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Vienna council discusses possible no‑wake zone near new kayak launch at Spencer’s Landing
Summary
Council members and residents debated safety, enforcement and existing river rules as the city plans an ADA‑compliant kayak launch at Twelfth Street; no formal action was taken.
Vienna Mayor Emerick opened discussion Wednesday on whether to pursue a designated no‑wake zone near the city’s planned ADA‑compliant kayak launch at Spencer’s Landing, but the council made no recommendation and took no formal action.
The council heard that the kayak launch — described in the meeting as the Twelfth Street/Spencer’s Landing launch — is being designed to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and that some residents and council members are concerned about safety when motorized watercraft pass near people entering and exiting small craft.
“ We’re not making any decisions or any recommendations this evening,” Mayor…
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