Meeting Public Comments

Names and comments are public records. Remaining information is considered a confidential record.

Comments Submitted:

02-16-2025

Nathaniel Armstrong

As a constituent of Iowa, I think there should be a wider range of choice in the construction of dock enclosures that include sturdy materials provided they are safe and rust resistant. Limiting the options to soft roofs seems arbitrary as Iowa is the only state to do this.

02-16-2025

Paulette Barrier

02-16-2025

Joshua Bryant

02-16-2025

Hillary Parker

I am a constituent Requesting a choice of hardened, rustproof materials for hoist cover/enclosures on private docks. Iowa is the only state to mandate soft enclosures on residential docks within state managed waters. This change to the administrative code aligns Iowa with the other 49 states and simplifies guidelinesThank you

02-16-2025

Hillary Parker

02-16-2025

Mark Lutz

Im in favor of this bill. This bill, eliminates, bureaucracy and simplifies dock regulations in Iowa. Allows choice of hardened, rustproof materials on enclosures for private docks.Iowa is the only state to mandate soft enclosures on residential docks within state managed waters. A change to the administrative code aligns Iowa with 49 other states

02-16-2025

Carey Jensen [Property owner ]

This bill, eliminates, bureaucracy and simplifies dock regulations in Iowa. Allows choice of hardened, rustproof materials on enclosures for private docks.Iowa is the only state to mandate soft enclosures on residential docks within state managed waters. A change to the administrative code aligns Iowa with the other 49 statesI personally own a property on a canal at Lake Manawa that includes an original covered 2 well dock that is constructed of lumber and asphalt shingles. This feature adds great value to my property and is easily maintained and withstands the variable weather conditions we have in Iowa. It conforms to neighborhood.

02-17-2025

DUANE BARRIER

Current code requires cloth or fabric roof but there is no apparent or logical reason why. Iowa is the only state in all of United States that requires cloth roofing on docks. Iowa lakes are no different than other states and are definitely less prevalent. Enclosed metal roofs provide better protection, longer roof life and enhanced aesthetics with overall better quality. Current cloth roofing requirements allows for increased roof deterioration and subsequent debris in water areas. New language with code changes will enhance personal dock liability insurance requirements that should alleviate any financial concerns. A trip to other states such as Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri will provide a glimpse of superior dock enclosures that are prevalent and shows that docks with hardened, rust proof materials are accepted as the premium dock roofing material of choice. Again, there is no justification for current code that requires soft enclosures on state managed waters in Iowa.Thank you for your consideration to change the current code.

02-17-2025

Jerry Banks [Jerry Banks Group]

While I currently reside in Omaha, I am an Iowa property owner and taxpayer. I support this amendment to allow rust proof metal roofing on docks in the state of Iowa. They last longer, look better and are less prone to wind damage. All other states allow metal roofing on docks. Thank you, Jerry Banks

02-17-2025

Jamie Doran

This bill, eliminates, bureaucracy and simplifies dock regulations in Iowa. Allows choice of hardened, rustproof materials on enclosures for private docks.Iowa is the only state to mandate soft enclosures on residential docks within state managed waters. A change to the administrative code aligns Iowa with the other 49 states.We are requesting your help, which is as simple as clicking on the link below to leave comments in support of this bill. Please forward this to as many people that reside within Iowa. Thank you!

02-17-2025

Karley Davis

This Tuesday, February 18th, Iowa House Study Bill 163, will go before the Natural Resource Subcommittee for consideration. This bill, eliminates, bureaucracy and simplifies dock regulations in Iowa. Allows choice of hardened, rustproof materials on enclosures for private docks.Iowa is the only state to mandate soft enclosures on residential docks within state managed waters. A change to the administrative code aligns Iowa with the other 49 states.

02-22-2025

Brock Altman [Zach’s Boat Lift & Dock Service]

We are the number one boat lift and dock dealer in Nebraska. We do lots of work in the state of Iowa as well. Allowing metal roof structures on floating and stationary dock systems would increase Iowas lakeside aesthetic as well as increase the tax revenue for the state of Iowa.

02-24-2025

John Brown

The fact this hasn't already been taken care of is just another example to me of unnecessary red tape and inefficiency in government. I hope, now that this issue has been brought to the attention of legislators, that we are finally able to address it on the basis of common sense. This has caused needless stress & limitations on the residents of Carter Lake, a community of recreational boaters, for far too long. Thank you to each of you for considering this legislation.