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About Wolske Bay, Menomonie, WI
Originally developed in 1959 as "Canary Island" by property owner
Rudolph Wolske along with sons Gene and Francis "Green" Wolske.
The creation of Canary Island in North Menomonie started after the lake water was raised in 1957. Rudolph Wolske owned about a quarter-mile of lake frontage extending from the former soybean plant site and the raised water created an island on the property.
The Wolskes constructed into the hillsides five live bait minnow boxes fed with spring water and planted hundreds of trees bordering the developed roadway and the public was cordially invited to use the area.
Future plans for Canary Island called for more fill, a flower bed, and more trees to make it an even more attractive place for Menomonie tourists.
By 1960 the bay is advertised as simply, "Wolske's Bay," for reasons unknown.
In 1969, Wolske Bay Road was officially named in appreciation of Rudolph D. Wolske for certain lands donated for park purposes on this stretch of road.
In July of 1984, the new owners of Wolske Bay Marina and Bait Shop, John Hoyt and Roger Klamm, purchased the business from Francis “Green” Wolske.
Dave Wagner took over ownership in 1996 until the city of Menomonie acquired the property with a matching state stewardship grant in 2001.
In 2003, Ward One representative Jim Hartung continued efforts on the old Wolske Bay Marina, acquired by the City with the intent of converting the area into a passive park featuring picnic areas and handicapped fishing docks.
"We're hoping to improve the water flow down there which will reduce the stench," Hartung stressed.
The Resulting pedestrian bridge cost was $33,000
In June of 2010, pumps were added into the bay to help aerate the water and prevent stagnation and odor from rotting algae. The pumps cost $2,700 each. Electrical hookups for the pumps added an additional $3,875.
Dredging permits were sought in 2015 at about a cost of $12,000.
In 2016, shortly after a mayoral election, the City of Menomonie commenced with a dredging project at a cost of over $140,000. The city also spent $45,000 on a Solarbee water mixer.
The creation of Canary Island in North Menomonie started after the lake water was raised in 1957. Rudolph Wolske owned about a quarter-mile of lake frontage extending from the former soybean plant site and the raised water created an island on the property.
The Wolskes constructed into the hillsides five live bait minnow boxes fed with spring water and planted hundreds of trees bordering the developed roadway and the public was cordially invited to use the area.
Future plans for Canary Island called for more fill, a flower bed, and more trees to make it an even more attractive place for Menomonie tourists.
By 1960 the bay is advertised as simply, "Wolske's Bay," for reasons unknown.
In 1969, Wolske Bay Road was officially named in appreciation of Rudolph D. Wolske for certain lands donated for park purposes on this stretch of road.
In July of 1984, the new owners of Wolske Bay Marina and Bait Shop, John Hoyt and Roger Klamm, purchased the business from Francis “Green” Wolske.
Dave Wagner took over ownership in 1996 until the city of Menomonie acquired the property with a matching state stewardship grant in 2001.
In 2003, Ward One representative Jim Hartung continued efforts on the old Wolske Bay Marina, acquired by the City with the intent of converting the area into a passive park featuring picnic areas and handicapped fishing docks.
"We're hoping to improve the water flow down there which will reduce the stench," Hartung stressed.
The Resulting pedestrian bridge cost was $33,000
In June of 2010, pumps were added into the bay to help aerate the water and prevent stagnation and odor from rotting algae. The pumps cost $2,700 each. Electrical hookups for the pumps added an additional $3,875.
Dredging permits were sought in 2015 at about a cost of $12,000.
In 2016, shortly after a mayoral election, the City of Menomonie commenced with a dredging project at a cost of over $140,000. The city also spent $45,000 on a Solarbee water mixer.
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