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I'�i�e I t�C' l , <br />� „�.i f � �4 { � � . <br />L ' <br />} 1 - ' J <br />� �l i I � � J k' � <br />s-� <br />Sunday April 24th <br />Dear Council Members: <br />I am not sure I will be able to make it to the Council meeting tomorrow night (Monday April :�. ���',i hence <br />the attached note. <br />As a user of the slalom course on Lake Or7vasso, we have formed a group called the Lake Owasso Safe <br />Boating Association (LOSBA). As the name implies we do everything reasonable to promote and <br />practice not only safe family boating practices, but also promote practices that are respectful to <br />neighborhood concerns. Any family recreational activity on the Lake has some consequence on the <br />environment. We are not excluded from having an impact; however, we have worked to minimize our <br />effect. For example, members of the LOSBA have invested in either the bcst mufflers or newest boats <br />(which are quieter) or both so as to minimize noise level. <br />Although it is legal to trailer a boat in at sunrise (some hare footers do just this) we purposely start later <br />(voluntarily) to be respectful of local residents. I have conducted tests with my decibel meter comparing <br />the boats we use for skiing vs. the boats used by bare footers, vs. P WC's (ski skies). In every case the <br />ski boats emit the lowest noise level, and unlike trailered in boats, we start at a later time. The train that <br />runs along South Qwasso Blvd. also registers higher on the decibel meter than a s�ci boat. As part of our <br />concern for safety, the LOSBA carries a$1,000,000liability program. <br />Some of the members of the LOSBA are also involved in the wonderful Wednesday night Courage <br />Center program which is an all volunteer effort to help disabled participants enj oy a safe water <br />experience which most of us take for granted. (See attached photos). <br />One of the interesting things about the family aspects of water skiing through the LOSBA, is that there <br />are several families where multiple generations spend quality time together. In today's fast paced world <br />this tendency is a sadly diminishing aspect in American life. In fact there is one family where there is a <br />grandfathEr/grandson team. It is a real joy to see safe family recreation across multiple generations. If <br />there is additional information we can provide, please let us know. <br />Lf r <br />�' �- <br />Joe Bester <br />460 West Horseshoe Drive <br />Shoreview, MN 55126 <br />651-490-3851 v� <br />651-483-2488 h <br />�;'? 5��0�5 <br />