Adam Rosolowski, 23, and Joseph Falk, 19, entered "guilty" pleas on Monday, April 11, 2022 in the double homicide case that resulted in the deaths of Rosolowski's grandparents, Robert and Bonnie Rosolowski, in June 2020 in Conrath, Wisconsin.
Rosolowski stated he wanted to kill his grandparents because they "messed up his life." Rosolowski shot his grandmother, and Falk fired shots at both victims. Rosolowski also led police on a high-speed chase through Price County. He was arrested and in jail at the time another grandson discovered their deceased grandparents.
Rosolowski and Falk were slated to have a trial that would have started on Monday, April 11th, but their pleas canceled the trial. Judge Steven Anderson accepted their guilty pleas. He then read-in and dismissed the eight other charges against Rosolowski and five other charges against Falk. Rosolowski and Falk will be sentenced in late July 2022.
An underage male, who was slated to be the getaway driver, entered a guilty plea in May 2021 as a party to the crime. He was sentenced to probation. If he violates the probation, he will have to serve time in prison.
Chad Young grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin. When he was a young boy, he had no idea he would serve on many boards and advance his career in the telecommunications field. "Growing up in the 80s, I thought I would work in high finance in one of the world’s financial centers. As I grew up, I realized the big city isn’t for me and that there’s a lot more to life than a high paying corporate job. The great outdoors, the community sense of living in a small town, and the feeling that you are contributing to the area where you live and giving back to others is what brings me joy, and there is nothing else I would rather be doing than what I do now."
To get to where he is now, Chad graduated from Bradley University with a degree in finance and quantitative methods. He went on to earn his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After college, he worked at Rockwell International. He also worked as an intern at the United States Embassy in London. "A favorite memory from London," Chad said, "was grabbing an amazing pastry at a Yugoslavian bakery and taking the tube to work each morning."
Chad then went on to work at TDS Telecommunications Corporation in Madison for the next 18 years. "At TDS, I held a variety of positions including the role of Manager of Business Development & Analysis where I was focused on mergers and acquisitions. I was the Director of Market Management where I directed the marketing and community relations activities across all of TDS’s ILEC and CLEC serving territories. I also held positions in product management, consumer marketing, product development, and was the general manager for four TDS Telecommunications-owned telephone companies in the State of Maine."
In September 2015, Chad, along with his wife, Mary, decided to move to Cable, Wisconsin with their two daughters, who are now 11 and 14. The family made the move so Chad could take on the role of CEO and General Manager for Chequamegon Communications Cooperative, also known as Norvado.
"In addition to my current role for Norvado, I am also the President of the Cable, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce; President of the board of directors for the Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation; am a board member for the Iron River, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce; serve as a board member for the Wisconsin Locally-Owned Telephone Association; and am past president of the Wisconsin State Telephone Association. I was also nominated to, and am a current member of, the Wisconsin Governor’s Broadband Task Force."
Chad has a lot of telecommunications experience, and while he couldn't think of a single experience that has brought him the most joy, he did share something that brings him happiness daily. "I really enjoy the excitement, sometimes relief, demonstrated by customers when Norvado builds and offers super fast fiber Internet to their home or business. Every time a resident tells me their Internet is better here than in a major metropolitan area, or a business lets me know that their fiber connection is essential to their livelihood, I can’t help but get excited about what we do." He added, "I know together we can accomplish as much and more as any big city."
According to Chad, many people are moving from the larger cities to our small communities to enjoy the natural beauty and small town living in the northwoods. "I believe people should be able to thrive in the place they live. Without super high-speed Internet, working in the northwoods becomes very limited. Since Norvado started growing its fiber to the home strategy, we’ve seen tremendous growth in telecommuting (remote working). People should live in [the area] because they can work remotely, without telecom disruption, and enjoy one of the greatest places on Earth, the northwoods."
While Chad said he is passionate about Norvado, its employees, and helping its customers thrive in the northwoods, he's not all work and no play. "Hands down my favorite hobby is walleye fishing. I’m a jig fisherman and there is nothing better than enjoying the solitude of one of our local lakes and feeling the 'tick tick' that lets you know you have a bite." Regarding what he and his family like to do together, he said, "We enjoy spending time as a family fishing, boating, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and enjoying the outdoors....I get happiness knowing my family resides in a safe, beautiful, small town, where there are no limitations in accessing the rest of the world." That happiness is what leads Chad to know this area is where he wants to stay.
