New dock could expand Escanaba waterfront access
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ESCANABA -- A proposed new dock at the Escanaba Harbor could expand public access to the waterfront, offering residents more opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The Escanaba City Council permitted Enhance Escanaba to pursue grant funding for a 100-foot aluminum, L-shaped dock during its regular meeting Thursday following a recommendation from the Harbor Advisory Committee.
The dock would be installed in the harbor south of Pier 3.
Council Member Karen Moore explained that if installed, the new dock will be for walking, fishing and launching small boats, but will not have slips available for seasonal docking.
"We wanted to provide more fishing opportunities for kids," said Moore. "It's more accessibility, not only for handicapped fishermen, but also anybody that wants to launch a small sailboat or rowboat or something."
There will also be seating available at the end of the dock, according to Moore.
Additionally, the project includes a 60-foot removable boardwalk -- which will be complaint with the Americans with Disabilities Act -- extending south along the shoreline from the existing sidewalk to provide access to the dock.
Moore said the boardwalk would cover the grass and go slightly over the break wall, creating a safer way to access the dock from the sidewalk.
The timeline of the dock's installation -- and whether the dock will be installed at all -- depends on grant funding, Moore noted. With the city's official approval, Moore will now proceed with applying for grants.
In other business, the council:
-- Approved the purchase of security cameras for City Hall and Escanaba Public Safety from Heartland Business Systems in the amount of $17,805.31.
-- Approved a $7,000 purchase offer from Allseasons, Inc., of Escanaba, for a .23-acre parcel of land located between First Avenue South and Willow Creek Road. The formal offer was submitted by Joseph F. Stankowicz, president and owner of Allseasons Inc.
-- Retained the services of FDS Engineering & Electrical Services of Iron Mountain for Water Tower Electrical Renovations in an amount not to exceed $16,000.
-- Retained the services of All Lift Solutions of Neenah, Wisconsin for the Water/Wastewater Plant repairs of cranes/hoists in an amount not to exceed $16,000.
-- Made various appointments: Appointed Joshua Cooper to the City of Escanaba Planning Commission; Reappointed Don Curran and Ellie O'Donnell to the Historic Preservation Commission for their seventh respective terms. Karen Lindquist was also reappointed to serve her fourth term; and reappointed John Anthony for his fourth term and Gabe Kluka -- who served a partial term -- to his first term to the Electrical Advisory Committee.
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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.