Public Access Kiosk
Here is neat project for your lake association. Build and install a kiosk at your public access site. You can provide information to boaters such as: AIS decontamination sites, loon information, AIS infestations in your lake and how to treat your boat before leaving the access site, etc., etc.
Here is an example of a kiosk maintained at a public water access by the Child, Girl, Woman Lake Association:
Before you begin:
Contact the Division of Parks and Trails with the MN DNR, Brainerd at 218-203-4300 to inform them of your plans, location and time frame. Ask them to please indicate exactly where you can place the kiosk. Dave Schotzko is the Area Supervisor there - he can be reached at 218-308-2367 or David.Schotzko@state.mn.us
A Special Use permit from Parks and Trails is Required before construction begins.
You may need Gopher State One to come out and check for utility lines before any digging begins (1-800-252-1166).
Get the help you need to construct and transport the kiosk to the location site. At the site you can either place the vertical 4x4 treated posts in the ground or into a hole and then add concrete.
Kiosk Construction Materials
Two 4x4x12 foot posts
Four 2x4x8 foot boards
One ¾ inch by 4x4 foot plywood
Eight 3/8 inch Carriage bolts/with nuts and washers
One ¼ inch 4x4 foot plexiglass
One pound 1-1/2 inch Screws (that won’t rust)
Three 1x4x6 foot boards
Paint
Roof Shingles
Three 3 inch hinges
One handle
One hasp lock