adjacent waters. In each project, the applicant must demonstrate to the administrative agency that the proposal will not result in over-use of these waters nor- cauSe de­ ~ gradation of water quality. Therefore: 1 1. The Department of Natural Resources shall identify to the applicant all , elements of the public trust or interest to be considered and protected in each .. project. Those projects that may involve a major or controversial development will be further supported with an Enviro~ntal Asses_nt sub1llitted by the applicant or his agent, following guidelines prepared by the Office of environ­ mental Quality Review.

2. The applicant must follow all requirements of the applicable Act and rules, and any standards or specifications approved by the Natural Resources Commission in the preparation of an application for per1llit to the adainistering agency, as well as any local zoning or land use controls. 3. An upland channeling per1llit will be issued only if the project will not injure or be likely to injure the public trust or interest, including fish and wildlife habitat in the adjacent land and water area, or result or be likely to result in over-use of the adjacent waters; if the project meets the requirements of the law for the platting of land and sanitation, if there is no material in­ jury to the rights of any riparian owner on the affected water, and if the result­ ing channel project will not or is not likely to degrade, impair or destroy the quality of any of the waters of the State. It is further stated that the following standards be adopted in reviewing upland channel projects:

1. Limit channeling for multi-residential or cOmBercial purposes to mineral soils or on soils that will properly support construction of residences or other types of buildings. No channels will be permitted through wetlands.

2. Limit multi-residential channeling to only those projects that will be served from the beginning of use by a central sewerage system. 3. Channels in all multi-residential or commercial developments shall be of sufficient width to acc~date prospective traffic, watercraft dockage, and maintenance dredging.

4. Channels shall be constructed to a sufficient depth to minimize weed growth.

5. Require stabilization on all channel banks where there is a threat of soil erosion or surface runoff that will degrade existing water quality of the lake or stre_.

6. Require, if necessary, provisions for the circulation of waters in channels to avoid problems of stagnation or D.O. depletion.

7. Require that all multi-residential or commercial channels be a minimum of 200 feet from each adjacent riparian, except where adjacent riparian approval has been obtained.

8. Require a performance bond for any multi-residential or commercial channels. f

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It was moved by Mrs. Wolfe, supported by Mr. Pridgeon, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevarled.

Special Salmon Regulations

The. following memorandum was presented to the Commission: July 1. 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

At its June. 1974 meeting the Commission approved continuation of salmon fishing regulations established in 1973. but did not favorably consider modifications and extensions of the salmon fishing regulations recommended by Fisheries and Law Enforce­ ment divisions for 1974 and 1975. The Commission did recognize that the issue would continue to be controversial deserving additional discussion at the July meeting. Fisheries and Law Enforcement divisional staffs and the principal field people from each division have thoroughly reviewed the issue. We recommend that the matter be reconsidered in light of the recommendations made in this memorandum.

There is broad consensus that the use of the 3/4 inch weighted snag hook is offensive to many anglers and not necessary from either a sport or harvest con­ cept in a salmon fishery. We feel that as soon as practicable all salmon fishing should be limited to rigidly defined conventional fishing gear of the type in general use by Michigan's steelhead fishermen.

Therefore. although the use of weighted snag hooks on the specific stream areas (as authorized at the June. 1974 meeting) will continue through the 1974 season. it should be clearly understood that these regulations will be reviewed and recommendations made for 1975 that almost certainly will eliminate the use of any type of weighted snag hooks. Staff firmly believes that salmon fishing using rigidly defined conventional gear, but liberalized to the extent of allowing anglers to keep foul-hooked coho and chinook should be tested this fall (1974) season. Therefore. we recommend such a regulation on three stream sections located on the Pere Marquette. Huron. and Detroit rivers. Opening these three new areas will provide a good test of this approach to the current salmon regulation conflict. In addition. we recommend a one mile area under the 3/4 inch hook regulation be added to the Muskegon River for 1974 only. Imposing the new conventional gear regulation here would create overly complex checkerboard-like Tegulations.

On the Huron and Detroit River areas, there is complete consensus among all concerned personnel on inclusion of the new areas in these regulations. On the Muskegon and Pere Marquette areas. there is not total agreement but the staff has thoroughly discussed these areas with people from the local communities. We feel strongly that these two areas should be included in the regulations for 1974 where conventional gear would be used.

The new area previously recommended on the Au Sable River from Foote Dam to Rae Bridge (3/4 mile downstream) has been dropped from this recommendation. This deletion was made in recognition of the intense opposition to the previous proposal by people from the Oscoda area and in light of the fact that no four­ year-old class of chinook salmon will be pre·sent in the 1974 run. Therefore. the conflict between fishermen experienced in 1973 should diminish somewhat this year ~ \ 1 due to the lesser run of large fish. However, the Au Sable can be expected to again become a major problem in the 1975 season at which time these regulations will be submitted to further review. If these experimental regulations (conventional fishing gear only) are approved for 1974 and work effectively, we believe they may well set the pattern for general salmon fishing in designated rivers by the 1975 season. 6 July 11-12, 1974 It is, therefore, recoaaended by the Fisheries and Law Enforcement divisions that the Natural Resources Caa.dssion under authority of Act 165, ~.A. 1929, as aDended (page 95. 1972 revision of Natural Resources Laws), rescind the orders of August 10, 1973 (Sauble River. Mason County) and June 7, 1974, and adopt the j following for a period of one year through December 31. 19~4 only. In addition to conventional hook and line fishing authorizea by law,' it shall :) be lawful to retain coho and chinook salmon as part of the daily creel limit when hooked by other than in the mouth subject to the following provisions~ 1. Areas continued under 1973 regulations for 1974

Coho and chinook salmon may be retained if hooked on:

.. , (a) A hook not to exceed 3/4 inch fra. point to shank except as noted below; .! -'1 (b) On the following streaa areas and during the periods as specified:

Manistique River - Paper Mill Daa (US-2) to the mouth - September and October

Manistee River - Tippy 0- to signs approximately one mile downstreaa - September and October

Sauble River (Ludington State Park) - Raalin Daa to signs (cable) above bridge - 3/8 inch hooks or smaller; free pemit required - September 20 through November 30

Muskegon River - Croton Daa to signs approximately two miles downstreaa - Septem­ ber 1 through November 15; 05-31 (expressway) to mouth. excluding Muskegon Lake and channel - September 1 through November 15; and between signs fra. Shsw Park above M-37 Bridge in Newaygo to public access site approximately one mile down­ stream - September 1 through November 15

Grand River - Weber 0-, Ionia County. to the mouth - September 1 through Novem­ ber 15

Kalaaazoo River - Allegan 0-, Allegan County, to the mouth - September 1 through November 15

St. Joseph River - Between Berrien Springs Daa to 05-31 Bridge at Berrien Springs - September 1 through November 15 .

Cass River - Caro Daa, Tuscola County, to the mouth - September 1 through December 31

2. Additional areas under conventional gear regulations Coho and chinook salmon may be retained - regardless of how hooked - in the following areas if hooked on: (a) An artificial lure with no more than 4 single or treble-pointed hooks, and the hook size does not exceed 3/8 inch from point to shank; or

(b) An artificial fly with a single-pointed hook not to exceed 1/2 inch from pOint to shank; or

(c) A natural bait utilizing not more than' 1 treble-pointed hook not to exceed 3/8 inch fra. point to shank, or utilizing not more than 1 single-pointed hook not to exceed 1/2 inch from point to shank;

(d) No weight is attached to or below or within 6 inches above the lures or hooks used in sub rules (a), (b), and (c). (e) For the purpose of these rules:

(i) "Artificial lure" means any cOllllllonly accepted lure that is manufactured in imitation of or as a substitute for natural bait. and used to f attract fish for the purpose of taking them. ! I i NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 7

(ii) "Artificial fly" means any commonly accepted fly which is const-cucted by the common method known as fly tying, including dry fly, wet fly, streamer, and nymph.

(f) It shall be unlawful to use while fishing in any waters and during the periods designated in Rule (2) any hook or lure containing a h90k of a size not authorized by subrules (a), (b), or (c). -

(g) Stream areas and periods - Coho and chinook salmon may be taken pursuant to Rule (2) on the following waters and during the periods specified:

Pere Marquette River - From signs one-fourth mile above to signs 3/4 mile below the Scottville Bridge - September and October

Huron River - Flatrock Dam to mouth - September 1 through December 31 1 .1 Detroit River - From mouth of the Rogue River upstream to the east end of Peche Island - September 1 through December 31

(3) All fish other than coho and chinook salmon which are not hooked in the mouth shall be immediately returned to the water with as little injury as possible.

(4) Coho and chinook salmon may not be taken in any manner except by hook and line.

WAYNE H. TODY Fisheries Division

WARREN W. SHAPTON Law Enforcement

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur. DAVID H. JENKINS Acting Director

It was moved by 1-1r. Laitala, supported by Mr. Pridgeon, to approve the regulations: Roll call vote: Ayes: Laitala, Pridgeon, Younglove; Nays: Whiteley, Wolfe, Snell, Johnson

The regulations were not approved; however, they were reconsidered and the regula­ tions pertaining to the Saub1e River with correction (September 20 - November 3) instead of November 30; to allow keeping accidentally foul-hooked fish - were approved.

It was moved by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Laitala, that the above recommendations be approved. The ~uestion being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

NEW BUSINESS

Air ~ollution Surveillance Fees The following memorandum was presented to the Commission: June 24, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

A~ its June 18, 1974 regular monthly meeting, the Air Pollution Control Commission reviewed proposed rules of the Air Pollution Control Division of the Department of Natural Resources relating to the. disbursement of air pollution surveillance fees to local governmental agencies. At that time and based upon its review, the Air Pollution Control Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended to the Natural Resources Commission that the proposed rules as submitted herewith be approved by the Natural Resources Commission. 8 July 11-12, 1974 This action will authorize the holding of public hearings - the second step in the Adainistrstive Rules procedure. • Pursuant to the provisions of Section l4a(2) of Act No. 348 of Public Acts of 1965, as amended (the Air Pollution Control Act), the Air Pollution Control Coa­ mission is authorized to return to local governmental agencies with established air pollution control progr... recoguized in the State Implementation ~lan, a portion of the surveillance fees collected by the State froa air pollution sources to conduct their local air pollution control progr.... These fees are to be used to implement and undertake air pollution control functions and activities which have been delegated to local agencies by the Air Pollution Control Commission.

Under Executive Orders 1973-2 and 1973-2a (Department Reorganization), the pro­ visions of Section l4a(2) were transferred to the Department of Natural ·Resources by a Type II transfer. Accordingly, the Department is now the agency which is responsible for the receipt and distribution of surveillance fee funds in addition to other budgetary matters.

Staff of the Air Pollution Control Division, upon the advise of the Attorney General, has prepared these proposed rules by which the Department shall implement the provisions of Section l4a(2) of Act 348, specifically with regard to the disbursement of surveillance fees to local agencies. These rules were first prepared several months ago and since that time numerous meetings have been held ., with the affected local agencies to develop a draft which, in most respects, could j be acceptable both to the Department and to those local agencies. Although there 'i are still certain differences between the parties. the Air Pollution Control Commission did recommend at its June 18 meeting that the Natural Resources commission approve the rules in this fora for purposes of public hearing.

Basically the proposed rules set forth the following:

1. Requirements that any local agency requesting a portion of the surveillance fees collected by the Department submit an application for the surveillance fees to conduct a portion of its air pollution control program. Within the rules, a listing of items which the local agency is required to submit with its application is prescribed.

2. A provision for public hearings on local agency program descriptions and applications. 3. Provisions by which the Air Pollution Control Commission reviews the local agency's application and program description and recommends to the Director the portions of the fees which may be returned to that local agency for the conduction of its air pollution control program. 4. A requirement that the local agency enter into a contract with the Director setting forth the means by which the surveillance fees shall be utilized by the local agency in conducting air pollution control activities under its jurisdiction. 5. Certain special conditions required prior to the disburseBent of surveillance fees. 6. Audit procedures by local agencies for expenditure of the surveillance fee funds. i 7. The means by which surveillance fees will be disbursed by the Director to a local agency, and the means by which the Director may withhold disbursement of surveillance fees upon violation of the teras of the contract. .. ~ 8. An appeals procedure which the local agency may pursue if it finds itself aggrieved by the actions of the Director in withholding surveillance fee funds.

Although surveillance fees have been disbursed to local agencies from this past year's billing under a contract between the Department and the local agency, the Attorney General deems it important that the Natural Resources Commission promulgate f rules by which surveillance fees will be disbursed by the Department in the future. I I I j I t,' I

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NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 9 Therefore, we hereby request that the Natural Resources Comaission, at its Ju1v meeting review the proposed rules of the Air Pollution Control Division - and approve thea for purposes of public hearing as recomaended by the Air Pollu­ tion Control COI8ission.

A public hearing on the proposed rules, if approved by tne Natural Resources eo-1ssion for that purpose. has been tentatively scheduled b3L staff of the Air Pollution Control Division for August 2, 1974 in Lansing.

LEE E. JAGER Air Pollution Control Division

RALPH W. PURDY Environmental ProtectiOn Branch

I have analyzed and discussed these recomaendations with the Deputy Director and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved bY' Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Whitefish Point Harbor Project The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission:

June 18, 1974 Memorandu. to the Director:

The U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, is completing final plans to modify the exist­ ing north breakwater at the Whitefish Point Harbor-of-Refnge to make ifvmore safely accessible to pier fishermen.

At the present time, pier fishermen wishing to gain access to the outer break­ water must travel along a very narrow steel whaler some 200 feet to a point where the breakwater widens and then another 375 feet over a rock-filled crib before reaching the surfaced outer breakwater. The Corps of Engineers is willing to pro­ vide wider and safer access to this breakwater providing non-Federal interests are willing to issue local assurances for the project.

The assurance requested is a hold harmless clause protecting the United States fro. liability due to death or injury to persons using the improved navigation structure. Inasmuch as negligence or other cause must be established against the United States before such liability accrues, and since we will be closely reviewing the plans of the proposed project, we believe the public benefits to accrue from the project more than offset the limited liability prospects. Accordingly, it is recomaended the following resolution authorizing transmittal of the required assur­ ,.~ ance be submitted to the Natural Resources COI8ission for adoption.

: Authorization for assurances of this nature is contained in Act 320 of the Public '""lI1{'A~ Acts of 1947, the act creating the Michigan State Waterways Comaission. Inasmuch as the property abutting the breakwater is owned by the Department and administered by the Waterways Division, adoption of this Resolution was recomaended by the Water­ ways COI8ission at its meeting held June 13, 1974.

KEITH WILSON Waterways Division

_.. - - ...._------10 July 11-12, 1974 I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur. • A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the abov~ recommenda­ tions be approved. The ~uestion being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Harbor-of-Refuge Resolution The following resolution was presented to the Commission:

Whereas, the Congress, by Public Law 14 of the 79th Congress, approved 2 March 1945, authorized a project for the construction of a harbor-of-refuge at Whitefish Point, Chippewa County, Michigan, subject to certain conditions of local cooperation set forth in the report of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 446 of the 78th Congress; and Whereas, the Michigan State Waterways Commission, now a Division of the Department of Natural Resources, has heretofore provided those prescribed items of local ___ cooperation to the United States and the authorized harbor-of-refuge was there­ after -coiDpieted;--and- Whereas, the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, and State of Michigan are desirous of making additional improvements to the said harbor-of-refuge project to make the navigation facilities more accessible to pier fishermen; and Whereas, the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, is willing to proceed with construction of the agreed-upon improvements if the State of Michigan will provide the required items of-local cooperatiOn; and Whereas, the State of Michigan nas determined that completion of these additional improvements will be a public improvement for the benefit and in the interest of the people of the State of Michigan, Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Natural Resources Commission, Department of Natural Resources, for and in behalf of the State of Michigan, does hereby grant and convey its assurances to the United States for the project to improve existing navigational structures at Whitefish Point Harbor for pier fishing purposes, that it will: • a. Hold and save harmless the United States of America from all damages resulting from death or injury to pedestrians using the improved navigation structures.

