6 Request for a Public Gathering Permit, Midwest Water Sports
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
I City Center Drive, PO Box 147
'hanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5739
Igineering Fax 612.937.9152
'blic Saftty Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor '1 R
May 5, 1998
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Request for Public Gathering Permit, Water Skiing Event at Lake
Susan Park
Mr. Wade Bemmels from Midwest Watersports is requesting approval ofa Public
Gathering Permit to hold a water ski event at Lake Susan Park on Thursday,
June 11. It would be a charity event for Family Hope Services, who works with
high risk children.
The event would begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at about 9 p.m. Participation levels
will be less than 50 people all day. Midwest Watersports plans on using one boat
to pull skiers and one as a safety boat. Skiers will start from shore and ski a
slalom course that would be set up 40-50 yards south of the sandy beach area.
Midwest Watersports has assured the city that there will not be any music or a P A
system echoing across the lake. They also indicated that they do not need to use
the picnic shelter as a tournament headquarters, but will instead bring in a trailer
for that purpose. It is staff's position that if Lake Susan Park is being used for the
majority of the day, that the city should be compensated for site set-up done by
staff for the event. It is recommended that either Midwest Watersports rent the
picnic pavilion or make a donation to the city in the amount of $250. As the
council may remember, the INT Waterski Tournament will be held at Lake Susan
Park on May 30 & 31, and they were assessed a $250 fee. It is my opinion that
the city should stay consistent in the fees. INT was also required to pay a $1,000
escrow fee; however, I do not feel this is necessary for Midwest Watersports
because their event is much smaller.
If council approval is given for the event, Midwest Watersports must also seek
approval of a temporary structure permit from Carver County to allow for the
placement of a slalom course. Mr. Bemmels has indicated he would fully
cooperate with Carver County to obtain the temporary permit.
Alllakeshore property owners around Lake Susan have been notified of Mr.
Bemmels request.
City of Chanhassell. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a clJa/ming downtown, thrilling businesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Todd Hoffman
May 5,1998
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'RECOMMENDATION
It is staffs recommendation that the city council approve Midwest Watersports'
request for a public gathering permit to host a water skiing event at Lake Susan on
Thursday, June 11. It is also recommended that Midwest Watersports pay either a
reservation fee or make a donation to the city in the amount of $250.
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MIDWEsr WATERSPORTS Outfitter of Boats, Snow.mobiles and
~ Watersports EqUipment
04-22-98
Jerry Ruegemer
City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Dr.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I am writing you this letter in regards to the watersports event that we
spoke about over the phone. It would be held on Thursday, June 11th on
Lake Susan. A good portion of the day will be a charity event with Family
Hope Services and would conclude with a novice water skiing league.
I realize others enjoy using the lake during the short summer we have, and
for that reason would have only two boats in the water. Also, we would
not request any sort of restricted lake access or use.
I appreciate your time and consideration and hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
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Wade Semmels
REceiVED
APR 24 1998
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