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<br />r- <br /> <br />SWIMMING BEACH USE ON SUNDAYS. Park Board members were informed that Mayor Lundberg inquired <br />into opening the Orono Park beach on Sundays and allowing the public to use it without <br />benefit of lifeguard protection. The Board was also informed that this question had been <br />considered in previous years,but was denied due to the increased liability it would Place. <br />on the City of Elk River. The Board was also reminded of a survey taken a few years ago <br />which indicated beach usage on Sundays was primarily by transient visitors to the park and not <br />local people. The Board also considered that this year may possibly be the last season of <br />operation for the beach due to fQrthcoming construction of an enclosed swimming pool. The <br />Board was unanimous in voting against opeJ'ling the beach on Sundays. <br /> <br />OOAT RAMP CONSIDERATIONS. Board members were informed of a few complaints regarding the new <br />boat ramp. Some boaters may be having difficulty launching their crafts due to shallow <br />water depth. Possibility of adding an additional concrete slab extension was discussed. It <br />was pointed out that further extension into the water was not permitted under limits specified <br />in Dept. of Natural Resources permit. Also, launching difficulty may be due to lack of raim <br />which causes the lake level to be lower than normal. No action will be taken at this time. <br />Board members were also informed of a complaint made to the Police Dept. regarding swimmers <br />in the area of the boat ramp. The Board considered putting up a sign, but felt a 'sign would <br />have no effect on swimmers without common sense or adult supervision. No action will be <br />taken at this time. Board members were informed of a request by a member of Lakeshore <br />Association to put up a sign requesting uniform direction of travel by water skiers. Sign <br />would include Sheriff's Dept. water patrol endorsement and wxpense would be incurred by <br />Lakeshore Association. Board members approved erection of the sign. <br /> <br />Meeting was adjourned at 9: 45 P.M. Next Park Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 197 <br /> <br />'. <br />