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Volunteers to continue canal cleanups; board discusses tools, storage and dilapidated docks
Summary
Board scheduled zone-based cleanup dates, requested modest tool purchases and storage on the city flatbed trailer, and discussed helping residents with dilapidated docks or pursuing ordinances to address rotted structures that threaten waterways.
Chair asked the board to equip cleanup crews with basic tools and a lockable storage box on the city flatbed trailer to make multi-trip cleanup operations feasible; members estimated the hardware costs at about $200 and the mayor/public-works sign-off was flagged as the next step. Members also agreed on a zone-based approach (Wednesday workflows and multi-day efforts) to make barge use efficient and invited Parks Board participation for larger projects.
During discussion, members raised the issue of many rotted or abandoned docks and a nearly abandoned boat in the water. The board debated community-assisted removal versus drafting a maintenance ordinance that would require property owners to repair or remove dilapidated docks; they agreed to gather photos and case examples to inform potential code language or volunteer assistance programs.
