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County reappoints two Pelican River Watershed managers after months of contentious rule revisions
Summary
Becker County commissioners reappointed two members to the Pelican River Watershed District Board of Managers after public testimony highlighted deep divisions over recent rule revisions and long-delayed water-quality projects.
Becker County commissioners reappointed two managers to the Pelican River Watershed District on a pair of motions that passed during the board’s May 20 meeting.
The appointments followed more than an hour of public comment from residents, current and former watershed board members and project contractors who gave conflicting assessments of recent rule revisions and the watershed’s pace on major projects.
Supporters of reappointing Scott Busker and Dennis Kroll said the board needs experienced members to move long-stalled projects such as Campbell Creek and the Rice Lake project. “I would respectfully ask for your consideration for my reappointment as a manager on the Board of…
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