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City authorizes Long Tom Watershed Council 'Paddle and Pull' event; directs policy for small park events
Summary
Council authorized the City Administrator to approve a Long Tom Watershed Council 'Paddle and Pull' invasive species removal event of up to 18 participants and directed staff to develop formal criteria allowing administrative approval of small park events (fewer than 40 participants, no alcohol, no vendors).
The Monroe City Council reviewed an event application from the Long Tom Watershed Council for its annual "Paddle and Pull" invasive species removal event and authorized the City Administrator to proceed with approval after Parks and Beautification Committee review. Staff described the proposed event as involving up to 18 participants traveling by canoe, kayak and paddleboard, with no alcohol, vendors or amplified sound anticipated.
Council discussion focused on safety and liability: staff raised the need for liability waivers, life‑jacket requirements and additional documentation for water‑based activities. Council generally agreed that smaller events — defined as fewer than 40 participants with no alcohol, vendors, or retail activity — can be approved administratively with Parks and Beautification Committee review; staff were directed to revise the event application form to more clearly separate food and alcohol questions and to draft a formal administrative approval policy.
