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Tuesday, Jul 8 at 10:29 AM Old Guy wrote ...
I wish you the best of luck. I will say this Home is Home. I dont care where it is. You could live in a tree for all i care, but to you it is home. I can understand that. I helped a friend sail his boat from San Diego to Washington when he retired. It was quite an experience. I would do it again in a heart beat. Living on the water is not all that bad. I am sure you guys love it. I bet it is cheap too. Nothing wrong with saving some green backs. Like i said hope it works out for you.God bless
Monday, Jul 7 at 6:03 PM Listen...... wrote ...
Let's not put the cart in front of the horse. Why don't you all wait until the meeting so you all are better informed as you shouldn't believe everything you hear.
Monday, Jul 7 at 3:48 PM ignorance wrote ...
This has gone to a level of name calling that is unexpected in midwesterners. No matter where you go in any neighborhood someone will have taken the time to maintain their yard better, perhaps because they had more time, or more money, but labeling people is extremely hurtful. Everyone in this city was affected in some way or another, how much someone earns is irrevalant, the fact of the matter is any hobby worth pursuing costs money and time, lets behave with some dignity to others.
Monday, Jul 7 at 3:39 PM What About Equality? wrote ...
Since we can say "White Trash" so freely here, can we also use the "N-Word"? Or would that NOT be the right kind of free speech?
Monday, Jul 7 at 3:32 PM Money doesn't mean a thing. wrote ...
Just because you believe you make a lot of money, or the boat "houses" cost a lot, that doesn't mean they look nice. Britney Spears makes even more money than everyone here, but she hasn't been stripped of the WT title.
Monday, Jul 7 at 3:03 PM harbor tenant wrote ...
I can and will compare this small group of boat houses and house boats as a neighborhood. We have done all the things that makes neighbors special, we have shared laughs, tears, and exchanged a helping hand. Most of us have "lived" in this harbor for years, so we know the children and grandchildren. Please don't profile the people who live here as white trash or trailer park trash Wonderful people live in communities and now due to the flood many former home owners may have to live in a trailer.
Monday, Jul 7 at 1:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...
You people make me sick, encouraging laws that strip people of their rights, and privileges. I encourage all who feel strongly enough about this to contact your governor, you congressmen and senators, and your city leaders. Tell them this a violation of your (or their) privileges, that and that you will encourage all people to never reelect them as long as you live if they allow this. Tell them you cannot vote for a DNR rep and so this is a taxation without representation.
Monday, Jul 7 at 12:09 PM MB wrote ...
It was a NATURAL DISASTER PEOPLE! if our houses were bolted to shore it wouldnt of made a difference! We peoples that own these houses give to the state and give you entertainment on the 3rd of july and yet you want to start trashing us! your probably ones that walk by and enjoy the scenery and maybe were even invited by us complete strangers to sit and relax with us. Lets just try to help everyone that was affected by this flooding to pull together and help eachother. But dont point fingers!
Monday, Jul 7 at 12:09 PM Brad Finger wrote ...
I am actually kind of shocked as a few others. The boathouses have been there for as long as I can remember, and I have never seen any citations written for them being illegal. So, now during this time of crisis does the city/ state agencies decie they want to enforce some ruling that obviously was not important until people start losing everything they have. My hats is off and over my heart to all my fellow CRians as I sit down here in Texas watching everything on the news and this website.
Monday, Jul 7 at 12:08 PM THESE SO CALLED WHITE TRASH PEOPLE MAKE MORE MONEY THAN YOU DO! wrote ...
"8:56 White trash"...I couldn't agree with you more. There are no lakes anywhere near this town where actual cabins can be built to enjoy, so those boathouses are as close as we can get to that sort of thing. Holiday Lake is private, so you'd be paying BIG TIME to stay there (& again IS NOT nearby), and Delhi is what 2-3hrs from here? I agree with another post too...people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Don't like 'em? DON'T GO NEAR 'EM!! LET THE BOATHOUSES STAY!!!
Monday, Jul 7 at 12:04 PM Another BH Owner wrote ...
