Just noticed this post. I fish at Alma quite often. I usually use the landing near the power plant. Personally, I’m in favor of “user” fees, rather than taxes. That is, if I don’t use a particular park or facility, I don’t want to pay for it. On the other hand, if I use a boat ramp, I don’t mind paying a fee for using it. I’m guessing most of the older, perhaphs non-fishing people that live in Alma would rather have their tax dollars used for something other than the boat ramps. Depending on the fee, I doubt it will affect city businesses. Also, read any of these fourms. Everyone is talking about all their very expensive gear (boats, motors, fish locators, etc). Hard to believe a $5 – $7 ramp fee is going to seriously damage anyone.