NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Closure of Optimist Park/Boat Ramp
Temporary Closing

Until the City of Blair receives authorization from FEMA to proceed with cleanup of the park and ramp areas, in whole or in part, the plant and park areas are closed to the public. To help in the enforcement, the City has clearly marked the entrance to Fairview St at the intersection going down to the plants, that the park and boat ramp are temporarily closed. The closure may be for a couple weeks or it could be several months. There will be no Trespassing signs on the barricades. The City has requested the Police Department help monitor violators. Only individuals authorized by “management” will be permitted beyond the barricades. This includes necessary City personnel and contractors doing authorized work for the City. Marina Road and Dixon Roads are open to the public.  The City has left enough area by the intersection so that cars can turn around. The City should know by the end of next week when Blaine St. might reopen. This is being done for several reasons, but most of all for public safety because we don’t know the degree of any contamination, the stability of the sand on the river banks, safety concerns  created by people wondering around the plant area with the hazards that still exist from all the temporary flood measures, and the safety of City plant operators working in unsecured facilities.