Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission Meeting - August 10, 2023

Deputation - South Footbridge Fence Request

Mary Ann Deebank and Marcia Colquhoun presented to the Commission the request to add permanent fencing along both sides of the footpath from South Island Trail to the Footbridge to deter people from trespassing onto private property. The Commission approved moving this request to the Budget 2024 deliberations.

Ramara Chamber of Commerce Request

The Ramara Chamber of Commerce requested the Commission to use the south private beach for the Annual Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament on August 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Commission approved the request upon receipt of liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000 and to advise beach security of the event.

Beach Reclamation and Clean up

The Commission approved the beach reclamation project for the north and south private beach in the final 2023 budget. Staff applied for a permit with the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority in the spring to conduct the work as the area is in an LSRCA regulated area. Currently, staff have not received the permit to complete the work. The Commission also discussed purchasing beach clean-up equipment that would help remove aquatic weeds or garbage from the beaches to help beautify the area and enhance the experience for Lagoon City residents. The Commission approved moving the discussions of purchasing Beach Cleaning Equipment to the Budget 2024 deliberations.

New Business Requests

• The Commission approved investigating and getting a price to back fill the Shorewall located at the entrance to Lagoon City near the spot that jets out and to get clarification on boundary lines, including the location of electrical boxes, between the township and private/commercial property owners.
• The Commission approved to request a meeting with M.P. Chambers regarding receiving funding for dredging, light and buoy maintenance, speed signage and beautification for the spit area.
• The Commission approved sending a request to Council for the beautification of the water treatment plant in Lagoon City and installing a gateway sign at the Harbour entrance to Lagoon City

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