Title
Ice Fishing on Lake Sedgewick - School District 230
History
School District 230’s Head Bass Fishing Coach, Mr. John Barten is requesting permission for a two or three days (2 or 3) ice fishing event on a weekend in late December 2017, January or February of 2018, weather permitting. Safety is a top priority and this event would only be held if the ice is 8 inches or thicker. This is a school event, so insurance is covered by School District 230. The Village has partnered with D230 several times in the past for the betterment of the students as well as the Lake.
In addition to the ice fishing D230 would like to establish some additional crib/habitat structure areas within the lake by introducing Christmas trees into the water. Trees would be transported onto the ice in areas. Trees would remain on the ice until it melts sinking the trees into the water. Benefits include not only improved conditions within the lake but teach students how to maintain and care for our local resources. Again, this would be performed only if conditions of the ice allow to be safely accomplished.
Ordinance 4939 was passed on November 3, 2014 allowing ice fishing events on Lake Sedgewick. Section 2 “3-1-5 Number 3” requires Board approval for any ice fishing events other than those supervised programs of the Recreation and Parks Department.
Staff is requesting approval for School District 230’s ice fishing event to be held on Lake Sedgewick on two or three (2 or 3) weekend days in late December 2017, January or February 2018 as conditions of the ice permit.
On December 4, 2017, this item was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Committee, recommended for approval, and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
None
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve Consolidated School District 230 Bass Fishing team to utilize Lake Sedgewick for their two or three (2 or 3) day ice fishing event on weekend days in late December 2017, J...
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