During a recent government meeting, officials raised concerns regarding the validity of signatures on trust documents related to property ownership within a proposed Lake District. The discussion centered on the requirement that only one signature is permitted per trust entity, which has led to confusion over multiple signatures appearing for the same trust.

One official highlighted discrepancies in the documentation, noting instances where trusts, such as the Frederiksen Trust, included multiple names—David A. Frederiksen and Sarah J. Frederiksen—on the same property ID. This raised questions about whether these should be counted as separate entities for the purpose of meeting the 51% signature threshold required for approval.

The officials discussed the implications of these findings, emphasizing that if trusts are deemed to be the same entity, they would only contribute one signature to the overall count, regardless of how many properties they own. For example, if the Sawyer County Trust ABC owns multiple parcels, it would still only count as one signature.

As the meeting progressed, it became clear that the county would need to verify the validity of each trust listed to ensure compliance with regulations. One official reported having reviewed a portion of the signatures, finding discrepancies that could affect the overall count. However, even with potential denials of certain signatures, the calculations indicated that the required 51% threshold would still be met.

The officials agreed on the necessity of documenting any concerns regarding signature validity in their report, ensuring transparency in the process. The meeting concluded with a consensus that further clarification may be needed to solidify the rules governing trust signatures in future proceedings.