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Marathon County supervisors debate purchasing Kronenwetter land for new highway facility
Summary
Supervisors discussed a proposal to buy properties in the Village of Kronenwetter for a new Marathon County highway facility, citing deteriorating conditions at the existing shop and local tax-base concerns; a motion to table the purchase was made and parcel acceptance dates were discussed but no final vote is recorded in the provided transcript.
Marathon County Board of Supervisors members debated a proposal April 22 to authorize purchase of properties in the Village of Kronenwetter for a new county highway facility, citing the poor condition of the current shop and potential service improvements.
Supervisor Fiffrick, chair of the infrastructure committee, urged action on the land purchase, saying the discussion "really starts with looking at the need that the county has" and describing the county's existing facility as deteriorating. He called the Kronenwetter site a "unique opportunity" and said it would deliver "better levels of service" and bring county equipment closer to materials and equipment needed during storm events.
The motion to authorize purchase was…
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