Stacy,good point, people want to make all these negative comments, they need to go fact searching to educate themselves on the whole situation. Normally the biggest complainers are the least educated about the situation. I know that misery loves company, but sorry I won't be joining the whinning session. Too bad the negative souls wouldn't try to turn their attitudes around and help more people rather than just whine about everything. I've lost pleanty in the flood, yet I count my blessings.
Monday, Jul 7 at 11:18 AM harbor tenant wrote ...
It is incredible that someone would suggest building another business smack in the middle of a flood zone, isn't that just a bit ironic? hmmm build a business in a flood zone after what just happened to down town... much better to keep the harbor, trust me with tougher building requirements, those boat houses will with stand the next flood Mother Nature throws our way.
Monday, Jul 7 at 11:09 AM House boat owner wrote ...
Lets put some things into perspective.. all the slips rented in the harbor are rented to the general public all you have to do is contact the city. These people all live and work in Cedar Rapids, and are choosing to keep their money local, not in say Coralville, or the Mississippi. The river while it is beautiful is only about 6 feet deep in most places, and because of the silting in, you can only travel about 5 miles on it not really a boaters dream is it? The harbor is unique, keep it!
Monday, Jul 7 at 11:03 AM ???????????? wrote ...
Who said the city is not in agreement with the state???
Monday, Jul 7 at 10:59 AM Rick wrote ...
I am not pointing fingers merely pointing out some facts, no boat house was constructed with out approval from a commission which included city officals, So how can a rule be enforced if no one is aware of it. Now a precident has been set. Further more, the bulk of those boat house owners would have loved to have saved those structures and had a plan that included a salvage team removing them, they were denied, it looks to me as if they stepped up to the plate to take responsiblity.
Monday, Jul 7 at 10:48 AM Stacy wrote ...
I would like to take a moment to educate the public from a few facts that appear not to have been made. The land originally came to the city through the boat club with the intent that it would remain a boat house harbor. The tenant fees are used to sustain the harbor area as well as put into a captial fund that pays for other city services. We pay for the electricity in the harbor, the mowing, garbage pickup, the rest room, ammenities over at Mohawk.
Monday, Jul 7 at 10:36 AM Janet K wrote ...
I am one of the people that own a boathouse down at the harbor. My boathouse is not the biggest or the most elaborate (built 3 years ago) but serves a purpose to my family and friends to enjoy ourselfs on the Cedar River. I feel for all that lots homes due to the flooding , but some also lost there 2nd home. Some of the houses at the bridge were constructed very well.The DNR has patrolled the Cedar River for years and now they complain!
Monday, Jul 7 at 9:57 AM Clean 'em out wrote ...
Always made me think of a gypsy town with all those floating trash heaps, I dont know which set of "houses" you folks who say they were nice looked at, but when ever I drove by it was like going through a garbage dump floating on oil barels. Burn 'em all down and make the owners pay for the enviormental damage. They had their turn. Then I say we let the Boyles take over an revitalize that area, like they did to the Sinclair site.
Monday, Jul 7 at 9:20 AM Anonymous wrote ...
The boat harbor and many of the mobil home parks look nicer than some areas of C.R. They should all be respected.
Monday, Jul 7 at 9:12 AM stephen wrote ...
If there are no boathouses, I predict 10% max usage at the docks in the summer . What scenarios can you envision ? People parking boats and then do what? Go on a bike ride? A picnic? Or perhaps "the theater"?
Monday, Jul 7 at 9:04 AM speedracer0915 wrote ...
I grew up a few blocks away from the boat harbor and am shocked by the responses of some of the people in this forum. The boathouses have seen some drastic improvements in the last 30 years. Having spent some time in a few of them I can say without hesitation that some of them are nicer than peoples homes I have been in. I agree with those that they are a unique part of the Ellis harbor area and the DNR should consider historical nature of the boathouses. Let them stay.
Monday, Jul 7 at 9:01 AM iowa city bob wrote ...
if the boathouses where not legal, the city was incorrectly charging these folks rent since the 70's! i say the city should either refund all the monies collected back to the users,that they illeagally collected, or join in with the owners and put up a fight against the dnr
Monday, Jul 7 at 8:56 AM White Trash wrote ...
