City, county to communicate with state regarding local impact of Cabela’s sale
By Correne Martin
The Prairie du Chien Common Council briefly touched on Monday’s announcement that Cabela’s is being sold to Bass Pro Shops, at its regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 4.
Alderman Ron Leys asked about the status of the Cabela’s store located in the Prairie du Chien. City Administrator Aaron Kramer said the city and county are working with the state to communicate with the new owners. Though store closures have not been addressed by the public relations teams of either Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops, the local communities are certainly interested in how this sale may or may not affect the Prairie du Chien store, distribution center and employees.
Other news Tuesday night involved mainly ordinance and resolution approvals.
•An ordinance creating a no parking zone on the east side of Water Street, from Blackhawk Avenue north to Bolvin Street, adjacent to the railroad tracks, was approved.
•A resolution that would vacate certain alleys located in blocks 187 and 188 of the union plat, and all that part of Cass Street abutting those blocks, is being considered by the council. A public hearing was scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15. Citizens are encouraged to share their input at city hall beforehand and at the public hearing.
•Additionally, a resolution was approved authorizing the sale of $1,830,000 in general obligation promissory notes. This is to finance projects in the city’s 2017-2018 capital projects plan ($640,000) and to refinance the savings from the city’s 2007 bonds and 2008 notes. The lowest conforming bid came from BOK Financial Securities, Inc., along with Peoples State Bank (1.31 percent). The present value savings from this refunding is $50,471, Kramer said.