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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 239 2025 Dupont commented that the organization is a youth organization, but there are adults who want to learn to row as well. He stated that once the adults learn to row, they then go to different rowing clubs. He noted that the adult program subsidizes the free youth program. He commented that they could operate the adult program from the beach. Malone asked what the other rowing clubs do for youth and whether they could partner with them. Dupont commented that those clubs operate on the rivers, which is dangerous. Mayor Fischer commented that the 25 would be the number of participants, and the club can choose whether that is adults or youth. The Community Development Director commented that the established times and numbers were meant to address the concern of residents that they were unsure when the club would be on the lake and how many rowers would be on the lake. Malone commented that she would prefer that they not list specific streets to prohibit parking and instead just state no parking on public streets. Mayor Fischer acknowledged that the resident and Dupont would be points of contact. He stated that he would prefer to restrict this activity to weekdays. Miller asked if they could allow an earlier time on Saturdays. Mayor Fischer commented that he would support an earlier time on Saturdays, as they would not have a megaphone. Malone commented that she would prefer to ask all lakeshore owners. Mayor Fischer commented that the job of the Council is to make these decisions. Malone commented that this would impact everyone on the lake. Miller noted that this is a public lake. Mayor Fischer commented that those residents live on the lake, but that does not give them a louder voice than anyone else in the city. The Community Development Director commented that a notice is required within 350 feet of the home, but the lake association was also notified, and additional communication was made with the association directly. He stated that this is the most public comment that has been received since his time with the city, including a 160-unit apartment building project. Mayor Fischer commented that this allows the city to impose conditions. He stated that if this is denied, the club could operate out of Gervais Beach without any conditions. He stated that this allows the ability to partner and share the resource. Malone commented that the lake is surrounded primarily by private homes. Mayor Fischer commented that those homeowners were invited to participate, and many of them did, through comments provided by Ms. Rivard. Malone commented that in those comments, only three people liked the club. Mayor Fischer commented that only five or six said they did not like the club. He stated that this is the process where they take the information received and make a decision. 11