After closed session, Lake Ripley board declines land purchase unless parcel donated

May 16, 2026

Following a closed session under Wisconsin statute, the board moved to tell the landowner it was not interested in purchasing the parcel unless the owner wished to donate it; the motion passed unanimously.

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The Lake Ripley Management District entered a closed session under § Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(e) to discuss a potential land acquisition and returned to open session at 10:00 AM. After returning to open session, Laura Payne moved, seconded by Steve Bieschke, to inform the landowner that the District was not interested in buying the parcel unless the owner preferred to donate it; the motion passed with "All ayes."

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