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Council approves Bayside Ski Club shoreline work after club says permits secured
Summary
Albert Lea City Council included a resolution in its consent agenda authorizing the Bayside Ski Club to rework the ski landing shoreline; the club told the council it has obtained DNR and Army Corps permits and will host Midwest Regional show-skiing in July.
Albert Lea — The Albert Lea City Council on May 12 approved a resolution authorizing the Bayside Ski Club to rework the shoreline at its ski landing, an item included in the consent agenda and approved by voice vote.
Brad Belcher, vice president of the Bayside Ski Team, told the council the club has pursued the project to expand the beach and remove a concrete “pillow” that limits safe landing area for large show teams. "We went through DNR to get the permit, went through Army Corps of Engineer to get permit from them, talked with the park board, and now with the city council to get the final approval to make that adjustment," Belcher said.
Belcher said the team is growing and expects larger shows; the club hosts weekly Thursday-night shows and will host the Midwest Regional show-ski tournament in July (Belcher referenced July 25–27). He described community programming the club provides, including adaptive water-ski days and a national wheelchair camp water-ski day that brings about 50 campers to the lake.
The consent agenda, which included the Bayside Ski Club resolution, was moved by Councilor Baker and seconded by Councilor Anderson and carried by voice vote. No council member requested separate consideration of the Bayside item.
Staff recommended approval of the resolution as presented; Belcher said the shoreline rework would improve safety and accommodate larger landing loads for performers.
