Committee removes $50,000 dredging item, approves $12,000 for forestry equipment
Summary
Faced with uncertain dredging costs and concerns about Lake Superior siltation cycles, the committee voted to remove a $50,000 dredging line from the forestry capital request and approved $12,000 for a truck lease and trailer.
The finance committee debated a $50,000 request for dredging at 2nd Landing after forestry reported they had a permit but had been unable to find a contractor to bid the work. Members cautioned dredging on Lake Superior could be temporary because wind and currents may return silt, and asked staff to consult potential bidders and the city about access and long-term maintenance costs.
Resident comments urged careful evaluation of costs and outcomes: "We could dredge that till hell freezes over, and it's still gonna blow back in," a resident said, urging the committee to get bidder feedback and cost projections. After discussion, the committee moved to remove the $50,000 dredging request and to approve $12,000 for forestry equipment (truck lease and trailer). The motion passed by voice vote.
Committee members suggested forestry continue searching for contractors and, if bids become available later, the board could consider adding dredging back in from contingency or interest earnings. The permit for dredging was noted as valid through 2027 with potential extension if needed.
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