To: All Camp Owners at Old River Landing
The purpose of this proposal is to address the condition of our private landing and propose a reconstruction solution. Every camp owner will benefit from this as our current landing is in dire need of repairs. The constant rise and fall of the Mississippi River over the past few years has played havoc on the parking area and if not addressed will only get worse. I am concerned with the progressing deterioration of the landing. If we choose to do nothing, it will not be long before we will be launching our boats at the public landing down the street. I have prepared a proposal including a detailed list of what we can expect to pay and if the majority can agree, I can have this project completed just in time for when school lets out in May.
CURRENT SITUATION
The private landing is in need of a total rebuild. The parking area has very little gravel and the parameters have been neglected and are overgrown. The lot is full of ruts and deep holes and there is only enough parking for 8-10 truck and trailers. The boat launch is functional but narrow and has steep, broken sides. We have no pier with boat ties so there is no other option except to trailer our boat after each expedition. The current lighting consist of one security light which is broken making it difficult and unsafe loading after dark. If we choose to ignore the situation and nothing is done about this neglect, the condition of the landing will only progressively get worse. The following chart shows a comparison between what we have now and what we will have if plan is implemented.
PROJECT PLAN
I would like to have the boat launch widened and re-poured with sides having smaller angles for safety. Installing a pier will allow for boat parking and loading and unloading our boats easier. It will also provide a place for fishing and swimming for our kids. I would also like to see some picnic