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Board approves ARPA funds for accessible kayak dock on Red Cedar River
Summary
The Barron County Board authorized up to $12,563 in ARPA funds for an accessible kayak launch and dock at the Red Cedar River near the Red Barn Theater; the mayor of Rice Lake and public users supported the project and the board voted to approve the expenditure.
The Barron County Board of Supervisors voted May 19 to authorize up to $12,563 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase and install an accessible kayak launch and dock on the Red Cedar River.
The property committee brought the proposal forward and Supervisor Fowler moved the expenditure; Supervisor Hanson seconded. The board discussed continuing efforts to pursue a grant for additional docks. The proposed installation site is by the Red Barn Theater; Rice Lake officials expressed support and the mayor attended the property committee meeting, staff said.
Supervisor Conan asked whether the purchase covered a single dock; committee members said the authorization is for one dock now while the county and local partners pursue grant funding for more. Board members noted an earlier estimate of roughly $18,000 led the county to remove the item from a prior budget, and the lower current price prompted the request to proceed.
The motion passed by the board with 28 yes votes and 1 absent, meeting the two‑thirds full‑membership requirement for the ARPA expenditure noted at the meeting. No further design or contract details were approved at the session; staff will handle procurement and pursue grant funds for additional docks.
