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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FebruaryJerry Ruegemer.17, 1999Recreation Superintendent /~
SUB J:
Public Gathering Permit, Water Skiing Tournament at Lake Susan Park
Ms. Pain Mueller, State Coordinator for the Minnesota International Novice Tour (INT)
is requesting approval of a Public Gathering Permit to hold their third annual water-ski,
wake-board and knee-board tournament at Lake Susan Park. INT's first choice to hold
the tournament is July 10 and 11, followed by July 17 and 18, and then July 24 and 25.
INT is a non-profit company that promotes organized water-skiing, wake-boarding, and
knee-boarding. The company started five years ago and currently has support in many
states.
If approved by the Park and Recreation Comlnission, the tournalnent for the water-
skiing and knee-boarding would be Saturday, July 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The
wake-boarding tournament is planned for Sunday, July 11, from 8:00 a.ln. to 5:00 p.m.
INT plans on having 3 boats in the water with only one boat pulling a skier, wake-
boarder, or a knee-boarder at a time. One boat would be used as a safety boat. The
slalom course would be set up 40-50 yards south of the sandy beach area, just west of the
public access on Saturday only for the skiing tournament.
If INl' would like to hold their tournament headquarters in the picnic pavilion at Lake
Susan there would be a reservation fee of $250 per day. Weekends in July are very busy
and if the City is setting aside the picnic area for these types of events~ we must generate
revenue.
In order to proceed with their tournament, INT must receive approval from the
Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission and then the City Council. If the city
approves the permit, INT is also required to seek approval of a temporary structure
permit from Carver County to allow placement of a slalom course in a public water body.
This permit process hasn't been a problem in the past and shouldn't be now.
All lakeshore property owners have been notified oflNT's request. Ms. Mueller has
again been very cooperative in answering questions regarding the tournament and she or
another representative will be attending the meeting to answer any questions. The two
previous tournaments were very well organized.
RECOMMENDATION
It is staff's recommendation that the Park and Recreation Commission approve INT's
request for a public gathering permit to host a water-ski, wake-board, and knee-board
tournament at Lake Susan on July 10 and 11. It is also recommended that INT pay the
reservation fee of $250 per day to reserve the Lake Susan Pavilion. Staff also
recommends that a $1,000 deposit check be submitted prior to the event to cover any
unforeseen damages. INT hasn't had any problems in the past and if none occur this
year, the deposit check will be returned promptly
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Dear Sir,
I am writing, fi'tis letter to request permission to lnold an Amateur
International National Totlnl:.lllqerll (TNT) l.eaguc at I.ake Susan hi the month ofJuly~ I
have worked with tine Claanhasscn Park & Recreatiotl; Jerry For the past 2 years. I frei that
wc lcav¢ the park cleaner than when we first arrive~ Wc arc ~ cry scnsitix'c to thc
homeowners on thc lake. Wc usc a vet7 small PA sy:~tcm, mad have the speaker~ pointed
towards thc pavilion. Wc never have excessive xoltm~es, al. itri} ti~llc, We ~15¢ boats
different marmfitctures, but there is onl) ouc boal in tnoticm at a time. I love using Lake
Susan Park because it is in my homeh>x~ n areu, mid it's tX~n to sec pa~Xicipates tkom the
area compete. At the present time ~x~c have quite a t~xv members t2'oi11
Chanhassen/Chaska area~
I have Cl'~e'ioscd information explaini~g ~hat thc INI l..caguc is all about~ to help you
fu~her tmdcr~tm-~d ~haJ impac~ (he IN 1' I c¢~guc h'dS~ It gN'cs everyone nO maUer whm
thc ~holc lkmiil>. I hope that you will gixc this carelkd consideration, if you ha~ e any
questions iL'el Ii'cc to call me at 361-0577,
Sincercl>',
Para Muellcr
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PRESS RELEASE
The INT League Comes To A Town Near You!
~4ttetttion Water Sports Fans/ Do you waterski, wakcboard, or kt~eeboard?
Would you like to improve your skills and conipete on a non-intimidotmg level? If
you answered yes to these questions, then the International Novice Tour (INT
League) may be just your ticket..
The INT l.eague was devclopcd so that skiers, wakeboarders and kneeboarders of
all ages and skill levels could compete itl a sate. and friendly atmosphere. The LX:T
League hosts events tt~roughout thc spring, summer and early fall. Each state has
their own tout' schedule with eveDts planned around the state which gives everyone
the opportunity to experience the thrill of amateur competition~
With cvcnts for all ages and abilities, great prizes, free event t-shMs, camping and
b~becues, there is something for everyone. The events offer a weekend of good
clean fi~n tbr thc ~vhole family as well as the participants. The INT league also
oft'ers a practice day where you can pick up coaching tips and thanks to local
dealers, demo skis, wakeboards, ~kneeboards - you can even test drive a new boat!
For more information, contact thc INT League:
P.O. Box 283 Black Diamond, WA 98010
Phone: 253-887-1606 Fax: 425-432-5405
E.mail: int(~wolfenet Web page: http://w,~w.lntlcague.com