October 25, 2022
What the other people of Fort Dodge knew as Little Dam disappeared from the Des Moines River for about 3 years, and some items meant to bring other people closer to the water will be built near where it once stood.
The jetties that will protrude into the water would possibly be the ultimate singularity of these characteristics.
Chad Schaeffer, the city’s director of development, told the city council Monday that six piers are planned, 3 on each side of the river. He said other people will faint on docks to fish or just look at the water.
He said that if the bidding costs were too high, two of the planned jetties may be eliminated.
Near the posts on either side of the river where the pillars of the dam once stood, plazas will be created. These plazas will be places where other people can have a picnic, according to Schaeffer.
A new parking lot would be built on the west side of the river, with a cul-de-sac where cars can turn around.
Riverside stabilization paints will be made.
In response to a message from Councilman Quennel McCaleb, Schaeffer responded that all features would be available to other people with disabilities.
The city government borrowed $4. 2 million in bonds to pay for the removal of the small dam and hydroelectric dam. Schaeffer said $1. 9 million of that cash remains that will be used to pay for proposed projects in the domain where the small dam once stood.
The schedule for the finishing of the paintings is not disputed.
The City Council, however, initiated the procedure by allowing the city to acquire rocks to make the docks.
Schaeffer said pieces of box rock measuring 3 to five feet in diameter and weighing between five and 40 tons will be needed.
Legal advice to spend up to $350,000 to acquire the rock.
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