Be it further resolved, that the Director and/or his assigns be and they are hereby authorized and instructed on behalf of the Natural Resources Commission to sign such documents and to do and perform such acts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution. It was moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above resolution be adopted. The ~uestion being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed•

. ~ j Contained Spoil Projects j The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

1 June 17, 1974 1 Memorandum to the Director: The Corps of Engineers is commencing detailed plans for construction of contained spoil disposal sites at the following locations: 1. Caseville Harbor; 2. Sebewaing River; 3. Monroe Harbor; 4. Clinton River; S. Cheboygan Inland Route; 6. Whitefish Point Harbor; 7. South Haven Harbor; 8. Traverse City Harbor; 9. Port Austin Harbor; 10. Les Cheneaux Islands Channel. f

I, i I NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 11 Under the operation procedures of the Corps, they must receive a stateaent of present willingness and ability on the part of a governmental entity legafly authorized to grant local assurances on such projects in order that" they can con­ tinue the planning process. Under current policies of the Natural Resources Comaission, the Department would obtain from appropriate local units of government identical assurances-and merely act as middlemen in their transaittal to the United States. Only where the facilities are State-owned would the Depertment directly issue the required assurances. The statement of willingness would cover the following: a. Furnish all lands, eesements, and rights-of-way necessary "for the constrnction, operation, and maintenance of the facility. - - b. Contribute to the United States 2S percent of the constrnction costs, such amount to be payable either in cash prior to construction, in installments during construction, or in installments, with interest at a rate to be de­ termined by the Secretary of the Treasury, as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which construction is initiated, on the basis of the coaputed average interest rate payable by the Treasury upon its outstanding marketable public obligations, which are neither due or callable for redemption for fifteen years from date of issue. c. Hold and save the United States free fros damages due to construction. opera­ tion and maintenance of the facility. d. Maintain the facility after coapletion of its use for disposal purposes in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of the Ar.y. It.. b. of the above assurances can be waived upon a finding by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that waste treatment facilities either meet Federal standards or that a prograa to bring the facilities into conformance with such standards is underway. We anticipate that sost, if not all, of these locations are or will be sufficiently in coapliance with this requirement to obtain waivers of the cash contribution. Authorization for assurances of this nature is contained in Act 320 of the Public Acts of 1947, the act creating the Michigan State Waterways Commission. Issusnce of this statement vas reca.mended by the Waterways Ca.aission at its meeting held June 13. 1974.

KEITH WILSON Waterways Division

I have discussed and analyzed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Waterways Commission Minutes

The following memorandum was presented to the Commission: June 17, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

The Minutes of the meeting of the Michigan State Waterways Commission"held June 13, 1974, _k~~ "certain" recollllllf!I!

Because all of the action taken by the Waterways Commission is advisory in nature, it is reca.aended these Minutes be transaitted to the Natural Resources Commission for formal adoption. 12 July 11-12. 1974

This approval, if granted, will ratify the recommendations of the Waterways Commission and have the effect of formalizing their action. • KEITH WILSON Wate~ays Division I-have analyzed and disucssed these recommendations with th. Bureau-Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

(Copy of the June 13, 1974 Minutes of the meeting of the Waterw~ys Commission is on file in the Director's Office.)

It vas meved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recellllllendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Wetzel State Park

The following memorandum vas presented to· the Commission: June 4, 1974

Maorandua to the Director:

The recently acquired Wetzel State Park in Maca.b County is still wild and un­ developed property. It is the recommendation of the Parks and Lav Enforcement Divisions that this park be opened to hunting and trapping to provide extensive recreational opportunities to the public until intensive development and other public use begins. Therefore, the Parks and taw Enforcement Divisions recommend that the Natural Resources Commission, UDder the authority of Section 2, Chapter 2. Act 286 of the Public Acts of 1929, as amended (found on page 139 of 1972 - Natural Resources taws) order that all publicly OWfted lands within the boundaries of Wetzel State Park be open to hunting and trapping during the legal open seasons.

O. J. SCHERSCHLIGT Parks Division

G. M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed these recomaendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It vas moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Put-Take Pheasant Hunting

The tolleving memorandum vas presented to the Commission: July 2, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

On May 10, 1974, the Natural Resources Commission gave tentative approval to proposed rules to control dog training and general hunting on put-take pheasant release areas. These rules have been processed in accordance with statutory re­ quirements and are now ready for final approval of the Commission. NArDRAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 13 A public hearing meeting was held in Lansing on May 17, 1974. No one o_ther than Department personnel appeared to discuss the rules. They are_especially designed to control dog training on the released pheasants and control hunting of rabbits and other species to prevent disruption and interference with put-take pheasant releases and hunting.

The rules have received the approval of the Legislative Service Bureau, the Attorney General's office, and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. The Law Enforcement and Wildlife divisions recomaend thst th~ Natural Resources C~ mission, under authority of Sections 2 and 3a. Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (pp. 73 and 74 of Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), give final approval of these rules.

MERRILL L. pEToSKEY Wildlife Division GEORGE K. DAHl. Law Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

DAVID H. JENKINS Acting Director

(Rules for Put-T~ ~easant areas on file in the _Director's Office.} ______

It vas moved bY' Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr' • .Johnson, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated bY' the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Highland Recreation Area

The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

July 1, 1974 Memorandua to the Director:

On February 8, 1974, the Natural Resources Commission gave tentative approval to a proposed rule which would close a certain portion of the Highland Recreation Area in Oakland County to hunting and the discharge of firearms. A public hearing was held on Tuesday, March 19, 1974, at Haven Hill Lodge within the area. Ten citizens attended, four hunters and six neighbors. The hunters were satisfied with the rules while the neighbors recommended that we close even a larger area. The neighbors cited instances of trespass and hunters firing guns at their homes. They asked if we could furnish the1ll signs which would inform the hunters where State land ends and private land begins. They were assured that we would pro­ vide thea with such signs. Stanley Grabowski, one of the hunters attending, lives nearby, and promised to help thea post the signs. At that, they seemed reasonably satisfied.

The rule has received the approval of the Legislative Service Bureau, the Attor­ ney General's Office and the Joint Committee on Adainistrative Rules. Therefore, the Parka Division recommends that the Natural Resources Commission under the authority of Sections 2 and 3a of Act No. 17, P.A. 1921, as amended, (page 74 of 1972 - Natural Resources Laws) give final approval of the rule as follows:

It shall be unlawful to hunt, shoot or kill, or attempt to hunt, shoot or kill any wild bird or wild animal with a firearm, or to discharge a firearm on land under the jurisdiction of the Parka Division with the exception of duck hunting on Teeple Lake during the legal season, described as follows: all land in E~ of Section 24 lying south of K-59, T3N, R7E, Highland Township; all land in Section 19; all land in Section 30 lying west of Ford Road and east of Teeple 14 July 11-12, 1974

Lake Road; and that part of NWIc of NElc of Section 31. lying north and west_ of Teeple Lake Road, T3N, R8E, White Lake Township, all in Oakland County • O. J. SCBERSCBLIGT Parks Division I·have analyzed and discussed this recomaendation with the Buteau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

DAVID H. JENltINS Acting Director

It vas moved by Mr. WhitelY', supported by- Mr. Johnson, that the- above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion -prev&iled.

Quai~ Hunting Season for 1974

The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission:

June 21, 1974 Maorandum to the Director:

A preliDlinary 1IISIIIOrandum providing hunting season recommendations for quail in 1974 vas subaitted and approved at the June Commission meeting. The Caaaission approved the following rec_ndationa: 1. Prescribe the current full statutory open season, No_ber 1-20, inclnaive, and full bag lilll1ts of 4 a day, 8 in possession, and 12 in the season. 2. If pending legislation becomes law, providing for liberalized regulations, adopt such liberalized open season and bag lilll1ts as are thereby provided for. 3. Declare open seasona in those counties where a total of 10 or more whistling quail are recorded per 20-.1le census route.

H.B. 5576, which would provide for a longer open season on quail, has been dis­ cussed in the Senate Conservation, Enviroument and Touri.. Committee, but has not • been voted out and further consideration this year seems doubtful.

Final recommendations on which counties to open was not possible last month be­ cause quail do not call (whistle) with any regularity or intensity until earl,. in June. The whistling counts have now been completed and the s_e 26 counties that were open last year qualif,. for quail hunting again in 1974.

Under authority granted the Director by the Commission on June 7, 1974, the Wildlife and Law Enforcement divisions recomaend that the final quail hunting regulations be established (confirmed b,. the Commission) as follows, under authority of Sec. lla, Chapter II, Act 286, P.A. 1929, as __nded (p. 180 of Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972): Open Season: No_ber 1 to 20, inclusive. Open Counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Rillsdale, Ingh.. , Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Linngston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne.

Bag LilII1ts: 4 a day, 8 in possession, and 12 for the season. Contingent Regulations: Should the season and bag lilll1ts be 1II0dified by amend­ ment of the law, effective prior to NO?e1llber 1, 1974, such revised regulations shall take precedence over those stated above and be in full force and effect.

MElUtILL L. PETOSKEY Wildlife Division I! I 1, ; t NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 15

GEORGE H. DAHL Law Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE -{;AZLAY Director

It vas moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above rec"ommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Utility Pole Production

The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 23, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Historically, Michigan's forests have produced a variety of wood products that have contributed greatly to the development of the State and the Nation. The days when white pine was king have passed, but the forests of Michigan continue to yield many valusble products demanded by a resource hungry society. Logging practices, forest fires, and land development activities have resulted in many changes in the original forest. It is significant, however, that over half of Michigan's land area (18,900,200 acres) is still covered with forests. Mainly through successful fire protection and reforestation activities, nine percent (1,765,700 acres) of this area is in the pine types. Significantly, thirty-three percent of Michigan's pine type (639,200 acres) is in the state forest system. Increased interest in pine has developed at both the state and national levels. The bulk of pine stumpage frca Michigan's state forests in recent years has been converted into pulpwood, with a much lesser vol_ going into sawlogs. Although these markets continue strong, new markets are now recognized which have a signi­ ficant effect on forest management objectives. An example is the present demand for utility pole stumpage, until recently a product sold sporadically in relatively small quantities. A nation-wide critically short supply of poles has recently caused one utility coapany to bring the situation to the attention of the Director and his staff, and to suggest that the people of the State of Michigan might be better served if utility poles were to receive considerably more attention in state forest management and harvesting plans. Prcapted by this utility's specific request that state forest pine stands capable of yielding utility pole stumpage receive the necessary conaideration to assure a present and future supply, the Department of Natural Resources Commdssion reaffirms its position as stated in the "Policy for Managing State Forest Lands," approved in June, 1970. The 1970 policy statement is as follows: liTo assure proper manage­ ment of the state forests for the public good, it is the declared policy of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to manage the state forests to. yield that combination of products and services which best meets the recreational, spiritual, and physical needs o~_all _tll~J~.. e,.QpJce, Ilow.l1nd in the future ... ,I:n, th~applic.ad.on of this multiple use policy, it will be the objective to identify the management opportunities in each forest and then manage" for that combination of products and services which will be of greatest public benefit." The Commission recognizes that utility poles are a basic part of electrical dis­ tribution and communication systems vital to human welfare. Red pine, the species most suitable for utility poles, has qualities which make it suitable for many products. Past studies indicate that state forests are capable of yielding consider­ able numbers of utility poles frca both plantations and natural stands. There are about 98,600 acres of red pine type that presently contain, or will contain by 1983, trees having the specifications to qualify them for utility poles. Geographieally, approximately 30,800 acres are in the Upper Peninsula and 67,900 acres are in the nor~h half of the Lower Peninsula. The preceding figures include both plantation 16 July 11-12, 1974

and natural stand acreages because available resource data does not separ~te the type of method of establishment. The graph (copy on file in Director's Office) reveals the potential yield from red pine plantations established priQ~tQ 1942. Addltron~ut:[[[tYpole stumpage, somewhat-more difficult to identify, exists as scattered trees in other timb« types.

The DNR Commission further affirms that pine timber sales wi~r be conducted in suitable stands consistent with current economic considerations and accepted forest management practices. These sales will be based on the allowable harvest limitations from the state forest in which the stumpage is located. Future pro­ duction of material suitable for use as utility poles will be assured, not only by the proper management of existing plantations and natural st~nds, but through expansion of the resource through a continuing reforestation program. Red pine will be the species planted on suitable sites to provide the many benefits in­ herent from this highly versatile species. T. E. DAW Forestry Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Watercraft Controls The following memorandum was presented to the Commission: June 24, 1974 • Memorandum to the Director:

Bluegill Lake, Maple Forest Township, Crawford County Following a series of complaints over a period of several years, in each instance the complainants being referred to the local unit of government, the Maple Forest Township Board, in a resolution to the Law Enforcement Division, asked investigation of the boating problems. Bluegill Lake, a lake of 30 acres, lies in the Au Sable State Forest; a few miles north of Grayling and right off 1-75. On the shore of the lake is a small Forestry Division campground and launching site. The principle use of the lake is fishing and boating, using canoes and small sailboats. Use by high speed craft causes hazard to the canoes and other small craft. There has been a number of complaints made to Law Enforcement Division over the past several years of boaters who, in exercises of poor judgment, continue to boat at high speed and water ski on this small lake and particularly while others are using it. A slow-no wake rule will cause the use of this lake to become consistent with its size. It is recommended that local watercraft controls, authorized by sections 12 - 17, Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relatin~ to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be tentatively approved as follows:

On the waters of Bluegill Lake, Sections 5 and 6, T 28 N, R 3 W, Maple Forest Township, Crawford County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. f I l I I NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 17 Horseshoe Lake, Maple Forest Township, Crawford County There has been a problem on Horseshoe Lake for some time concerning high-speed boating; the Maple Forest Township Board sent a resolution requesting-investigation to the Law Enforcement Division on May 13, 1974, in an effort to find a solution. Horseshoe Lake has a surface area of 25 acres and sees a fair amount of use as it lies in the Au Sable State Forest; it has a IIIOdest State Public Access Site. There are a few homes on the lake. approxiBate1y 20% of the shoreline being occupied and the balance public. There is one resort on Horseshoe-Lake; the majority of the customers being anglers. The history of boating on this lake has been one-of hazard to very small craft frOli water skiers and high-speed boaters. It. is believed that a slow-no wake speed control on this lake will relieve this pro~lem. It is recommended that local watercraft controls, authorized by sections 12 - 17, Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as maended (pages 53 and 54, Law Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be tentatively approved as follows:

On the waters of Horseshoe Lake, Sections 5 and 6. T2aN, R3W, Maple Forest Town­ ship, Crawford County, it unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow­ no wake speed.

Wolverine Lake, Wolverine Lake Village, Oakland County At the request of the Wolverine Lake Village Council, in a resolution of April 9, 1973, an investigation was made of Wolverine Lake. ApproxiBate1y 5000 people use this lake of 241 acres. The lake is highly irregular in shape; there are a number of bays and narrow constrictions. The investigation and the two public hearings held produced testiBony that supported our opinion. There are hazards and conflicts of interest on Wolverine Lake. A nuaber of people interviewed during investigation and commenting at the hearings cited invasion of swimming areas by high-speed vessels and water skiers and attendant damage to lIIOored vessels. There were also complaints frOll fishermen who felt they should have same time to fish on the lake in a quiet atmosphere, free frOli the fear of high-speed boats on the lake which cause a great amount of annoyance due to excessive speed and noise; this operation is very hazar­ dous in the nighttime due to the small size of the lake coupled with heavr use. It is felt that these problems can be substantially alleviated by hours for high­ speed boating and water skiing, which will allow time for the more sensitive user groups and relllOve nightt1Be hazard. The creation of slow-no wake areas will remove anchored fishermen frOli the main body of the lake, ·resulting in an uncluttered surface more suitable for high-speed operations, as well as provide Bore safe operation in constricted areas. A number of people at the hearings have complained of the hazard of airboats in narrow areas·of the lake and places heavily frequented by swimmers; these coaplaints directed to the Village Council in the past and to the Department in the current action. A hearing of inquiry was held on July 2, 1973. A second hearing was held on October 12, 1973 where the rules were presented and generally accepted by the public and formally accepted by the Wolverine Village Council on November 29. 1973.

