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Commission considers allowing small rowboats and youth programs in the bay
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether to allow small rowboats and a youth rowing program in Depoe Bay, weighing community benefits against safety, insurance and ordinance constraints; staff will assess interest and insurance implications before proposing changes.
Commissioners discussed requests and options for reintroducing small rowboats and youth programs in the bay. The current ordinance requires payment by vessels tying to the docks; commissioners said the ordinance does not specify vessel size and discussed possible fee adjustments (for example, a $5 monthly fee) or a temporary allowance for supervised youth programs.
Concerns centered on safety, liability and whether the city insurance would cover supervised youth activity on small boats. One commissioner said the kids would be chaperoned and cited past positive experiences with youth rowing programs; another emphasized the need to present quantified need and insurance approval to the council before changing ordinance language. Staff and commissioners agreed to survey interest and prepare a proposal for council consideration if community need is established.
