To: Governor Eric Holcomb
Indiana Department of Natural Resources is wrong
Stop the Indiana Department of Natural Resrouces from commercializing the Indiana Dunes State Park.
Why is this important?
The Department of Natural Resources in Indiana is proposing the re-model of a landmark building to put in a restaurant and bar. They are leasing this building for $1500.00 a month, plus 2% of the net gross. They are also allowing a building to be built that would be used for weddings, meetings etc., and possibly in the future a Hotel. This park was just named the 7th best state park in the nation.
They have been working on this deal for over 3 years, while telling the public they were working just on getting the building renovated. They told the public last week the contracts have been signed. This lease is for 30 years.
Who gets to rent an existing two story building on Lake Michigan for 1500.00 a month? The parking lots are there for the people who come to the Dunes and the beach to use, not private enterprise. No alcohol is allowed in any state park, but it will be in this bar.
Now the question is who owed who a political payback to reap this sweet deal.
Stop the DNR from destroying this beautiful park.
They have been working on this deal for over 3 years, while telling the public they were working just on getting the building renovated. They told the public last week the contracts have been signed. This lease is for 30 years.
Who gets to rent an existing two story building on Lake Michigan for 1500.00 a month? The parking lots are there for the people who come to the Dunes and the beach to use, not private enterprise. No alcohol is allowed in any state park, but it will be in this bar.
Now the question is who owed who a political payback to reap this sweet deal.
Stop the DNR from destroying this beautiful park.