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Council resumes Ash Path fence after prosecution referral; approves Waller reappointment letter and waives a vacant-property fee
Summary
Birchwood council continued a contested fence installation along Ash Path after a prosecutor referral for a resident who impeded work; the council also approved a letter supporting John Waller’s reappointment to the Rice Creek Watershed District and waived a vacant-building registration fee tied to 131 Wildwood.
The Birchwood Village Council on Oct. 9 voted to resume installation of a fence along Ash Path after staff reported the city had referred a resident’s conduct for criminal prosecution.
City attorney Alan told the council a referral for prosecution was filed after an incident in which a resident interfered with fence-installation work. The council voted to continue the fence project, instructed staff not to remove personal property immediately, and directed future notices be sent by certified mail to the adjacent homeowners. Council members discussed staff safety concerns and whether sheriff assistance would be appropriate if a clear threat existed.
Separately, council approved a motion sending a letter to the Washington County Board of Commissioners recommending John Waller for reappointment to the Rice Creek Watershed District; Councilmember Justin said Waller would "shake the tree" to press the district for an operations and maintenance plan for Halls Marsh.
The council also considered a $480 vacant-building registration fee for 131 Wildwood after the structure was demolished. Following discussion about fairness and registration intent, the council voted to waive the fee by motion.
Council closed the meeting by thanking outgoing member Mark Foster and adjourning.
