(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park is considering a proposal that would eliminate leases on public accesses the city owns. City officials say the goal would be to give more of the public more of an opportunity to access the water. The council voted 5-0 Thursday evening to schedule a public hearing on the matter for December 9th.
On a related matter, the council directed the city engineer to draw up proposals to improve public accesses at the end of Katrina Street and another just northeast of the Central Emporium.
There was also more discussion Thursday night into a parking study and the parameters to be included. Council member Matt Richter…
The council directed city staff to include those parameters in bid documents.
In other business, the Arnolds Park City Council also Thursday evening was updated on planned improvements at city beach. Engineer Scott Brunsvold of Jacobson Westegard says a major part of the project includes making the area more accessible for those with disabilities, including a switch back leading down to the beach…
A water fountain and shower would also be included along with a sidewalk leading to the dock. The council authorized Brunsvold to finalize the plans and put together a cost estimate.
The Arnolds Park City Council also formally adopted an ordinance regulating E-bikes and micromobility devices; and approved an agreement with the Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission to update the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. City officials say it’s been 20 years since that document was last updated.
