July 9, 2015, Tourists and Seasonal Residents Minutes

Vision for Our Future

A meeting of the Tourists and Seasonal Residents was held on Thursday, July 9,  2015. Lowell Engel called it to order and ten members were present.

Projects discussed were:

1. RV Park: Lowell Engel will talk to Stilwell's about their land.
   
2. Dredging: Mike Whalen will contact the Army Core of Engineers.  The problem with the ice at Joyce Lake was also mentioned and the possibility of either drilling poles in or building berms.
   
3. Fire and EMS gear: Dave Cota will work on a grant.
   

A few other ideas mentioned were:

• Fitness and Wellness Center: with either equipment or instructor-led classes.
  
• Satellite Day Clinic: unsure if it would be utilized enough throughout the year.
  
• Boat slips for short-term parking: talk to the County Conservation Board about making boat slips available for guests to park boats while eating in town.
  

Next meeting is Thursday, August 13, 2015.

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How to get involved

If you would like to join the conversation, there are still opportunities for you to join a focus group.  To join a group or learn more, contact community coordinator Theresa Gallagher ‎at gallagherlarkin@gmail.com or 563.380.2111.

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About Harpers Ferry/Vision for Our Future

Harpers Ferry/Vision for Our Future is a community visioning project sponsored by the Allamakee County Community Foundation and the USDA Rural Community Development Initiative with the purpose of planning for the future of Harpers Ferry.

In 2014, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque received a $152,492 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program. RCDI helps community-based development organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes and other groups promote economic growth in low-income, rural communities. CFGD’s grant seeks to build greater prosperity and sustainability in four rural counties in Iowa and Jo Daviess County in Illinois. In Harpers Ferry, that effort has helped created Harpers Ferry/Vision for Our Future.