Town of Cedar Lake Town Council Packet

Uniform Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

State Form 54266 (R2 / 6-16) / Form 236
STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS

Indiana Code 35-44.1-1-4

A public servant who knowingly or intentionally has a pecuniary interest in or derives a profit from a contract or purchase connected with an action by the governmental entity served by the public servant commits conflict of interest, a Class D Felony. A public servant has a pecuniary interest in a contract or purchase if the contract or purchase will result or is intended to result in an ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of the public servant or a dependent of the public servant. "Dependent" means any of the following: the spouse of a public servant; a child, stepchild, or adoptee (as defined in IC 31-9-2-2) of a public servant who is unemancipated and less than eighteen (18) years of age; and any individual more than half (1/2) of whose support is provided during a year by the public servant.

The foregoing consists only of excerpts from IC 35-44.1-1-4. Care should be taken to review IC 35-44.1-1-4 in its entirety.

Disclosure Information

1. Name and Address of Public Servant Submitting Statement

Cliff Wroe

2. Title or Position With Governmental Entity

Technology Director

3. Governmental Entity Information

a. Governmental Entity: Town of Cedar Lake

b. County: Lake

4. This statement is submitted (check one):

• a. as a "single transaction" disclosure statement, as to my financial interest in a specific contract or purchase connected with the governmental entity which I serve, proposed to be made by the governmental entity with or from a particular contractor or vendor; or
• b. (checked) as an "annual" disclosure statement, as to my financial interest connected with any contracts or purchases of the governmental entity which I serve, which are made on an ongoing basis with or from particular contractors or vendors.

5. Name(s) of Contractor(s) or Vendor(s)

WBKL Communications

6. Description(s) of Contract(s) or Purchase(s)

Sales of Business Communication equipment, Security Camera, Supplemental Vehicle Lighting, and Computer Networking equipment

7. Description of My Financial Interest

WBKL Communications is a dealer of business communications equipment. We receive dealer pricing in many items and much of that savings is passed on to the Town.

8. Approval of Appointing Officer or Body

(To be completed if the public servant was appointed by an elected public servant or the board of trustees of a state-supported college or university.)

9. Effective Dates

(Conflict of interest statements must be submitted to the governmental entity prior to final action on the contract or purchase.)

10. Affirmation of Public Servant

This disclosure was submitted to the governmental entity and accepted by the governmental entity in a public meeting of the governmental entity prior to final action on the contract or purchase. I affirm, under penalty of perjury, the truth and completeness of the statements made above, and that I am the above named public servant.

Date: January 20, 2026

Printed Name: Cliff Wroe

Filing Requirements

Within fifteen (15) days after final action on the contract or purchase, copies of this statement must be filed with the State Board of Accounts by uploading it here https://gateway.ifionline.org/sboa_coi/ which is the preferred method of filing, or by mailing it to the State Board of Accounts, Indiana Government Center South, 302 West Washington Street, Room E418, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-2765 and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county where the governmental entity took final action on the contract or purchase.

Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana
Ordinance No. 1524

An Ordinance Amending Town Parks and Recreation Activities Fee Ordinance No. 1512

Being: "An Ordinance Amending Town Parks and Recreation Activities Fee Ordinance No. 1507, Being 'An Ordinance Amending an Activities Fee Schedule for the Town Department of Parks and Recreation, and All Matters Related Thereto' Repealing All Town Code Sections and Ordinances, or Parts Thereof, in Conflict Herewith, and All Matters Related Thereto", Repealing All Town Code Sections and Ordinances, or Parts Thereof, in Conflict Herewith, and All Matters Related Thereto.

