Pontoon boats float in the water at Dillon Marina on May 6. The town is planning to adjust its 2021 budget to allow for additional spending, including raises for seasonal workers. Dillon Marina Operations Manager Craig Simson said finding employees has been difficult.
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The town of Dillon has found itself in a stronger financial position than was anticipated this year as the local economy begins its slow recovery from business restrictions over the past year, and officials are hoping to put the excess funds to good use by hiring on new staff, giving raises to employees, bringing back events and moving forward with capital projects.
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Dillon is considering increasing rental rates for pontoon boats at the marina this summer.
Craig Simson, Dillon Marina operations manager, approached the Dillon Town Council during a regular work session meeting April 6 to discuss potential rate changes ahead of the boating season this year. He requested an increase in order to better keep up with boat replacements and to stay competitive with neighboring marinas throughout the area.
Simson said recent rate increases across the lake at Frisco Bay Marina helped to influence the request. In December, the Frisco Town Council approved rental rate increases of 7% to 10% across the board along with an additional bump in price for holiday rentals.