Fred Williston
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Bike/pedestrian trail generates millions for Eagle River, Three Lakes
Those who have spent time traveling on the Three Eagle Trail already know it is a valuable asset for the people and communities of the Northwoods. Due to recent efforts by the Three Eagle Trail Foundation, the Great Headwaters Trails Foundation (GHT), the Three Lakes Visitors Bureau, and the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR), its worth can now be quantified in terms of dollars and cents for the first time.
Stop sign debate starts up again in Eagle River
The Eagle River city administrator thinks the city council should have another look at a stop sign issue. During the city council’s Feb. 10 meeting, Robin Ginner urged the council to reconsider the matter which pertains to an unregulated three-way intersection at Sheridan Street and Silver Lake Road.
St. Germain clerk resigns, town board swiftly appoints replacement
The town board of St. Germain, during its meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, accepted the resignation of town clerk Jenn Vojta and appointed a replacement to fill out the rest of her term.
Eagle River sludge tank fills, options shrink
The common council of the city of Eagle River, during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, was informed the high-capacity sludge tank at the city’s wastewater treatment plant is approaching its maximum limit and officials must look for new options to dispose of its solid waste.
Eagle River OKs rezoning despite public outcry
The common council of the city of Eagle River, during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, voted to re-zone Riverside Park in hopes of turning the public space into a subdivision of 10 new waterfront homes. The change was made despite overwhelming public opposition. More than 40 people showed up for the meeting and mayor Deb Brown opened discussion on the subject by pointing out the presence of an armed, on-duty Eagle River police officer — which is not standard operating procedure for city council meetings.
St. Germain votes to change clerk and treasurer to appointed positions
Electors of the town of St. Germain during a special meeting on Jan. 7 voted to change the offices of town clerk and town treasurer from elected to appointed positions. Town chairman John Vojta explained why the town board was interested in making the change but also how a new state law has empowered towns to do so.
Eagle River planning commission hears overwhelming opposition to sale of park land for development
A Vilas County proposal to sell approximately 900 feet of county-owned property with river frontage known as Riverside Park on Division Street in Eagle River was the subject of around 30 minutes of discussion during a Jan. 8 public hearing conducted by the city council’s planning commission.
Eagle River hit with property tax, double-digit sewer increases
Eagle River residents and businesses were dealt a double-whammy of levy and utility increases when the common council of the city of Eagle River voted during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to raise both property taxes and water and sewer rates.
Special meeting of the electors in St. Germain on Jan. 7
The St. Germain town board, meeting in special session on Dec. 11, took action to schedule a special meeting of the town electors. Voters will be asked to decide whether the offices of town clerk and treasurer should be elected or appointed positions.
