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Council tables proposal to discontinue lifeguards and raft at Cowboy Lake pending insurance guidance
Summary
City Manager asked the council to discontinue lifeguards and the raft at Cowboy Lake and to use signage instead; after discussion about past raft-related casualties, council voted to table the request so the manager can seek guidance from the city's insurance provider.
City Manager Michael Stelmaszek asked the council to discontinue the use of lifeguards and a rescue raft at the designated swimming area at Cowboy Lake, and to post signage stating there are no lifeguards. Stelmaszek said finding trained lifeguards is becoming difficult and noted there have been "casualties at Cowboy Lake that were related to the raft," which prompted discussion among council members about safety and the raft’s potential utility.
Councilmember Michael Flaminio raised concern that the raft might aid someone struggling in the water; the council ultimately moved to table the manager’s request and directed Stelmaszek to seek guidance from the city’s insurance provider. The motion to table was moved by Flaminio, seconded by Cynthia Dixon-Miller and carried unanimously. The minutes do not record a final policy change; further action will depend on insurance guidance and any future council decision.
