{
 "city": "Bayfield County",
 "state": "Wisconsin",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Ashland – Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2026 budget amendment and PSAP director search",
   "summary": "The Ashland-Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board will meet to discuss a 2026 budget amendment following the award of an Innovation Grant, a labor tracking system costing $5,000, and the authorization to search for a new PSAP Director. The meeting will be held in-person at the Bayfield County EOC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-3420",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board hears request to reduce shoreline setback for driveway extension",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on case #26-01B, where applicants Stephen Nold and Susan Lindahl seek a reduced shoreline setback of 35 feet (instead of the required 75 feet) to allow a driveway extension, a holding tank, and part of a new residence on a 0.87‑acre lot. After testimony, the board will deliberate and decide on the setback request. The meeting will also address approval of minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting, discuss any unfinished work or pending cases, and consider motions to enter and later exit a closed session for legal counsel consultation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-3412",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled due to lack of cases",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been cancelled because no completed cases were received by the July 2, 2026 deadline. The Board will instead meet on July 30 and September 24, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-3416",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "University of Wisconsin Extension",
   "headline": "Committee will vote on the CANSKI budget amendment and discuss 2027 UW‑Extension budget",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will consider several items, including approval of the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and a budget update for 2026. Members will discuss the 2027 UW‑Extension budget and a possible staffing plan for 2027. An action item is the approval to move forward with the CANSKI Budget Amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3419",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Transportation Coordinating Committee",
   "headline": "Transportation Coordinating Committee to discuss 2026 project status",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to review April 2026 meeting minutes and discuss member recruitment. The body will also review the status of 2026 projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3328",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Committee (Minutes are included when Final has been added to the heading)",
   "headline": "Bayfield County to hear campground and container use requests",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing to consider conditional use requests for shipping containers and campground revisions. The committee will also discuss a proposed rewrite of the Zoning Code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-3366",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "County Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to evaluate and select EMS safety‑net proposal for Bayfield County",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on July 15, 2026 to review three EMS service proposals received through an RFP. Supervisors will score each option—including Ashland Fire Department ($360 K‑$1.53 M), Essentia Health (~$990 K), and North Memorial Health ($1.7 M‑$2.4 M)—and may enter a closed session to discuss the proposals. The Board will identify one option to advance for public comment at meetings on July 22 and July 23, with a final decision expected at the July 28 regular board meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-3418",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Criminal Justice Council",
   "headline": "Criminal Justice Council to consider 2027 DOJ grant applications",
   "summary": "The council will discuss the 2025 Dashboard document and review Department of Corrections processes. Members may vote to approve grant applications for the 2027 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion program and the Post-Charge Diversion Program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3358",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Children's Community Options Program & Coordinated Services Team Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee begins review of the 2027 CCOP Plan and identifies drafting needs",
   "summary": "The Children’s Community Options Program & Coordinated Services Team Advisory Committee will consider adopting the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and review the latest enrollment report for the Long Term Support program. Members will start reviewing the 2027 CCOP Plan, noting sections that require further drafting before the September 8 meeting and the October 1 submission deadline. The committee will also discuss the upcoming 2027 CST Workplan and application due August 7, and share informational updates about the Policy Academy relocation and potential state champion involvement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3317",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Forestry & Parks Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will consider 2027 budget to address $1M timber revenue shortfall",
   "summary": "The Forestry & Parks Committee will discuss an internal wage analysis that recommends grade increases for three positions and reclassifying a forester, with an estimated cost of about $10,000. It will also review the draft 2027 budget, which proposes using $800,000 from the carbon account and a $600,000 transfer to offset an estimated $1.0 million deficit in timber sale revenue. Additional items include capital equipment purchases and a $90,000 increase for town road aids. The committee will consider two ten‑year temporary access permit renewal requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-3415",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Tourism-Fair Committee",
   "headline": "Tourism-Fair Committee to discuss 2027 budget and fairgrounds improvements",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on the 2027 budget proposal. Members will also review fairgrounds planning and specific building and grounds updates. The Tourism Director will provide a report on department goals and visitor data.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07102026-3414",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "County Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to approve $5,000 contribution to Norvado broadband partnership",
   "summary": "The special board meeting will discuss several items, including a possible contract with the Bayfield County Sheriff Deputy Association, a land acquisition at 111 E 7th Street in Washburn, and a public‑private partnership with the cable company Norvado to expand broadband. The partnership resolution would authorize the county to contribute $5,000 in cash and provide easements and rights of way valued up to $10,000. The board may also consider a motion to enter a closed session for certain negotiations. The meeting will be held in person and via Microsoft Teams.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-3417",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Executive Committee to discuss 2027 budgets and county mineral rights",
   "summary": "The Executive Committee will review 2027 budget presentations from several departments and discuss the re-registration of county-owned mineral rights. The body will also consider actions on a 911 grant, human services reserves, and committee ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-3413",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Family & Behavioral Health Services Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Family & Behavioral Health Services Advisory Committee to meet July 8",
   "summary": "The committee will review program reports and budget updates for Behavioral Health and Family Services. Discussions include requests for additional staffing and the presentation of 2025 CCS survey results.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3322",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-3322",