Whereas Clauses

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereafter, the "Town Council"), did, on the 6th day of June, 2006, pass and adopt Town Ordinance No. 955, establishing an activities fee schedule for the then-Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council did, thereafter, on the 17th day of May, 2011, pass and adopt Town Ordinance No. 1133, amending the activities fee schedule for the Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council did, thereafter, on the 17th day of May, 2016, pass and adopt Town Ordinance No. 1242, amending the activities fee schedule for the Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council did, thereafter, on the 5th day of March, 2019, pass and adopt Town Ordinance No. 1322, amending the activities fee schedule for the Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council did, thereafter, on the 7th day of January, 2025, pass and adopt Town Ordinance No. 1507, amending the activities fee schedule for the Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council did, thereafter, on the 1st day of April, 2025, pass and adopt Town Ordinance No. 1512, amending the activities fee schedule for the Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has been advised by the Town Parks Superintendent that amendment is now recommended to said Town Ordinance No. 1512 for the Activities Fee Schedule for current Town Parks and Recreation functions and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, having reviewed the current recommendations of the Town Park Superintendent, and acknowledging the necessity and requirements of I.C. 36-10-3-22, and of the State of Indiana Board of Accounts, for approval of said activity fees and schedule by enabling Ordinance, as well as all information provided, now concurs that it is necessary, advisable, and in the best interests of the residents of the Town, to amend the activities fee schedule for the Town Parks and Recreation Department function and activities, as recommended, for volunteer coaches full refund on one player registration fee upon completion of the season, in conformance with applicable law.

Ordinance Sections

Section One

That the Recreation and Activities Fee Schedule for the Town Parks Department attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit "A", be amended, as recommended by the Town Park Superintendent, as the fees for the recreation and activities functions by the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town, is hereby approved and adopted as an amended activity fee rental rates schedules for volunteer coaches full refund on one player registration fee upon completion of the season.

Section Two

That all remaining terms and provisions of Town Ordinance No. 955, Town Ordinance No. 1133, Town Ordinance No. 1242, Town Ordinance No. 1322, Town Ordinance No. 1507, and Town Ordinance No. 1512, and any amendments thereto not inconsistent herewith, are hereby ratified and reaffirmed, and hereby declared to remain in full force and effect.

Section Three

That if any section, clause, provision or portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision or portion of this Ordinance.

Section Four

That all existing Ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby deemed null, void, and of no legal effect, and are specifically repealed.

Section Five

That this Ordinance shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, from and after its passage and adoption by the Town Council, and publication in conformance with applicable law. Further, the Town Clerk-Treasurer and Town Park Superintendent, or their designee(s), are directed to post in appropriate places and locations the approved and adopted amended Recreation and Activities/Fee Schedule, established hereby.

All of which is passed and adopted this _____ day of _____________, 2026, by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana.

Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, Town Council

• Nick Recupito, President
• Richard C. Thiel, Jr., Vice-President
• Robert H. Carnahan, Member
• Julie A. Rivera, Member
• Mary Joan Dickson, Member
• Greg Parker, Member
• Chuck Becker, Member

Attest:
Jennifer N. Sandberg, IAMCA, CMC, CPFIM

Exhibit "A" - Recreation and Activities/Fees

Activities

Sports and Recreation

Note: Head coaches and assistant coaches will receive a full refund of one player registration fee upon completion of the season.

Summer Camps

Field Trips and Transportation

Musical Concerts and Events

Dog Park

Variance Application - Littles Property

Town of Cedar Lake Department of Planning, Zoning and Building

7408 Constitution Avenue, P.O. Box 707, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel: (219) 374-7400 | Fax: (219) 374-8588
www.cedarlakein.org

Office Use Only
Docket No.: 2024-030
Filing Fee: $330.00
Receipt No.: 00/524
12/10/25 CmV
CY4-1280

Property Information

Property Address: [Property address redacted for privacy]
Zoning: [To be determined]

Petitioner(s) Information

Name: Barbara Littles
Address: Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Owner(s) Information

Name: Tommy Littles
Address: Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Request Type

• Developmental Variance (see page 3)
• Use Variance (checked) (see page 4)
• Appeal (see page 6)

Describe the Variance Request

Revising 3 story commercial space to house an Attached Garage.

Moving Salon to house Attached Garage.

Statement of Accuracy

I (We), the undersigned, now state that the information contained in this application and all attached exhibits are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge.

