IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County is creating a web-based reservation system for its Lake Antoine Park campground with software program help from FareHarbor, however the course of has been slower than anticipated.
Controller Brian Bousley advised the county board Monday whereas the purpose had been to have the system up and working by Jan. 1, a bunch of county workers now aren’t scheduled for coaching till Feb. 9.
Commissioner Joe Stevens, who chairs the parks committee, advised wanting elsewhere for reservation-booking software program if Colorado-based FareHarbor has any additional points.
Bousley stated the delay is as a result of pandemic.
“I believe it’s OK to attend somewhat bit to do it the proper means,” he stated, including that almost all camper inquiries to this point have been about long-term leases.
The board mentioned scheduling a day or two to simply accept written reservations for leases that might later be positioned within the system.
The campground will reopen within the spring after damaged water pipes kept it closed all of 2021. Improvements embrace a brand new water supply from an exploratory nicely drilled in 1999 close to the boat touchdown.
In different motion, the county board:
— Talked about decreasing the Dickinson County Planning Commission from seven members to 5, which might embrace two county board members. The panel hasn’t been in a position to attain a four-person quorum in current months. For now, the emphasis might be on attempting to recruit new members. “People are busy with their lives,” stated Commissioner Barbara Kramer, noting there’s reluctance as nicely as a result of the fee has a largely advisory position.
— Approved spending $12,600 on a substitute e-mail server from Dell.
— Reminded the general public of the Kites Over Awesome Lake Antoine occasion set for Saturday, Feb. 26, hosted by Lake Antoine Park Partners and group sponsors.
Jim Anderson may be reached at 906-774-3500, ext. 226, or [email protected].
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