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graffiti or theft and therefore thought the 40 foot container was the best option. <br /> We have not talked with Ramsey County regarding any other location options for <br /> the storage container. Another option we are considering is having a paddling <br /> center where canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards could be rented. Maybe <br /> an agreement could be made where we could have storage there for our boats <br /> and then the more public facility rental for the general public. At Lake Elmo and <br /> Elm Creek we found that when these facilities are built, people came out of the <br /> woodwork. When the new facilities were built, the use increased; the parking lot <br /> is always full. This could possibly happen at Long Lake. The nearest rental <br /> facility is on Silver Lake. Do not believe that would stop people from coming to <br /> Long Lake. Long Lake is bigger. It takes about an hour and 15 minutes to go <br /> around. It is also sheltered from the wind. Some of the kayaks are very tippy; so <br /> wind is a factor. The north and south part of the lake are natural paths. The <br /> beach is there. Perhaps a rental facility could be right at the beach. Already have <br /> a parking lot. People could canoe, kayak, paddleboat or swim and enjoy the <br /> picnic area. There was an inquiry about having adult paddle lessons. Rice Creek <br /> Boat Club is starting a "Friends of Rice Creek Boat Club" paddling interest group. <br /> On Saturdays at 9am there will be a "bring- your-own-boat" to the launch. <br /> Chair Frischman stated that because this item is not really part of the North Park, <br /> it will probably need to be discussed as a separate item. The Parks, Recreation <br /> and Environmental Commission would need to make a recommendation to the <br /> City Council. <br /> Judi Mikolai stated that it is a home grown club for youth paddling and racing. We <br /> are not national. We are the only club between here and Winnipeg and <br /> Oklahoma City for youth paddling and racing. We started paddling 7 years ago. <br /> Our kids are highly competitive when they are paddling. It's not all about winning <br /> but it is impressive what the club and coaches have done. We work with some of <br /> the top marathon canoeists in Minnesota and they want the sport to continue. We <br /> got started because we are a cross training club for cross-country skiers. The <br /> kids in our club are being very successful at this. We have had really good <br /> results from training on Long Lake and we would like to continue training there. It <br /> is something we can boast of from our hometown. People living on the lake are <br /> very amazed that we have those kind of results. In the camps we take about 12 <br /> youth. It is a week-long camp. The regular program meets May-August. We have <br /> a core of about 30 paddlers. Last summer for the New Brighton Parks and <br /> Recreation Ed-ventures program, the older club members helped teach the Ed- <br /> venture kids how to steer. Within one week, every kid was able to steer the boat. <br /> They had really good strokes because they had that one-on-one with the older <br /> kids. <br /> Commissioner Fields stated that last month we had talked about 325 ft. for the <br /> softball field. He noticed it was now 300 ft. <br /> Director Breuer commented that we went back the Minnesota Recreation and <br /> Parks Association and were told that we should be looking at 300 ft. <br /> Commissioner Parker inquired if the field would be lighted. <br /> 3 <br />