HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-041 Supporting 110th NWIRA Regatta on Lake Elmo Aug 3 and 4I ::, '► 14
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A REQUEST BY THE MINNEAPOLIS ROWING
CLUB TO HOST THE 110th NORTH WESTERN INTERNATIONAL ROWING
ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA ON LAKE ELMO ON AUGUST 3
ANIS 4, 2013.
WHEREAS, the Minneapolis Rowing Club is seeking support from the City of Lake
Elmo to host the 110th Annual Northwestern International Rowing Association (NWIRA)
Championship Regatta on Lake Elmo from August 3 through August 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Lake El o's namesake lake has been chosen as the site for the two-
day championship rowing competition;
WHEREAS, Lake Elmo fully supports the efforts of the Minneapolis Rowing Club
and welcomes the opportunity to be a host city to this international event for the third time
in its history.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the testimony elicited and information received, the
City Council makes the following:
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1. That the Minneapolis Rowing Club will need to obtain a Water Surface Use Permit from
the Washington County Sheriff's Office in order to conduct a Regatta on the waters of
Lake Elmo.
2. That the application for water surface use will include the following components:
a. The Minneapolis Rowing Club will receive the sanctioning of the US Rowing
Association, the sport's national governing body to host the regatta, and will need to
demonstrate adequate insurance to cover the standard liability issues as part of the
permit request.
3. inuring the rowing competition on Lake Elmo, the Minneapolis Rowing Club has
requested that residential boat traffic follow the No Wake rule. The dates and times are as
follows: August 2 from 7 AM to 7 PM for event set up, and August 3-4 from 7 AM to 7
PM.
4. The City Council defers to the Washington County Sheriff for the placement of any and
all buoys, floating starting platforms, and pontoon boats in the water as part of approval
of the Water Surface Use Pen -nit.
5. Upon event approval by the Washington County Sheriff, enforcement of Lake Elmo City
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Code Chapter 97, and all other laws and regulations, is assigned to the Washington
County Sheriff s Department pursuant to City Code § 97.24.
6. The Minneapolis Rowing Club will encourage all spectators, officials, rowers, coaches,
and others to refrain from parking on residential streets in close proximity to Lake Elmo
and on County Road 17. This plan will protect the property and privacy of the City's
residents, and to prevent spectators from parking along city streets and entering the Park
from the north end.
7. The Minneapolis Rowing Club will request that Washington County close the public
access boat ramp in the Lake Elmo Park Preserve from normal motorized traffic during
the event. This closure will allow the regatta to be conducted in a safe and manageable
fashion.
The City of Lake Elmo does not require a special event permit to conduct a rowing event
that takes place on a public water body within the City.
NOW THEREFORE., BE IT FUR'T'HER RESOLVED that the City of Lake Elmo supports
the application by the Minneapolis Rowing Club to host the I10th North Western International
Rowing Association Championship Regatta on Lake Elmo on August 3 and August 4, 2013.
Passed and duly adopted this 21st day of May, 2013, by the City Council of the City
of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
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ATTEST:
Adam R. Dell, City Clerk