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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 99 2025 most teenagers do not have. She stated that she has also become a lifeguard. She stated that she has respect and thanks for Karen and Andrew, who have provided this opportunity to keep the kids rowing. Mayor Fischer closed the public comment period. Miller referenced the recommended condition of a one-year period and asked if that could be reflected as March, which would allow review each March. The City Attorney explained that the City Code states that a Special Home Occupation Permit can be issued for one year and then can be renewed for periods of up to three years. Miller clarified that his intent would be to allow for this season with an expiration in March, which would allow for review prior to the next season. The City Attorney confirmed that could be done. Kwapick stated that he is trying to weigh the balance between public access and private opportunity. He recognized the concerns that had been expressed by neighbors related to noise and parking. He stated that this process provides the opportunity to add conditions to make the situation tolerable for everyone. He noted that if this is denied, the group could still go out on the lake with no conditions. He explained that this process would allow for review to ensure the conditions are being followed, and therefore, supports the request with the conditions. Malone thanked the residents for the comments. She stated that for her, this comes down to a request for a Special Home Occupation Permit. She noted that this activity is not within the home, and the homeowners have nothing to do with the business; therefore, she believes that this permit request is disqualified. She felt that they are trying to make this work for an outside, water -based business that has already planted itself on the lake and is now trying to go through a city process that was never meant for this type of scenario. She recognized the conditions that could be added, but recognized that the city does not have jurisdiction over the lake. She stated that she is not against youth sports, but believes there are other options open to the rowing club and did not believe this is the right fit for a Special Home Occupation Permit. Guiterrez commented that she did watch the last Council meeting as she was not in attendance. She stated that she has seen several instances where something has come forward with people on opposite sides, and in every instance, they have been able to find some kind of middle ground. She used the example of a school being developed across the street from her property, noting that while it changed the character of her neighborhood, she now appreciates the presence in the neighborhood. She stated that she has been a Girl Scout leader for a long time, and it has never crossed her mind that she would need special permission to have the Scouts in her yard doing an activity. She appreciated that the homeowners/club came to the city with the request rather than just launching from the public launch, as they would have the right to do. She commented that the lake is open to the public, and someone does not have special use or ownership by living on the lakeshore property. She appreciated that the club and homeowners were willing to agree to the conditions to make things easier for everyone. Miller stated that the largest concerns that he has heard were related to parking and traffic, and he wanted to ensure that they are doing everything they can to keep Edgerton safe. He recognized the other concerns related to noise and the number of lanes and hoped that this would help to create 3