QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS  Special Meeting July 30, 2020  President Willis motioned to call the special meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. for the purpose of discussing concerns at the boat ramp and parking area. Present, or participating via Zoom, were President Tom Willis, Commissioner Hogie Schuster, Commissioner Al Hardee, Town Attorney Commissioner Hardee announced that the Commissioners are wrestling with how to improve the use oft the boat ramp and parking area. Parking has become al big issue, as well as speeding boats in the creek. Improvements to the ramp would be considered a construction project, separate from our dredging project. We would need to get an engineer involved and apply for the appropriate permits. The Commissioners would like tol hear what concerns the residents have: Matt Reno - asked that he Commissioners not stall on the parking part of the project. Look at the project in two phases - parking and the ramp itself. Encouraged the Commissioners to go with addressing the parking and installing signage - take a proactive approach. He agreed to have the engineer provide a scope of services for the ramp. Get DNR to come and evaluate the Loretta Hohmann - sent pictures to the office showing the number of vehicles and trailers parked at the landing. Parking needs to be addressed and the ramp should be addressed properly. Geoff Leech = appears to be several issues running parallel. 1) ramp, 2) DNR, and 3) parking. Suggests taking time on the ramp. Look into floating dock and concrete barriers. Matt Reno - suggested having the Finance Committee develop a capital program for the landing and ramp. Also look at current year budget to see ifc can find some money to address parking and Commissioner Hardee motioned to move forward to investigate and address parking issue at the Commissioner Hardee motioned to investigate and direct Bob Rauch to draft scope of work to improve the boat ramp. Motion seconded by President Willis. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay Di Quynn-Reno = how can the town identify out of towners? Restricting usage at the ramp may Matt Reno what ordinances in place to ticket or tow vehicles not parked properly? Need language on signs that is enforceable. Ms. Moore and Ms. Ryan will look at ordinances and code  Lyndsey Ryan, and Town Manager Amy Moore.  activity on the water.  signage. Ramp can be addressed under new budget. Huge asset for the town. landing. Motion seconded by President Willis. Vote: 3-aye, 0-nay  not stop problems in the creek.  language regarding parking.    Lyndsey Ryan (Town Attorney) - suggests the town be more restrictive by regulating parking and issuing permits. Town cannot just shut down ifalways allowed anyone to use. There being no further business, President Willis motioned to adjourn the special meeting at 6:58  p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Hardee. Motion carried.  Respectfully submitted,  lyhullau  Amy WMoore Town Manager