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King River Queen owner proposes 6-pack paddle boat, rentals and community cruises
Summary
Paul Lohr of the King River Queen presented a plan for a new 30-foot, 6-pack paddle boat, kayak and pedal-boat rentals and a shared building for concessions; he said insurers require a separate LLC for the small-boat operation and described community cruises the business provides.
Paul Lohr, who identified himself as owner/operator of the King River Queen, told the council he is adding a smaller, 30-foot side-paddle "6-pack" boat and a shore-side building to host kayak, pedal-boat and concession rentals.
"My name is Paul Lohr. I'm with the King River Queen," he said, and described the new boat as "a third of the size of the queen" and subject to the six-pack rule that reduces crew requirements. Lohr said insurers require a separate limited liability company for the small-boat operation to protect the main party-boat business.
Lohr described the craft as 30 feet by 8 feet with two engines for redundancy, and said he plans kayak and pedal-boat rentals, snack sales, and occasional charity or discounted cruises for community groups such as senior centers, ARC and Cane River Children's Services. He said the business has provided free or discounted cruises for local nonprofits and school groups and that online booking is available for scheduled tours and private groups.
Lohr asked the council and the public to support the expansion, and the mayor and council thanked him for the community-oriented approach.
What it means: If Lohr proceeds with the separate LLC and required health/insurance approvals, the waterfront could expand daytime, lower-cost river recreation (kayaks, pedal boats) in addition to the existing Queen excursions.
