This August 30, 2022 correspondence documents coordination between City of Superior officials and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the Paine Property conservation easement. The discussion, involving Economic Development Director Jason Serck, Councilor Jenny Van Sickle, DNR representative Cherie Hagen, and property owner Thomas Paine, centers on clarifying the history and boundaries of a conservation easement possibly tied to the Barker’s Island Bird Sanctuary.

Hagen requested documentation, including a copy of the easement, legal land descriptions, and confirmation of ownership, to understand the property’s restrictions and origins. The City agreed to gather the information and prepare a summary before a follow-up meeting. The exchange underscores collaboration between municipal and state officials to address land management concerns, ensure accurate recordkeeping, and respond to a citizen’s request for transparency regarding conservation and ownership of the Paine property.