Wyoming City Council Faces Resident Concerns Over Road Project and Approves “Barks and Wreck” for Dog Park
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
10/15/2024
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Recording Published:
10/15/2024
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Duration:
15 Minutes
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Chisago County
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Towns:
Wyoming
- Meeting Overview:
At the recent Wyoming City Council meeting, the primary focus was a resident’s concerns about unexpected changes to a road construction project affecting their property, and the council’s decision to name a new dog park “Wyoming Barks and Wreck. ” A resident, Chris Orworth, expressed frustrations regarding a road construction project that had altered the width of the road from 24 feet to 30 feet, impacting his property and driveway access. Orworth detailed how the changes, which were communicated inadequately during his vacation, led to additional storage costs and property access issues. The resident noted the project’s expansion had reduced his property size without corresponding tax adjustments. Additionally, he reported unexpected fiber optic installation by Midco, which resulted in further disturbance to his yard. City representatives acknowledged the communication challenges and committed to reviewing the project and ensuring better information dissemination, including adding Orworth to the email update list.
Meanwhile, the council approved the name “Wyoming Barks and Wreck” for the new dog park, following a community-involved naming contest. The process involved gathering suggestions during a public event and conducting a community poll, which received approximately 230 votes. The winning name, “Wyoming Barks and Wreck,” was recommended by the Park Advisory Commission after evaluating the poll’s results.
Lisa Iverson
City Council Officials:
Linda Nanko Yeager, Claire Luger, Brett Ohnstad, Dennis Schilling
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/15/2024
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Recording Published:
10/15/2024
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Duration:
15 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Chisago County
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Towns:
Wyoming
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