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Personnel Committee",
   "headline": "County reviews health‑insurance options costing up to $640,130 in 2027",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Personnel Committee will discuss 2027 health‑insurance plans, including a 17.4% premium increase that could raise county costs by $640,130. It will also consider a High‑Deductible Health Plan that adds $86,675 in premiums and possible Health Reimbursement Arrangement funding. Additional agenda items include 2027 department personnel proposals, a draft personnel‑committee ordinance, and amendments to the personnel policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-3411",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Highway Committee",
   "headline": "Highway committee to discuss 2027 budget and state maintenance agreements",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Highway Committee will review the 2027 budget and discuss the impact of WisDOT State Municipal Maintenance Agreements on current Routine Maintenance Agreements. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Eagle Lake Bridge (CTH H) and updates on various county road projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-3409",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "County Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "County Board to discuss budget amendments, zoning, and public safety costs",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and vote on budget amendments, a zoning change, and public safety cost recovery. The meeting will also include presentations on transit and broadband.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-3410",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment meeting for June 25, 2026, is cancelled",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled. This is because no completed cases were received by the May 1, 2026 public hearing deadline.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-3334",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Human Services Board",
   "headline": "Board will discuss and seek input on the 2027 DHS budget and equal‑opportunity policies",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board will review and approve the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. It will open a public hearing for comments on the 2027 DHS budget and the county’s equal‑opportunity employment, service delivery, and language‑access policies. A program presentation will introduce the Behavioral Health team, followed by monthly section reports and a budget guidance memo for 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-3379",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-3379",
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Ashland – Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider expanding PSAP board from 6 to 10 members",
   "summary": "The Ashland‑Bayfield Consolidated PSAP Board will discuss two draft amendments to Section 4 of the commission bylaws that would increase board membership from six to ten members, either by adding EMS and fire representatives or by adding county supervisors. The board will also review the 2026 budget and possible $121,281.80 of cost‑saving adjustments. A first draft of the 2027 budget will be examined, including IT upgrades, ECC computer hard‑drive replacements ($4,900 total), a spare workstation, and a geo‑diverse VPN connection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-3365",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-3365",
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Committee (Minutes are included when Final has been added to the heading)",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Committee will consider several land‑use requests",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing and then discuss five specific land‑use applications, including a shipping container placement, a commercial‑to‑residential rezoning, a campground proposal, a child‑care expansion, and a subdivision plat review. After those items, the committee will address other business such as approval of prior minutes, discussion of a comprehensive zoning code rewrite, and the 2027 budget. Decisions, if any, will be subject to appeal to the Board of Adjustment within 30 days.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-3353",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-3353",
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Sheriff's Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Bayfield County Sheriff's Committee to discuss 2027 budget ideas",
   "summary": "The committee will review department updates and discuss 2027 budget directions for the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, and Veterans Services. The meeting also includes an update on the EMS project and process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-3364",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "County proposes capping residential permit fees at $1,000 in zoning department",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Executive Committee will discuss several budget and policy items, including a proposed fee schedule update that would cap residential land‑use permit fees at $1,000. Other topics include extending a temporary zoning scanning position, a possible increase to the Human Services Risk Reserve, and decisions on a child‑care payment for Washburn Schools and land‑sale auction bids. The meeting also features reports on the county budget, housing authority, economic development, and public safety cost recovery.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-3362",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Health Board",
   "headline": "Board will discuss opioid settlement budget amendment and related programming",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Board of Health will elect a chair and vice‑chair, review the second‑quarter budget, and consider a budget amendment tied to the opioid settlement. Additional items include an overview of health department programs, community wellness grant awardees, and staffing updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-3360",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Forestry & Parks Committee",
   "headline": "Bayfield County considers grant transfer for Maxwell Property acquisition",
   "summary": "The Forestry and Parks Committee will discuss taking over as the primary applicant for a $180,000 Coastal Management Program grant to help acquire the Maxwell Property. The body will also review timber sale contracts and temporary access permit renewals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-3359",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-3359",
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Proposed fee schedule update for residential land use permits in Planning & Zoning",
   "summary": "The Bayfield County Executive Committee will discuss the 2027 budget, reports from the Housing Authority, Economic Development, and other departments, and several proposed actions. Key items include a fee schedule update for residential permits, extension of a temporary zoning scanning position, and a public safety cost recovery ordinance. The committee will also consider the Washburn Schools child‑care payment, risk reserve policy changes, and land‑sale auction bids.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-3361",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Personnel Committee",
   "headline": "Personnel Committee to discuss workforce flexibility and 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The committee will consider policy changes to workplace flexibility, including maternity/paternity leave and work hours. Members will also discuss the 2027 personnel budget and the extension of a temporary zoning scanning position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-3357",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Tribal County Relations Committee",
   "headline": "Bayfield County Tribal-County Relations Committee to discuss 2027 budget and EMS",
   "summary": "The committee will review updates on the county zoning code rewrite and the 2027 budget process, which prioritizes housing and EMS. Discussions will include a new RFP for the Countywide EMS SafetyNet program and a law enforcement agreement update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-3356",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}