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Committee approves purchase of four parcels in Kronawetter for Marathon County highway facility expansion
Summary
The committee approved buying an additional 5.47 acres (parcels P3–P6) adjacent to an earlier purchase in the village of Kronawetter to expand design options for a proposed highway shop. Officials said signed offers are in hand and zoning and neighbor concerns are being addressed.
The committee voted to authorize purchase of four residential parcels on the south side of a previously approved site in the village of Kronawetter, adding about 5.47 acres to the county’s highway facility parcel.
Nut graf: County staff and consultants said the additional acreage widens the developable portion of the site, gives designers greater layout flexibility, provides long‑term reserve and storage space, and helps the county be a better neighbor by increasing separation from adjacent residences and local uses.
Kevin (county staff) told the committee the four parcels (P3, P4, P5, P6) increase the previously purchased 18.2 acres to nearly 24 acres. Administrator Leonard confirmed signed offers are in place and reported follow‑up conversations with the village president. Leonard said water‑use and setback concerns had been discussed and that the village had considered zoning changes that would impose significant setbacks for a highway facility; staff expect any rezoning or conditional‑use processes to be addressed as the project proceeds.
Nut graf two: Administrators emphasized the process will be deliberate and that purchase does not commit the county to immediate construction; timelines allow property owners time to relocate. The committee approved the purchase and authorized staff to proceed with acquisition negotiations as outlined in the packet.
Ending: Staff said they will continue outreach to neighboring landowners and the village and will return with design and zoning steps as the capital project planning proceeds.
