Dan
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Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
I got notice from Urban Engineers of the following: Public Meeting on Planning Study for Walnut Creek Marina Renovation and Expansion
at
Tom Ridge Environmental Center [at the head of the Peninsula]
November 13, 2007
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It says the public is invited to attend and offer comment regarding proposed renovation and usage of Walnut Creek Marina. Representatives of Urban Engineers and the Fish Commission will be there "to provide a project description, explain the project goals and to gain comment from participants on the benefits and drawbacks of the existing facilities." This would be your chance to offer input before any plans are finalized for changes at the marina!
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/04 13:43:27
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Thanks for the Heads up Dan
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/05 12:34:15
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/12 19:43:12
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Just a reminder that this should be tomorrow (Tuesday) night!
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 09:14:52
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Any info and the outcome of the meeting ? Thanks
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 11:17:29
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Myself and two buddies drove up from southwestern Pa. They had engineers and other people there. One room had big color diagrams of some of the design changes. All for the good but most guys thought this was not the only answer. Put the minimum amount of money in to do one of the design changes which included a fish cleaning station, a gas up dock, changes to the ready area and approach to the ramps, I think a store or shop but don't hold me to that one. A few suggestions were improved light in the parking area and also good qualiy security cameras. Also better and higher lighting coming into the creek channel. But the majority said in additiod to that take the millions and build an modern large marina at Elk Creek. Most said that's the bottom line. Any questions ask and I'll try to answer.
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 11:28:14
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Yeah, was there a discussion about expanding the number of slips for the size of the basin itself??
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 11:30:41
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Walcat,
Thank you for the information. Did they mention any intentions of widening the channel or dredging it deeper ? Wish I could have got off work to attend.
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 11:45:51
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A lot of discussion about them being too small and to tight to get the bigger boats. One of the diagrams showed enlarging the marina to the left as you stand looking down the launch ramps.
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 11:51:08
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Yes, but would have to dig into the bedrock which would cause the walls to be reenforced. Out on the left side going out of the channel,extending the rock wall quite a distance hooking to the right.
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 12:01:18
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Will be another meeting next year. My buddies and I ask if it could be held in the Pittsburgh area this time and also on the weekend so more guys could attend as there is a lot of interest by the guys down here too, not only in Erie.( Price of gas- make it fair for all.)Said they are putting these ideas into their design changes and they appreciate the input as there was a lot of good practical ideas. All this is supposed to be on the hot track to do so say your prayers oldtimers(myself) so we can see it.
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 12:44:00
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Sweet. Hope it happens . If not maybe next year we could all bring our waders & shovels? That should help keep the sand bar from building & our props safe 
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 15:38:48
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I think they got this message loud and clear beyond a shadow of doubt about that.
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/15 16:17:05
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Can send suggestions to:
Urban Engineers Of Erie, Inc.
1319 Sassafras St.
Erie, Pa. 16501-1720
Fax 814 453 2020
Ph.#814 453 5702
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/16 11:00:34
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thank you for the info walcat01. its fellas like you that keep everything running smoothely. cheers to you. 
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/16 14:32:01
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Hey wal cat thanks man for the info be sure to stop by at the shows and say hello Dan
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RE: Walnut Creek Marina Public Meeting
2007/11/16 19:58:13
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smoothely--------- 
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