My wife and I both make 6 figures. Are we not above name calling? We are not asking for help from FEMA, State or City. Let us first concern are selves with the real problem of putting CR and peoples lives back together. I love the harbor and our Boathouse. Instead of buying a cabin 5-7 hours away in WI or MN we chose to stay here where we can enjoy the place every weekend instead 4 or 5 times a year. Plus the money we spend on gas, food and beverages stays here in CR.
Monday, Jul 7 at 8:42 AM Keep Boathouse's wrote ...
I say definatly keep the boathouse's. I've been in the harbor on the 3rd walking around,thinking this is really neat. They have fun and they are good people. Maybe boathouses did some damage to the bridge, but what about the guys garage that ended up against a house, or the gas tanks that floated downtown? The cause was the FLOOD, not the somebody's house, be it a boathouse or a land residence. This was a natural disaster! People need to stop pointing fingers & Focus on rebuilding our city.
Monday, Jul 7 at 8:13 AM ?????????? wrote ...
For those of you who called these people "white trash" you really should think before you speak! My parents have a house boat and my friends, they have great jobs, get paid well. They can afford to have a house boat which is more than some people can. Also, if you think they are trash then you must not enjoy the 3rd of July, they are the ones who pay for it? Some of these boats cost more than the average house. I think the city is a bit to faced.CR wont be the same again.Not with our council!
Monday, Jul 7 at 7:59 AM realistic wrote ...
To say "We are a community just like Rompot or Time Check". Is not a fair statement. You are in a part time recreational situation, it is nor your only home, all of your belongings are not there. You did not lose everything when your boathouse went away. I feel for everyone with loses, but do not compare the harbor to a city neighborhood. In the big picture this is not the case, may feel like it to you.....but.
Monday, Jul 7 at 3:00 AM W.L.H. wrote ...
Why should they leave.Would they not have been grandfathered into the law that was passed in 1975. For those people that are living in there glass houses. Don't throw stones! If you don't like the way it looks, DON'T LOOK! I find most of the people that complain come into a neighborhood or a city. The people that have been there all there life don't have a problem the way the area looks. If you want to find fault keep an eye on your so called city leaders
Monday, Jul 7 at 12:11 AM White Trash Boat house owner wrote ...
The DNR and the city of CR Need to do some rearch of what they know and of what they have singed in the past. The local commission space cadets of CR have yet to do a fact finding mission to see that they signed and with the State DNR and a harbor agreement. FYI there is paper work and will be brought out if needed!!!
Sunday, Jul 6 at 10:27 PM Someone's not thinking.... wrote ...
"No boathouses".... Those folks are far from white trash. It takes MONEY to own one of those whether they're upscale or not so much, and ALOT of MONEY for that matter. "Doug"....are you serious...a bar on the river front. Have you heard of the shack tavern? one is enough! We want visitors and tourists to see how great C.R is, and you came up with the absolutely NOT brilliant idea to stick a bar on the riverfront of the most visited park in this town? Boy that'll REALLY make us look good~NOT!
Sunday, Jul 6 at 10:14 PM Bill -a Linn County resident wrote ...
The boathouses were there long before the 1970's law was written. Prior to this year, those houses had not been a problem for the state. Why all of a sudden are they such a big deal? Most of the boathouses are worth as much as the average house in CR. They are well kept and the people who own them are constantly concerned for the well being and improvement of the Ellis River Front area. They show their concern by hosting the July 3rd Fireworks and by donating harbor land to the city.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 10:12 PM realistic wrote ...
PM boathouse, again, let it play out. The DNR is stepping in and over reacting to a situation. Calling anyone else ignorant is just that. Be adults and wait until the REAL issues are handled. These are recreational boathouses. I feel it is selfish to complain about the situation, before peoples jobs and homes are taken care of.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 10:10 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Only a select few look unkept, otherwise, they are not trailer trash. If you knew what it costs to own, and rent one out, you wouldn't say that. The people that own them are upper middle class and higher, and I highly doubt that if they can afford those boathouses, that they live anywhere near a trailer park. To the guy that said we should put a bar in it's place, yeah....that's what this town needs is another bar (*rolls eyes*) just about as much as we need another flippin' bank, or Walmart.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 9:13 PM Im a boathouse owner wrote ...
