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Orleans council reviews draft park hours and rules; boat ramp commercial use to be restricted
Summary
Council reviewed a first draft of Park Hours and Rules Regulations covering extended parking for events, prohibiting commercial uses at boat ramps/parking lots, clarifying boat-ramp vehicle limits, and addressing e-bikes and skateboards. The council will revisit the draft next month; no vote taken.
Council members discussed an initial draft of Park Hours and Rules Regulations designed to clarify permissible uses and limits at city parks. Key discussion points included allowing extended parking-lot use for Walleye Weekend visitors and ice-fishing participants while maintaining clear park-use standards; prohibiting future commercial use of the boat ramp and parking lots (including hoist drop-off and delivery activities); and clarifying that the Sunset Park boat ramp is not intended for use by barges or semis.
Council also considered rules for e-bikes, scooters and skateboards and discussed language limiting park use to park visitors only. Because this was an initial draft, the council asked staff to revisit the rules next month and incorporate the suggestions discussed; no formal action was taken at this meeting.
