Dear Friend, The availability of large trailered ice fishing houses has greatly increased the number of people that go ice fishing, and the amount of time they spend out on the ice. This is great news. The more people that get out and enjoy our outdoor resources the better. But with increased use has also come increased waste. Often ice anglers take the garbage, fish guts and even human excrement outside the ice house, and leave it on the ice in garbage bags or other containers. The problem comes when these bags and containers freeze to the ice and cannot be removed. Lake associations, resort groups and others are forced to go out on the ice and try to clean up the mess. Without this committed volunteer base, the refuse goes directly into the lake when the ice melts. Volunteers simply cannot keep up. HF 2745/SF 2789 are a good first step by requiring anglers to keep all garbage and sewage inside the ice house, or in a container that is attached to the outside of the ice house. It is a common sense solution to a terrible and disgusting problem. Take action to support passage of this much needed bill. Click here send your State Representative and Senator an email urging them to work towards support of this legislation. Thank you for your advocacy and engagement. Please feel free to add to the boiler plate email we have provided to make your message more personal. Jeff

Find all the City Council Meeting Minutes Here: cityofwahkon.com/citycouncilmeetingminutes You can read past notes and new meeting minutes. January + February Meeting Minutes:

March 16th all businesses are invited to the the Isle Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling Annual Meeting & Awards. RSVP by email or on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2141109332760103 You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. This is a good chance to meet Chamber members, ask questions, network and enjoy some complimentary hor d'oeuvres and wine.

New City Hall Hours Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Except Thursday, Open - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. CLOSED Saturday + Sunday

Stay informed about who is representing us. Here is a contact sheet for our 2023 State Representatives including our governor, senators and congressman.

February 18th 2:00 - 8:30 MSA Flagship Lake Mille Lacs Smok' n Guns 5:30 - 8:30 Due to ice conditions band will be inside Come join the fun! It's a friendly get together while supporting the Isle Food Shelf and Cross Food Shelf Rogers MN! We are collecting non-perishable, non-expired food & new or gently used jackets, hats, & gloves. BYOB/Chair & Fun Attitude, Games Free will donations appreciated! Contact Sonny with questions 763-639-0303

1. 2. CITY GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REORGANIZATION A) Appoint/Designate Following: Acting Mayor Weed Inspector & Assistant Weed Inspector Commissioners: Wastewater, Street & Sidewalk, Municipal Buildings, and Park Official Depositories & Newspaper Accountant, Attorneys, Engineers, Zoning Administrator, Financial Advisers & Insurance Agency B) Council Code of Ethics Forms CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed shall be approved by one motion, unless removed. 3. WAHKON SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 @ 6:00 PM WAHKON COMMUNITY CENTER @ 151 - 2nd ST. E.* *Two councilmembers intend to participate via interactive technology, pursuant to and in accordance with Minn. Stat. 13D.02, at the locations provided below which will be open and accessible to the public: Councilmember Tony Button Sunshine RV Resort Community Room 303 SR 70 E Lake Placid, FL 33852 CALL TO ORDER A) Pledge of Allegiance B) Roll Call C) Approval of Agenda Councilmember Rick Roberts The Lighthouse Family Room 455 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36547 A) B) C) D) E) Meeting Minutes: 9/28 Special, 12/12 Special Planning Commission & 12/12 Council 2023 IRS Standard Mileage Rate 65.5 Cents from 62.5 Cents: New Wahkon Rate League of MN Cities (LMC) Dividend Announcement $1,178 Pay Equity Report Council Approval Required Charitable Gambling Report: 11/2022 & 12/2022 Isle Lions Club Zero, 11/2020 Mille Lacs Drift Skippers (MLDS) $19.85 and $75 to WAVE Meat Raffle Volunteers Treasurer’s Report 2022 Year End Unaudited Schedule 1 Report Treasurer’s Report 12/31/2022 Ending Balance $834,555.95 F) G) H) Interim Financial Monthly Analysis Report WA345-2-850305.v2 I) Disbursement Register 1/17/2023 Date Range 12/13/2022 – 1/17/2023 Total $______________ (forthcoming) PUBLIC HEARINGS & PETITIONS ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & POLICIES A) Resolution 2023-0117 Transportation Alternatives Project Maintenance NEW BUSINESS A) Initiative Foundation $250 Donation Request B) MN Assistance County for Veterans (MACV) Donation Request C) City of Onamia Ballfield Donation Request D) Snow Removal Policy UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Greater Minnesota Transportation Alternatives Solicitation 2022/23 Full Application B) Wahkon Purchasing Policy Revised REPORTS A) Wastewater B) Zoning C) MLC Sheriff’s 4th Quarter Report D) Employee, Committee & Councilmember Updates E) Open Forum: Please limit to 3 minutes. Council will likely place issue on next month’s agenda for full review. ADJOURNMENT Notified City Council Members via EM 1/12/2023 Posted @ Wahkon City Hall, Post Office and Wahkon Website 1/12/2023 Emailed MLM & others requesting notification 1/12/2023 WA345-2-850305.v2

