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Commission weighs for‑profit boat‑race proposal; raises concerns about city subsidy and park closures
Summary
Commissioners discussed a for‑profit drag‑style boat race proposal that would require lake closures and public works time; they expressed concern about subsidizing a private enterprise, noted insurance and cleanup requirements, and did not authorize funding or closure—staff will require a permit and return with specifics if requested.
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…
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