Committee backs MG and E easement to power new maintenance building

The Pleasantview committee voted to support an easement allowing MG and E to deliver power to the golf course’s new maintenance building, advancing a key step in bringing the facility online.

Tom Scott, chair of the committee, moved the motion at the virtual meeting: "I move support of the recommended MG and E easement, period, I guess." Mark seconded. After brief discussion and confirmation that the committee’s attorney had reviewed the paperwork, the committee voted in favor.

Why it matters: The easement is needed to energize the maintenance building off Blackhawk Road and to operate recently ordered equipment, including new mowers expected in mid-June. Committee members said completing the easement and council approval would keep construction and equipment timelines on track.

Details and context: Jeremy said he had signed the final Firefly documentation and that attorneys for both parties had worked through contract language; he told the group he had sent the materials and was working out payment details. "I've literally about an hour ago got the final documentation that I signed and sent over to Firefly," Jeremy said, adding the committee was hopeful it would receive the mowers by mid-June.

Jeremy also noted that the easement will be on the Common Council agenda the following day, likely under the consent agenda, and said he planned to join that meeting if possible. The committee agreed to forward its support so the council could act.

Vote and next steps: The motion to support the recommended MG and E easement passed by voice vote; members present signaled "aye." The committee’s resolution of support will be transmitted to the Common Council for final action.

The Common Council’s consideration is the next procedural step; committee members said it was expected to appear on the council’s consent agenda at the upcoming meeting.