I'm sorry I only just read this thread. Here is my contribution, sent to the mayor via e-mail. (I also sent a copy to each council member). I'll let you know if I get any kind of response.
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Dear Mayor Doran,

I have recently used the salt water boat launch at Mukilteo. I understand that the city of Mukilteo has taken over control of this launch. I am very concerned over several issues.

First, the fee was raised to $10 per launch. This is a very high fee for a one time boat launch, but I do understand the budgets of cities are requiring finding new sources of revenue. That being said, I do expect that the $10 fee go to maintain the facility it is being collected at. Unfortunately, the Mukilteo launch is in poor upkeep. The launch today had 4-6 inches of gravel all the way up to the high tide mark. I and several other people had to help push a full size truck out as it was stuck in the gravel. This is unacceptable and a serious safety risk. If there is no one around to help, vehicles could easily get caught and swept away by the tides. Besides being a safety issue, your city would be at risk for lawsuits as it is your responsibility to maintain a safe facility.

I would also like to see the law enforced regarding fishing from the docks. It is clearly posted that there is “No Fishing” from the docks. The individuals who persist in this illegal activity are a danger to both the boaters and themselves. I have heard of incidents where crab lines have fouled boat props, and with the dangerous conditions that often exist, loosing power while docking could have serious consequences.

I am sure that as mayor of Mukilteo, you strive every day to provide your citizens with the best services possible. Unfortunately, the services your city are providing at this boat launch in no way come remotely close to those provided at other facilities for half the cost of launching a boat. I request that you look into this issue and provide the type of services worthy of a $10 launch fee. I look forward to your response and will relay it to the twenty thousand readers who regularly visit my web site.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Regards,

Mike Carey, Editor
www.WashingtonLakes.com

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