 Well, there are now more questions surrounding the possible move of the International Eelpoout Festival from Walker to Bemidji. Josh Peterson sat in on the Beltrami County Commissioner's Meeting today, where many questions still remain regarding the event. For many, it was their first opportunity to hear any details on the proposed move of the International Eelpoout Festival from Walker to Bemidji. After a quick briefing to county commissioners on the public gathering permit application, many questions were raised as to why and how and what it would cost to hold the annual festival on Lake Bemidji. Until now, very little information has been made available, but with time running out, it has left an uncomfortable feeling with some county commissioners. This is a huge community-based event that already has a whole bunch of impetus back in Walker, and then it's going to roll into Bemidji. It just doesn't fit. For some of those who are in attendance, questions surrounding the event remain, ranging from the event itself to the expense of overtime for law enforcement. Whoa, is this even happening? I thought this was a joke. People don't realize that this isn't a joke. Eelpoout does get out of hand. There's no two ways around it. The sheriff, you're going to have your hands full. I do believe that. Eelpoout organizer, Jared Olson, stepped forward to answer many of the questions that were raised. Olson says that after two years of ongoing issues with Cass County, the festival is ready for a change of venue, and credits Bemidji's infrastructure as one of its highlights. Another big reason why the move, your guys' infrastructure is very good here. You have the Sanford Center along with the parking lot, so if we do run into an ice situation, which in the last few years it has gotten warmer, there is the Sanford Center parking lot, which is a very good backup for the crowd to come. If the permit is granted and the festival does move to Bemidji, organizers understand it will be a difficult change for the city of Walker. I know it does have a lot of history, and if it does move it will be a tough thing, but I am dedicated to the continued success of this event. In Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. The Belchamie County Planning Commission has yet to schedule the meeting to discuss the permit. Tomorrow, our Josh Peterson will have reaction about the possible move from Walker. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.