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Committee renews three county non‑metallic mine permits; approves Lake Effect renewal with further review
Summary
Douglas County Highway Department renewals for three non‑metallic mine permits in Summit and Brule were approved; Lake Effect Construction LLC’s renewal in Solon Springs was approved despite town objections about road damage and will be reviewed again in October.
The committee approved renewal of three conditional‑use permits held by the Douglas County Highway Department for non‑metallic mining operations (permit #16663 in the Town of Summit; permits #16782 and #24032 in the Town of Brule). No objections were reported from the respective towns and renewals were approved with the conditions listed in each application.
Separately, the committee considered renewal of conditional‑use permit #25985 for Lake Effect Construction LLC / Lake Effect Enterprise LLC in the Town of Solon Springs. The town registered objections citing continued damage to an adjacent road and alleged violations of town conditions. The committee nevertheless approved the renewal with the listed conditions and directed a further review of the Lake Effect application at the October meeting.
