Congratulations to Ellen Koeppen at the Chamber

I think Ellen is a great choice for the new Chamber Director. She is energetic, has the background and loves the area. Dusty you will be missed for your many years of service but just remember that one little word. I think you know what it is.

What's up at the School?

I hear there are layoffs in the works. True? The truth is I don't know a lot about what is going on there but it does affect us all through taxes.

Last Nites City Council Meeting

Who was at the city council meeting last night? I hear the issue of annexation was tabled but Lindenwood is balking at some fees. Any surprise?

Annexation Lesson

If there is a lesson to be learned from the whole annexation issue it would seem that the TOB and City of Green Lake should come under one governing body. This whole issue let the Green Lake Center pit friends and neighbors against each other while the ABA sat back and waited. People who had common interests fought against each other. The City is in an untenable situation tax wise and it would be in the interests of all of us to combine into a larger governing body.

Hattie Sherwood Campground Prices

The Park and Rec committee has raised the prices for Hattie Sherwood Campground this summer. They also charge for extra for boat landing fees which I think should be included when someone comes camping here on a city owned campground. If you want to encourage some tourism around here this would seem to be the wrong way to go about it in this economy. With the price of gas this summer people are not going to be going that far and then pay more to camp. There are quite a few campgrounds within 30 miles around here that are cheaper, better maintained(Hattie Sherwood needs updating)and just as accessible to the lake.

Tree Removal

The city is going to start tree removal around town. They have marked the trees they feel will need to be removed. You should check soon before you they are gone or you have an issue with the ones chosen. The committee did conduct a public meeting for the tree removal but no one from the public showed up.

Elections

It seems Chuck Mirr will be our new mayor.