July 19, 2017 at 4:01 p.m.
Lake Tomahawk Town Board talks conditional use permit, basketball court
Lake Tomahawk Town Board talks conditional use permit, basketball court
Supervisor Matt Michalsen said he would speak with the owners of the establishment regarding the parking issues.
A public hearing on the conditional use permit was scheduled for Wednesday, the results of which were not available as of press time. However, the town set several stipulations including that the hours of entertainment be limited to no later than 10 p.m. on all nights except holidays when the hours could be extended until 11 p.m. The parking issue was also to be addressed as a stipulation.
The proposed parking lot and basketball court was also discussed. Again, there was input from many town residents regarding possible issues with a basketball court including safety of kids playing basketball as well as going back and forth to the court, basketballs hitting parked cars and the possibility of kids breaking into cars that are parked in that lot near the basketball court.
It was generally agreed there is a need for outdoor activities for kids and families in or near town. Several suggestions were made in lieu of creating a basketball court near the proposed parking lot. Suggestions included fixing the volleyball net that already exists, expanding Rainbow Park and/or creating a biking and walking trail to the park.
Town chairman George DeMet suggested the town start with a lot survey to ensure work would be done on the town's property and make decisions from there.
DeMet also said he looked at state statutes regarding the procedure for filling vacancies on the town board. Michalsen stated he would be announcing his resignation in August and his position would need to be filled. DeMet said the statute reads that the remaining town board members and the town clerk could appoint someone to fill the rest of Michalsen's term.
Beckie Gaskill may be reached via email at [email protected].
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