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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 239 2025 Kwapick stated that coming into this, he was opposed to allowing the boats to launch from the private property. He stated that if all the other conditions were met, he would be okay with the boats launching from the property. He noted that they would have the ability to review this if issues were to arise. Miller commented that the megaphone has already been eliminated. He stated that he lives across the street from Gervais and received comments in support of the club and believed that other issues could be talked about. He stated that perhaps the club should join the lake association. Malone stated that it seems like residents must have permission to use the lake when the club is on the lake. She stated that perhaps the club should have been proactive in speaking to all lake users or the President of the lake association. Miller commented that the club has now been on the lake for almost one year and has learned a lot. Mayor Fischer commented that if they are approving this, they would have the conditions included. He stated that the feedback is split between those who support this, those who oppose, and others who are in the middle. He hoped that the Council could better identify where the lines are to keep everyone in their own lane, recognizing that some people will never be happy no matter the choice that is made. Miller noted that there was a time when jet skis were not liked on the lake. He noted that this is a public lake. Mayor Fischer commented that this would legislate that those gaining the privilege would be good neighbors. He stated that in his opinion, 25 people are 25 people, whether they are youth or adults. Malone stated that perhaps only three lanes are allowed at one time. Kwapick stated that if they launched from a public launch, there would be no restriction. Malone commented that she would want to see a mandate for the number of lanes and boats on the lake at one time. The Community Development Director commented that staff would need to enforce these conditions. He noted that a megaphone is one thing, but it would be difficult to enforce rowing lanes as someone could go off course. Malone commented that all the regulations on the lake would be hard to enforce. Kwapick stated that they are not dictating what can happen on the lake, just on land, with the exception of a megaphone. Mayor Fischer confirmed that the Council agreed with up to 25 people in total, including the coaches. The Community Development Director confirmed that is how the condition is written to have no more than 25 people on the property. He noted that a coach could take their own boat from Maplewood. Mayor Fischer confirmed that they would prohibit the megaphone, activity should be limited to once daily, and it would be up to the club as to whether the daily activity is for children or adults. He asked if the organization is a youth organization. 10