We are a community just like Rompot or Time Check. We are a group of people who after a 40 hour work week like to spend time at the harbour. Some of us are retired folks who like to meet with others just to chat. Personally I am one who vacationed every year at the harbour, spending my money in Cedar Rapids instead of another city or state. My boathouse is gone. The railroad took it apart after helping us retrieve some items and not asking for a dime. Let us rebuild!!!
Sunday, Jul 6 at 9:11 PM Here's what I heard... wrote ...
The CR Riverfront Commission was always thought to have their own authority to allow these "boat houses" but since the flood it has been discovered that the city doesn't have the authority and that these dock houses are in violation of state law.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 9:05 PM caring citizen wrote ...
leave the boathouses in the harbor. Some of the tenants there have also lost their homes and businesses and the boathouse is all they have left.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 8:58 PM NO NAME wrote ...
HEY 7:27 NO BOATHOUSES--What is your definition of white trash? We are business men, doctors, retired veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, nurses, teachers, factory workers, accountants, business owners, police officers, mothers and fathers......
Sunday, Jul 6 at 8:49 PM DISGUSTED BY IDIOTS wrote ...
God be with those who lost everthing. And to those who lost boathouses, same goes for you. And the idiots out there who call the boat harbour residents "White Trash", well you know the saying--takes one to know one. I personally know several residents at the harbour and the homes are nicer than many in town that were not affected by the flood. And the other idiot who suggested a bar!!! Yeah. Lets promote drunk driving! You people need to get off your computers and do some good in the community.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 8:13 PM come on people wrote ...
these boathouses are really a huge part of our community's personality. I for one would hate to see them gone. This saddens me.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 8:12 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I agree with those who say the houseboats are/were a unique feature of the riverfront, and for that reason I'd like to see them stay. There's something to be said for variety -- the riverfront can be about more than boats and bars and jet skis. I think the goal of "revitalization" (river, downtown, whatever) is to urge people to *be* there, and this seems to be saying "don't be there". I know the issue is complicated, but this is sad I think.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 7:27 PM No Boathouses wrote ...
Get rid of them!!! They are just a hangout for white trash. It will look so much better when they are gone and everything is cleaned up.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 6:28 PM boathouse wrote ...
to all the ignorant people out there. you don't know that when people rentented a space at ellis the CITY made them build a structure within a year or else, so if you think thepeople did this on their own you are so wrong. the city should be liable and reimburse each and everyone their for thier structure and past rent since 1975
Sunday, Jul 6 at 6:04 PM Doug wrote ...
Eyesore, floating trailer park, whatever you call them I applaud the DNR for getting rid of these. Make the area into a marina with a bar (preferably way above water) and meeting area. Waterfront is meant for the entire community, not for a select few who floated a tiki bar on the water for $500 a year. The annual fee is a pittance for having to drive by the dump.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 4:22 PM realistic wrote ...
By the way, did those of you that are banging on the city read the story? State (DNR) mandated? "State environmental officials are ordering the removal of all boathouses in the Ellis Boat Harbor along the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids". "Some members of the city's Riverfront Improvement Commission say they should ask the state for an exception for boathouses at the Ellis Boat Harbor". Once again, not over, and city officials have more critical issues, let it play out.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 4:19 PM ???I don't get some of you??? wrote ...
Apparently the fact that it is not the city that is mandating the removal of the houseboats is escaping some of you. I am as critical of the city government as anyone else but how do you blame the city for a state mandate and law? The city can fight this but it would seem that for the DNR to make an exception for the city of CR would mean that everyone should be able to do it. Think of the potential damage the houses could have done to bridges. We were lucky the Quaker bridge was spared.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 3:50 PM Struck by Irony wrote ...
If Cedar Rapids is so concerned then the unsecured railway bridges have to go as well. How much damage was caused by the damming effect when the boxcars full of rock fell in the water. CRANDIC should be held responsible.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 3:05 PM Anonymous wrote ...
This says the state is ordering the boats off the water not the city and the DNR is the reason with their letter also not the city.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 2:14 PM To boater out of town: wrote ...
Yes, I'm ashamed you are from Cedar Rapids too. These things were neither boats nor houses. Sheds floating on barrels is more accurate. Let's clean them out of there. People drive through downtown Chicago slums to gawk also, but it's not for admiration sight seeing.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 1:39 PM I believe it wrote ...