It is recommended that local watercraft controls, authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as maended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources Commission as follows: On the waters of Wolverine Lake. Sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E, Village of Wolverine Lake, Oakland County, northerly of a line frOll where the west line of lot 23, Stusrts Oak Island Subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence to the northermaost point of land in outlot "a", Paynes Manor Subdivision, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. On the waters of all artificial channels and canals connected to Wolverine Lake, Sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E, Village of Wolverine Lake, Oakland County, it is unlawful for the operator of a'vesse1 to exceed a slow-no wake speed. 18 July 11-12. 1974 On the waters of Wolverine Lake. Sections 22. 23. 27 and 28. T2N. R8E. Village of Wolverine Lake. Oakland COunty, between the hours of 6:30 p ••• and 10:00 a ••• of the follav1ng day, it is unlawful to: (a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or (b) Rave in tow or otherwise usl8t in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, kite. surfboard or other st-ilar contrivance.

On the waters of Wolverine Lake, Sections 22, 23. 27 and 28.T2N, RBE, Village of Wolverine Lake. Oakland County, it is unlawful to operate an airboat.

On the waters of Wolverine Lake, Sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E, Village of Wolverine Lake, Oakland"County, between a line fra. where the south line of lot 49. Schulte-Hoffman Spring Park Subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence easterly to ~ere the north line of lot 20, Shankin's Woiverine Lake Sub- . division, as extended, meets the water's edge and a line from where the "south line of lot 39, Schulte-Hoffman Spring Park Subdivision intersects the water's edge and thence easterly to where the south line of lot 12, Shankin's Wolverine Lake Sub­ diviSion, as extended, meets the water's edge, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.

On the waters of Wolverine Lake, Sections 22. 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E, Village of Wolverine Lake, Oakland County, it is unlawful to anchor or moor a vessel at a distance greater than 100 feet fra. any shore, between 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p ••• during June, July and August, ucept in those parts of Wolverine Lake established as slow-no wake zones.

Pretty Lake Recreational Coaaplu, McMillan Township, Luce County On request of the Forestry Division, the Law Enforcement Division initiated pro­ cedures under the authority of the Karine Safety Act of 1967, (as amended) to pro­ mulgate special local watercraft controls on the various small lakes in the project area. The McK11lan Township Board was acquainted with the situation and they supported the action with their resolution of February 26, 1973. Private property owners on all of the lakes were contacted by a staff member who uplained the Department's desire to establish rules compatible with the character and uses of the lakes. All of the private property owners were heartily in favor of rules that would provide a quiet, wilderness uperience. All of those attending the hearing of June 15, 1973, supported the rules. The McK111an Township Board assured the staff person conducting the process of their support.

It 18 recommended that a local watercraft control, authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources Comaission as follows: On the waters of Pretty Lake, Section 34, T49N, RlIW, McMillan Township, Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat. On the vaters of Camp Eight Lake, Section 34, T49N, RllW, McMillan Township, Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat. On the waters of Beaverhouse Lake. Sections 33 and 34. T49N, RlIW. McMillan Township, Luce County. it 18 unlawful to operate a motorboat.

On the waters of Brush Lake, Section 34, T49N, RllW, McMillan Township, Lucs County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat. On the waters of Long Lake, Section 34, T49N, RllW, McMillan Township, Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.

On the waters of Bullhead Lake," Section 34, T49N, RlIW, McMillan Township, Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat • f ... J

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On the waters of Otter Lake, Section 34, T49N, RllW, MCMillan Township"Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.

On the waters of Pratt Lake, Sections 28 and 33, T49N, RllW,.MCMillan Township, Luee County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.

On the waters of Sid Lake, Section 33, T49N, RllW, McMillan'l'oWnship', Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a· motorboat.

On the waters of Deer Lake, Sections 27 and 34, T49N, RllW, McMillan Township, Luce County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.

Hog Lake (Michiana) Gilead Township, Branch County Due to the heavy summer concentration of boaters and swimmers on Hog Lake, known locally as Michiana Lake, the Gilead Township Board, in a reaction to complaints, requested the department, in their resolution of July 29, 1973, to investigate problems involving high speed vessels on the lake. Investigation revealed the lake to be between 30 and 40 acres, with 69 families living on the lake. In addition to the use of these people, there is also con­ siderable input to use frca a commercial resort on the part of the lake lying in Indiana. The portion of the lake that is under the jurisdiction of Indiana is restricted against high-speed boating actiVities by statute. There is a history of high-speed boating on this lake in the immediate vicinity of fishermen and swimmers even though it is difficult to maintain the required 100 foot distance due to the 1IIin:llllal size of the lake, this prabl_ being accentuated by the narrow shape of Hog Lake.

The rule presented at a public hearing at Bronson on February 26, 1974, was acceptable to the people attending and was unanimously accepted by the Gilead Township Board in their resolution of March 4, 1974.

It is recommended that a local watercraft control, authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources eom.ission as follows:

On the waters of Hog Lake, also known as Michiana Lake, Section 24, T8S, R7W, Gilead Township, Branch County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.

Ruth Lake, Long Lake Township, Grand Traverse County The Long Lake Township Board sent a resolution to the Law Enforcaent Division in December of 1972, requesting investigation of Ruth Lake. Ruth Lake, 49 acres, is connected by a short boatable channel to Long Lake, which is comprised of 2,860 acres. Ruth Lake is used principally for fishing and boating with canoes and small sailboats. Due to summer weed growth, only a small part of the lake is boatable and high-speed boating on this small area constitutes a hazard to other users. The restrictions imposed by this rule should not cause any hardships as the large expanse of Long Lake is immediately available for high-speed boating activities. The controls were supported by everyone at the public hearing of June 15, 1973; it was unanimously accepted by the Long Lake Township Board in their resolution of March 8, 1974. It is recommended that a local watercraft control. authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303. Public Acts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54. Lava Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources Commission aa follows: 20 July 11-12, 1974

On the waters of Ruth Lake, Section 33, 127N, Rl2V,. Long Lake Township,_Grand Traverse County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow­ no wake speed. •

Middle Straits Lake, Commerce and West Bloomfield Townships, Oakland County In their resolution of October 10, 1973, the Township of Comierce asked that the department investigate safety hazards in a constricted part of Middle Straits Lake. The lake was investigated during September of 1973, and it was found that the area of concern was heavy use by swimmers, generally children from the subdivided property on the north side of the lake. Many of the local people expressed a de­ sire that this part of the lake should be zoned to provide a safe _swilming and nall boat area.

There was complete support for the control from the people attending the public hearing at Commerce on February 28, 1974. Acceptance was unanimous on the part of local government, both Commerce and West Bloomfield Townships accepting the rule. It is recommended that a local watercraft control. authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources Commission as follows: On the waters of Middle Straits Lake, in sections 12 and 13, 12N, RSE, Commerce Township and section 7, T2N, R9E. West Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-ao wake speed.

Ford Lake, City and Township of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County For some time since the inception of the agency, the Joint Ypsilanti Recreation Organization felt that special local watercraft controls would remove some of the hazards of boating on Ford Lake as well aa to relieve some of the conflict of interests. At the request of JYRO, the City and Township of Ypsilanti sent reso~ lutions to the Law Enforcement Division requesting investigation. An on-site investigation and a hearing of inquiry were conducted during the summer of 1973 and it was discovered that the principal problema conaisted of high-speed boating in the night time and boating in a hazardous area of the lake near the outflow of the daa. These problE!1118 were spoken to with a rule rec~end1ng hours for high-speed boating and water skiing. The first approval was met with resistance from boaters who desired a later hour for high-speed water sports. The conflict betWeen these people and fishermen disappeared with the poiSOning and restocking of the lake. A compromise rule was found acceptable and was supported by the public. It is expected that when the fishery is completely rehabilitated, the lake will be heavily used by anglers due to its urban location and the rule will in all probebility require a reevaluation. The inherent hazard posed by the daa overflow to boaters has been spoken to by a prohibition of boating near the Ford Dam, at Bridge Road.

The rules were presented at a public hearing and after adjustment to compromise were endorsed by JYRO and unanimously accepted by the City and Township of Ypsilanti.

It is recommended that a local watercraft control, authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as a.ended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources Commission as follows:

On the waters of Ford Lake, City of Ypsilanti and Township of Ypsilanti, County of Washtenaw, it is unlawful to operate a vessel 300 feet in any direction from the daB on the east line of Section 23, T3S, R7E. f I ,I i 1 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 21

Norway Lake, Felch Township, Dickinson County i, A resolution fr01ll the Felch Township Board was sent to the Law Enforcement I Division April 26, 1973, requesting an investigation of watercraft pollution of j Norway Lake. On inquiry it was found that it was the belief of the Felch Town­ ship Board that this was a proper approach to alleviate ha~ards caused by high­ speed boating on this small lake.

Norway Lake is about 50 acres and furnishes varied water recreation, principally to local people. During the hearings and investigations,_a number of complaints--­ naming safety hazards_re voiced. A large part of the activity on Norway Lake is swimaing at several points on the lake. There is inadequate surface space for high-speed boating when the lake is being used by many swimmers, "which is often. Fishing is also popular with local people and anchored fishing boats also act as a limiting factor to high-speed boating.

A sl0w-n0 wake rule originally proposed to the Felch Township Board was found unacceptable and a comprOlllise rule banning motorboats was unanimously supported by the Board and heartily endorsed by the general public in the area. It is recommended that a local watercraft control, authorized by sections 12 - 17 of Act 303, Public Acts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, revision of 1972), be formally adopted by the Natural Resources Commission as follows:

On the waters of Norway Lake, Section 5, T43N, R28W, Felch Township, Dickinson County, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.

White Lake Entry Channel, Fruitland and White River Townships, Muskegon Couaty During August, 1972, a resolution was received by the Law Enforcement Division fr01ll the Fruitland Township Board citing boating problems on the White Lake Entry and asking investigation. This resolution was given support bY' a similar one frOlll the White River Township Board.

On investigation, it was found that a number of problems existed on the channel and at the point where it entered White Lake from Lake Michigan. These were (1) a hazard to small boats froa wakes of larger vessels echoing fr01ll the walls of the channel; (2) a concentration of water skiers at the west end of White Lake; and (3) damage to moored boats, docks and other facilities along the south shore of White Lake at the entry, also caused by vessel wakes. In addition to these complaints, the Muskegon County Road Commissioners asked that some control of boat wakes be effected as they were accelerating eroaion damage to a road in the area. A County engineer appeared at both of the public hearings held on the issue. A rule providing a slow-no wake speed control over a distance of 2500 feet frOlll the west end of the entry channel and into the lake was accepted by the Fruitland Township Board. It met with a negative reaction frOlll persons living on the Fruit­ land Township side of the channel. There was an attempt to obtain support for the rule frOlll the White River Township Board, with staff offering a shortening of the controlled area and several explanations of the rule. The Fruitland Township Board met with the officials of White River Township in an attempt to make an accommodation---without success. There were occasional times when there was SOllIe prOlllise extended that the rule would be accepted by White River Township. The rule was again presented in White River Township at the annual spring Township meeting in 1974. The Law Enforcement Division was informed by White River Township on May 15, 1974, that the rule was opposed by 150 petition signers and the Board could not accept the rule.

It is recommended that under the prOVisions of Section 15, Act 303, Pub1ic"~cts of 1967, as amended (pages 53 and 54, Laws Relating to Natural Resources, Revision of 1972) the tentative approval by the Natural Resources Commission of local water­ craft controls for the White Lake Channel be rescinded and that further action be taken only at the request of the White River and Fruitland Township Boards or the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners.

G. M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division 22 July 11-12. 1974 I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Direc.tor

It was IIlOved bY' Mr. WhiteleY'. supported by Mr. Johnson. that the- above- recommendations be approved. The question beinc stated by the Chair. the motion preY&11ed.

Special Fishing Regulations for 1974

The followinc memorandum was presented to the COIIIIIl1ssion:

June 27, 1974 MeaorandUIII to the Director:

This memorandum summarizes the recommendations for the Fisheries and Law Enforce­ ment divisions and the Field for special fish~ng regulations. Approval by the Natural Resources Commission is requested for all these changes in fishinc regu­ lations.

1. Designation of Trout Lakes for 1975. 2. Protection of Muskellunge - Stanley, Robinson, Runkle and Emily lakes. Iron County. 3. Prohibiting Winter Muskellunge Fishing - Round Lake. Van Buren County. 4. Prohibit Winter Fishins - Iron Lake, Iron County. 5. Fishing Regulations - Sylvania Recreation Area, Ottawa National Forest, Gogebic County.

WAYNE R. TODY Fisheries Division

G. M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

It was moved by Mr. Whitelq, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recODlllendations be approved. The question beinc stated bY' the Chair. the motion preY&1led.

Sylvania Recreation Area Fishing Regulations

The following memorandum was presented to the COIIIIIl1ssion:

June 27, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

The Sylvania Tract is beins managed by the Ottawa National Forest as a wilderness area. The lakes in the tract contain unique populations of large gamefish that would be damaged under more liberal statewide regulations. The populations have been studied for several years while under special Commission protection. These studies confirmed the need for special protection and indicate that some consoli­ dation of the regulations can be made. It is, therefore. recommended by the Fisheries and Law Enforcement diVisions, with concurrence of the Field and the Ottawa National Forest Supervisor, that under the authority of Act 230. P.A. 1925, as amended (page 78, 1972 revision of Natural Resources Laws), that the Commission order of August 13,1971, be allowed to expire on December 31, 1974, and that the following order regulating fishing on the Sylvania Recreation Area, Gogebic County, be adopted effective January I, 1975, for a p~riod of 5 years. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 23

It shall be unlawful to take fish in any manner from the lakes in the Sylvania area of the Ottawa National Forest in T44N, R40W, Sections 1 through 36, and T45N, R40W, Sections 31, 32 and 34, Gogebic County, except as follows:

(1) Seasons: State wide seasons apply on all lakes. exc~pt that no fishing shall be allowed after November 1 of each year.

(2) Size Limits: (a) Lake trout, not less than 30 inches; (b) Walleye, not less than 20 inches; (c) Northern pike, not less than 30 inches; (d) All other species, no size limit.

(3) Daily Possession Limit: (a) Northern pike, walleye, lake trout, not more than 1 fish of any of these species. (b) All other speeies, 10'singly or in any combination of species. (c) Largemouth or smallmouth bass, must be returned immediately to the water without injury. '-'i .. '4 (4) Method of Take: (a) Hook and line fishing only, not to exceed 2 single lines, 1 or 2 single rods and lines, or a single line and a single rod and line, to which 1 may be attaehed not to exceed a total of 4 hooks on all lines. All hooks attached to a manufactured artificial lure shall be eounted as 1 hook. (b) Artificial lures only may be used. "ArtifiCial luren for the purpose of this order means any lure that is man-made, in imitation of or as a substitute for natural bait, used to attraet fish for the purpose of taking them, and shall inelude artificial flies. ... j ; (c) Live, dead, or preserved bait or organic food may not be used • (5) Special Provision Lakes: All species of fish may be taken subject to the prOvisions of this order in East Bear, West Bear, Clark, Corey, Fisher. Florence, Glimmerglass. Golden Silence, Hay, High, Kerr, Loon, Snap Jaek, Trapper, Whitefish, Banks, neer Island, Dorothy, Elsie, Germain, Helen, Honey, Jay, Johnston Springs, Liluis, Lois, Louise, Moss, and Mountain Lakes. WAYNE H. TODY Fisheries Division

GEORGE M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair. the motion prevailed.