MUGGS SATURDAY AFTERNOON Virtual Horse Racing & Meat Raffle Starting at 2PM Hoot / Holler / Win Cash Meat Raffle Friday Nite at 6PM Designer Hand Bag Bingo at MUGGS. Sunday February 5th at 1PM. Pre-sale packs are now available at MUGGS. You need to buy one pack of 10 games for $30 in advance to secure your spot. You can make a table reservation for the number of pre-sale packs you buy . ( 4 pre-sale to reserve a table of 4) Extra packs will be available on the day of the event. Get your pre-sale & reservations soon as we expect to sell out. WAHKON INN Lion's Bingo Wednesday at 6pm Virtual Horse Race and Meat Raffle 6pm Friday and Saturday evenings after 4pm Prime Rib Dinner Special

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Land Use application and review process APPLICATION: City of Wahkon Land Use Application & Review Process Applicant shall complete Land Use Application and submit to the Zoning Administrator or City Clerk. Applicationshallbeaccompaniedbyasiteplandrawingthatiscompletewiththefollowingminimuminformation (as close to scale as possible): - Size of parcel - Location on the parcel of all existing structures, their square footage and distance from all property lines, setbacks (including road, bluff, and shoreline) and each other - Location on the parcel of all proposed structures and their square footage, distance from all property lines, setbacks (including road, bluff, and shoreline) and each other - Location on the parcel of existing and proposed sewage treatment systems and wells and their distance from property lines, structures and each other - Existing and/or proposed square footage of the driveway (gravel and paved), access roads, parking, sidewalks Application shall include drawings showing number of bedrooms in the structure. Application shall include elevation drawings showing proposed structure height. Applicationshallincludeifsewerhookupisrequiredorasewercomplianceinspectioncertificate. Applicant shall include the signature of the title owner of the property. By signing the application, the applicant and/or landowner is agreeing to allow the Zoning Administrator the right to conduct a site visit on the property to ensure the proposal meets the requirements of the Ordinance. Additional site visits by the Administrator will result in additional fees. REVIEW: A. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall review the application for completeness and assign a reference number to application, plans, and any other attachments. Staff will indicate on the application the date that the application is complete. The applicant will be notified where additional information is needed. B. The Staff shall, based on submittals, compute the Land Use Permit Fee. This fee shall be paid by the applicant at the time the application is submitted. ACTION: In order to obtain a Land Use Permit, the following must happen: A. The Zoning Administrator must review and approve the application. B. The City Clerk must verify all current billings and insure that the applicant is current on all payments. C. The Zoning Administrator must insure that the permit fee has been collected. D.The Zoning Administrator must insure that the proposed improvements meet the requirements of the Ordinance. ​ Updated January 10, 2023