Petitioner: Barbara Littles
Owner: [Signature information]

State of Indiana
County of Lake

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 2nd day of December, 2025

Notary Public
My Commission expires: 11/28/2029

Variance Request Worksheet - Developmental Variance - Petitioner Use

1. The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community

(Consider whether or not the granting of the variance will hurt or harm the Town - why or why not, and what harm could occur?)

No. It's just hair styling.

2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner

(Consider whether neighboring property will suffer any major negative impacts - what impacts can the neighbors realistically expect?)

No because there is no neighbor on that side.

3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property

(Consider what difficulties the owner would have developing the property according to the Zoning Ordinance Standards. Higher cost is not an adequate justification for a variance)

[Response area - not filled in on original form]

Note: If ANY of the criteria have been checked as "no", the Developmental Variance request may not be approved.

Note: If ALL criteria have been checked as "yes", then a Developmental Variance is justified.

Variance Request Worksheet - Variance of Use - Petitioner Use

4. The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community

(Consider whether or not the granting of the variance will hurt or harm the Town - why or why not, and what harm could occur?)

No. It's just styling hair.

5. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner

(Consider whether neighboring property will suffer any major negative impacts - what impacts can the neighbors realistically expect?)

No Neighbor on that side except all the way across Parrish.

6. The need for the variance arises from some condition peculiar to the property involved

(Consider whether there is some unique problem with the site that makes it unable to meet the Zoning Ordinance Standards - what would the problems be?)

Already set up with parking etc.

7. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which the variance is sought

(Consider what it would be like if the site were developed meeting the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance - what would the difficulties be?)

I need to work. Current location is too costly. And physically I need to cut back on Clients.

8. The approval does not interfere substantially with the Comprehensive Plan

(Consider whether there are major conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan - if so, what are they?)

It shouldn't affect anything like that.

Note: If ANY of the criteria have been checked as "no", the Variance of Use may not receive a Favorable Recommendation to the Town Council.

Note: If ALL criteria have been checked as "yes", then a Favorable Recommendation to the Town Council is justified.

Littles Property - Architectural Drawings

Note: This section contains architectural drawings and aerial photographs showing the property layout and proposed modifications. The drawings illustrate various angles and perspectives of the property including:

• Aerial view of existing structure
• 3D rendered views from multiple angles showing laundry area and workspace layout
• Dimensional measurements indicating spaces of approximately 18'2" x 13'1/8" and various other measurements
• Interior layout showing furniture and workspace configuration

The drawings demonstrate the proposed conversion of space to accommodate an attached garage while relocating the salon business.

2026 NIES Engineering Services Proposal

NIES Engineering, Inc.

Your Vision • Our Focus
30 Years of Service (1993-2023)

Date: January 6, 2026

To:
Cedar Lake Utility Board
Town of Cedar Lake
7408 Constitution Ave.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

RE: Proposal for Professional Engineering Services for the Town of Cedar Lake

Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal to provide professional engineering services to the Town of Cedar Lake Utility Board.

This proposal will include routine services, status report preparation and contract-based project engineering services. Engineering status reports will be submitted to the Town Manager and Utility Board as requested. It will include attendance at meetings as requested on an as needed, as called basis. The scope of work is intended to encompass Utility projects but may include work directed by the Town Council for any and all other projects.

It is anticipated that small scope projects assigned by the Utility Board or Town Manager and routine consulting will be performed under this agreement on a time and material basis. Larger projects, as they are assigned, will be performed under separate agreements. Those agreements will be submitted, upon request, for your review and consideration and will be structured with a defined scope of work on a not-to-exceed amount, based on hours performed for engineering services.

Work on small scope projects, routine services, status report preparation and meeting attendance performed under this agreement will be billed at the hourly rates listed in Table 1, by staff category. Direct expenses such as mileage, reproduction, and similar items will be billed at actual cost.

Again, we thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal. Your signature below and return of one copy of this proposal to this office will constitute your acceptance and our notice to proceed. The attached "Standard Conditions for Professional Engineering Services" is included by reference.