Prohibit Winter Fishing

The following memorandum was presented to the Commission: June 27, 1974

Memorandum to the Director: Even though Iron Lake is one of the major sources of muskellunge eggs in the Upper Peninsula, it possesses a good population of panfish. This lake receives heavy muskellunge fishing pressure during the summer and could support a winter panfish fishery. Winter fishing for muskellunge, however, is believed to be depleting faetor in the muskellunge population of Iron Lake.

It is, therefore, recommended by the Fisheries and Law Enforcement divisions. with concurrence of the Field, that the Natural Resources Commission under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended (p~ge 78,1972 revision of Natural Resources Laws), rescind the Commission order of August 10, 1973, which expires December 31, 1978, and adopt the following order for ~period of five years effective November 1, 1974, as follows: I

24 July 11-12, 1974 It shall be unlawful to take muskellunge by any means or to take any fish by spearing, bow and arrow, or tip-ups during the period from Novembe~ 1 to May 15 of each year on Iron Lake, Iron County.

WAYNE. H. TODY Fisheries Division GEORGE M. DAHL Law~Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed this recom.endation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendation i 1 be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Prohibit Winter Muskellunge Fishing

The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 27, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Muskellunge are particularly vulnerable to winter spearing and to protect the muskellunge population and preserve s_r 1IIUskellunge fishing on Round Lake, Van Buren County, muskellunge should be protected during the winter fishing season. It is, therefore, recommended by the Fisheries and Law Enforcement diviSions, with concurrence of Field, that the Natural Resources Commission under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended (page 78, 1972 revision of Natural Resources Laws) adopt the following order for a period of five years effective January. 1, 1975. • It shall be unlawful to take muskellunge by any means or to take any fish by spearing, bow and arrow, or tip-ups during January and February on Round Lake, Van Buren County.

WAYNE H. TODY Fisheries Division GEORGE M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It vas moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by ~he Chair, the motion prevailed.

Muskellunge Protection

f The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 27, 1974 I Memorandum to the Director: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 25

Muskellunge are particularly vulnerable to winter spearing and to prese~e summer I hook and line fishing for muskellunge and to protect existing or developing muskellunge 1 populations in the below lakes, they should be closed to spearing. It is, therefore, recommended by the Fisheries and Law Enforcement divisions, with

..'. -_., ".--- ,~.. .,;...- -'~.' concurrence of the Field, that the Natural Resources Commission under authority of ..~ : -' ' ...... I ' Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended (page 78, 1972 revision of Natural Resources Laws) --.--~.~--""-."-'"' ... ~~.,., adopt the following order for a period of four years effective January 1. 1975: ',-c···~<~"E~ It shall be unlawful to take any fish by spear or bow and arrow from the- waters .~~:1:;~ of Stanley, Robinson, Runkle, or Emily lakes, Iron County. WAYNE H. TO~Y . '-1 Fisheries Division "f GEORGE M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It vas moved by Mr. Whiteley, supported by Mr. J OMS on • that the above recommendations be approved. The ~uestion being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Designation of Trout Lakes for 1975 The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 27, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Each year a group of lakes and ponds in which the predominant gamefish are brook. brown, or rainbow trout is recommended for Commission action for designation as trout lakes. Such action prohibits fishing for all species of fish except during the regular trout season which extends from the last Saturday in April through September 30.

The following list includes 93 lakes and ponds recommended for designation as trout lakes in 1975. All but 11 of these waters have been previously designated as trout lakes and are rec01lllllel1ded for continued status. Three lakes have been deleted. In addition we are asking that trout in two small southern Michigan lakes, Cedar in Lapeer County and Burke in Clinton County, be given the additional protection of a 10 inch size limit on all trout combined with an artificial lure only regulation.

For the purpose of this order. an "artificial lure" shall be defined as any lure which is man-made. in imitation of or as a substitute for natural bait. used to attract fish for the purpose of taking them, and shall include artificial flies.

It is. therefore, recommended by the Fisheries and Law Enforcement divisions, with concurrence of the Field, that for the year of 1975 the Natural Resources Commission under authority of Act 165, P.A. 1929, as amended. and Act 230. P.A. 1925. as amended (pages 87 and 78. 1972 revision of Natural Resources Laws), designate the following lakes as trout lakes and restrict fishing on certain lakes as indicated.

Lakes shown in capital letters are designated for the first time in 1975.

Alcona: Horseshoe (T26N, RSE) and O'Brien lakes 26 July 11-12, 1974

Alger: Addis Lake and Pond; Cherry, MIRROR, TllUEMAN, Hike, Irwin, Rock, ~d Violet (Grants) lakes; Cole Creek and Kingston ponds; the ponds on Sec. 2~, T46N, R20W and Sec. 30, T46N, Rl9W; Sullivan Pond (Sec. 21, T49N, Rl5W); Rock River Ponds • (Sec. 14, T46N, R2lW)

Charlevoix: Boyne Falls Pond Cheboygan: Weber Lake

Chippewa: Naomikong and DUKES lakes; Trout Brook Pond (Sec. 22, T44N, R4W): Naomikong and Roxbury ponds

Clinton: BURKE LAKE (10 inch size limit on all trout; artificial.lures.only) Crawford: Bright, Glory, and Horseshoe lakes

'.""1 -~ Delta: Carr Ponds (Sec. 26, T43N, RlSW); Square and Wintergreen lakes; Zigmaul Pond i ! Gladwin: Hoister and Trout lakes Gogebic: Beatons Lake

Iron: Camp. Deadman's, Hannah Webb, Killdeer. Madelyn, Skyline, and Spree lakes

Lapeer: CEDAR LAKE (10 inch size limit on all trout; artificial lures only)

Luce: Bennet Springs lakes; Brockie and Buckies ponds; Dillingham. Holland, Jack, Lost. and Peanut lakes; Silver Creek, Spring Creek, and Third Creek ponds; BENNY, MOON, Trout, Ward, LITTLE WHORL, Whorl, Wolverine, and Youngs lakes Mackinac: McAlpine and M1l1ecoquin 'ponds

Marquette: Airport, Bedspring, Clear, Cliff, Cranberry, Haywire, Hemmings (Flapper), Island, Just. Kidney (Sec. 28, T45N, R26W), Lake 41, Long, and Moccasin lakes; Section Fourteen. Section Twenty-eight. LITTLE TROUT, Swanzy, and Big Trout lakes. Menominee: Linnbeck Lake Oaklanet: Dickinson Lake

Osceola: Center Lake

Oscoda: Crater Lake Otsego: Pickerel Lake

Schoolcraft: Clear Creek Pond; Ned's. BEAR and DUTCH FRED lakes; Spring and King's ponds

WAYNE H. TODY Fisheries Division

GEORGE M. DAHL Law Enforcement Division I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. '~iteley, supported by Mr. Johnson, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 27

1 Land Acquisition 1 I Park Land 1 The following memorandum was presented to the Commission: -June 24, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Fayette State Park - Delta County 1.00 acre and improvements - $12,000.00 (optioned 17.6% over appraisal) (Copy of land description on fil~.in D~rector's Office.) This tract is one of two remaining buildings on a county road providing direct access to the Fayette State Park, Road abandonment procedures are proposed to permit full entry control at a single point. The northern portion of this county road has already been abandoned to use as a part of the park system controlled road.

The l-acre site has been used for several years as a concession type business catering to park users and providing takeout foods and restaurant services. The 1,280 square foot frame structure also provides the summer residence quarters for the out-of-state owner. The location is immediately adjacent to and across the county road from the swimming beach in the park on an attractive sheltered bay of Lake Michigan. Vendor: Arth.ur.R. Michalik. Burlington, Wi~consiq Ao~raisal: Land $1,600.00, improvements $8,600.00, timber 0: total SlO,200.00 Relocation costsL _Es~imated $500.00 maximum. It is recommended that: (1) This tract be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921 as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from funds appropriated by the Legislature for Park Land Acquisition for the year 1970-1971.

(2) Building on this tract be removed or salvaged as directed by Parks Division following completion of the purchase.

P. H. Hoeft State Park - Presque Isle County 0.16 acres - 167.3 feet of frontage at $119.54 per front foot - $20,000.00 (optioned at appraisal) (Description on.file in Director's Office.)

The subject tract is desired to expand the swimming beach along the north line of the P. H. Hoeft State Park.

The triangular shaped tract has an excellent sand beach with several mature pine along the west portion. The subject has 167.3 feet of Lake Huron frontage and claim to an additional 233 feet of frontage by extending the south property line to the current water's edge. The tract is adjacent to the most heavily used portion of the beach and over the year there has been a great deal of public use over a considerable portion of this adjoining private land. --, Vendor: Lindsay T. Hawkins, Rogers City, Michigan Stipulations: (1) Extension of west property line from lake shore meander N 300 E to water's edge and (2) release of any claim to shoreline along extension of south line of Sec. 30 Appraisal: Land $20,000.00, improvements 0, timber 0; total $20,000.00 Relocation costs: None

It is recommended that:

(1) This tract be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (page 92, L~ws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition) with payment to be made from funds appropriated by the Legislature for Park Land Acquisition for various Parks for the year 1971-1972. (2) The boundary of P. H. Hoeft State Park be extended to in"clude this tract. ------

28 July 11-12, 1974

Waterloo Recreation Area - Jackson County 0.23 acres and improvements - $10,000.00 (optioned at appraisal) (Description on file in Director's Office.) •

The former Boy Scout Camp on Clear Lake was developed as ~ private 90-acre camp­ ground known as Tamarack Park, when purchased following C01IIIII1sJlion app.roval of April, 1973. The 50-foot lot and lake shore cottage used for transit guest quarters was not included with this sale, and is now offered to permit full ownership by the State of all land within the fence enclosure of former Tamarack Park.

The 50-foot wide parcel has a depth of 200 feet, and includes an older l~ story fra. "s_r" cottage in good phYSical condition. The building lacks modern plumbing facilities and interior improvements. Vendor:------~-. AAClJ' Housiiig Corp or at1on-,-Arin -Arb-or, Michigan Appraisals: Land and water frontage $5,500.00, improvements $4,500.00; total $10,000.00 It is recommended that: (I) This tract be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from Public Recreation Bonds as appropriated by the Legislature for Park Land Acquisition in Waterloo Recreation Area for the year 1971-1972.

(2) Building be removed or salvaged as directed by Parks Division, following completion of the purchase.

Brighton Recreation Area-- Livingston County 10.00 acres - $1,600.00/acre - $16,000.00 (optioned 10.3% over appraisal) (Description on file in Director's Office.)

The offered tract provides an additional 10 acres of consolidation ownership near the southern portion of the Bishop Lake Unit of the Brighton Recreation Area. This interior tract of vacant wooded land is adjoined on all but the east side by existing State-owned land, and is located ~ mile northeast of the new Arrowhead Subdivision north of Winans Lake. • The rolling wooded upland tract has generally sandy loam soils which support a mature stand of oak and hickory, with the exception of a small pothole with muck soils near the west property line. The parcel offered is the west portion of a 75- acre unit which -extends to Teahan Road to the east. The remaining 65 acres is not currently for sale, other than a "first right" of consideration now informally assured by the owner in the event he may decide to sell additional land at a future date. Vendor: Rolf Mueller, Stillwater, Minnesota Appraisal: Land $14,500.00, timber (with land) 0, improvements 0; total $14,500.00 Relocation costs: None It is recommended that this tract be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from Public Recreation Bonds as appropriated by the Legislature for Park Land Acquisition in the Brighton'Recreation Area in the year 1970-1971.

Rochester-Utica Recreation Area - Macomb County (1) 47.70 acres - $3,354.30/acre - $160,000.00 (optioned 6.56% over appraisal)

(2) 20.61 acres - $7,278.02/acre - $150,000.00 I (optioned 86.6% over appraisal)

These two tracts are desired fo, purposes of consolidation of public ownership under the basic objective of contiguous floodplain acquisition connecting what f are now scattered units of State-owned land extending west along the Clinton River I I I i ! -- .. ~~-.:---~-,.".>~-- ..

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 29 from Utica to Rochester. Current abandonment of the Nike Base along Hamlin Road will permit more effective recreational use of the park segment nearest Utica and easterly of Ryan Road and other implementation of the current park master plan in­ cluding trails and picnic areas.

Tract 1 is better known locally as Swiss Valley Park, a private park catering ethnic or other group picnics, with screened and enclosed dance pavilion, con­ cession, restroom, and other facilities for annual family or group excursions or meetings. Changing life styles and the great expansion of Huron-Clinton Metro­ politan and Department facilities in the area, have with higher taxes contributed to a decrease in profitability of this type of private park.

Tract 1 is entirely located along the Clinton River floodplain, with 3,900 feet of river frontage and 1,022 feet along paved Ryan Road. A number-of interior roads provide ready access for the present use of this attractive site.

Tract 2 is locally known as the Joe Louis farm, and was the site of his earlier training camps during his boxing career. The site is also historically important. It was once a way station on the pre-Civil War "Underground Railroad," or conspiracy route followed by slaves escaping to freedom.

The buildings once on Tract 2 have been removed by the present owners, with the exception of 2 pole barn buildings and remains of a basement. The owners have permitted limited public use of the attractive river overlooking portions of the tract. The location is north of the Nike Base on Woodhall Road, which road merges with Hamlin Road at the tract, with 1,064 feet of frontage on Hamlin Road. The tract is essentially upland overlooking the floodplain of the Clinton River, with minor portions within the floodplain hazard zone. Gravel has been removed from approximately 6 acres of the 20.61-acre site. The property was purchased for a combined gravel pit and sanitary land fill operation, with permits denied by the township after lengthy public hearings. Significant quantities of commercial sand and gravel remain, and having known quantity but not value. Local highway con­ struction is expected to create an especially favorable market for the currently unprofitable sand or "fines" always screened from commercial gravel operations, and having an expected local value for construction base on the new highway. The value as appraised represents the current land value for usual purposes exclusive of gravel value, while the property is optioned at a compromise as with value which could exist if the owner should succeed in his rezoning attempts. (1) Vendor: Thaddeus P. Gudsen, and Genevieve A. Marston, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Subjections: Right of use until October 15., 1974 Appraisal: Land and improvements $135,600.00, timber 0; total $135,600.00 Relocation costs: $4,000.00 (2) Vendor: William H. J &menS, Arthur J. Hill and Louise A. Hill, Arthur J. Hill, Jr., and Alice Hill, Roman Halanski and Thomas Hill, Warren, Michigan Reservations: Right to remove buildings prior to December 1, 1974 Appraisal: Land and improvements $80,400.00, timber 0; total $80,400.00 Relocations costs: None It is recommended that: (1) Both these tracts be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition) with payment to be made from Public Recreation Bonds as appropriated by the Legislature for Park Land Acquisition in the Rochester-Utica Recreation Area in the year 1971- 1972. (2) FollOwing completion of each purchase and expiration of use reserva­ tions, that the buildings thereon be removed· or salvaged as directed by Parks Division.

ROBERT G. WOOD O. J. SCHERSCHLIGT Lands Division Parks Division I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur. A. GENE GAZLAY Director It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mrs. Wol~e, that the above recommendations be approved. The ~uestion being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. 30 July 11-12, 1974 Fisheries Land Acquisition and Gift The following memorandum was presented to the Commission: • June 24, 1975 Memorandum to the Director:

Betsie River State Forest (Platte River Natural Area) 168.83 acres - Reimbursement of expenses to date - $5,000.00 Big Platte Lake and Platte River frontage Donor: Nature Conservancy, Cincinnati, Ohio The offered tract was purchased by Alexander B. Maley and wife in_196~ and deeded to The Nature Conservancy, to ensure preservation of the wild river and natural features of this property at the river delta along Big Platte Lake. Discussions were then instituted with the Department to permit transfer of title under conditions acceptable to both the donor of the gift and The Conservancy, in keeping with the objective of Department purchases along the Platte River. Significant river front- . age purchases were made following Commission approval of April 1966, with the land being dedicated for " ••• wild frontage public water access as a part of the (Betsie River) State Forest, with future consideration of rededication ••• (under a wild river concept)". The recent dedication of the Platte River Hatchery notes utilization of one portion of this frontage, while most of the frontage remains undisturbed for river bank preservation and fisherman access. The offered land was appraised at the1tima of the 1967 purchase at a reported $70,000.00. It includes a 124.93-acre parcel of wet conifer swamp easterly of the Platte Lakes, and divided by County Road No. 673 locally known as the Featherbed Road. State-owned land adjoins this parcel to the east and to the west. The southerly line of the parcel runs to or near the meandering course of the Platte River through the large Dead Stream Swamp.

