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Resident says kayak dock is unsafe and not ADA-compliant; city records, contractor referenced
Summary
A resident presented email exhibits and said the kayak-launch dock is beached and out of ADA compliance, citing an unresponsive-child rescue and a head-wound injury; the city had responded in writing that the dock 'complies with the approved plans and accessibility requirements.'
During citizens input, Dave Hohle presented documents and accused the city of failing to deliver an appropriate topographic survey and of leaving the kayak-launch dock in a condition that violates ADA accessibility requirements. He said the dock was beached, creating an unsafe, too-steep entry ramp, and alleged injuries resulting from broken ADA features; he also said the Texas Public Utility Commission intervened to compel contractor Encore to deliver a survey.
The transcript records a city response quoted by Hohle that stated: "The dock complies with the approved plans and accessibility requirements. Any change will involve associated costs and potentially warrant ADA compliance review. Therefore, the dock will remain in its current location and position as reflected in the photo below." Hohle said the condition led to a head wound and that, in 2025, an unresponsive child was rescued from the lake after jumping from the dock.
