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TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council

FROM:

Ray Maurer, Parks Director

DATE:

February 25, 2025

SUBJECT:

*Ord 25-76 Amend Ordinance 19-7.1 Regarding Display of Boat Launch Permit

BACKGROUND

The current verbiage as related to the display of the boat launch permit in City Ordinance Section 19-7.1(B) states:

All annual stickers shall be prominently placed and displayed on the driver’s side of the windshield near the dash. The daily launching permit shall be prominently displayed on the dash of the vehicle used to transport the boat to the launching area. The permit must be completed in its entirety. Permits not filled out in its entirety shall not be valid.

ANALYSIS

In recent years it has become difficult for Parks Boat Launch Rangers to see permits that are adhered to the windshield. Reasons for this include, but are not limited to, the height of vehicles (specifically trucks), sun glare on the windshield and too much clutter on the dashboard. This amendment request is to clarify where the launch permit should be displayed, based on the permit design and enforcement practices.

Parks Department staff recommends that the launch permit stickers be placed on the port-side (left) side of the trailer for a clearer view by the Rangers.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact of this amendment request.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the Common Council approve the amendment.

Attachments

ORD 25-76