The second parcel lies ~ mile to the west of the first, separated by the inter­ vening State-owned land, and includes land originally surveyed at 43.90 estimated acres. The parcel includes over ~ mile of frontage on the Delta of Platte River on Big Platte Lake, and marsh land along the river delta of the North Branch and Main Stream of the Platte River. The tract is traversed for over ~ mile by the Main Stream, and for an estimated 700 feet by the North Branch. A portion of the • parcel lies on the northeasterly side of County Road No. 673. A developed subdivision along the lake front side of the county road forms the boundary on this portion of the parcel. Most of the parcel is open marsh or swamp.

The property is offered as a gift under reverter and other covenant conditions, and at a minor cost providing for a refund to the Conservancy of the real estate taxes and their costs of holding the property since 1967. The covenants relate to the objectives of the donor and the Conservancy to preserve, maintain and re-establish the natural character of the wet land ecosystem of these properties, identified as the Platte River and Dead Stream Preserve, or use as nature study, scientific research, and aesthetic enjoyment areas. They have specifically agreed that this concept does not exclude the development of limited parking for foot trail access to the Platte River, with specific approval to be obtained in writing from the Grantor prior to construction.

It is recommended under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lanqs, 1966 edition) that the described lands be accepted as a gift, with further recommendation that reimburse­ ment in sum of $5,000.00 be paid to the donors from Public Recreation Bond Funds as appropriated to the Fisheries Division for the year 1971-1972. (Copy of land description is on file in the Director's office.)

ROBERT G. WOOD I Lands Division I, l i ! NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 31

WAYNE H. TODY Fisheries Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and - staff and we concur. _,~I A. GENE GAZLAY Director ,"': ~ .... - ..;; ~,,---.~ It vas moved by Mr. La1tala, supported by Mr. Whiteley that the above-recommendation :::d_-.~;-:.::-~:-,._:''7 "_-;-"-{ ", .- ,- - '. .:.,~~": - be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

::·:"::-··~·:·-~.··I··_.. "------.... -",. .- . ·'1 Forestry Land Acquisition and Gift -.-J The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission: J, . ~ July 1, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Forest Trails System, Houghton and Ontonagon Counties Copper Range Railroad Right-of-way; 64.18 miles (of general 100 foot width) Covering 777.87 acres at $41.14 per acre - $32,000 This proposed transaction involves easement rights to abandoned rail lines of the Copper Range Railroad Company, which the firm plans to liquidate from its entire system in Houghton and Ontonagon counties. The rights-of-way sought by our Depart­ ment for trail recreation uses generally run 100 feet wide. They span 40.58 miles from McKeever to Houghton, 12.42 miles between Hancock and Calumet, and 11.18 miles on the company's Freda Branch line.

The Department's proposed acquisition of easements rights to these rail lines will not bring it permanent nor clear-cut use privileges for trail recreation such as snowmobiling. This is because such rights only convey use privileges for railroad operations.

Thus, in acquiring these easement rights, the Department will gain the possibility of using some of these abandoned rail lines for snowmobile and forest trails only on an indefinite, interim basis.

Terms of this transaction stipulate that- such secondary uses will be rescinded, and that these easements rights will be sold by the Department for the restoration of railway operations if and when the need calls for such a changeover.

This sale prOvision is in keeping with the established fact that easement rights of this type are, first and always, railroad-use easements per se. Under the pro­ cedure in which they were acquired for railroad use years ago, such easements revert to original private owners when these lines are no longer used for railroad operations. On the main line right-of-way between McKeever and Houghton, much of the ownership is under the control of the Copper Range Company, the major stock-holder of the Copper Range Railroad Company. The State of Michigan has ownership to much of the , remaining land within this stretch, subject to these easements. 1 It is within this 40.58-mile span that the Department sees a great potential for developing a new major snowmobile run through rolling, scenic hardwoods country. i Most of the route parallels Highway M-Z6, in or near the towns of AtlantiC, South j Range, Trimountain, Painsdale, Toivola, Donken, Twin Lake, Lake Roland, Winona, Lake Mine, and McKeever.

Our Department's plan of developing this full 40.58 miles for public snowmobiling stands to be boosted significantly.under a phase of this transaction in which the Railroad company offers to gift deed its liquidation and franchise rights to a right-of-way portion that includes the Firesteel River bridges. The series of three high bridges, spanning some 1,000 feet over the river, had earlier been scheduled for 32 July 11-12. 1974

dismantling. Salvage steel rights have been separately acquired by the Department. The Com­ • pany's gift of rights covering the.bridges will thus consolidate the Department's recent efforts to keep the structures in place as integral ~inks in the proposed snowmobile trail.

Original ownership vested outside the Railroad Company poses a problematical factor for the Department. In face of this and the reversionary clause mentioned earlier. the Department can anticipate test cases against its gaining' full public recreational use of any Copper Range rail line land abutted by private ownership.

On the l2.42-mile span of right-of-way offered by the Company between.Hancock and Calumet. the Department sees little. if any. hope for developing a public snow­ mobile run. This outlook focuses upon the settled nature of the country with abut­ ting private ownership and upon dangers posed by removal of bridge crossings now under way at Douglass Houghton Creek near Calumet and Hungarian Falls Creek near J Lake Linden. Under the Company's terms. the Department must acquire easements to this route if it wishes to gain the others being offered for sale.

The Department shares concern for present and future uses of the increasing number of abandoned railroads with the Department of State Highways and Transporta­ tion, who have been active with the Governor's Office in setting up an Interim Committee for Use of Abandoned Railroads with representatives of both Departments. other agencies. and utility corporations, to fully explore the abandonment process and suggest alternative uses. A summary provides some of the key conclusions of a sub-committee as to the scope of the problem. its background. and some suggestions for needed legislation. It should be especially noted that a principle conclusion of the sub-committee is to affirm the desirability of continuing present easement rights for railroad or transportation needs. while enjoying for an indefinite future a variety of interim uses such as those involved in this case. We in the Department endorse this philosophy and place it into practice with our recommendation on this proposed transaction. In so doing. we hereby make the firm commitment to accept a suitable application for sale of these easements rights if and when changing industrial and economic conditions dictate the need for restoring • them as railroad transportation lines. Underscored by this key consideration. the following actions are recommended covering the schedule of liquidation landownership rights: (1) Purchase of said rights be conditionally approved under authority of the Abandoned Railroad Policy approved by the Commission at its meeting of April 1973. and under authority of Sec. 3. Act 17. Public Acts of 1921. as amended (page 92. Laws Relating to State Lands. 1966 edition). subject to appropriation of the required funds.

(2) Payment of the sum of $32.000 for these liquidation rights be paid to the Copper Range Railroad Company from funds expected to be appropriated by the Legis­ lature for the year 1974-75. (3) The gift of easement rights for the right-of-way portion across Sec. 28. T5lN. R37W (Firesteel River Bridge segment) •. be accepted under the same basic condition as the rest of the easement conveyance of railroad rights-of-way.

ROGERT G. WOOD Lands Division

T. E. DAW Forestry Division

NORMAN F. SMITH Office of Planning Services f I I l I I NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 33

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations_with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

DAVID H. JENKINS Acting Director

It vas moved by Mr. Laitala. supported by Mr. Whitely that the--ahove recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair. the motion prevailed.

(Description of abandoned Copper Range Railroad right of way on file in the Director's office.)

Land Acquisitions Wildlife

The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission:

June 24. 1974

Memorandum to the Director: i Sturgeon River Sloughs I 24.00 acres (Mineral Interest Only) $8.33 per acre - $200.00 - -~ ; (66 per cent over evaluation) .J All of the various land ownership elements required for the construction of a diversion channel, water level control structure, diversion dam, and new access road, have now been acquire4. The first phase contract for this construction has been let. Title review has shown that mineral interests outstanding in other parties encumber the title in three cases, including land underlying some of the costly proposed structures. The form of reservation includes a right of re-purchase at a fairly nominal rate of any land needed for mining and transportation purposes for development of these minerals, if found by exploration and drilling.

There are no present hard rock mineral developments in the immediate vicinity. The mineral and mining potential has been evaluated by Geological Survey Division, and is believed to have only a speculative and nuisance value. Purchase consider­ ation is however recommended to merge title with the surface interests previously acquired. to provide full protection to the planned construction expenditure of up to $750,000.00. There is always the possibility of mineral development pre­ empting the surface unless now acquired.

T52N, R33W - Baraga County Sec. 6: All previously reserved mineral interest, including provisions for repurchase of area needed for mining or railroad purposes, in Gov't Lot 7 Vendor: H. Kenneth Hamar, and John N. Hamar, Chassell, Michigan Appraisal: (Evaluation by Geological Survey Division) $120.00

It is recommended that this interest be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921 as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from Public Recreation Bond Funds as appropriated by the Legislature for the year 1970-71 for Wildlife Land Acquisition - Wetland Areas - Sturgeon River Sloughs - Baraga and Houghton Counties.

Menominee State Forest - Spaulding Township Deeryard 40.00 acres - $40.00 per acre - $1,600.00 (at appraisal)

Authority to purchase without option is requested in this case. Our traditional optioning procedures are in conflict with the vendor's company policy. The vendor has approved our appraised value (or the property. Permission is requested to make a bona fide offer to the land owner rather than the usual steps of taking their offer in binding form to the Commission. 34 July 11-12, 1974

The desired unimproved tract is entirely low and wet with a light cover of cedar and tag alder. The property is very remote with only poor access via foot trail. It is located 2~ miles south of La Branche, a railroad stop,-in northern Menominee County. The land is surrounded by State owned iand on three sides. The land has been investigated to determine its suitability for game • management and hunting pUTPoses and found well suited for these uses.

T40N, R26W, Sec. 23, SE~ of SE% - Menominee County Vendor: Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company, Chicago, Illinois Reservations: None Appraisal: Land $1,600.00, timber 0, improvements 0: total $1,600.00 It is recommended that this tract:

(1) Be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17; Public Acts of 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition) with payment to be made from the Public Recreation Bond Funds as appropriated by the Legislature for the year 1970-71 for Northern Michigan Deer Yarding for various Counties including Menominee County.

(2) It is further recommended that this tract be clearly identified for deer range management as a principal land-use within the boundaries of the dedicated State Forest.

The lands in all three following tracts have been investigated to determine their suitability for deeryard management pUTPoses and found well suited for those PUTPoses. (1) Houghton Lake State Forest (Raymarsh Deeryard) - Missaukee County - 9.90 acres $323.23 per acre - $3,200.00 (optioned at appraisal) Vendor: William F. CSTPenter, Merrill, Michigan Reservations: The right to operate, produce and remove oil and gas for 20 years from date of closing. Appraisal: Land and timber $3,200.00, improvements 0: total $3,200.00 The offered tract is desired to provide legal access to a 'landlocked 560-acre block of land in the Dead Stream Swamp area-. This access will provide entry for desired timber and deeryard manageaent programs. This upland vacant tract has a sandy loam soil, good drainage and a cover of approximately 6.90 acres of light density aspen and red oak saplings with 3.0 acres of open grassland along the east boundary. Laisdell Road, a, good county maintained gravel road extends along the east boundary.

(2) Munuscong State Forest (Hessel Deeryard) - 60.00 acres - $160.00 per acre - $9,600.00 (optioned at appraisal) - Mackinac County Vendor: Florence A. Mitchell, Hessel, Michigan Reservations: None Appraisal: Land $8,700.00, timber $900.00, improvements 0; total $9,600.00 The desired tract is located at the end of a gravel county road with a good woods trail extending in an east-west direction through it, which provides legal access to a large block of State-owned land otherwise accessible only from points several miles distant. This 6D-acre unimproved tract of wooded wild land is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Cedarville in the extreme eastern end of Mackinac County. It is level gently rolling upland, sloping to the south with good drainage. The loamy, stoney and limy fertile soils support a cover consisting of 43 acres of northern hardwood poles and scattered small merchantable sawtimber of fair to good quality. Timber cruise data indicates a volume of 690 board feet per acre of saw­ timber for a total added timber value of $900.00. The remaining 17 acres consists of 10 acres of open grassland and 7 acres of mixed sapling and pole size aspen, white birch, balsam fir, and white spruce.

(3) Tittabawassee River State Forest (LaPorte Creek Deeryard) - Gladwin County - 90.00 acres - $175.00 per acre - $15,750.00 (optioned at 9.4% over appraisal) NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 35

Vendor: Robert Peacock, West Branch, Michigan ___~~a!~~:~~_Land and timber $14,400.00, improvements 0; total $14,400.00 _ Relocations costs: None Reservations: None Consolidation of desirable upland game habitat is provided with this tract. This 90-acre unimproved tract of wooded wild land is located in the extreme northeast corner of Gladwin County. State-owned land abuts all but the west property boundary. The land is level and consists of 65 acres of upland and four small bog areas totaling 25 acres. Cover on the upland consists of a light den­ sity stand of sapling and pole size mixed aspen, red maple, white birch and oak with scattered swamp conifers, while the seasonally wet bogs support tag alder, leather leaf, and other lowland brush.

(Land descriptions for the above three tracts on file in the Director's office.)

Recoaaendations:

(1) The tracts above described be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921 as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition).

(2) These tracts be clearly identified for deer range management as a principal land use within the boundaries of the dedicated State Forest.

(3) Payment be made for said lands from Public Recreation Bond Funds as follows:

(a> Tract No. 1 - 1971-1972 - Northern Michigan Deeryards, Benzie, Wexford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Osceola, Lake, Mecosta. (b) Tract No. 2 - 1970-1971 - Northern Michigan Deeryards, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, Menominee, Baraga, Mackinac. (c) Tract No. 3 - 1973-1974 - Northern Michigan Deeryards, Alpena, Oscoda, Roscommon, Crawford, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Alcona, Cheboygan, Otsego, Ogemaw, Gladwin, Clare, Arenac.

Barry State Game Area - Barry County (Description on file in Director's Office.) 14.12 equated acres - $378.90 per acre - $5,350.00 (2.8 percent over appraisal) Vendors: Richard R. Shaw, Individually and as Trustee for James R. Spindler, Jack C. Shaw, Larry L. Segar, David A. Dimmers, and Martha M. Shaw, Hastings, Michigan Appraisal: Land $22,100.00, timber 0, improvements 0; total $22,100.00 Relocation costs: None This purchase offers equity in a tract also included in various exchange cases. Concurrent purchase and completion of exchanges in accompanying Exchanges 3289l-X with Swiss Valley, Inc. 33217-X with Manistee County and City of Manistee, and 32921-X with Willard R. Lowe will provide full interest or title in the tract of land within the Barry State Game Area. The offered interest is part of a 60-acre tract in the Barry State Game Area on Pine Lake Road lying midway between Hastings and Plainwell, in an area of lakes and streams. It is contiguous to State-owned land to the north and east and bounded on the south by Pine Lake Road, a county highway. The land is a mixture of upland woods to the south with some lowland hardwoods in the north part. There is a small high quality stream flowing through the parcel. This tract has been in­ vestigated to determine its suitability for ~ame management purposes and found well suited for these uses. It is recommended that the above tract be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from Public Recreation Bond Funds as appropriated by the Legislature for the year 1971-1972 for Southern Michigan Game Lands for Barry County.