Yours very truly,
NIES Engineering, Inc.

Neil J Simstad, P.E.
Principal

cc:
Cedar Lake Utility Board
Jen Sandberg, Clerk-Treasurer
Ben Eldridge, Town Manager

Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana

Authorized: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Attest: _________________________

Date: _________________________

Table 1 - 2026 NIES Engineering Personnel Hourly Rates

Standard Conditions for Professional Engineering Services

The term "NIES Engineering" used in these terms and conditions is defined as: NIES Engineering, Incorporated of 2421 173rd Street, Hammond, Indiana 46323; its officers, partners, employees, sub-consultants and sub-contractors.

Reimbursable Expenses

Reimbursable expenses are defined as follows and shall be invoiced at direct cost:

• Reproduction of documents.
• Shipping and mailing expenses.
• Any other disbursements, application fees, etc., made on behalf of the Owner.

Indemnification

The OWNER agrees to hold harmless and indemnify NIES Engineering for and against all claims, damages, awards and costs of defense arising out of delays in NIES Engineering's performance resulting from events beyond NIES Engineering's control.

Whereas construction job-site safety conditions are the sole responsibility of the Construction Contractor, the OWNER agrees to hold harmless and indemnify NIES Engineering for and against all claims, damages, awards and costs of defense arising out of claims related to Construction job-site safety.

The OWNER agrees to stipulate within the Contract Documents that the Contractor shall purchase and maintain, during the course of construction, "all-risk" builder's risk insurance which names the Contractor, the Owner's agents, and NIES Engineering as additional insureds.

It is understood and agreed that if NIES Engineering's Basic Services under this Agreement do not include project observation or review of the Contractor's performance or any other construction phase services, that such services will be provided for by the Client. If said services are provided for by the Client, the Client assumes all responsibility for interpretation of the Contract Documents and for construction observation and supervision and waives any claims against NIES Engineering that may be in any way connected thereto. In addition, the Client assumes all responsibility, by law, to indemnify and hold NIES Engineering harmless from any loss, claim or cost, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense, arising or resulting from the performance of such services by other persons or firms under contract to the Client; and all claims arising from modifications, clarifications, interpretations, adjustments or changes made to the Contract Documents by others or reflect changed field or other conditions, except for claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of NIES Engineering.

Termination

This agreement between OWNER and NIES Engineering may be terminated by either party upon seven days, written notice in the event of substantial failure of performance of the material terms and conditions of this agreement by the other party through no fault of the terminating party.

If this agreement is terminated during the course of performance of the services, NIES Engineering shall be paid for the services performed during the period prior to the effective date of termination of the agreement.

If, prior to termination of this agreement, any services designed or specified by NIES Engineering during any phase of the services is suspended in whole or in part for more than three months or abandoned after written notice from the OWNER, NIES Engineering shall be paid for such services performed prior to receipt of such notice.

Billing/Payments

NIES Engineering reserves the right to adjust billing rates periodically as salary rates are adjusted and to use the most up-to-date billing rates in preparing project invoicing.

Reuse of Documents

All reports, schedules, drawings, specifications of services of NIES Engineering for this project are instruments of services for the project and shall remain the property of NIES Engineering and the OWNER has compensated NIES Engineering in full for services rendered pursuant to the AGREEMENT. Upon final payment for services and for each separately prepared and authorized proposal for additional services, the OWNER has acquired a license in the OWNER. NIES Engineering, however, may retain record copies of all such instruments of service and may use such for NIES Engineering's a exclusive purposes.

Any reuse of reports, schedules, drawings, specifications of services of NIES Engineering for this project without written verification or adaptation by NIES Engineering for the specific purpose intended shall be at the OWNER's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to NIES Engineering, or to NIES Engineering 's independent professional associates or consultants, and OWNER shall indemnify and hold harmless NIES Engineering and NIES Engineering 's independent professional associates and consultants from all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation will entitle NIES Engineering to further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by OWNER and NIES Engineering.

