“Where there is a need, there is a Lion”
Events of the past month
October 1 Noon
Angie Hong, Educator and Author
Jessica Collin-Pilarski, Senior Analyst, Washington County Groundwater Program gave a though evaluation of Washington County groundwater challenges.
In Washington County, 100% of our drinking water comes from groundwater. We hear a lot about potential PFAS contamination of our water supply, but we are learning that we should also be aware of the potential impact of chlorides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and even microplastics on our groundwater.
Angie and Jessica reviewed the extent of the potential problems, and the plans that Washington County has to manage them.
October 15 Noon Stillwater Mayor, Ted Kozlowski, and City Administrator, Joe Kohlmann, discussed the ballot issue of a city sales tax. The city of Stillwater is asking voters to approve a 0.5% sales and use tax for up to 10 years to cover the $6.2 million cost for riverfront parks to the north and south of downtown Stillwater along the St. Croix River. The projects could include renovation of the Aiple House, increased parking and shoreline stabilization in the new Lumberjack Landing park north of downtown, and more public access, amenities, public gathering and open spaces in Bridgeview Park south of downtown.
Coming Events
November 5 Noon John Bourdaghs will speak about restoring a farm tractor.
November 17 Noon Connor Schaefer, Senior Planner for Washington County will discuss plans for bike and walking trails.
Contributions Our club has vouchers which can be used at Shopko Optical where children and can obtain free glasses. We work with the school nurse at Stillwater Area Schools who will identify those who need.
The Board is clarifying our history and relationship with the St. Croix Foundation.
Tom Hollatz is arranging a speaker for Law Day in May for our combined meeting with Stillwater Rotary.
Program ideas are welcome.
Dec 3 Ken Tomes on Charitable Giving
Dec 17 Vagabonds
Jan 7 ?Lakeview
Jan 21 Evening event
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