Pointe Mouillee State Game Area -'Monroe County 165.62 acres - $1,500.00 per acre - $248,430.00 (optioned at 32.6 percent over present appraisal) 36 July 11-12, 1974

This 2-unit tract provides the largest single remaining privately owned property within the Pointe Mouillee boundaries. Both are critically located adjacent to or near the controlled flooding area and the new hunter training Shooting Facility. Portions of the northernmost unit lie within the critical distance from the Shooting Facility for zoning and safety factors. This tract has been investigated to determine its suitability for game management purposes and found weli suited for these uses.

The northernmost unit consists of 2 ribbon strips of 108.75 and 287-feet on either side of the 200.50-foot wide residence tract recently pur.chased from George Walpatich, son of vendor in the current case. These vacant parcels provide desirable building sites on old Dixie Highway in close proximity to the Shooting Facility. The larger or southern unit includes the farmland acreage of a tract having home­ stead and most of its barn facilities on property to the west of old Dixie Highway which is not included in this sale, or desired for project objectives. This farm­ land unit includes 1 general purpose barn, but is otherwise unimproved. The level land is for the most part enclosed by dikes, with water control by a pumping sta­ tion. The pumping system has been inadequate during the current high water levels of Lake Erie, and the land has not been tilled in over 2 years. Recurrent flooding has occurred, and much of the land is still under water. The tract fronts on old Dixie Highway to the west, is bordered by Pointe Mouillee Creek to the south, is 835 feet south of the north unit and separated by land held by private ownership, and is bounded by Lautenschlager Drain and State-owned land along portions of its east line.

The appraisal is based upon current zoning and allowable uses of the land. Other vital factors requiring administrative analysis include the township location in a transition zone of agricultural use land immediately adjacent to the industrial base of Wayne County. Much of the vacant property in the next ownership north has recently sold for or is currently in the process of subdivision or indus erial use development. Other property in the immediate vicinity has recently had variance zoning or industrial fill permit grants. These use changes can easily account for a several-fold increase in land value. The 1/3 bonus over appraisal may easily be a significant saving in the long run, providing ownership for current use without further gamble on either part as to future use changes, extension of sanitary lines which would permit subdivision development, etc., with a probable great increase in

.,-___ land costsL . Vendor: Anna Walpatich, South Rockwood, Michigan Reservations: Vendor reserves exclusive use until December 31, 1974 Appraisal: Land and improvements $187,300.00, timber 0; total $187,300.00 ·~lQCa~cos:ca: $2,500.00 (moving cost estimate) Re~~datio;s': - ~.-- - .. (1) This tract be approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Pub­ lic Acts of 1921, as maended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from Public Recreation Bond Funds as appropriated by the Legislature for the year 1973-1974 for Southern Michigan Game Lands, Monroe and Wayne Counties.

(2) Following completion of purchase and expiration of reservation, the buildings be used, salvaged, or sold as desired by the Wildlife Division.

(Exterior boundary survey on file in the Director's office.)

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

MERRILL L. PETOSKEY Wildlife Division

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A'. GENE GAZLAY Director NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 37 It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion .prevailed.

Land Acquisitions WaterHays

The following memorandum was presented to the Commiss ion: .

June 24, 1974

(1) Waubascon Lake Public Access - Calhoun County 2.56 acres and improvements - 280.13 feet lake frontage $17,000.00 (optioned at 4.29% over appraisal, also eligible for relocation costs of 15.3%)

Purchase of this tract will provide public access to 70-acre Waubascon Lake ana several smaller lakes by use of small but navigable Waubascon Creek. The lake is currently without a public access site. The private access provided by the sub­ ject parcel has been freely offered for sale to private parties.

(2) Expansion - Wise Lake Public Access - Calhoun County 1.69 acres - $2,366.86 per acre - $4,000.00 (125 feet water frontage - $32.00 per front foot) (optioned at appraisal) 1 A gift of a 0.16 acre parcel providing access to 19-acre Wise Lake and 82 acres of connecting waters was accepted by the Waterways Commission at their February 1973 meeting. This acceptance noted that acquisition of additional property in the area would allow development of a more usable public access site. The offered tract will provide the additional land area and road access required to fully utilize the gift site.

(3) Expansion - Pleasant Lake Public Access - St. Joseph County 0.28 acres - $32,142.86 per acre - $9,000.00 (138.12 feet of water frontage - $65.16 per front foot) (optioned at appraisal)

Public access to Pleasant Lake located 6 miles west of Three Rivers currently is provided by a 1.9 acre State-owned public access site with 250 feet of lake front­ age. Recent residential development in the area of the existing site and increaSing site usage indicate that it would be desirable to acquire the subject tract to pro­ vide a buffer area between the access site and adjoining private ownership, and thus minimize potential conflict with adjoining owners. Tract No. 1 is situated 6 miles north of Battle Creek and l~ miles east of State Highway M-37. This 2.56 acre tract includes 280.13 feet of sandy frontage on the south shore of Waubascon Lake and 216.20 feet of paved county maintained ~ Mile Road frontage. The land has been leveled and filled to provide a dry parking area for the existing private access site, and open except for a small area with an oak cover near the lake shore. Property improvements include a small frame bait and rental shed, a 30-foot well and a privy. The buildings are in fair to poor condition and contribute little .. -~ value to the land. The "business" operated on the site may establish basis for a payment covering termination of this business, if this income in prior years was a substantial part of the vendor's other income. Eligibility for this payment is unknown at this time and will be determined Upon submission of a claim by the ven­ dor after completion of move, and audit of income tax returns.

(1) Description on file with Director's Office. -I Vendor: Stewart W. McPeake, Battle Creek, Michigan i Reservations: Vendor reserves (1) the right to keep one boat for personal use on said premises for the remainder of his life, (2) right to install a gate approximately 6 feet in width at a mutually agreeable location along the S'ly boundary of the above pr~perty. Appraisal: Land and water frontage $16,200.00, timber 0, improvements $100.00; total $16,300.00 Relocation costs: $2,500.00 maximum 38 July 11-12, 1974

The offered vacant Tract No. 2 is located 6 miles north of Albion. The 1.69- acre site has 125 feet of frontage on Wise Lake, and a 33-foot wide parcel adja­ cent to the existing 33-foot wide trail access road which will provide a con­ ventional 66-foot wide right-of-way for road access. The water frontage is low • lying with a muck shoreline. A strip of lowland brush and marsh grass 200 feet wide is situated between the lake shore and the upland, wooued southern portion of the tract. The 33-foot wide access road addition extends fg~ 925 f~et diagonally across the property. The access expansion area is all upland with some small hardwood poles and brush.

(2) Description on file with Director's Office. Vendors: Joyce Holtz and Bernadine Sears, Albion, Mich1gan,and Anna J. Tooley, Utica, Michigan Appraisal: Land and water frontage ($32.00 per front foot) $~,OOO,OO, timber 0, improvements 0; total $4,000.00 1 The offered vacant Tract No. 3 includes 0.28 acres with 138.12 feet of Pleasant 1, Lake and channel frontage, and 99.70 feet of gravel surfaced, county maintained road frontage. The tract is entirely open with a gentle 5 foot drop in the 125 '1, feet between the road frontage and the lake. Soils are medium to coarse well drained loamy sands.

(3) Description on file with Director's Office. Vendor: James L. Adams, Centerville, Michigan Appraisal: Land and water frontage $9,000.00, timber 0, improvements 0; total $9,000. 00

It is recommended that: (1) All 3 tracts be conditionally approved for purchase under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), and Sec. 4, Act 320, P.A. 1947, as amended (281.501 Michigan Compiled Laws), with payment to be made from the Capital Outlay Account appropriation for land acquisition provided in the Waterways fund for the year 1974-1975 if approved by the Legislature. (2) The buildings on Tract No. 1 be offered for sale or salvaged as directed by the Waterways Division follOWing completion of the purchase.

ROBERT G. WOOD KEITH WILSON Lands Division Waterways Division These recommendations were analyzed and approved by the Michigan State Waterways Commission at its meeting held June 13-14, 1974. I have further analyzed and disucssed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs, including review of the Waterways Commission action and we concur. A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Lai tala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommenda­ tions be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. Land Acquisition - Waterways May 24, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

.~:,"*­ Six Lakes Public Access - Montcalm County (description on file in Director's Office) ~'}. ""-ft~ 11.65 acres - $1,716.74 per acre - $20,000,00 (230 feet of water frontage -

. ~ $86.96 per front foot) (optioned at 6.38% over appraisal) ., Vendor: Kenneth L. Jensen, Six Lakes, Michigan i Reservation: Right to remove 25 white spruce trees prior to December 1, 1974 Appraisal: Land and water frontage $18,800.00, improvements 0; total $18,800.00 1 The Six Lakes chain in north-central Montcalm County is made up of six small 1 lakes with a total surface area of 198 acres, all interconnected by navigable 1 headwaters to the Flat River. The offered tract will provide public access to the entire cbain of lakes. The frontage is on Fifth Lake, with a surface area of 66 acres and the largest of the group. No public access site is now available on lI I I 1 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 39 the lakes.

The offered vacant parcel includes 11.65 acres, 452.70 feet of paved county road frontage, 852 feet of gravel street, and 230 feet of water frontage on the south shore of Fifth Lake. The southerly 1,100 feet of the property is gently' rolling sandy upland with 10 year old, poor vigor, red pine plantation and sea-ttered small spruce covering the majority of this area. The-remaining area of the property, a 200 foot wide strip along the lakeshore, is lowland sloping gently away from the lake. Cover in this area is lowland brush and marsh grasse~. The lake frontage is quite low with a muck shoreline and lake bottom.

(Land description is on file in the Director's office.)

It is recommended that purchase of this tract be approved under authority of Sec. 4, Act 320, Public Acts of 1947, as amended (281.501 Michigan Compiled Laws) and Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), with payment to be made from the current Capital Outlay Account appropriation for land acquisition provided in the Waterways fund.

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

KEITH WILSON Waterways Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Buresu Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley that the above recommen­ dation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion pre­ vailed.

Gift of Land and Boundary Dedication The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 24, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Park Township Mini-Game Area No. I, Ottawa County 21.32 acres

This tract of marsh land lying close to the City of Holland and within one mile of the Holland State Park, is offered as a natural land site. Urbanization is clOSing in on Park Township. Preservation of this fish and wildlife habitat area will offer green space to the public, a haven to waterfowl, and an interpretive facility to the State Park. The land has been investigated to determine its suitability for wildlife purposes and found well suited for these uses.

This 21-acre unimproved tract of wild land is located on Perry Road in Park Township north of Lake Macatawa four miles west of the City of Holland. The topography is fairly level with a small ridge on the east and west boundaries. A small, clear year around stream flows centrally through the parcel emptying into Lake Macatawa about 1/8 mile to the south. The cover grades from open marsh to swamp hardwood timber cover. The area has potential for waterfowl and as a pike marsh.

Donor: Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, Trustee under agreement with Ruby I. Wins trom , Grand Rapids, Michi'gan Condition: (1) To be established for use as a permanent wildlife, public 40 July 11-12, 1974 welfare, provided that no hunting of wildlife be permitted unless for the public welfare, (2) A suitable plaque shall be erected on the site to-be inscribed as follows: "In memory of James Nibblelink and Edith Winstrom by • R~ 1. Winstrom and William Winstrom", and (3) Subject to reversion for failure to use as intended.

'It is recommended that: (1) The gift offer be accepted under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition). (2) A suitable plaque be placed on the area with the desired inscription. (3) The above area be dedicated as Park Township Mini-Game Area No.1.

ROBERT G. WOOD MERRILL L. PETOSKEY Lands Division Wildlife Division I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur. A. GENE GAZLAY :.1 Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supproted by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommenda­ tions be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. -, "oj

Land Exchanges

The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission:

June 25, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Exchange 33203-X Small acreage parcels in Betsie River State Forest

This proposed exchange is mutually advantageous as it will create a common dis­ tinguishable boundary for the applicant and the State of Michigan along the angling county- paved road. The lands involved are located 2 miles north of the Village of Honor.

The offered parcels consist of two narrow strips lying west of the road and are part of an abandoned railroad right of way. The northern parcel is generally low with muck soils and a cover of aspen, spruce and cedar. The southern parcel has a cover of cut-over aspen and has scattered trees. The values determined by appraisal are $375.00.

The desired parcel is a long narrow strip lying between the abandoned railroad right of way and the road. The tract is open upland near the road and generally low land along the north with a cover of aspen spruce and cedar. The value de­ termined by appraisal of $425.00.

The differential in appraised values is considered inconsequential as the primary benefit from this exchange is consolidation of ownership thereby reducing adminis­ tration costs.

(Sketches showing ownership before and after the proposed exchange are on file in the Director's office.)

It is recommended that:

The lands involved have been examined in the field with the recommendation that l this exchange be approved under authority of Act 193, P. A. 1911, as amended (page

I! I 1 I NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 41

148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition) with the State to waive minerals, ingress and egress and aboriginal antiquities, providing fee t~tle.is conveyed as anticipated.

Exchange 33203-X Application of Bernie Kuerth, Honor, Michigan to exchange

That part of ~ lying E'ly and N'ly of the W line of the abandoned Manistee and Northeastern Railroad right of way and W'ly of Indian Hill Road, Sec. 32, 127N, Rl4W - Benzie County - Betsie River State Forest - 0.99 acres more or less

for the state-owned

That part of S~ lying W'ly of the W line of the abandoned Manistee and North­ eastern Railroad right of way and easterly of Indian Hill Road, Sec. 32, T27N, Rl4W - Benzie County - Betsie River State Forest - 1.11 acres more or less

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

T. E. DAW Forestry Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by !4r. Whiteley that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

June 25, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Exchange 33l63-X Acreage parcels in Betsie River State Forest

This proposed exchange is mutually advantageous as it will provide the applicant with a parcel adjacent to his present holdings and will provide the State of Michigan with a parcel which blocks well with adjacent State land.

The offered 10 acre tract is located four miles Southeast of Benzonia. It adjoins State land on two sides and is part of a private 40 acre parcel completely surrounded by State ownership. The land is level to rolling upland with sandy soils and a cover of second growth hardwoods. It has no road access or utilities. The value as de­ termined by appraisal is $2,000.00.

The desired 10 acre tract is an isolated parcel located three miles east of Honor. It also does not have road access or utilities, but it does adjoin the applicant's 20 acre parcel lying immediately to the South which has access and utilities. The land is level to rolling upland with sandy soils and a cover of second growth hard­ woods. The value as determined by appraisal is $2,000.00.

(Sketches showing the offered and desired tracts are on file in the Director's office. )

It is recommended that:

The lands involved have been examined in the field with the recommendation that this exchange be approved under ~uthority of Act 193, P. A. 1911, as amended (page 42 July 11-12, 1974

148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition) with the State deed to reserve 1 minerals and aboriginal antiquities as only surface rights are being offered. Exchange 33l63-X Application of Forest Williams, Traverse City, Michigan _ to exchange

<. ..'~J...... ~.' - .::. NE~ of S~ of ~, Sec. 8, T25N, Rl4W -Benzie County - Betsie River State ';C". _ .• " ~":_ ,_.,- Forest - 10.00 acres ,,~ . ~;i2.;:.:~~: .. ~:_=~ for the state-owned -j N~ of ~ of S~, Sec. II, T26N, Rl4W - Benzie County - Betsie River State Forest - 10.00 acres

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division T. E. DAW Forestry Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala. supported by ~x. Whiteley that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

June 24, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Exchange 3289l-X Acreage parcels in the Barry State Game Area and Crane Pond State Game Area

This accommodation exchange has been negotiated to provide a more complete facility for a going ski slope operation. It lies between two privately owned parcels and is presently under a use permit to the company ski operation and has been a part of the operation for several years.

The offered tract is more fully described in the accompanying Wildlife purchase case. Concurrent purchase and completion of exchanges offered in this and accompany­ ing Exchange 3292l-X with Willard R. Lowe and Segment No. 2 of Exchange 332l7-X with County of Manistee and City of Manistee, will provide the full interest or title in the 60-acre tract in the Barry State Game Area.

