[Winona Online Democracy] The Wilson Township annexation issue has heated up. Sounds like an issue that many have strong opinions on. In 1986 we moved from the city out to Gilmore Valley. The woods and the large lots for houses were the main reasons for the move. Then a couple of people on County Rd. 21 had soil problems that meant they had to do something about their septic systems. I felt like we got our home annexed with the whole Winona Township as a power play by the City. It felt like the message was "we have you now -- if you want us to let those few homes hook up to our sewer system, we insist that the whole township become part of the City". Our taxes went up allot but we never really felt any other changes. I do remember right after the date of the annexation we saw police cars and city trucks driving around out there almost daily -- but it didn't take long for that to fall off. Then a few years ago we moved to Homer Township. Now, not that many miles from our home, the City is again moving to annex. As an individual and without researching the facts, I can tell you I feel like the City and the developers are doing this for one thing and that is money. Again, personally, I did not like how close homes are built together in the City compared to in the rural area. I know that out in Gilmore Valley the newer homes are now being planned and built to be like Knopp Valley or Valley Oaks. That makes more money for developers and for the City. Right before we moved the City started to allow sub-divisions up on the ridge above where our house was. I have been back behind Holzinger (sp?) Lodge and witnessed the terrible erosion from Wincrest runoff now compared to ten and twenty years ago. I was concerned the same thing was going to come down on our home and I was concerned about loss of habitat for the animals and birds - another primary reason we want to live in the country. I just wish the City would work harder to form partnerships with neighboring Townships to work for the good of the area and not play power games to get bigger for the sake of the City at the expense of others.
Craig Brooks Homer Twp Winona <(©¿©)> _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
