What is Onalaska thinking?
A little birdie just sent this graphic photo.
How’s this for a scenic view overlooking the Mississippi, at the Onalaska scenic overlook, no less?!?!?!
Onalaska, what are you thinking? Did you consider the impact of this transmission line on the City’s observation area? Are you thinking of $$$$? Was there a payment to the City to allow this? Did the City review the plan? Did anyone go out and walk the line? Did the City know this was Xcel’s intent? Did the City’s Planning Commission understand this was in the works as it approved its Comprehensive Plan update that addressed transmission impacts and planning?
La Crosse approved this move and issued a variance under their Airport Overlay Ordinance, and Xcel Energy told me after the meeting that there would not be clear cutting — but you know how Xcel Energy operates.
Worse, Onalaska Mayor Joe Chilsen testified IN FAVOR of La Crosse granting the variance for this project! You might want to tell him what you think of Sunny’s new friend!
Joe Chilsen (2016)
500 10th Avenue North
Onalaska, WI 54650
City: (608) 781-9530
Home: (608) 783-2422
jchilsen@cityofonalaska.com
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