However, if Chad could time travel, he would go back a number of decades. "I would love to meet my great grandfather on my mother’s side of the family. I met him when I was very young but never got the chance to know him. In pictures, him and I look very much alike. I know from stories my mother has told me that my great grandfather was also very frugal and could fix just about anything, which I also respect a great deal." Frugality very well may be in Chad's DNA as he also mentioned he misses $1 per gallon gasoline, to which many people can relate.
Chad feels the most important issue of our current time is education. "Ensuring our children are equipped to compete globally" is important to him. The importance of super high-speed Internet is a major factor to quality education. We must ensure our children and educators are connected to world-wide information." He added that he would like to see continued economic development in the communities "not to create large cities, but to preserve thriving small towns and families within those towns." Chad said that, while living here, he has learned there is a lot of great talent in the northwoods. There are people with a "can do" attitude, which reminded him of his favorite quote by Henry Ford, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right."
Chad knows the team at Norvadocan and does deliver well to its customers. "I think our largest contribution to the community is the delivery of fiber to the home and business. We’ve invested close to 100 million dollars into this initiative, and we continue to invest 10 million or more per year, all to ensure our customers can thrive in the place they love to live....We are working towards and looking forward to completing our fiber builds to all customers in our territory. Finishing the fiber network is scheduled for 2023, and we are looking forward to its completion."
Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
3/7/22 - A woman reported five black pigs loose and running through her yard.
3/7/22 - A woman reported someone had ripped the handles off her son's truck.
3/11/22 - A man reported he was being followed to his residence by a vehicle. He went around the block twice to be sure he was being followed. A man in the passenger's seat got out of the vehicle and hollered, "I'll stick my finger up your ---."
3/11/22 - A man requested a welfare check on one of his daughters, because the other daughter said the girl had been pushed by a man at their mother's house and that another child was also pushed.
3/13/22 - An underage party was reported by an anonymous caller who saw photos of the party on social media which showed juveniles drinking.
3/14/22 - A man reported someone breaking into his home, swinging his arms "like a merry-go-round," and then running out of his house. He stated he did not get a good look at the individual to describe him. He said, "He just starts moving his arms around, and I start moving my arms, and he's gone."
3/17/22 - A man reported being involved in a head-on car accident. He stated he was not injured but the driver of the other vehicle appeared to be seriously injured. Deputies responded. Ogema Volunteer Fire Company and Prentice Ambulance Service also responded.
3/17/22 - A man reported his neighbor shot his dog with a pellet gun.
3/17/22 - A person called to report a man was hit by a vehicle one mile north of Hwy. 111. The man was unresponsive and appeared not to have a pulse.
3/18/22 - The Township of Flambeau reported a septic company was in violation of highway weight restrictions. The company was believed to be hauling waste from Park Falls and spreading it on a farm field on Short Cut Road.
3/18/22 - A man reported people trespassed onto his property with ATVs and snowmobiles. The man had placed barricades and no trespassing signs to protect his seedlings and those barricades were taken down and the seedlings were run over with the vehicles. Footprints could be seen leading to a neighboring residence, but the residents there would not respond to the man when he was at their door.
3/20/22 - A woman gave her license and cell phone to a clerk at a gas station when she did not have enough money to pay and stated she would be back to pay for the fuel. Later in the day, the woman was apprehended by the Hayward Police Department as a suspect in several burglaries. The police needed the woman's cell phone as it may contain evidence. A deputy was requested to retrieve the phone from the gas station.
3/20/22 - A man reported a vehicle in the road with an older female in the car. The woman seemed confused, and there was frost on the windshield.
3/21/22 - A man called regarding overloaded semi trucks in the Township of Kennan with concern for the weight restrictions.
3/21/22 - A vehicle roll-over was reported in the Township of Prentice with a person trapped inside the vehicle.
3/22/22 - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office reported stolen vehicles heading toward Price County.
3/23/22 - A man, trying to buy ammunition primer from a website, was scammed out of $400, $200 for the cost of the product plus an additional $200 for insurance. When he received another $200 request for a customs stamp, he reported it to the police.
3/24/22 - A man reported trespassing and property damage as a hole was cut in a ten foot fence on the perimeter of his property and a tractor was parked on the opposite side of the fence.
