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Kootenai County to seek temporary access and inspections at Bayview dock while talks continue with Lakes Highway District
Summary
Parks director asked commissioners for direction after lease termination left the county without authority to manage Bayview boat‑launch infrastructure; the board directed staff to request written authorization from Lakes Highway District to conduct safety inspections and to coordinate on asset/insurance transfers if needed.
Kootenai County parks leadership told commissioners on April 22 that the county's terminated lease with Lakes Highway District left the county technically without authorization to operate or maintain Bayview boat‑launch infrastructure, and staff requested direction on immediate, safety‑related steps.
Director Nick Snyder said the terminated lease generally conveyed improvements made by the county to the highway district, so the county no longer has standing to enter the property to provide services it previously handled. Snyder asked the board whether parks and waterways should turn keys for the Bayview restroom over to Lakes Highway District, and whether the county…
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