Shell Lake council halves Arts Center land-use permit fee in 7–1 vote
Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
Council voted 7–1 on Aug. 11 to reduce the Shell Lake Arts Center’s projected $3,076 land-use permit fee to $1,538; Councilmember Stephen Smith disclosed he is a donor but said he saw no conflict in voting.
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The Shell Lake City Council voted 7–1 on Aug. 11 to reduce a projected $3,076 land-use permit fee for the Shell Lake Arts Center to $1,538 after councilmembers cited the center’s community value.
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