3/25/22 - The DNR called to report there was a dam failure at Lower Steve Creek by Big Falls County Park, and there was concern that Kennan Town Road could wash out and residents may need to be moved to a safe area.
3/26/22 - A woman reported her house was on fire, and the two occupants were in the process of getting out of the house. The house became fully engulfed in flames. Park Falls and Fifield fire departments extinguished the fire.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
3/1/22 - Police received a report of a hit and run property damage vehicle accident.
3/2/22 - Three horses were running loose on Airport Road toward Hwy. 13.
3/2/22 - Two motorists had an altercation. Price County deputies stopped one of the parties involved and an officer stood by during the conclusion of the interview.
3/2/22 - Police were contacted by a concerned parent. The parent wanted a welfare check done on their adult daughter. An officer learned that text messages were sent to a family member indicating the female was held against her will by an adult male. The officer and a Price County deputy attempted contact with no success, so they forced entry into the apartment and detained the adult male. During the investigation, it was learned that both involved had ingested a substance. The officer located the substance and turned the male over to a responsible party. The officer later interviewed the adult male and will be referring charges to the Price County District Attorney's Office.
3/3/22 - The police received letters from an inmate in the Price County Jail who wished to file a complaint of theft of personal property.
3/4/22 - Police responded to a local motel due to a report of an odor of marijuana. The officer made contact with the motel guests that were in the room where the odor was coming from. The officer asked for consent to search the room. The guest stated "no" and began to shut the door on the officer. The officer stopped the door from closing and detained two adult male guests. The officer and deputies got written and verbal consent from the adult males to search the room. No contraband was located.
3/8/22 - Police were requested by the City of Phillips Water Department to respond to a residence in the City of Phillips where the resident believed a person was attempting to break into their home. An officer responded and met with the resident who indicated that they had made a mistake and realized that it was a city employee checking the water meter.
3/9/22 - Police assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with a traffic stop just outside of the City of Phillips. An officer stood by with the male driver and female passenger while deputies searched the vehicle. Deputies located drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The male driver will be referred to the Price County District Attorney's Office.
3/23/22 - Police received a complaint of a bad odor in the City of Phillips. An officer spoke with the complainant and advised them the odor was coming from the waste water treatment plant.
3/24/22 - Police responded to a property damage accident. An officer met with the caller and with the driver and passenger of the striking vehicle. Officers learned that a water shut-off valve was ran over off the roadway on private property so an officer contacted the City of Phillips Water Department to assess the damage.
3/25/22 - A complaint was received regarding an adult male that was yelling at a local convenience store and appeared intoxicated. An officer made contact with the adult male. The officer learned that the man had a warrant for his arrest. The man became very combative and attempted to spit at a Price County Deputy. The man kept threatening all law enforcement and correction staff and continued to be combative, also attempting to bite another deputy. The man will be referred to the Price County District Attorney's Office for resisting, throwing or discharging bodily fluids at public safety workers, and battery or threat to a law enforcement officer.
3/28/22 - Police received a trespass to dwelling complaint by the Price County maintenance worker. The complainant said they arrived at a residence that was owned by Price County to check on it and heard a male's voice inside. Officers arrived and found two adult males inside the residence and also found the rear door to be forced open. One male was arrested for criminal trespass to dwelling and was booked into the Price County Jail.
3/29/22 - An unwanted male subject was reported at a residence. An officer met with the caller who stated the male subject arrived and wanted to see another occupant of the home. The caller told the man to leave the property and the man began yelling. An officer met with the man who stated he went to the residence to speak to another occupant of the home.
3/31/22 - Police received a report of damage to a business.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
3/3/22 - A domestic abuse incident involving two male subjects was reported. The victim sustained injuries to the face, neck, and upper torso. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Price County Jail.
3/3/22 - An officer was transporting a Chapter 51 female when she became unruly in the back seat of the squad car, banging her head, punching the plexiglass barrier, and eventually removing her hand restraints. The officer pulled to the shoulder of the road, and Price County deputies assisted. The individual was able to de-escalate, and the transport continued without further incident.
3/5/22 - An officer received a complaint of a vehicle on the roadway of Agenda Road, south of Cross Road. The reporting party stated a female was heard in distress, and a male subject was heard laughing. An officer responded and found the vehicle, which wasn’t working The woman was crying because her vehicle was not working.
