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Council approves revised lease allowing school to fence Northern Hills playground area
Summary
The Onalaska Common Council approved, with conditions, a long-term lease allowing the Onalaska School District to enclose playground areas that include a portion of city-owned land at Northern Hills Elementary School. The council required changes to the proposal and preserved public access and park use in the agreement.
The Onalaska Common Council voted to approve a revised lease allowing the Onalaska School District to enclose playground areas that include about 0.84 acre of city-owned land adjacent to Northern Hills Elementary School.
City Administrator (unnamed) told the council the district requested a 25-year lease in order to install a fence that would incorporate both school and city property; the district also sought a $1 annual fee. The city attorney had drafted a one-year renewable form; the school proposed longer terms and asked for a 90-day termination right.
The council’s decision followed discussion about public access, maintenance, insurance…
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