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Stop Work Order Approved by Crosslake Council

The Crosslake City Council approved a recommendation for stop work order against a property owner in Crosslake for an un-permitted patio replacement in the shore impact zone. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote at the regular monthly meeting held June 10, 2013.

Voting no was council member Mark Wessels.

Ken Anderson, Community Development Director, told council he had brought the issue forth at a council member’s request.

Anderson’s memo to council states that while staff was conducting an inspection of the Oak Crest outlots for a rip rap installation on June 3, they observed construction equipment working within the shore impact zone at the residence of Wayne Reinking on Red Oak Circle.

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‘Coming Home at Last’: New book release by Crosslake author, Mike Holst

Continuing with his tradition, of releasing a new book each year, Crosslake Author Mike Holst is especially proud of this year’s release. For those of you who haven’t followed Mike’s books closely, this is the ninth book he has published.

The book, “Coming Home at Last’ takes place in Boston and the South Pacific. It’s a clever and intriguing story of Devon Harrington, a young college professor who gets caught up in an espionage plot with an old Navy buddy. Then, lost at sea for weeks Devon is rescued but barely survives and is nursed back to health by Annie, his rescuer.

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City of Emily to seek new Clerk/Treasurer

The City of Emily will be seeking a new Clerk/Treasurer following council’s acceptance of the resignation of current Clerk/Treasurer Patricia Kestner at the end of July 2013. Kestner offered to work the month of August training due to the budget meetings if she is still located in Emily.

The name on the city credit card will change to Deputy Clerk Christa Andrews. The City will advertise the position and applications will be accepted until June 30, 2013.

Former Emily Police Chief Bill Bernhjelm was presented a plaque for the nine years of dedicated service he gave to the City of Emily. His last day was the June 11, 2013 council meeting, Bernhjelm thanked the city for the opportunity and told council that this was the end of his 43 years of law enforcement.

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Grandpa’s 16th Annual Run for the Walleye - July 6

The 2013 Run for the Walleye is a traditional Fourth of July weekend event that benefits walleye habitat. The event will take place on July 6th this year at the Crosslake Community Center. The event is open to the public and all ages are welcome to participate.

Check-in on race day is at 7:15- 8:30 am at the Crosslake Community Center. The Kid’s Sunfish Dash starts at 8:30am, and the 5K Run or Walk race starts at 9:00. The race will be chip-timed by Pickle Events and take place on a certified course to help those wishing to improve their official finishing time.

Runners/walkers will be divided by age group. This is a fun event for everyone! Some runners have even chosen to run in costume in the past.

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