I believe it................it's against the law but never enforced............this is our country, take charge of it and don't let the DNR make the rules............the rules they make for hunting deer are absurb.......too many deer, too many accidents, too much crop damage..........what do the DNR know anyway? I don't live in CR, but always thought the boat houses were really neat, what a fun way to spend weekends in the summer that would be, don't let the DNR take them away!!! PROTEST!
Sunday, Jul 6 at 1:28 PM Hey wrote ...
Hey get a grip C.R. city council!! I remember a few years ago when you thought getting rid of the mayor per say was a great idea! Now look what happened! Leave the boat houses alone and let them rebuild like the rest of the tax payers. Also let the people know if their houses are going to torn down from the flood!! Do the right thing and take pride that we live in a great community and show some respect!
Sunday, Jul 6 at 1:22 PM realistic wrote ...
I am sure this is not over, the city has much bigger issues currently, like businesses and actual homes, not recreational boat houses. If this is what makes you ashamed to be from CR, leave. I am proud to be from and work from this great city. My money says something with strict standards gets worked out eventually....after the REAL issues.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 1:18 PM harbor tenent wrote ...
Isn't there something illegal about the city collecting fees for illegal buildings
Sunday, Jul 6 at 1:13 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Hard to feel bad for people who losts their week-end home when so mamy lost their only home, so many lost their jobs and so many lost their churches. Some lost all three.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 10:49 AM boater out of town wrote ...
Typical of Cedar Rapids! The Ellis Park area could be a nice area for recreational activities by families, friends and harbor residents but the city has not done anything to assist. In a time of horrific disaster, the city is taking on this battle? Cedar Rapids hasn't said anything for over 30 years; why now? To the residents complaining of the "trailer trash," I doubt you have never enjoyed the fireworks paid for by the harbor tenants! I am ashamed to be from Cedar Rapids!
Sunday, Jul 6 at 10:36 AM Edwin van Beek wrote ...
We just came back from Seattle, where boathouses are a major attraction. Remember "Sleepless in Seattle"? Why can we not have the same in Eastern Iowa??
Sunday, Jul 6 at 9:35 AM TD wrote ...
If the city supports teh removal of the boat houses it will once again lose one of the unique aspects of CR. The city does not utilize the riverfront enough as it is, and now it may lose what it has done.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 8:38 AM realistic wrote ...
The boathouses a tourist attraction?Please........... If they do re-build there should be very strict requirements. Some were very nice, some looked terrible. Whatever the law is should be clear to all and followed going forward.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 12:57 AM Anonymous wrote ...
get rid of em..and the annoying jet skiers, and the drunken fools who have no clue how to drive a boat.
Sunday, Jul 6 at 12:34 AM To Skatman00 wrote ...
Think before you trash trailer parks. I live in one and it's great. It allowed me to get my family out of apartments, where we had to deal with lousy parking, and neighbors you could hear yelling and stuff through paper thin walls. Not everyone can afford a house you know. I managed to get a deal on this place and had enough money saved up to buy it. Now I don't have to pay rent for something I'll never own. Also, most trailer parks are very well kept and look really nice, not all, but mos
Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:03 PM earlywalker wrote ...
I agree the Marina should be for boats like Davenport is. I like the idea of cabins across from the lake.Mabe even for local rental.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 8:29 PM Confused boat owner wrote ...
I bought a dock in 1998 at Ellis Boat Harbor. When transferring it into my name I was told I had to build a boatwell(garage) or a boathouse within a year or lose my spot. Now I'm being told by the state that this was illegal. Does the city and state know who's in charge of Ellis Harbor????? The rental areement we sign each year when we pay our dues is to the city. Someone has to be responsible for telling me I had to build a structure in order to be apart of the Ellis Harbor Community.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 7:57 PM Carrie wrote ...
The boathouses were a tourist attraction for years. How many people drive by just to see them? Before calling them a trailer park on water, a person should see the inside of one of these---beautiful and show pride of ownership. The net worth of each boathouse owner may shock people---these are upper middle class people. To require the removal of the boathouses is wrong Keep the boathouses. They're unique to our city.Ifyou've enjoyed the july 3rd fireworks at Ellis, thank the boathouse owners
Saturday, Jul 5 at 2:47 PM Let them Stay wrote ...