The applicant has agreed to pay $8,800.00 for the 88/221 interest in a tract appraised at $22,100.00 and offered for use in this and the accompanying cases for the sum of $22,250.00.

The desired land is a 26.5 acre tract, located 4 miles northwest of Jones in Cass County. It has private land on 3 sides. The tract has been appraised at $8,000.00.

It is recommended that:

The lands involved in this exchange have been field examined and reviewed by the staff, with the recommendation that this exchange be approved under authority of Act 193, Public Acts of 1911, as amended (page 148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition). NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 43 Exchange 32891-X

Application of Swiss Valley, Inc., Jones, Michigan to exchange

Undivided 88/221 Interest in: E 120 acres of ~ except the W 454.0 feet, and also except that part S'ly of center line of Pine Lake Road, Sec. 7, T2N, R9W - Barry Gounty - Barry State Game Area - 23.89 Equated acres for the State-owned

T6S. Rl3W. Sec. 16: NE% of NE% except the E 32 rods thereof also that part of the S~ of NE% lying NW'ly of a line 40 rods E of NW corner anq20 rods S of NW corner of the S~ of NE% - Cass County - Crane Pond State Game Area - 26.50 acres

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

MERRILL L. PETOSKEY Wildlife Division I have analyzed and discuased this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

June 24. 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Exchange 32921-X Acreage parcels in Barry State Game Area and Crane Pond State Game Area

This accommodation exchange has been negotiated to provide a unified ownership for this farmer and home owner. The adjoining land is owned by the applicant. The offered tract is more fully described in the accompanying Wildlife purchase case. ConcUnrent purchase and completion of exchanges offered in this and accompanying Exchange 32891-X with Swiss Valley. Inc •• and Segment No.2 of Exchange 332l7..;)CWfEli County orHaiiJ.S tee . anaCItyor1faiiISEee;--will provide the full interest or title in the 6G-acre tract in the Barry State Game Area. The applicant has agreed to pay $3,300.00 for the 33/221 interest in a tract appraised at $22,100.00 and optioned for use in this and the accompanying cases for the sum of $22,250.00.

The desired land is a 6.09 acre parcel on the south side of Born Road 3 miles NW'ly of Jones in Cass County. It is contiguous to private owned land except for State-owned land across the road to the north. Its use to the public is minimal compared to the need of the adjacent owner. The tract has been appraised at $3,000.00.

It is recommended that:

The lands involved in this exchange have been field examined and reviewed by the staff, with the recommendation that this exchange be approved under authority of Act 193, Public Acts of 1911, as amended (page 148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition).

Exchange 3292l-X Application of Willard R. Lowe; Jones, Michigan, to exchange 44 July 11-12, 1974

Undivided 33/221 Interest in: E 120 acres of NE~ except the W 454.0 feet and also except that part S'ly of center line of Pine Lake Road, Sec. 7. T2N, R9W - Barry County - Barry State Game Area - 8.96 Equated acres. for the State-owned

All that part of ~ of S~ of NW% lying SE'ly of center-line of Born Road, Sec. 29, T6S, Rl3W - Cass County - Crane Pond State Game Area - 6.~9 acres

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division.

MERRILL r,.~ PETOSKEY Wildlife Division I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by ~~. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

June 24, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Exchange 33217-X (Segment 2 of 2) Acreage parcels in the Barry State Game and the Manistee River State Game Area

This accommodation exchange has been negotiated to provide a more complete landing facility for the Blacker Airport at Manistee. At present the N-S landing strip is not adequate for small commercial aeroplanes. Acquisition of this interest will lengthen this runway and permit safer use during adverse weather conditions. The offered tract is more fully described in the accompanying Wildlife purchase case. Concurrent purchase and completion of exchanges offered in this and accompany­ ing Exchange 3289l-X with Swiss Valley, Inc., Jones, Michigan, and Exchange 32921-X with Willard Lowe, Jones, Michigan, will provide the full interest or title in the 60-acre tract in the Barry State Game Area. Segment 1 of the exchange has been completed, whereby a 14.53 acre offered parcel was presented at $1,800.00 on an appraised value of $6,600.00. The Manistee County - City of Manistee has agreed to pay the remaining $4,800.00 on the 48/221 interest on the tract appraised at $22.100.00.

The desired land. more fully described in the Segment 1 approved at the April 1974 Natural Resources Commission meeting, covers the final portion of the desired 50 acres of fee title and 18.91 acres for avigation easement. The land, contiguous to the south boundary of the airport, grades from grassland to upland hardwoods to lowland mixed hardwood swamp.

It is recommended that:

The lands involved in this exchange have been field examined and reviewed by the staff, with the recommendation that this exchange be approved under the authority of Act 193, Public Acts of 1911. as amended (page 148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition). It is further recommended that the State Deed reserve mineral rights and aboriginal antiquities, with waiver of the usual ingress and egress to water­ courses. I I i \ NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 45 Exchange 332l7-X (Segment 2 of 2) Application of County of Manistee and City of Manistee, Manistee~ Michigan, to exchange

Undi~ided 48/221 Interest in: E 120 acres of ~ except_the W 454.0 feet, and also except that part S of center line of Pine Lake Road, Sec. 7, T2N, R9W - Barry County - Barry State Game Area - 13.03 Equated acres in-a 60-acre tract

for the State-owned

T22N, Rl6W, Sec. 33: (a) Fee title interest in N~ of SW% of ~ except N 480 feet thereof, SW% of SW% of ~, ~ of S~ of ~, and NW% of ~ of SE~ - 35.45 acres. (b) Avigation Easement over W 250 feet of N 190 feet of S~ of SW% of NE~, W 300 feet of ~ of ~ of SE~, E 250 feet of 1 NE~ of N~ of SW%, SW% of ~ of SE~. and including timber cutting rights .1 on above described easements - 18.91 acres - Manistee County - Manistee River State Game Area

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

MERRILL L. PETOSKEY Wildlife Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

June 24, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Exchange 33241-X Acreage parcels in and adjoining Rochester-Utica Recreation Area

The proposed exchange is mutually advantageous both to the applicant and to the State of Michigan. The offered site will benefit State lands by providing needed buffer for a future entrance road within the Rochester-Utica Recreation Area. The desired lands will provide the applicant, Shelby Township, with a fire station site in a location suitable under their fire protection program. The offered 7.26 acre tract is located at the southwest corner of Hamlin and Ryan Roads and is located directly west of current State ownership. The land is level, open and the site of a former land fill that is not. suitable for building purposes.

The desired portion of the exchange is located approximately 600 feet south of the offered tract at the southeast corner of Durham and Ryan Roads. It is 2.25 acres in size measuring 350 feet by 280 feet. The parcel is level with a cover of grasses and open grown brush.

Both the offered and desired tracts have been appraised at $12,700.00 each by staff appraisal and analysis.

(Sketches of the offered and desired lands are on file in the Director's office.)

It is recommended that:

(1) It is recommended that the exchange be approved under the authority of Act l~!, Public Acts of 1911, as amended (page 148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 46 July 11-12, 1974

edition), with the State deed to waive minerals, ingress and. egress and ~boriginal antiquities providing fee title is conveyed as anticipated. • (2) It is recommended that the boundaries of the Rochester-Utica Recreation Area be enlarged to include the offered lands, following closing of the proposed exchange.

Exchange 3324l-X

Application of Shelby Township Building Authority, Utica, Michigan, to exchange

Part of ~ of ~ commencing at NE corner thereof, tho S 1°10'. W 1,138.5 feet along E line of said ~ of NE~ to the point of beginning of ~his parcel con­ tinuing S 0°10' W 660 feet, N 73°53' W 499.22 feet. N 0°10' E 660 feet, S 73°53' E 499.22 feet to the point of beginning, Sec. 30, T3N, RllE - Macomb County - 7.26 acres

for the State-owned

S 280 feet of W 350 feet of ~ of NW~, Sec. 29, T3N, Rl2E - Macomb County - 2.25 acres

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

O. J. SCBERSCIn.IGT Parks Division

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. La1tala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Easements for Department Installations The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 24, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Instruments as indicated below have been secured from the owners of the following described lands for the purposes indicated. The division administering the State lands for which these rights are needed has approved the proposed acquisitions. It is hereby recommended that these instruments be approved for acceptance under authority of Sec. 3, Act 17, Public Acts of 1921, as amended (page 92, Laws Re­ lating to State Lands, 1966 edition).

Project: Administrative Site - Charlevoix County Instrument: E-1451-A Grantor: United States Coast Guard Description: Coast Guard Station, North end'of Beaver Island - Charlevoix County Purpose: Boat storage and public uses Consideration: None Term: One year from June 19, 1974, with provision for subletting unused building r portions to Township of St. James Project: Lake Superior State Forest Instrument: E-lll9-A Grantor: United States Coast Guard f I I I I i NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 47

Description: ~ of SW Frl.~, Sec. 1, TSON, R8W - Luce County -1 j Pu~ose: Scenic and historic area adjacent to State Forest lands.~ Consideration: None Term: Five year extension from December I, 1973

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chief~ and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by ~r. Whiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

June 11, 1974

Memorandum to the Director:

Pursuant to authority granted by the Natural Resources Commission on April 12, 1974, oil and gas lease rights to 348,404.92 acres of state-owned lands and mineral rights were offered at a public auction sale on June 3 through 7, all in accordance with policies, zoning regulations and environmental safeguards pre­ viously adopted by the Commission.

Bids totaling $7,131,540 were accepted for the oil and gas lease rights to 217, 666.19 acres as shown on the summary. Total bonus payments as prescribed by the rules and regulations have been received and will be credited to the General Fund or the Game and Fish Protection Fund as applicable under existing statutes.

A detailed list showing the successful bidders, descriptions bid in, and amounts bid has been prepared from the official sale record on file in the Lands Division. Copies are available for review by yourself, your staff, the Commissioners and the State Administrative Board. Copies may also be obtained by other interested par­ ties for the cost of reproduction.

It is recommended that leasing of these state-owned mineral lands in the develop­ ment or nondevelopment categories under which they were offered be approved by the Natural Resources Commission under the authority of Act 280, P.A. 1909, as amended, and Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (pages 91 and 120, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition), subject to special restrictions for protection of privately owned surface interests as well as surface interests held by the U.S. Forest Service.

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Deputy Directors and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair. the motion prevailed.

(Summary of State oil and gas lease sale of June 3-7, 1974, is on file in the Director's office.) 48 July 11-12, 1974 Direct Oil and Gas Lease 1 The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission: • June 24, 1974 .... 1 Memorandum to the Director: :::.:-:::-; ",. -~.- -- ..-:.-:--:--.: ---! '... ""->...... ~- ...... -...... Getty Oil Company, Midland. Texas. has made application for an oil and gas lease -,-~~-"".- - covering 3.30 acres. more or less, of state-owned fee land under the jurisdication H-:"."... _~_~_~ _.~ of the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transllortation, to complete its lease interest in a 40 acre drilling unit described as the SW~ of S~, Sec. 33 of T25N, R9W, Grand Traverse County. The applicant holds lease rights to the pri­ vately owned lands adjoining the highway property which is described as' follows: Grand Traverse County, Fife Lake Township T25N. R9W Control 28091 Parcel 28 A parcel of land in the ~ of the SE~ described as: Beginning at the intersection of Hwy US-13l and the S line of Sec. 33, th N'ly along the center line of Hwy US- 131 a distance of 300 feet, th W'ly to a point on Hwy M-113 which is 300 feet N'ly of the S line of Sec. 33, th S'ly to said S line, th E'ly to the point of beginning, Sec. 33. 3.30 acres, mil

The Department of Natural Resources is empowered to lease any state-owned lands for the taking of minerals upon eonsent of the State agency having jurisdiction and control of the lands involved. The Department of State Highways and Transportation recommends that leases for communitization purposes be granted to the applicant.

Bonus for this lease. issuance of which has been concurred in by the Geological Survey Division, has been set at $83.00. Bonuses on direct leases are based on the same rate per acre at which lease rights on adjacent lands were acquired by the aplllicant. or a minimum of $10.00, whichever is greater.

It is recommended that a direct oil and gas lease covering the land as described be issued to the applicant. allproval of such lease to be granted under the authority of Sec. 2, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (page 91. Laws Relating to State Lands, • 1966 edition), subject to the following special condition:

All other conditions of this lease notwithstanding, it is expressly understood and agreed that the above-described land is leased soley for communitization purposes and that no drilling or other development work will be conducted on the leased premises without the express written permission of the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation and the Natural Resources Com­ mission.

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. 'Nhiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

General Land Matters I The following memorandum was presented to the Commission:

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June 24, _1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Application has been made by Getty Oil Company, Midland,1exas, for a direct oil and gas lease covering the following described 9.55 acres, more or less, of state­ owned lands:

Acres Fee Mineral Grand Traverse County, Fife Lake Township T 25 N, R 9 W That part of S~ of ~ commencing on E line thereof 294 feet l~ inches N of SE corner of said SW~ of ~, th N 710 47' W 210 feet, mil, to P.R.R. r/w, then NE'ly along r/w line 129~ feet, th SE'ly at right angles with r/w to E line of said SW~ of NE~, th S to point of beg., Section 33 .58

That part of ~ of S~ commencing 2 rods E and 2 rods S of NIl corner thereof, th S 5 rods, th E 8 rods, N 5 rods, th W 8 rods to beg., Section 33 .25 Grand Traverse County, Fife Lake Township VILLAGE OF WALTON Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 29 through 36 7.72 mil VILLAGE OF WALTON T 25 N, R 9 W A piece of land beg. at a stake 2 rods Wand 16 rods S of NE corner of ~ of S~, th S 10 rods, W 16 rods, N 10 rods, E 16 rods to beg., Section 33 1.00 mil It has been the policy to issue direct leases on small parcels of land to appli­ cants holding the lease rights to the majority of the acreage in any drilling unit. The applicant has submitted proof that it holds lease rights to the majority of the privately owned lands in the forty acre tracts in which the State parcels are located. A bonus of $239.00 has been set as the consideration for this lease. Bonuses on direct leases are based on the same rate per acre at which lease rights on adjacent lands were acquired by the applicant, or a minimum of $10.00, whichever is greater.

Leasing of these descriptions under the terms of the standard development lease form is in accord with the policy on leasing adopted by the Commission in December of 1970. Accordingly, it is the recommendation of the Lands Division, concurred in by the Geological Survey Division, that issuance of a lease be approved under the authority of Sec. 12, Act 280, P.A. 1909, as amended, and Sec. 2, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended (pages 120 and 91, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition).

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. 50 July 11-12. 1974

June 24, 1974 .j Memorandum to the Director: • Application has been made by Shell Oil Company, Houston,. Texas for a direct oil and gas lease covering .50 acre. more or less. of land described as follows in which the State owns the mineral rights:

Manistee County, Bear Lake Township T 23 N, R 15 W Parcel commencing 16 rods E of NW corner of ~ of NE!t; of sec., th S 14 rods, E 5 5/7 rods, N 14 rods, W 5 5/7 rods to beginning, Section 20. .50 acre, mil

It has been the policy to issue direct leases on small parcels of land to applicants holding the lease rights to the majority of the acreage in any drilling unit. The applicant has submitted proof that it holds lease rights to the majority of the privately owned lands in the forty acre tract in which the State parcel is located.

A bonus of $16.00 has been set as the consideration for this lease. Bonuses on direct leases are based on the same rate per acre at which lease rights on adjacent lands were acquired by the applicant. or a minimum of $10.00, whichever is greater.

Leasing of this description under the terms of the standard development lease form is in accordance with the policy adopted by the Commission in December of 1970. Accordingly, it is the recommendation of the Lands Division, concurred in by the Geological Survey Division. that issuance of a lease be approved under the authority of Sec. 12, Act 280, P.A. 1909, as amended (page 120, Laws Relating to State Lands. 1966 edition).

