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Member suggests leveraging rivers and vacant parcels for low‑cost revenue
Summary
A committee member proposed modest revenue projects — boat‑launch fees, a boat wash, RV/boat storage and a small campground — using city parcels near the Willamette to generate incremental revenue and attract visitors.
A member proposed several small, low‑cost revenue ideas that would capitalize on West Linn’s rivers and underused city parcels. "We have some vacant city property that we could use for residents to store their toys, boats, RVs," the member said, suggesting storage, pay‑to‑launch services and a small campground adjacent to Willamette Park.
Other members responded that such projects would need further research on ownership of waterfront parcels, permitting and operations, but praised the idea as a way to diversify local revenue without large capital outlays. The committee requested staff help identify suitable city properties and any legal or operational constraints before advancing the idea.
