If I were in the shoes of the Poplar Grove, Caledonia, and Timberland leaders I would be so tired of this Candlewick incorporation issue and being constantly pressed for permission I would be tempted to deny access to the meetings, although that is not legal.
All three villages know they have nothing to gain by allowing the incorporation but what do they have to lose? My thoughts only of possibilities and not listed in any order of importance..........
This small petitioning group still has no standing to make requests or enter enforceable agreements for Candlewick
Probable disputes over any available funding sources
Probable annexation disputes especially for commercially viable property
Dilution of grant application prospects
Possible future township tax increases
Further dilution of meager state funding
A larger voting population based city sitting on existing municipal borders
Prior attempt years ago to annex adjoining Caledonia and Timberlane against their will
Having no idea what the agenda will be of new city leaders
Undoubtedly all the leaders have many more concerns than I could imagine as an outsider. They have represented their constituents well and undoubtedly will continue working in their best interests as they make their decisions.
Submitted by Ken Dillenburg.