The commission discussed an unsolicited proposal for a for‑profit drag‑style boat race that would require closing parts of the lake and diverting public works time to set and remove buoys and related supports.

Staff said the event organizer had not previously budgeted with the city and that the group expected to collect sponsorships; staff described the likely city role as limited to permitting and, if needed, pulling buoys. Commissioners expressed concern about using city labor and dollars to subsidize a for‑profit promoter, especially two weeks before the Fourth of July when public‑works staffing is highest.

Commissioners said event organizers should pay for any public‑works labor or services the city provides and should carry appropriate insurance and cleanup responsibilities. The commission did not authorize a city subsidy; instead, commissioners asked staff to require a special event permit, confirm insurance and county permitting for open‑water use, and return with precise cost and service requests before any subsidy would be considered.

Next steps: staff will require a special event permit, verify insurance and county approvals, and return to the commission with a clearer cost and resource estimate if the applicant pursues the request.