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Bromley leaders say SD1 agreed to 40-year lease for proposed boat ramps
Summary
Councilmembers reported a proposed 40‑year lease with SD1 for boat ramps behind SD1 and said they have applied to the state fish and wildlife agency; EPA restrictions limit immediate acquisition of adjacent parcels but Bromley expects first right of refusal when land is released.
Bromley councilmembers said the city is pursuing access to riverfront boat ramps through a 40‑year lease with SD1 and has applied to the state fish and wildlife agency for necessary approvals.
At the Feb. 12 meeting, Councilmember Andy Clift reported discussions with SD1 and said the entity has agreed to a 40‑year lease for land behind SD1 to establish boat ramps. Councilmember Mike Kendall said he submitted the state application and warned that EPA agreements currently restrict immediate acquisition of additional adjacent land. “They have, however, committed to us that when it is released, we are first in line to decide,” Kendall said.
Why it matters: the proposed lease would secure long‑term public access for boaters and support future riverfront uses. Council members said the riverfront has been prepped in advance of new zoning and could be targeted for future development once environmental constraints are resolved.
Councilmembers did not record a formal vote on a lease at the meeting; the report described discussions and the submission of the state application. Officials said the city is pursuing approvals and next steps with SD1 and state agencies. No timetable was provided for construction of ramps or transfer of additional parcels held under EPA agreement.
The discussion reflected early-stage planning rather than final action. Council members asked staff to continue coordination with SD1 and with state fish and wildlife authorities and to report back to the council as approvals or agreements progress.
