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I lulu,, TO: Honorable Mayor & Council Members FROM: Staff SUBJECT: FAA Benson 745 (Young Eagle Rally) — In Conjunction with Ice - Fishing Contest DATE: January 13, 2010 The Centerville Lions representative, Ms. Lori Bombeck, met with Captain Nelson (CLPD), Lieutenant Joe Bibeau (CLFD), Deputy Sink (Anoka County Sheriffs office) and several members of the EAA Benson 745 Airport (Pilots). The Lions are looking for Council's support in this event. The Anoka County Sheriffs Office is also looking for Council's support and the support of the City of Lino Lakes' Police Department prior to issuance of a permit. Lieutenant Bibeau and Sergeant Nelson have given their respective organizations blessings and volunteers. Staff requested that residents on Mound Trail be notified of the event either by mail, in person (in the evening during the week or during the day on a weekend), or with a flyer prior to the event. Staff also requested that the City be notified on Friday (February 19, 2010), whether the event will happening. Council should be aware that this event could be cancelled due to weather factors that would not be known until one hour prior to the event. Staff recommendation would be to forward to the Lions a letter of support outlining their support if the following criteria is met: • Proper permit(s) issued by the Anoka County Sheriffs Office w /no parking on the lake • Notification of residents along Mound Trail either by mail, flyer or in person • Fire Department approval and volunteers are provided in an amount to ensure safety of participants, residents and spectators • Police Departments (Centennial & Lino Lakes) approval and volunteers are provided in an amount to ensure safety of participants, residents and spectators • Safety cones or snow fencing will be provided by the Lions to ensure safety areas associated with landing and taking off of the airplanes • Notification/approval of Anoka County Parks for parking (Wargo Nature Center) /D 4-1