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director • It was moved by Mr. Laitala. supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Conveyance of Land June 24. 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

Applications. resolutions, and remittances have been filed by the governmental units as listed below for conveyance of State-owned lands for public use as pro­ vided for under the statutes. It has been determined that the properties applied for are not needed in connection with any departmental land use program. Approval is recommended with title to be conveyed in accordance with authority provided by Act 223, P.A. 1909, as amended (page 75, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition). All mineral rights, rights of ingress and egress, and aboriginal antiquities will be reserved. except on those descriptions marked with an asterisk(*}.

Conveyance is to be made with a stipulation that if the property is subsequently sold for a valuable consideration. the proceeds from any such sale, in excess of expenditures for acquisition and improvement. shall be accounted for to th~ local units of government pro rata according to their several interests therein arising from the nonpayment of taxes and special assessments thereon as such interests shall appear in the offices of the State Treasurer, County, City, Village or Town­ ship Treasurers.

(De~riptions on file with Executive Assistant.) NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Sl

To: Township of Breitung - Dickinson County (Various size parcels and platted lots in the Township now owned by the Town­ ship under Act 223 with the reverter clause.) Desired by the Township without the reverter clause so they can be sold for industrial and residential development.

To: Township of Marenisco - Gogebic County (loll-acre tax reverted parcel.) Desired by Township for publ:ic use.-

To: City of Warren - Macomb County* . _ _ (Two small tax reverted parcels located within the City.) City wishes to-acquire these for the location of roadway.

ROBERT G. WC)()D Lands Division

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by~. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley. that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair. the motion prevailed.

St. Clair Flats Deed June 24, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

The following application for a deed to property in the St. Clair Flats has been filed together with evidence that the named applicant is the current lessee of the land described and that all taxes are paid.

The deed consideration is based on the value of the land in its original state exclusive of improvements that have been made by dredging, leveling off. sheet­ piling, erecting docks, buildings or structures of any kind. Credit is also given for any unused lease rental.

It is hereby recommended that payment of the consideration due shall entitle the applicant to a deed for the purpose indicated and that such deed be granted under the provisions of Sec. 2a, Act 326, P.A. 1913. as amended (page 137, Laws Relating to State Lands •. 1966 edition), subject to the paramount rights of navigation, hunt­ ing and fishing which remain in the general public and in the government as now existing and recognized by law.

Peter J. and Lorraine M. McIntosh, Roseville. }!ichigan Lot 7S except the SW'ly 20 feet to be used for road right of way (Note: This is considered to be subject to use for road rather than exception.) South Channel Section (Cottage) Consideration due: $192.40 (Land value $200.42 less $8.02 credit for unused rental extending to December 21, 1978)

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by ~. Laitala, supported by Mr. w~iteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. 52 July 11-12, 1974 The following memorandum vas presented to the Commission: 1, Public Use Conveyance for State-Owned Land June 24, 1974 Memorandum to the Director: Applications, resolutions, and remittances have been received.. frOlll the govern­ mental units listed below for public use conveyance of State-owned land to be used for public purposes. It has been determined that the land applied for could be conveyed in accordance with the authority provided by Act 223, P.A. 1909, as amended (page 75, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition·).

These conveyances will be made with a stipulation that when the property is no .~..... -~ longer used for municipal purposes, title will revert to the State~ Adaitionally, ... all mineral rights, rights of ingress and egress and aboriginal antiquities will :~ be reserved. Timber rights are also reserved on the properties in Mackinac County.

To: Cheboygan County

Commencing at ~ corner of said sec., proceeding tho N 89 0 50'50" E along the N line of Sec. 8 and the centerline of County Road 100 feet to the point of beginning of this deSCription, continuing-N 89 0 50'50" E 165 feet, S 000 09'10" E 330 feet, S 890 50'50" W 165 feet, N 00 0 09'10" W 330 feet to the point of beginning of this description, Sec. 8, T 35 N, R 1 W, Cheboygan County (1.25-acre parcel previously held by the city for school forest purposes and re­ conveyed so the county could acquire title for use as a dog shelter site.)

To: Clark Township

S~ of SEll; of NWc, ~ of SWI!; of NElt;, ~ of NElt; of S~, N~ of NWc of SElt;, SW!; of NW~, Sec. 15, T 42 N, R 1 W, Clark Township, Mackinac County

(120 acres presently occupied by Clark Township under airport lease which the Township wishes to convert to a deed in order to qualify for financial assistance needed for airport improvement.) To: Crawford-ogemaw-oscoda-Roscommon Intermediate School District • S~ of SE~ of S~, Sec. 18, T 24 N, R 2 W, Higgins Township, Roscommon County (20 acres in Higgins Township southwest of the Village of Roscommon.) The school district wishes to acquire this property for construction of its facilities.

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

T. E. DAW Forestry Division

I have analyzed and discussed these recommendations with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendations be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Proposed Unitization Agreement June 24, 1974 Memorandum to the Director: f i I NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION 53

Northern Michigan Exploration Company, Jackson, Michigan, has submitted a pro­ posal to the Department for unitization of the Kalkaska "21" and "22" pools located in T 27 N, R 8 101, Kalkaska Township, Kalkaska County, on which there are presently six producing wells. The plan provides for primary unitization of 1,040 acres of which 1,000 acres are owned by the State of Michigan and 4Q acres by Lyle K. and K. Jane Henderson, Kalkaska, Michigan. The unit plan also calls for the optional inclusion of up to three additional 80 acre tracts owned by the-State-at such time that production is obtained from each of said tracts.

The Henderson forty is an offset location which would normally be drilled. How­ ever, seismic data indicates the probability of production from said tract to exist only on approximately three acres in the northwest corne~. To drill a well · . ;:-~'--- on this tract would be costly and unnecessary and could serve only_one ?f two purposes: a dry hold would eliminate the Hendersons from any participation, or a producing well would entitle them to one-half of the royality interest in an 80 acre unit.

In order to eliminate the drilling of an unnecessary well, ~orthern Michigan Exploration Company has agreed to assume the cost of one-half of the participation factor applicable to the Henderson tract, if unitized with the State acreage.

With adoption of the unit plan, current spacing in the Kalkaska "21" and "22/1 pools would be abrogated. A study is currently being conducted by Northern Michigan Exploration Company to determine the feasibility of secondary recovery operations for the unit area.

The advantages of unitization are as follows:

Will encourage, expedite, and permit pressure maintenance and secondary recovery for maximum ultimate recovery of hydrocarbons from the reservoir or reservoirs.

Will permit flexibility in the location of additional wells or wells drilled for pressure maintenance and secondary recovery.

Will permit production at the maximum efficient rate without penalties being assessed due to the location of the wells.

Will result in one central lease faCility, minimizing the effect on the environment.

Will improve the efficiency of the recovery mechanisms, reSUlting in a greater recovery of the hydrocarbons in place, thus substantially incre-asing revenue to the State.

The Geological Survey Division has reviewed the supportive data submitted by the applicant and concurs with the proposal. Accordingly, it is recommended that the proposed plan be approved by the Natural Resources Commission under the authority of Sec. 2, Act 17, P.A. 1921, as amended, and Sec. 12, Act 280, P.A. 1909, as amended (pages 90 and 120, respectively, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition).

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the ~ureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It-was moved by Mr. Laitala, supported by Mr. Whiteley, that the above recommendation be approved. The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed. 54 July 11-12, 1974 Disposal of Land June 19, 1974 Memorandum to the Director:

The Lake Woods Forest Products Inc., Box 84, AuTrain, Michigan, have made studies to determine the best location for a total wood utilization complex and have decided on the central part of Region II.

The complex should be located so as to have eaay access to I-75 and be access­ ible by railroad. The soil should be well drained and the topography should be relatively level.

With the assistance of DNR field personnel an area has been selected on state­ owned land as a most desirable location for this manufacturing complex:

Field and staff have recommended disposal of the requested land to Lake Woods Forest Products Inc. through the three-way exchange procedure.

It is recommended that approval in prinCiple, be granted for an exchange of the S~ of NE~, NE~ of S~ and that portion of the S~ of S~, lying eaat of the New You~ Central RR right-of-way, Section 32, T 26 N, R 3 W, under authority of Act 193, P.A. 1911, as amended (page 148, Laws Relating to State Lands, 1966 edition) for lands of equal value desired by the DNR.

After the necessary value appraisal is made and an agreement is reached with Lake Woods Forest Products Inc., the Forestry Division will issue a use permit to Lake Woods Forest Products Inc. allowing them to immediately begin construction of their facility.

ROBERT G. WOOD Lands Division T. E. DAW Forestry Division

I have analyzed and discussed this recommendation with the Bureau Chiefs and staff and we concur.

A. GENE GAZLAY Director

It was moved by /.II'. Lai tala, supported by /.II'. Wbi teley, that the above recommendation be approved. - The question being stated by the Chair, the motion prevailed.

Mr. Guenther announced that the next meeting of the Natural Resources Commission would be held August 8-9, 1974, at Sugarloaf Village in Cedar, Michigan. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m., July 12, 1974.

HILARY SNELL CHARLES J. GUENTHER Chairman Executive Assistant

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I 1 I AGENDA INDEX NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING July 11-12, 1974 The Grove - Alpena, Michigan ·' ------THURSDAY MORNING - 9:00 a.m. - July 11,1974: STAFF REPORTS ------THURSDAY AFTERNOON - 1:30 p.m. - July 11, 1974: I. PUBLIC APPEARANCES: 1. Mrs. Mary Bundy (Homeowners Committee-Harrisville) re: Proposed Public Access Site -Harrisville 2. Mike Henrickson (Lake Woods Forest Products) re: Lake Woods Forest Products Utilization Complex

II. DIRECTOR'S MATTERS III. ANNOUNCEMENTS • IV. RECESS

------­"., FRIDAY MORNING - 9:0~m. - July 12, 1974 I. DIRECTOR'S MATTERS II. RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

III. OLD BUSINESS: . Page HIS 1. Proposed Policy re: Upland Channeling 1-2-A ,~p ,~a1mon Regulations 3-6 IV. NEW BUSINESS: (A) COMMISSION CONSIDERATION MEMO - (Action not required at July Meeting) 1. Status of Rules for Jordan River Natural River Zoning 7-?7 (B) DIVISIONAL MEMORANDUMS 1. Proposed Rules of DNR re: Disbursement of Air Pollution Surveillance Fees to Locan Governmental Agencies 28-38 2. Local Assurances - Whitefish Point Harbor Project 39-41 3. Local Assurances - Contained Spoil Projects 42-43 4. Minutes - June, 1974, Waterways Commission Meeting 44-55 5. Wetzel State Park - Open Lands to Hunting 56

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Divisional Memorandums, Continued: Page #'s 5Ca) HFinal ApDrOya] t-.Administrafive Rules-Put-Take Pheasant Hunting 56(a). 5( bJ. untlng Restrlc 10ns - Hlgn and Recreatlon Area 57 6. Quail Hunting Season for 1974 (confirming) - 58-59 7. Position Statement re: Utility Pole Production 60-62 8. Watercraft Controls - Wolverine Lake, Oakland County 63-64 9. Tentative Approval, local Watercraft Controls - Bluegill Lake, Crawford County. 65 10. Tentative Approval, Local Watercraft Controls - Horseshoe Lake, Crawford County 66 11. Watercraft Controls - Pretty Lake Recreational Complex, Luce County 67-68 12. Watercraft Controls - Hog Lake, Branch County 69 13. Watercraft Controls - Ruth Lake, Grand Traverse County 70 14. Watercraft Controls - Middle Straits Lake, Oakland County 71 15. Watercraft Controls - Ford Lake, Washtenaw County 72-73 16. Watercraft Controls - Norway Lake, Dickinson County 74 17. Watercraft Controls - White Lake Entry Channel, Muskegon County 75-76 ** Summary of Special Fishing Regulations for 1974 77 18. Fishing Regulations - Sylvania Recre'ation Area - Gogebic County 78-79 19. Prohibiting Winter Fishing - Iron Lake, Iron County 80 20. Prohibiting Winter Muskellunge Fishing - Round Lake, Van Buren Co. 81 21. Muskellunge Protection - Stanley, Robinson, Runkle, and Emily Lakes, 82 Iron County 22. Designation of Trout Lakes for 1975 83-84 LAND MATTERS: (Summary and map on pages 85-87) LAND ACQUISITION: (A) PARKS 1. Fayette State Park (Arthur R. Michalik) 88-89 2. P.H. Hoeft State Park (Lindsay T. Hawkins) 90-91 3. Waterloo Recreation Area (AACU Housing Corporation) 92-93 4. Brighton Recreation Area (Rolf Mueller) 94-95 5. Rochester-Utica Recreation Area (Thaddeus P. Gudson, et a1) 6. Rochester-Utica Recreation Area (William H. Jamens, et al) 96-98 (B) FISHERIES {and GIFT) 7. Betsie River State Forest - Platte River Natural Area 99-100 (The Nature Conservancy) (C) FORESTRY (and GIFT) 8. Copper Range Railroad Company (Forest Trails System) *LATE MEMO (a) Ontonagon County 100-A - (b) Houghton County 100-E (D) WILDLIFE 9. Sturgeon River Sloughs (H. Kenneth Hamar) 10. Menominee State Forest - Spaulding Deeryard (Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company)

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Land Matters (Acquisition), Continued: WILDLIFE (Contld.) 11. Houghton Lake State Forest - Haymarsh Deeryard­ 105-107 (William F. Carpenter) 12. Munuscong State Forest - Hessel Deeryard (Florence A. Mitchell) 13. Tittabawassee River State Forest - LaPorte Creek Deeryard (Robert Peacock) . 14. Barry State Game Area (Richard H. Shaw, et a1) 108-109 15. Pointe Moui11ee State Game Area (Anna Walpatich) 110-112 (E) WATERWAYS: 16. Waubascon Lake Public Access, Calhoun County (Conditionally Approved); (Steward W. McP"eake) 17. Wise Lake Public Access Expansion, Calhoun County 113-116 (Joyce Holtz, et a 1 ) , .. 18. Pleasant Lake PUblic Access Expansion, St. Joseph County (James L. Adams) 19. Six Lakes Public Access, Montcalm County (Kenneth L. Jensen) 117-118 (F) GIFT AND DEDICATION 20. Park Township Mini-Game Area No.1, Ottawa County (Old Kent Bank & Trust Co.) 119-120 "(G) LAND EXCHANGES: 21. Bernie Kuerth - Exch. 33203-X (Betsie River S.F.) 121-122 22. Forest Williams - Exch. 33l63-X (Betsie River S.F.) 123-124 23. Swiss Valley, Inc. - Exch. 32891-X (Barry S.G.A.) 125-126 24. Willard R. Lowe - Exch. 3292]-X (Barry S.G.A.) 127-128 25. County and City of Manistee - Exch. 33217-X 129-130 Segment 2 of 2 (Barry S.G.A.) 26. Shelby Twp. Building Authority - Exch. 33241-X 131-132 (Rochester-Utica Recreation Area) (H) EASEMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT INSTALLATIONS 133 (I) OIL & GAS LEASE SALE (June 3-7, 1974) 134-137 (J) DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE 138-139 (K) GENERAL LAND MATTERS 1. Direct Oil and Gas Lease App1ication - Getty Oil Co. 140-141 2. Direct Oil and Gas Lease Application - Shell Oil Co. 142 3. Municipal Conveyance of Undedicated State~owned Land 143-144 4. St. Clair Flats Deed 145 5. Public Use Conveyance for State-owned Land 146-147 6. Proposed Unitization Agreement for Kalkaska "21" and 112211 Pools 148-149 7. Approval of Exchange in Principle with Lake Woods Forest Products, 150 Inc. (MORE)-- Agenda Index p. 4 • V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The next meeting of the Natural Resources Commission will be August 8-9~ 1974, at Sugarloaf Village in Cedar, Michigan.

VI. ADJOURNMENT.