3/11/22 - An officer executed a search warrant on a residence in the City of Park Falls. One male suspect was arrested for numerous drug charges.
3/13/22 - While at the Price County jail, a person reported battery that occurred during an incident. Photos of the body were taken, and there was no visible injury.
3/15/22 - A female resident wanted to speak with an officer regarding an ex-boyfriend who took her garage door opener without permission. The woman also asked that an officer speak with her ex-boyfriend regarding him walking into the female's home without permission.
3/17/22 - An officer was informed by staff members at the medical center that a patient in the clinic area had given offensive items to an employee of the clinic. Employees believe the items were given with racial motives.
3/17/22 - It was reported that a resident has chickens within the city limits without a permit. Contact was made with the resident, and she was given two weeks to comply with the ordinance.
3/24/22 - An officer was informed that a resident sent a letter to the Park Falls City Administrator/Zoning Officer regarding unsanitary conditions on a neighboring property. The person complained of excessive amounts of dog feces on the neighbor's property. The matter is under investigation.
3/26/22 - A structure fire in the Township of Eisenstein occurred. Both residents exited without injury. Multiple area fire departments responded.
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In Price County, 20% of eligible voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The unofficial results are shown below with the number of votes received under the candidate's name. An asterisk next to the name(s) denotes the projected elected official(s).
PRICE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 1
*Larry Palecek
98
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2
*Ginny Strobl
108
James W. Adolph
105
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 3
*Mark Kyle
121
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 4
*Jeff Hallstrand
162
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5
*Jason Hastings
95
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 6
*Paula Houdek
166
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 7
*Dennis Wartgow
60
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 8
*Alan Barkstrom
217
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 9
*Jordan Spacek
204
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 10
Bob Kopisch
89
*Lorelei Wakefield
149
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 11 (write-in)
*Patty Stephan
93
Waldemar A. Madsen, III
48
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 12
*Douglas Erickson
171
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 13
*Brian R. Ernst
158
CITY OF PHILLIPS
MAYOR
*Charles Peterson
185
ALDERMAN AT-LARGE
*Jerry Clark
105
*John Klimowski
161
Waldemar A. Madsen, III
54
*Marty Stephan
90
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CITY OF PARK FALLS
ALDERPERSON - DIST 1
*Dennis Wartgow
35
ALDERPERSON - DIST 2
*James A. Corbett
31
ALDERPERSON - DIST 3
*Anthony C. Thier
50
ALDERPERSON - DIST 4
*Dina M. Bukachek
55
VILLAGE OF CATAWBA
TRUSTEE
*Gayle D. Burcaw
19
Cali Handel
10
VILLAGE OF KENNAN
TRUSTEE
*Max Ericson
24
VILLAGE OF PRENTICE
TRUSTEE
*Brad Swenson
82
*Bob Orlandi
66
*Bill Draeger
73
PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Becky Ann Denzine
728
Paula Houdek
506
SEAT 2
*Britt Bilgrien
770
Bryan W. Weisrock
452
SEAT 3
*Joseph Van De Voort
869
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CHEQUAMEGON SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Victor E. Ambrose
350
*Ryan F. Kovarik
409
SEAT 2
Douglas K. Rein
194
*Brittany Hawn Schloer
275
SEAT 3
*Robert Hennes
442
PRENTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
Lonnie A. Carlson
192
*Danielle Gruber
268
SEAT 2
Dennis Hartmann
196
*Eric Gladson
265
SEAT 3 (write-in)
*Joshua Sarkkinen
8
Deb Jensen
1
Anna Mundt
2
Bradley Darosia
1
Lora Lee Isaacson
1
Lynn Oberstein
1
Randy Erickson
1
Jody Isaacson
3
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Candidates on the Spring 2022 ballot:
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A mining company, Green Light Metals, Inc., which is based in Toronto, Canada, has received an exploration license to conduct exploratory drilling for copper and gold in Taylor and Marathon Counties.
Doing business as Green Light Wisconsin, the company received its license on February 17, 2022. The license will expire on June 30, 2022 but can be renewed.
Green Light Metals states that the Reef and Bend mineral deposits in Taylor and Marathon Counties contain copper and gold reserves that are of "economic interest." The company purchased the mineral rights for the deposits from Aquila Resources in 2021.
