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Commissioners discuss signage and physical barriers to curb unauthorized vehicles on levee
Summary
The commission discussed placing new signage and potential gates or rails to discourage motorized vehicles on the levee; staff will draft a map of proposed sign locations and explore physical barriers at frequent access points.
Commissioners discussed options to reduce unauthorized motorized vehicle use on the Marysville levee, including renewing signage and installing physical barriers such as rails or gates at frequent bypass points.
Staff said signs have been used in the past but were frequently torn down or bypassed. Commissioners asked staff to map likely locations for signs and to consult with Public Works (Frank) and other field staff about sites where a gate or rail would be feasible. One commissioner suggested placing barriers near locations where vehicle tracks commonly cross onto the levee and at a northwest quadrant access point that has seen repeated off‑road activity.
Commissioners also noted that the city has an ordinance with fines for unauthorized access and asked staff to check how the ordinance is enforced and the fine amounts. Staff offered to return with cost estimates for signs and options for a physical barrier; one speaker proposed contacting contractor options and potential grant or city funding to cover installation.
Ending: Staff will prepare a map showing recommended sign and barrier locations and cost estimates, and return to the commission with options for enforcement coordination with the city.
