Letter to Dry Shed Tenants - 12/23/2009

The following is a letter from Joe Dusenbury, Harbormaster, to dry shed tenants regarding access restrictions:

Dear Tenant,

Last month I sent a letter to all dry shed tenants notifying you of access restrictions due to the North Marina Combined Projects construction work in the area of the dry sheds, M Dock and N Dock. This letter is to provide you an update to the dry shed and dry shed launch access restrictions. IMCO General Construction, Inc. continues to make progress in installing the new bulkhead, with sheet pile installation currently in the area just south of M Dock and extending northward toward N Dock.

Although IMCO’s work zone remains the same, their normal work hours have changed to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday effective Monday, January 4, 2010. There may be dates when weekend or night work will be required; please continue to check the project website at http://desmoinesmarina.blogspot.com/ for up-to-date information on site conditions, closures, etc.

The following is a summary of access restrictions related to the construction:
• Parking is available on the east side of the dry sheds or south of CSR.
• During work hours, the sheds which open on the driveway between the buildings are not accessible.
• Access to the sheds facing Dock Street is not restricted.
• During work hours, access to the road between the office and the sheds will be restricted. Dry shed tenants who want to launch their boats during work hours will need to contact a Marina employee for assistance. Please call the Marina office at 206-824-5700 if you cannot find a staff person.
• After work hours and on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday), the dry sheds and the road between the office and the sheds will be accessible and tenants will not need to be escorted by a Marina employee. There will be a gate at the dry shed launch deck. The padlock on the gate is the padlock from the tug shack and will have the same code.
• For the few remaining tenants on the west side, your sheds will be accessible on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) for inspection but not for launching. Those sheds can be accessed from the north end by the Office.

Thank you for your cooperation; we know that this is a difficult situation and the Marina staff will do everything possible to help you get out on the water.

Sincerely,

Joe Dusenbury, Harbormaster