The Bend deposit is located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest north of Medford in Taylor County. It is near the north branch of the Yellow River. The area contains 4 million tons of mostly copper and gold, discovered in 1986 and first drilled in the 1990s. The company wants to drill seven holes on site to search for the minerals.
The Reef deposit is located in Marathon County near the Eau Claire River, east of Wausau, and contains 454,000 tons of gold reserves. These minerals were discovered in the 1970s.
The company would need more permits before it begins drilling, such as filing a notice of intent with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Dan Colton, CEO of Green Light Metals, stated, "Green Light is in the process of filing the paperwork required to obtain the necessary permits and authorization for work to begin so we can provide a significant economic boost to the region while protecting our environment and transitioning our country as it accelerates toward green, clean energy."
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Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt reports on March 17, 2022, at about 10:40 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on State Highway 13 north of State Highway 111 in the Township of Worcester.
The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian was walking in the vicinity of the northbound shoulder of the roadway when he was struck by a northbound pickup truck, driven by a Phillips man. The pedestrian, a 36-year-old male from Phillips, Wisconsin, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family. (Updated 3/24/22 - The name of the deceased pedestrian is Troy Schulenberg. The sheriff's office has not released the name of the driver at this time.)
Responding agencies included the Price County Sheriff’s Office, Phillips Police Department, Central Price County Ambulance Service, Phillips Fire Department, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Price County Coroner’s Office.
The matter remains under investigation by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Source: Price County Sheriff's Office
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on proposed improvements to WIS 13 (Hwy. 13) between the North Fork Flambeau River bridge to 5th Street North in the City of Park Falls. Construction is currently scheduled for 2025.
Proposed improvements include:
Resurfacing 2.2 miles of WIS 13
Upgrading curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
Replacing deteriorated curb and gutter
Replacing pavement markings
Evaluating street lighting through the corridor
Assessing extension of sidewalk on the east side of WIS 13 in front of the grocery store to 12th Street South
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During construction, WIS 13 will remain open using staged traffic lane shifts and single lane closures with flaggers. Low traffic side roads may be temporarily closed. Access will be maintained for local, business, and emergency services. Temporary driveway closures may be necessary during construction.
Minor real estate impacts in the form of temporary easements, permanent easements, or fee may be required for construction of sidewalk and curb ramp improvements.
The public is invited to review the project website and provide input between Thursday, March 17 and Thursday, April 7, 2022 using the online comment form.
Residents, property owners, and businesses in the area have been mailed a handout with a comment form that can be sent back to WisDOT.
Questions and comments can be directed to WisDOT Project Manager Andy Casper at (715) 365-5713, by e-mail at Andrew.Casper@dot.wi.gov, or in writing to WisDOT North Central Region, 1681 Second Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54495.
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Jeff Williams, Public Works Director for Phillips, along with the City of Phillips crew, have discovered a possible cavern under Avon Avenue and Chestnut Street near Norvado. Approximately a half million gallons of water have poured through the area to the water treatment plant, which has created a mess of mud. When the streets thaw, this possible cavern could cause a significant problem, so signs have been placed on the streets stating the road is closed to heavy trucks.
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THREE POWERLIFTERS HEAD TO NATIONALS (Scroll down for an update from 3/30/22)
3/18/2022
On Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2022, seven Phillips Loggers powerlifters competed at State competition in Appleton. Those individuals included Courtney Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Micah Angelo, Chloe Borchert, Keileigh Doll, Addison Sushen, and Megan Delasky.
Micah Angelo, Megan Delasky, Isaac Johnson, and Courtney Johnson
Addison Suhsen, Keileigh Doll, and Chloe Borchert
Three of the participants, Keileigh Doll, Chloe Borchert, and Addison Sushen, advanced to Nationals in Lombard, Illinois, near Chicago. That competition will be held on Thursday, March 24th and Friday, March 25th.
The team is coached by Steve and Jan Mealman, Luanne Angelo, and Jason Enderle.
Photos Submitted By: Elaine Doll
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PHILLIPS: LOGGERS POWERLIFTERS PLACE AT NATIONALS - Updated 3/30/22
Three Loggers competed at the national powerlifting competition near Chicago on Thursday, March 24th.