Opinions of Project Cost, Construction and Operation and Maintenance

Since NIES Engineering has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, or over the Contractor's methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, NIES Engineering's opinions of probable Construction Cost are to be made on the basis of NIES Engineering's experience and qualifications and represent NIES Engineering's best judgment as an experienced and qualified professional familiar with the construction industry; but NIES Engineering cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual Construction Cost will not vary from opinions of probable cost prepared by NIES Engineering. Similarly, opinions of Project Cost and Annual Operation and Maintenance Cost cannot be guaranteed because they depend upon numerous factors beyond NIES Engineering's control.

Mediation

In the event dispute or disagreements arise which are not resolved in the ordinary course of business, parties agree to first attempt resolution of such disputes by a meeting of the Managing/Principal Partner of NIES Engineering with the recognized head Administrative Staff representative of the Client and recognized Executive of the Board, Commission or Municipal Body through which the professional services of NIES Engineering are, or were being provided; approach to be detailed by mutual agreement. In the event such a meeting does not result in amicable resolution, the parties shall next agree to pre-lawsuit mediation under the Alternative Dispute Rules and procedures for the State of Indiana promulgated for such purposes by lawyers of Indiana. In the event that pre-lawsuit mediation does not result in amicable or mediated resolution of the dispute or dispute or issue, the parties may then pursue any claims, whether legal or equitable, in the Circuit or Superior Courts of Lake County, Indiana.

Fiduciary Responsibility

CLIENT confirms that NIES Engineering has not offered any fiduciary service to the client and no fiduciary responsibility shall be owed to client by NIES Engineering as a consequence of NIES Engineering's entering into this agreement with client.

Hazardous Materials

As used in this Agreement, the term hazardous materials shall mean any substances, including but not limited to asbestos, toxic or hazardous wastes, PCBs, combustible gases and materials, petroleum or radioactive materials (as such of these is defined in applicable federal statutes) or any other substances under any conditions and in such quantities as would pose a substantial danger to persons or property exposed to such substances at or near the Project site.

Both parties acknowledge that NIES Engineering's scope of services does not include any services related to the presence of any hazardous or toxic materials. In the event NIES Engineering or any other party encounters any materials believed to become known to NIES Engineering that such materials may be present on or about the jobsite or any adjacent areas that may affect the performance of NIES Engineering's services, NIES Engineering may, at its option and without liability for consequential or any other damages, suspend performance of all its services by other persons or contractors until the Client retains appropriate engineers or contractors to identify and abate or remove the hazardous or toxic materials and warrants that the jobsite is in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Client agrees, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the fullest extent by law, to indemnify and hold harmless NIES Engineering from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, liabilities, losses, damages or costs, including attorneys' fees and defense costs arising out of or in any way connected with the detection, presence, handling, removal, abatement, or disposal of any asbestos or hazardous or toxic substances, products or materials that exist on, about, or adjacent to the Project site, whether liability arises under breach of contract or warranty, tort, including negligence, strict liability or statutory liability or any other cause of action, except for the sole negligence or willful misconduct of NIES Engineering.

Severability

If any clause or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid in whole or in part, then the remaining clauses and provisions or portions thereof shall nevertheless be and remain in full force and effect.

NIES-INB_Cedar Lake-2026

Grant Request Memo

Town of Cedar Lake

Mindi Ray, CPRP
Superintendent Parks and Recreation
7408 Constitution Ave - PO Box 707 - Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel (219) 374-7000 X 1801
Email: mindi.ray@cedarlakein.gov

Date: January 23, 2026

To: Cedar Lake Town Council, Ben Eldridge, Jennifer Sandberg

Subject: Request for Approval to Apply for Grants - Lake County Master Gardener and Bass Pro Shops Community Grant

In line with a new process being implemented for grant applications, I am formally requesting the Town Council's blessing to move forward with these applications.

