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Lakefront resident urges ordinance after weeks of large events at short-term rental

East Bethel City Council · November 11, 2025
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Summary

A lakefront resident told council a neighboring short-term rental has hosted frequent large events, urging the city to consider ordinances to limit event-style short-term rentals; staff said they are researching other cities' rules and will bring options to council.

At the Nov. 10 public forum John Growski, a long-time lakefront resident, told the East Bethel City Council that a neighboring short-term rental has been used repeatedly as a commercial event venue, disrupting his family's enjoyment and raising safety concerns.

"The home is being marketed and used as a commercial event center," Growski said,…

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