This August 30, 2022 email thread documents communication between City of Superior officials and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the Paine Property conservation easement. Councilor Jenny Van Sickle, Economic Development Director Jason Serck, and DNR representatives Cherie Hagen, Nicole Flamang, and Steven LaValley discussed the history, documentation, and next steps related to a conservation easement possibly linked to the Barker’s Island Bird Sanctuary.

The conversation reveals that property owner Thomas Paine sought clarification on whether his land was affected by a relocated sanctuary. The DNR requested that the city provide copies of easement documents, property ownership details, and location information to understand the history and scope of restrictions. The correspondence reflects efforts to verify legal records and coordinate a potential meeting to resolve confusion about the land’s conservation status and possible trade or easement modification.