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' - <br /> i•�E <br /> �O C' <br /> h a <br /> C <br /> V 70 <br /> %ILINO�Y <br /> Apri12, 1997 <br /> i PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 97 - 35 <br /> MEMORANDIJM TO: Honorable Ma or and Ci Council <br /> Y tY <br /> FROM: 7ames L. Williams, 7r., City Manager <br /> Bruce A. McNabb, Director of Public Works �v <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Lake Manager <br /> SUBJECT: Decatur Angler's Association Proposal for Use of City Owned Property <br /> The Decatur Angler's Association (a not-for-profit organization formed in December, 1996, <br /> to improve Lake Decatur fishing opportunities) has requested permission to lease City owned <br /> , property for the operation of a fish rea.ring pond. Association members to date include: <br /> Decatur Bassmasters Fishing Club <br /> Kaskaskia Valley Bassmasters Fishing Club <br /> County Liners Bassmasters Fishing Club <br /> Illinois Bass Federation <br /> Loca1 and National Isaac Walton League <br /> Don Moreland, retired City Fire Fighter <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Lake Manager <br /> The property is located at 1705 North Country Club Road and is commonly referred to as <br /> the 1988 Lake Decatur Sediment Storage Site. The City's tree debris burn area is located on the <br /> east side of the site and would be excluded from the proposed agreement. <br /> It is estimated that approximately 20,000 crappie and /or largemouth bass could be raised in <br /> the pond annually. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has agreed to supply the young <br /> fish free of charge, then the Decatur Angler's Association would feed and release the fish after <br /> they grow to a desirable size. For further information please review the attached Pond <br /> Management Plan submitted by the Association. <br />