Addison Suhsen placed 2nd, Chloe Borchert placed 3rd, and Keileigh Doll placed 4th in their respective weight classes.
Addison is pictured on the left in the first photo, Chloe is on the right in the second photo, and Addison & Chloe are in the third photo.
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The Price County Executive Committee submitted Resolution 15-22, "Approve Sale of County Owned Property (Price County Fairgrounds)," and it was adopted by the Price County Board of Supervisors on March 15, 2022 with ten in favor of the sale. Douglas Erickson and Ginny Strobl voted against the sale. Per Wisconsin State Statute §59.52(6)( c ), the county board may "direct the clerk to lease, sell or convey or contract to sell or convey any county property...on terms that the board approves."
Per this resolution, Price County Productions Inc., (owner, Alexis Baratka and vice president, Darin Baratka), along with applicable county representatives, have signed the "Term Sheet" for the "Purchase and Sale of Price County Fairgrounds." The purchase includes the land and all buildings excluding equipment, personal property, and trade fixtures of the county. The signed Term Sheet will be used to create a Purchase Agreement, which both parties shall use all reasonable efforts to sign within twenty days of March 15, 2022. Once that purchase agreement is signed within 20 days, the Purchase Agreement will be considered irrevocable for the seller by the county board, and the agreement will be final.
The county's intent for the property is for it "to be available for the public to use as an area to gather, and to see the property grow as a community asset through investment by the buyer, and to insure the future and ongoing use of [The Price County Antiques Association in Building A, the Boy Scouts in Building B, the retired teachers in Building C, and the property users, the Price County Fair Association and the 4-H program.]" Therefore, within ten days after the finalized Purchase Agreement is signed, the county will provide building leases that they would like used by Price County Productions, Inc. and the current building tenants. The leases may have other terms but will ensure that the tenants do not pay building rent aside from certain obligations to maintain and repair the occupied building. The Price County Fair Association will also enter into primary and secondary lease periods. The association will have a period of approximately two weeks in the summer to prepare for, hold, and clean up the fair and will have exclusive access to the property at that time and non-exclusive access at all other times. The leases with the Price County Fair Association and the leases to other organizations cannot adversely affect Price County Productions Inc.'s ability to hold the rodeo.
The restoration or replacement of the cattle barn must be addressed within the first three years, as well.
The buyer can obtain a Conditional Use Permit which will allow the property to be used from time to time for camping, though the county makes no representation as to the feasibility of the buyer obtaining the permit. The county will also issue a standing permit for events greater than 1,000 people pursuant to the requirements of ordinances that govern the property.
The county will have the Right of First Refusal. If Price County Productions Inc. wishes to sell the property to another party, the county will have the first right to purchase it at the price for which Price County Productions Inc. has agreed to with the other interested party. If the county does not want to buy the property, then it can be sold to the other party with the provision that the county can disapprove of the transaction within 15 days of the transfer notice if the county does not feel the new buyer would be consistent with the intended operation of the property. If the land is transferred to a suitable new buyer, the county will receive 10% of the consideration received by Price County Productions Inc.
The purchase price, as set forth in the Term Sheet, is that Price County Productions Inc. will make $150,000 of new capital improvements to the property in the next five years. The $150,000 will be in the form of an irrevocable Letter of Credit, which will remain in place during the five year improvement period. Price County Productions Inc. will need to show they have made $150,000 in improvements to the property, which can include repair or replacement of the cattle barn, but may not include rodeo-specific improvements or maintenance and repair of existing improvements or from a casualty event. Before five years have passed, the buyer must submit invoices to prove they have completed $150,000 worth of capital improvements on the property. If the buyer does not complete the full $150,000 of improvements to the property in five years, then the county has the right to draw the difference from the Letter of Credit. A review of the Letter of Credit will take place at least annually, or up to four times per year if requested by the buyer, and the amount will be reduced accordingly at each review until all $150,000 of improvements have been made, thus making the Letter of Credit $0.
The closing date will take place no later than thirty days following the satisfaction of all conditions of the buyer that will be provided in the upcoming Purchase Agreement.
The Term Sheet that was signed on March 15, 2022 "is not intended to, and does not, constitute a binding or enforceable contract. Rather, this is a summary of terms by which Buyer and Seller agree to negotiate to agree upon the terms of a binding Purchase Agreement for the purchase and sale of the Property."
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