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Council conditions approval for kayak takeout/stair access agreement; requires legal review before signature
Summary
Council discussed a proposed access agreement for kayak stairs (town property) and a takeout (on National Park Service/INDOT property). Council required written town approval for stair engineering and made the agreement contingent on legal counsel’s (Clay) review; staff were authorized to sign once counsel approves.
Project proponents presented an updated access agreement that separates two activities: construction of stairs on town property and a kayak takeout on adjoining federal/INDOT lands. The council required that stair engineering and materials receive written town approval before work proceeds and asked that the agreement be contingent on a final review by the town attorney (referred to in the meeting as Clay).
Proponents said parking improvements on adjacent property likely owned by INDOT or National Park Service would be surface improvements (not expanding the footprint) and estimated roughly six to seven parking spaces, with some angled spaces for trailer rigs. They also proposed outreach to Riverside Drive residents to explain the project and signage to discourage overnight parking.
Council motioned to authorize a town official to sign the access/placement approval once Clay confirms his review; the motion passed. Staff will return any substantive changes to council if Clay recommends edits that affect town responsibilities.