When they are in good condition, I like the look of the boathouses down at the harbor. Makes it look nice. Those that were havilly damaged should have to be removed, just like regular houses that were inpacted by the flood. But those that are repairable should be able to stay.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 1:59 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I think this is bunk. Those boathouses are a unique part of Ellis. I understand wanting to remove those that were damaged or thrown askew, but to those that went untouched, it's unfair. I don't have a boathouse myself, but if I did, I'd be in an uproar simply because of the obvious enjoyment I'm sure I'd have gotten out of my boathouse, and so would the other tenants. I'm sure the tenants have no say in any of this either, which makes another unfair impact on this subject.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 12:52 PM Skatman00 wrote ...
I agree, get rid of them. It's like a trailer park on water. It's bad enough to see trailer parks when i'm driving, but to see these while boating, buy a house people
Saturday, Jul 5 at 12:39 PM Anonymous wrote ...
It should be a violation to zone building in a flood plain. It should be a violation to build in the flood plain, unless the house can float! I always wanted a houseboat.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 12:33 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Wow i think these are the worse flood victims yet. The DNR is saying that having a boat house is a violation.... and it is designed to float over a flood... unlike all those who built in a flood plain and are being paid for it.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 11:23 AM vikesfan wrote ...
This is typical of government over stepping its bounds. The DNR says house boats have been against the law since 1975. If this is the case why were they not against the law last year? Now the state is going to tell house boat owners you have to pull out. Is this how we "revitalize" the river front? Chase everyone out who actually used the inadequate facilites the city provided. It is only going to get worse for residents of Cedar Rapids. Our do nothing city council will make sure of that.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:54 AM Dave wrote ...
I say leave the boat houses at Ellis. They are a unique feature to this area.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:38 AM Anonymous wrote ...
If this violates state rules, then they should be removed. Who paid for the removal of all these boathouse that went ashore or broke up at the railroad bridge???? not the owners !!
Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:21 AM Anonymous wrote ...
The state just wanted to tax everything, only reason for this rule.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:20 AM Anonymous wrote ...
So what is the point of this rule? Sounds like another dumb one to me.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 9:34 AM David wrote ...
This is a good riddance, as they have been an eyesore for years.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 9:27 AM Former Owner wrote ...
The City sure didn't care about the boathouses when they were quietly being paid slip charges. Now that it's costing them money because of a natural disaster they don't want to deal with them. It's like pouring salt in their wounds. After losing everything they put into their boathouse they get a "well you weren't supposed to be there in the first place" from the City?? Leave those boathouses alone!
Saturday, Jul 5 at 8:53 AM Anonymous wrote ...
If these boathouses were such a violation, why did it take a FLOOD to make the state take notice! The state and local governments are suppose to be helping the people that have been affected by the flooding, not making things worse for them. Telling them now that boathouses with sides and roofs are in violation. DNR should have been on top of this so called now problem! They go through this area how many times a day and only now they are in violation! Not right! We have bigger issues to work on!
Saturday, Jul 5 at 8:03 AM LOL.. wrote ...
So there has been a long standing law against them but only now do they want to enforce it....I'd say someones priorities are a tad mixed up
Saturday, Jul 5 at 8:01 AM Anonymous wrote ...
They should move them and not at the citys expecne! these people chose to put them there.make them pay for there removeal.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 7:31 AM need space... wrote ...
this means trhat they can turn ellis in to just a regular harbor like most places quite a few people could use the wide number of spaces that would become availible. the current owners do need to be reimbursed for the small piece of water front property that they will be with out. works for me .
Saturday, Jul 5 at 7:26 AM hmmmmmmmmm wrote ...
however, if they have long violated the rules.. why are they now saying they cant stay. They have long been a tradition in Cedar Rapids.
Saturday, Jul 5 at 7:08 AM Boater wrote ...
I agree with the DNR. No intention to kick these folks when they are down....but these boathouses always looked like some type of shantyville. Marinas are for boats, not floating houses. These poor man yachts were no real attraction along our riverfront. These dwellings would serve much better as cabins along the river (up on the bank) somewhere up river or down. Maybe the DNR can make a spot for them.
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