Safety

Kristin Wilcox Safety Director kwilcox@clpoc.org

What a Great Summer Season! I have to say we have had a great summer season here in Canadian Lakes, you as members have done a great job of making sure that your friends and family members know and follow our rules this summer. You have done a wonderful job of making sure that your guests have the appropriate passes for both the amenities and their vehicles, my hat is off to you all!

Now as we begin the transition to the cooler months here in Canadian lakes the summer fun vehicles will need to come off the lakes. Beginning the week after Labor Day the main boat ramp will be staffed on Sunday - Wednesday 10am –6pm, and Friday and Saturday 8 am –6pm. These times are weather and staff availability dependent through the end of October. The main boat ramp will be available by appointment at any other time by contacting Safety at 231-972-8555 or 231-629-2717. Please be patient and allow for at least 30 minutes to an hour for an attendant to arrive.

The Lake of the Clouds boat ramp and beach gate will close for the season, starting September 6, 2023. After this date you will be required to contact Safety for access to the boat ramp at 231-972-8555 or 231-629-2717. Please be patient and allow for at least 30 minutes to an hour for an attendant to arrive. Due to the lack of lighting at both boat ramps no access will be granted after dark.

When removing your boat and dock for the season please remember that per the CLPOC Rules:

(o)Docks or mooring devices may be left in the water at the assigned docking space all year around. If a dock or mooring device, including all related materials, is removed from the water, it may not be stored on common property (ie. the shore) and must be removed from common property, it must be removed by Nov 1 of each year. CLPOC is not responsible for the storage of any dock or related materials on common property. It will be removed at owners’ expense and impounded for a fee.

(p)Watercraft must be removed from the water by Nov. 1st each year. Watercraft may not be left on the common area, and all must be removed from the common areas by Nov 1st each year. It will be removed at owners’ expense and impounded for a fee.

ABSOLUTELY NO ORVs, Snowmobiles, or other motorized vehicles are permitted on ANY golf course or Common Area. This includes the new Walking trail and the hills around the Castle, Highland Haus, and Alpine Haus. The “existing trails” were created over the years by riders without permission. This has caused extensive erosion to the hillsides.

Within the Canadian Lakes Community, ORVs and Snowmobiles may only be operated on the road edge as far right as possible, or on the frozen lake surface. Outside of Canadian Lakes golfcarts are prohibited on the county roads except for crossing over, and ORV’s are required to have a current state ORV sticker and safety equipment such as windshield, brake lights, and headlights. This restriction includes Pierce Rd, Buchannan Rd, 100th Ave and 7-Mile Rd.

Any person aged 12-15 years’ operating an ORV, trail bike, golf cart, etc. on any CLPOC-owned road edge or frozen lake surface, must have an ORV certificate and be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Any person without a Driver’s License operating an ORV, trail bike, golf cart, etc. on any CLPOC-owned road edge or frozen lake surface, must have an ORV certificate. Anyone under the age of 12 is not permitted to operate any type of motor vehicle on CLPOC-owned property. All ORVs, golf carts, trail bikes and snowmobiles are required to be registered with the CLPOC office and are required to visibly display the CLPOC registration sticker.

For those that will be leaving the area for the season, Winter Watch forms must be filled out every year, they do not carry over from year-to-year. It is a free program for monitoring only. There is also a winter walk-around program that is available for a fee.

If you currently have a key held by Canadian Lakes Safety for emergencies, please check to make sure that it is a working key. Also, if you have given permission for a contractor to sign out the key, please verify that they have returned your key before leaving for the season.

As always, we on the Safety Team want to thank the wonderful volunteers of the Mobile Watch. Without your dedication our job would be much more difficult. Your safety in the community is our top priority!