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Committee told gates at Fairview Lake may be closed briefly this spring to adjust water level
Summary
Committee members were told gates at Fairview Lake will be closed briefly this spring as part of seasonal water-level adjustments; exact timing was not confirmed.
A committee member reported that gates at Fairview Lake are expected to be closed for a short period this spring to adjust the lake's water level. The member said the gates closure was mentioned as occurring the week of April 21, though the exact date was not confirmed in the meeting.
Staff explained the seasonal operation: the lake is drawn down in autumn and the gates are raised in spring to refill the lake. Committee members noted that once the gates are raised for spring, launching or paddling from the lower-lying launch point may not be possible. "After that date, you won't be able to kayak from the launch down slow," one member said. The committee did not receive a firm schedule in the meeting and advised residents to expect the gate work and water-level change in late April or early May.
No formal action was taken; the item was informational and committee members recorded the notice to inform residents and update event planning and park access expectations.
