1. No person shall enter the water for any purpose, including but not limited to wading, swimming, boating, fishing, use of flotation devices, or any other activity, in any City-owned pond, detention area, or other body of water.
2. No person shall enter upon the frozen surface on any City-owned pond, detention area, or other body of water for skating, sledding, or the operation of any vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, snowmobiles, and ATVs, except as specifically permitted by the City Council.
3. Ice fishing is permitted on City-owned ponds, detention areas, or other bodies of water, subject to the following conditions:
A. Any person who walks or ice fishes on such frozen surfaces does so at his or her own risk and is solely responsible for his or her safety.
B. Any person who ice fishes on such frozen surfaces shall be in full compliance with applicable state law and DNR regulations and, further, shall be familiar with applicable DNR guidelines.
C. No ice fishing structures or other appurtenances shall remain on the ice for more than twelve (12) hours during any day.
D. No motorized augers or other drilling devices shall be used on the ice, except between ½ hour after official sunrise and ½ hour before official sunset.
(Ord. 14-02 – Feb. 14 Supp.)