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Residents seek clarity as DNR lease‑lot transaction and Fugleberg drain spark county concern
Summary
Commissioners heard resident concerns about a rumored Department of Natural Resources lease‑lot transaction at the lake and received a waterboard update that identified drainage and possible fill needs near County Road 10; county staff said the federal appraisal process has delayed formal action and a spring meeting for leaseholders is planned.
Residents and county board members on March 4 raised concerns about a rumored Department of Natural Resources (DNR) transaction involving lease lots at the county lake and about drainage work on and near County Road 10.
Multiple residents said they were hearing rumors about whether leaseholders should invest in cabins if ownership might change; one board member summarized the prevailing uncertainty, saying the matter had become "all rumor stuff" and that "nobody really knows what the hell is going on," reflecting local frustration with slow federal review.
County staff reported that a county contact (Brian) told them federal reviewers asked for a more detailed Yellow Book‑style appraisal, delaying the process. "They had an appraisal done on the land ... the FED want to approve it ... they made them do it like they call a Yellow Book," staff said, explaining why the county is awaiting further federal action before finalizing transactions.
Separately, a waterboard update noted an active drainage complaint: a ditch west of County Road 10 needs roughly two feet of fill across 300–500 feet to prevent water pooling at a county road culvert. The water board plans an on‑site measurement and additional follow‑up; if the adjacent permit work is not completed, the county will need to fill the ditch and likely replace the culvert.
County officials said the waterboard intends to meet with lease‑lot owners this spring or early summer to explain the appraisal and next steps. Staff urged the board to keep residents informed in the interim and to record discussion in the meeting minutes.
Next steps: the waterboard engineer will conduct measurements and report back; county staff will monitor the permit outcomes for the Fugleberg drain and coordinate any required fill or culvert replacement work with road crews.