The Parks Department is seeking approval to pursue two grant opportunities to support ongoing and proposed community programs:

1. Lake County Master Gardener Grant - This grant offers a maximum award of $600 and does not require matching funds. Funds would support community gardening initiatives, and enhancements to public garden spaces.
2. Bass Pro Shops Community Grant - This grant is intended to support the creation of a new fishing club through the provision of fishing gear and giveaway items. This grant does not require matching funds and will most likely be provided in the form of in-kind donations rather than monetary funding. The program aims to engage community members in outdoor recreation, promote responsible fishing practices, and provide youth and adult education opportunities.

Request

The Parks Department respectfully requests that the Town Council:

1. Approve submission of the Lake County Master Gardener Grant application.
2. Approve submission of the Bass Pro Shops Community Grant application to support the proposed fishing club program.

No financial commitment or matching funds are required from the Town for either grant. Any awarded funds or donated items will be used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the grant proposals.

Thank you for your consideration.

Cedar Lake Summerfest Tourism Fund Request

Cedar Lake Summerfest, Committee, INC.

P.O. Box 188, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Date: January 19, 2026

Dear Cedar Lake Town Council,

The Cedar Lake Summerfest Committee, Inc., is proud to present the 44th Annual Cedar Lake Summerfest. This special event will also be celebrating our country's 250th birthday. We are planning additional events and activities during the Summerfest. This festival provides for our community and its visitors a very traditional venture for a family to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday.

We are seeking funds from the Tourism Fund to enhance the public's experience at our event. We would like to request $2,000.00. We will provide our traditional activities such as: Cardboard Boat Race, Car Show, Talent Show, Live Entertainment and Fireworks to name a few. We are looking to add a few special events to celebrate our country's birthday.

This festival has attracted 1,000 people to our community daily over a 4-day period. Visitors not only visit the festival, but also our local businesses. Our business owners have informed us the added traffic they experience is very beneficial to economy of Cedar Lake.

Our volunteers greatly appreciate your time and are looking forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

Kathy Broomhead
Co-Chairman

Cedar Lake Historical Association Tourism Fund Request

Cedar Lake Historical Association

Experiences that illuminate and tell the story of community.

Date: January 22, 2026

Dear Council Members:

The Cedar Lake Historical Association is pleased to continue the Dewey Line Steam Through History steamboat experience for its 6th season in 2026. We would like to place a request for $2,000 of the Town's 2026 tourism funds distribution to sponsor this one-of-a-kind attraction to Town.

As you hopefully remember, the program benefits our community in many ways:

• The Museum at Lassen's Resort and Dewey Line cruises help to fulfill the Town's brand promise "Explore, Relax, Stay."
• We offer incremental economic development for the town.
• Visitorship to the Museum and exposure to town history has increased 40% over 6 years.
• Sixteen of 130 days of operation are steamboat days - 46% of visitors experienced the museum on those 16 days.
• Passenger feedback is consistently enthusiastic and repeat guests are common.
• Fifty-one percent of passengers are from outside Cedar Lake. They make purchases in town businesses and dine in our restaurants.

SSCVA has brought travel writers from across the nation to tour Lassen's on their Lake County familiarization tours and includes Lassen's in magazine ads, which puts Cedar Lake in a national spotlight. I believe that a $2,000 tourism fund allocation to support The Museum at Lassen's Resort's Dewey Line attraction meets the goals of tourism and economic development for the community.

In addition to the power this award-winning attraction continues to have to draw tourists to our town, 49% of our passengers were from Cedar Lake, illustrating our residents' demand for access to the water. Some have their first experience on magnificent Cedar Lake aboard the Dewey Line after living in town for 16, 20, and even 30 years! And we are making a generational change. Every Cedar Lake third grader from Red Cedars Elementary and MacArthur schools has a museum tour with a steamboat ride. For 50% of those children, it was their first time on Cedar Lake. For 25% of those children, it was their first time ever on a boat.

Thank you for your past support of the Dewey Line. I hope you will renew the Town's sponsorship in 2026.

Sincerely,

Julie Zasada
Executive Director

Cedar Lake Historical Association
A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation | P.O. Box 421, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 | 219.390.9423