News release City of Coos Bay. Empire Recreational Boat Launch Facility will be closed to public access on Wednesday, June 14th from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Purpose for the closure is to crack seal, seal coat, and re-stripe the parking lot. Should you have questions, please feel free to contact the Public Works and Development Department’s Operations Administrator Randy Dixon at (541) 269-1181 ext. 2201 or email at rdixon@coosbay.org Thank you.