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Dispatch Top 10 - No. 8: No helipads allowed in East Gull Lake
Emotions ran high in East Gull Lake while the city council and planning commission considered allowing private helipads in the city. 2:00 pm, Jan. 2, 2021 ×
A view from Gull Lake Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 shows Lisa Gudajtes property on the right, with new construction and an existing structure on the adjacent property owned by Doug Schieffer in East Gull Lake. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
Private helicopter usage took center stage in the small community of East Gull Lake in 2020, evoking strong emotions and dividing neighbors.
A months-long process with multiple public hearings and meetings resulted in the city council striking down a proposal to allow private helipads within the city.