Chisago Council talks quorums, cannabis, adds third voting precinct
With only three council members present, the Chisago City Council on July 25 amended ordinances to make it easier to get a quorum at planning and park commission meetings. No members of the public appeared at a public hearing on the proposed change.
Chisago City goes to two precincts
The Chisago City Council on June 27 voted to establish Highway 8 as the boundary dividing its two new voting precincts. The decision to establish two precincts and two polling places within the city was made earlier this year after the Chisago Lakes Area Library was overwhelmed by long lines of Chisago City voters and congested traffic in the last general election.
Chisago City triathlon in final year
This year’s Chisago Lakes Triathlon will be the last one held at Paradise Park in Chisago City.
With big hearts and willing hands, Chisago Lakes Rotary celebrates 25 years of ‘Service Above Self’
What can a small group of passionate, hard-working individuals accomplish in 25 years? Prepare to be amazed.
Chisago City Council reduces road project bill
Several unhappy property owners contested the cost of assessments for planned 2023 street improvements during a public hearing at the April 25 Chisago City Council meeting. News that the low bid on the million dollar street project came in more than $100,000 over engineer’s estimates added to the problem. The planned street improvements include portions of Railroad Avenue, Wallmark, Bloom and East Streets on the east side of downtown Chisago City.
Chisago City Council looks at green roof roof plan
For the second month in a row, the Chisago City Council encountered a somewhat unusual request. In March, the council approved plans for a car condo near Lake Martha. (A car condo is not a residence but specifically is designed to house collectible vehicles.) At its April 25 meeting the council was asked to approve a variance for a house with a vegetative green roof.
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