Construction moves ahead at marina; fish-cleaning table on long lead time

Staff gave a construction update on the marina's new fish pier and related site work. Steel framing is erecting, most concrete work is complete, the parking lot and ADA sidewalk are in place and seeding is underway. Board members discussed opening timing and a proposed community ribbon-cutting. Why it matters: The new pier and amenities are intended to broaden public access to the waterway and to support fishing and recreation. The board discussed scheduling a public opening and coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce. Details from the update: Matt (planning and development) said "the roof should be delivered in about a week and a half" and reported that railings, gates and final metalwork remain to be installed. He said the fish-cleaning table is under fabrication and that the fabricator has proposed four retrofits intended to improve the product for users; those retrofits could change the delivery time. Staff said they would ask the fabricator to email the list of proposed changes and the adjusted lead time, and then report back to the board. Board remarks and next steps: Members suggested an official opening, coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce and adding garbage cans and picnic tables at the site. Staff said they will announce a date for opening after the remaining construction items are complete and will follow up with the fabricator about the fish-cleaning table timeline. No formal acceptance or final inspection vote occurred at this meeting.