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Seasonal campers protest Long Lake Park rules; county forms ad hoc committee to review ordinance
Summary
Seasonal campers told the Alpena County Finance Ways & Means Committee they were left out of recent parks ordinance changes that limit decks and boat parking at campsites. The committee formed an ad hoc group to work with the Parks Commission and said it will consider campers' concerns.
Seasonal campers urged Alpena County commissioners on Nov. 12 to reconsider recent changes to the parks camping ordinance that they say bar decks, limit rug sizes and prevent keeping boats at campsites.
The most direct appeals came during the public-comment period, when Melanie Kaszubowski of Posen said campers "feel their comments are disregarded" and asked the board to include campers in any review. Other commenters — including Dana Barbeau of Ossineke, Sharon…
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