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Vice Chair Bowden observed that we should not "hopscotch" over good properties that <br />have been on the list for some time for a boat ramp. <br />Commissioner Davis stated that this was an excellent opportunity to create something that <br />is desperately needed with the demand only growing in the future. He would like to see a kayak <br />launch to the north and a boat ramp to the south. <br />Dr. Richard Baker, Audubon Society, provided to the Board Members a handout and <br />calendar put together by The Sea Grass Awareness Project. He spoke of the importance of sea <br />grass to the ecosystem, and advocated having the Board put their emphasis into the 45th Street <br />dock, in order to minimize the dock's environmental impact. He felt that the water was deeper at <br />45th St. and would not require any dredging. Dr. Baker explained that the permitting for the Oslo <br />dock would be more difficult since it was going to be put into an aquatic preserve, so the 45th Street <br />project would cost less. <br />Vice Chair Bowden changed her position in favor of the 45th Street ramp, stating that it <br />seemed easier to do and would provide closer proximity for more people. <br />needed. <br />Commissioner Davis did not think they could afford both ramps. <br />Charles Searcy, 1035 32nd Avenue, spoke in favor of the ramp, and felt the facility was <br />Director Davis believed that Staff needed to move ahead with the environmental <br />permitting if they were going to meet the grant deadlines. <br />April 17, 2007 21 <br />