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Residents urge council to back ATV/motorized recreation and press state for dredge repairs
Summary
Multiple residents urged the council to support ATVs and motorized recreation as a driver of local tourism and business, requested a letter of support, and noted safety and maintenance concerns about a state-owned historic dredge.
Public commenters urged the council to support designation and access for motorized recreation and ATV riders, stressing the economic importance of that visitor segment to local hotels, RV parks and restaurants. One commenter said the town's businesses "80% of business in town rely on ATV riders," and asked whether the council would write a letter or take advocacy steps to retain those visitors.
Speakers also raised concern about a deteriorating state-owned dredge structure, saying visitors reported it to be unsafe and urging a petition or a state-level appeal to prompt repairs. Councilors noted the dredge is state property and that the city must petition the state for action, but residents encouraged the town to be proactive and to use petitions to attract broader attention.
