Hi,

Hope to see you on Tues., Sept. 20 at Lafayette for our next regular meeting. A City Planning representative  will be speaking on the Duluth Comprehensive Plan.

6:30pm social followed by the meeting at 7pm, Tuesday, September 20

Thanks to neighbor Jeff Stuermer for checking out the details on the lake level. Neighbors were talking about lake levels at our August meeting and Jeff sent me this:

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Mr. Stuermer,

Thank you for contacting the International Lake Superior Board of Control with your inquiry regarding water levels on Lake Superior.  As you may know, the Board regulates the release of water from Lake Superior through the various structures located on the St. Marys River.  The allocation of flow to these facilities is determined monthly, based on the outflow specified by the regulation plan, and the conditions listed in the Orders of Approval.  More information can be found our website at http://ijc.org/en_/ilsbc/International_Lake_Superior_Board_of_Control  or on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/InternationalLakeSuperiorBoardOfControl

Home – International Lake Superior Board of Control ijc.org The International Lake Superior Board of Control is responsible for regulating the outflow of Lake Superior and managing the control works on the St. Marys River.

Though the Board has recently implemented Lake Superior Regulation Plan 2012, which aims to provide modest benefits for commercial navigation, hydroelectric generation, and coastal zone interests, the ability to regulate the outflow from Lake Superior does not mean that full control of the lake level is possible, let alone a mandate of the Plan.  Major factors affecting the water supply to the lake include: precipitation over the lake, evaporation, and runoff within the basin.  Collectively these hydrologic factors are the primary drivers that affect lake levels, and are difficult to predict over time.  The monthly mean water level of Lake Superior this past August was 15 cm (6 in) above the long-term average for this time of year, and is the highest August level since 1997 due to above-average water supplies.  The level of Lake Superior is expected to continue its seasonal decline this month.

Water levels on both Lake Superior and Michigan-Huron typically vary considerably from year-to-year depending on the weather conditions. The Board urges everyone to be prepared to live within the full range of levels that have occurred.  Although the Board strives to maintain the range of monthly mean levels of Lake Superior below the upper limit of 603.22 ft (183.86 m) and above the lower limit  of 599.61 ft (182.76 m) specified in the 1914 Orders of Approval, actual monthly levels have ranged from a high of 603.30  ft (183.88 m) to a low of 599.48 ft (182.72 m) due to climate conditions outside the design range.  Furthermore, excessive wind set up and wave action may significantly increase or decrease local levels on both of the lakes.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Respectfully,

Arun Heer, P.E., CFM
International Lake Superior Board of Control Secretary, US Section
513-684-6202

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Park Point August Photos while out and about on Superior Bay

Ducky comes to town and hangs with the tugs

Moon over the Duluth Rowing Club

20160815_August_Breeze_2016.pdf

6:30pm social, 7:00pm meeting, hope to see you there

Thank you to Brian Madsen, airport manager & Dave Poulin, PPCC Program chair for collaborating to have this meeting at the airport.

Ms. Benita Crow from SEH will be presenting information on the upcoming airport project. Details below:

SEH, together with the Duluth Airport Authority, would like to give a presentation at your August PPCC Meeting to provide an update on Sky Harbor’s runway realignment project.

 The presentation would provide an overview of the project, upcoming schedule, and an update on the permitting we’re currently working on with the agencies regarding the mitigation package.

Benita

Benita L. Crow, PE  |  Principal
SEH  |  3535 Vadnais Center Drive  |  St. Paul, MN 55110-5196
651.765.2920 direct  |  612.919.6677 cell  |  651.490.2150 fax
www.sehinc.com
SEH—Building a Better World for All of Us™

20160725a_June_Breeze_2016.pdf

20160725b_July_Breeze_2016.pdf

Thank you to community members for keeping an eye out for lost items due to last week’s storm.

John’s long spoon oar was recovered by Heather at North Shore SUP

Dave’s chimney top was recovered by a neighbor.

Found dock sections, off of Southworth Marsh by Mary Gaidis 8/1/2016, 722-8798 with questions. One section has cleats on it. Here are photos:

Still seeking:

Please look for a missing a dock section.  It is 10 feet long, by 18 inches wide.  It is  2 X 4  frame with 1- 1/8 inch bull nose decking.  Most likely it’s floating in the Bay.  People can contact me at my phone number  218.727.3441

Found, please contact parkpointcc@gmail.com if you own this ramp:

Approx. 29th and MN Ave.

Our new neighbor, Kate Van Daele, is working in city planning and is seeking feedback for the comprehensive planning process. Would you take a few minutes and complete this survey? Kate will give a short presentation at September’s meeting at Lafayette.

For the Comprehensive Plan, we are engaging with over 100 groups and community clubs in Duluth. In addition we are committed to getting 3,000 surveys from Duluthians on how we can plan for our next 20 years. The survey link can be emailed by copying this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5223B7

Kate Van Daele,Community Planning Division, 411 West First Street, Room 208

Duluth, MN 55802

218-730-5301

kvandaele@duluthmn.gov

Agenda items:

Tentative short presentation by members of the Girl Scouts who have been cleaning up the beach

What happening on Park Point? A lot!

July 14 Park Point Five-Miler

The 5-mile race begins at 6:30 p.m. and runners will travel around the Park Point ball fields down Minnesota Avenue to approximately 23^rd Avenue where they will turn around and run to the finish line near the beach house. We want to inform residents that beginning at 6:15 p.m. on July 14, Minnesota Avenue will be temporarily closed from 2328 Minnesota Avenue to the south side of the ball fields. It will reopen at approximately 7:45 p.m. Also, traffic will increase on Minnesota Avenue between 3:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (prior to the race) and after 7:15 p.m. as race participants depart the Point. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the cooperation and support of all the Park Point residents.

The 58th Duluth International Regatta
Saturday, July 16th, 2016

Donate to the new rowing center. Duluth Rowing Club Donation Form

You are invited to participate in the 58th Duluth International Regatta on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Duluth, Minnesota, sponsored by the Duluth Rowing Club.

The Duluth International Regatta is an USRowing certified and classic rowing event with 29, 2000-meter events for both men and women. The racing events are available in the Junior, Open and Master’s categories. Each race will be run as a 7 lane time trial with the fastest time determining the winner. Because of the time saved by not running heats, we have a full complement of races available. An awards ceremony and banquet will be held at the regatta site follow the racing. The regatta will be run with USRowing referees officiating, up-to-date timing, starting platforms, entry and departing docks, concessions including rowing gear and clothing.

As in year’s past, camping will be available at designated areas on the DRC property. If you have any questions, visit our website at duluthrowing.org or for registration information call Dave Kask at (218) 724-2775. We hope you will join us on the water this summer for great racing at the headwaters of Lake Superior. Are you ready?

Click the following links for information: Duluth Intl. Entry Form | Duluth Intl. Info Packet

Keep up with our new boathouse updates here

Find Regatta info here

Hi Neighbors,

The Rowing Club has invited us down to check out their progress and hear of future plans.

6pm chat with Rowers, 7pm PPCC Meeting at the Rowing Club, 3911 Minnesota Ave.

Lafayette bike station concrete is poured, here is a photo of the prototype.