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What does the Regional Planning Commission do for Polk County?
3 Jan 2025
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Polk County will spend nearly $40,000 on an annual contract with the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, a cost addressed by WCWRPC representatives with county supervisors about some of the services they provide.
Susan Badtke, a senior planner with the commission, provided a global overview of the organization, and Amanda Veith, a lending specialist, talked about the Regional Business Fund during the board’s Dec. 17 monthly meeting.
“So, we like to come here and present before you every year to give you an update,” Badtke said. “What have we've been up to over the last 12 or so months…”
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