Barron County
A shocking meeting was held on March 2. The Barron County Property Committee talked about Tourism. This was the first time in years anyone on the Barron County Board of Supervisors dared to speak the word. Never mind tourism is over a $100 million business annually. It was asked if Barron County did want to get into tourism promotion what committee would be in charge. They didn't know. Will this topic be placed on another agenda for further discussion? Will heads start to peak out of sand? Stay tuned.
A large crowd attended the Rice Lake City Council meeting on March 10. At issue was opposition to special assessments for installation of sidewalks. Since an advisory referendum passed in 2000 by a 60-40 margin, the City has required sidewalks to be installed on new or reconstructed streets. Over the decades as streets are reconstructed the city would have a complete system of sidewalks. The City Council voted to continue that policy and install the sidewalks.
The Barron County Comprehensive Planning Committee has finished with their Housing and Transportation elements. Next up is Utilities/Facilities along with Cultural Resources followed by Economic Development.
Bayfield County
The Comprehensive Planning Survey answers have been released.
· Ninety percent of respondents agreed that Bayfield County should further ensure that its lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands are protected.
·Sixty-nine percent wanted a minimum lot size for single family residential lots to control population growth and preserve the natural amenities.
·Fifty percent would like to see more affordable housing and elderly/assisted living housing.
·Eighty-two percent would encourage public libraries and cellular service in Bayfield County.
·Eighty-seven percent encouraged all types of businesses in Bayfield County. Forty-nine percent encouraged renewable energy business.
·Eighty percent wanted the county to develop design guidelines in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
These answers and others, will guide the Comprehensive Planning Committee over the next few months.
A shocking meeting was held on March 2. The Barron County Property Committee talked about Tourism. This was the first time in years anyone on the Barron County Board of Supervisors dared to speak the word. Never mind tourism is over a $100 million business annually. It was asked if Barron County did want to get into tourism promotion what committee would be in charge. They didn't know. Will this topic be placed on another agenda for further discussion? Will heads start to peak out of sand? Stay tuned.
A large crowd attended the Rice Lake City Council meeting on March 10. At issue was opposition to special assessments for installation of sidewalks. Since an advisory referendum passed in 2000 by a 60-40 margin, the City has required sidewalks to be installed on new or reconstructed streets. Over the decades as streets are reconstructed the city would have a complete system of sidewalks. The City Council voted to continue that policy and install the sidewalks.
The Barron County Comprehensive Planning Committee has finished with their Housing and Transportation elements. Next up is Utilities/Facilities along with Cultural Resources followed by Economic Development.
Bayfield County
The Comprehensive Planning Survey answers have been released.
· Ninety percent of respondents agreed that Bayfield County should further ensure that its lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands are protected.
·Sixty-nine percent wanted a minimum lot size for single family residential lots to control population growth and preserve the natural amenities.
·Fifty percent would like to see more affordable housing and elderly/assisted living housing.
·Eighty-two percent would encourage public libraries and cellular service in Bayfield County.
·Eighty-seven percent encouraged all types of businesses in Bayfield County. Forty-nine percent encouraged renewable energy business.
·Eighty percent wanted the county to develop design guidelines in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
These answers and others, will guide the Comprehensive Planning Committee over the next few months.
Burnett County
Burnett County Comprehensive Planning Committee is planning public meetings in April to update citizens on the progress of the plan. This committee is moving right along and is on schedule to have some type of plan completed by the end of the year.
Realtor/Government Day
Sign-up today for Realtor/Government Day April 8 in Madison!
Email Bruce King at Bruce@RANWW.Org to register/reserve your spot for a great all expenses paid day in Madison!
Rusk County
The City of Ladysmith dropped a proposal to asses certain street/sidewalk costs to abutting property owners. The proposal was 75-100 percent of costs for sidewalk repair/replacement - 50 percent of costs for chip sealing - 25 percent of costs for street paving and repaving.
Sawyer County
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee discussed the idea of mandating septic inspections at time of sale of property. There would be no exceptions. This was a preliminary discussion. A committee is working on developing a Position Paper on this issue to be approved by the RANWW Board of Directors. The next discussion of this issue is expected at the April meeting.
Washburn County
Washburn County Economic Development Corporation talked about websites. About how outdated their website promoting Washburn County really is. About how much it would cost to bring it up to date. About what if they don't. How bad is it? A perusal of the WCEDC's Web site revealed that the last newsletter on the site is from the summer of 2007.
The Washburn County Board of Supervisors will be meeting as a Committee of the Whole to hear presentations about Comprehensive Planning. The next vote on this is expected at the April meeting.
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