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First reading: Chippewa County considers no-parking ordinance affecting 1917 Lake Wissota frontage
Summary
On first reading the board reviewed Ordinance 8-25, which would establish no-parking zones and modify parking near 90 Fifth Avenue to improve sight lines and parking for a restaurant property (1917 Lake Wissota). Property owners and a supervisor expressed support; the ordinance will return for a second reading and a vote.
The Chippewa County Board heard the first reading of Ordinance 8-25, which would amend section 58-34(a) of the county code to create new no-parking zones along a segment of roadway near 90 Fifth Avenue and to re-open about 560 feet of parking in another segment.
A representative of the property identified as "1917 Lake Wissota" (Darren Senn) spoke during public comment to thank the highway committee and Supervisor Jason Bergeron for work on the proposal; he said the owners support the changes as a proactive step to create a safer parking environment and to preserve access for customers. Another local speaker, Jason Darley, echoed that support and commended Bergeron for representing district concerns.
During the ordinance presentation staff described a map using color coding: blue areas would be designated no-parking stretches beginning at the intersection near 90 Fifth Avenue and extending specified distances; green markers would enforce standard intersection no-parking buffers (roughly 75 feet to the center line); and a red segment shown on the map would reopen about 560 feet for additional parking. Supervisor questions included whether the county could reduce the posted speed limit; staff said a DOT speed study was underway and that speed reductions require DOT approval and, in many cases, physical roadway changes.
The item was presented as a first reading; the board did not vote on the ordinance at this meeting and will consider a second reading and final action at a future meeting.
