Bemidji City Council Denies Northern Township's Wastewater Treatment Connection Request
The Bemidji City Council rejected Northern Township's request to connect to its wastewater treatment plant, following a boundary dispute. A judge had previously approved Northern Township's petition to become a city, while denying Bemidji's annexation request. Mayor Jorge Prince emphasized the city's policy of 'no connection without annexation' to avoid legal repercussions. The decision was not unanimous, with Council member Emelie Rivera opposing the reaffirmation of policies.
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The Bemidji City Council denied Northern Township's request for connection to its wastewater treatment facility due to an ongoing boundary dispute. In February, a judge permitted Northern Township to become its own city, rejecting Bemidji's annexation efforts.
Mayor Jorge Prince stated the city's policy of 'no connection without annexation' is crucial to avoid legal issues. The decision faced dissent from Council member Emelie Rivera, who highlighted inconsistent policy application. Northern Township plans to construct its own wastewater treatment plant, with initial infrastructure work expected to coincide with an upcoming road project.
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