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Chippewa County to lease and operate Lake Wessota boat landing from Xcel Energy, creates capped non-lapsing fund
Summary
The board approved a lease with Xcel Energy to operate the Lake Wessota boat landing, authorizing county operation and a non-lapsing fund with a $50,000 cap for capital needs; staff described a digital-payments model and enforcement options, and an Xcel representative confirmed the site is a FERC-authorized recreation facility.
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors voted on March 10 to approve Resolution 9-26, authorizing the county to enter a lease with Xcel Energy to operate the Lake Wessota boat landing (formerly Rod and Gun Boat Landing). The resolution also creates a non-lapsing fund capped at $50,000 to reserve excess revenues for capital improvements and major maintenance.
County staff summarized the background: Xcel Energy contacted the county after the previous operator (the Rod and Gun Club) declined to continue leasing; staff said the landing fits with…
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