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Price County public meetings in 2025

72 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

Decision on Sarah Hoogland's in‑home daycare conditional use permit

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee will consider a conditional use permit for an in‑home daycare at Hollywood Lane in the Town of Elk. It will also review land division applications for the Town of Elk and the Town of Flambeau. A presentation will cover the sale of a conservation easement for the Headwater Rivers Forest to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes, vouchers, and setting the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved in‑home daycare permit and several land divisions

The committee approved Sarah Hoogland's conditional use permit to operate an in‑home daycare on Hollywood Lane in the Town of Elk. It also approved two land division requests: one filed by Doug Rasmussen in the Town of Elk and another by Sam Kotke on behalf of Vikki Gago in the Town of Flambeau. A motion to postpone indefinitely the discussion on the Forest Legacy Program was adopted with a 5‑1 vote. The board approved the October minutes and committee vouchers totaling $38,315.77, and set the next meeting dates.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Executive Committee

Price County Executive Committee meets to discuss finances and employment

The Price County Executive Committee will meet on December 11, 2025, to review monthly financial reports, delinquent taxes, and land sales. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the County Administrator contract and a memorandum of understanding with the Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce.

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✓ Decided: Executive Committee set $4,000 minimum bids for two unsold land parcels

The committee approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes and set a $4,000 starting bid for each of two remaining land parcels, one in the Town of Fifield and one in the City of Park Falls. It also approved November 2025 executive vouchers totaling $495,973.16 and postponed the Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program loan forgiveness discussion to the next meeting. The body entered a closed session at 10:15 a.m. and returned to open session at 11:29 a.m.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Administration Committee

Committee will review employee updates and handbook policy changes

The Price County Administration Committee meeting on December 9, 2025 will consider several agenda items. It will review minutes from the October 15 and November 12, 2025 meetings and discuss employee status changes, including new hires, promotions, terminations, and ongoing recruitments. The committee will examine proposed updates to the employee handbook regarding holidays and payroll during bank holidays, as well as items in the supervisor manual and proof of insurance. The meeting will set the next meeting date for January 13, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts holiday and payroll changes to employee handbook

The committee approved the minutes from the October 15 and November 12, 2025 meetings. It adopted revised holiday provisions and payroll scheduling language for the Price County Employee Handbook. The committee also approved a recommendation that supervisors declare abstentions and add related language to the Supervisor Handbook. The January 13, 2026 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting set for February 10, 2026.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

Council on Aging to discuss nutrition and transportation programs

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Nutrition Program, Senior Services, and Transportation updates. The body will also review financial reports and approve a suggested meal donation for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a 25‑cent increase to senior meal donation suggestions

The Health and Human Services Board approved the September 8 meeting minutes and adopted amended bylaws. It voted to raise the suggested donation for congregate and home‑delivered senior meals by 25 cents for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

Traffic Safety Commission meets to review law enforcement and safety reports

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss reports from the Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police, and the Wisconsin State Patrol. The agenda includes a review of school transportation and highway department updates, with no specific decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Traffic Safety Commission voted to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. The motion was carried. No other actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

Price County committee to discuss Solberg Lake Campground expansion and timber bids

The Forestry & Parks and Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to review a contract for ADA surfaces at Solberg Lake Campground. The body will also open bids for 2025 fall timber and review department financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes, timber bids and $75,824.42 in vouchers

The Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the 2025 fall timber bids as presented. The committee also approved November 2025 vouchers totaling $17,576.14 for Buildings & Grounds and $58,248.28 for Forestry & Parks. The next meeting was scheduled for January 6, 2026.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Other Committees

Veterans Service Commission will consider appointments and updates at Nov 19 meeting

The Price County Veterans Service Commission will meet on November 19, 2025 at the county courthouse boardroom. Commissioners will review the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes, consider new appointments for terms beginning January 1, 2026, and receive updates on the DAV van, recent events, and the County Veterans Service Office. The agenda also includes commissioner reports and scheduling of the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 p.m. No other substantive actions were decided.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Law Enforcement Committee

Law Enforcement Committee will review reports and set next meeting date

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will hear public comment and consider approval of the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive departmental reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and the Sheriff’s Office, including staffing, animal control, K‑9 units, recreation officer, equipment needs, and jail updates. The committee will review its vouchers and note that the December meeting is canceled and the next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved October 2025 vouchers totaling $121,062.68

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the October 2025 vouchers for $121,062.68. The December 2025 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting was set for January 8, 2026.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Administration Committee

Administration Committee to consider ratifying deputies union agreement

The Price County Administration Committee will meet to discuss a resolution to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Price County Deputies Union WPPA Local 645. The committee will also review voting abstention procedures based on Robert's Rules of Order.

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✓ Decided: Committee ratified the collective bargaining agreement with the deputies union

The Administration Committee approved a resolution to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between Price County and the Price County Deputies Union (WPPA Local 645) and to forward it to the County Board of Supervisors. The committee also postponed discussion on a rule for abstaining from votes and added that item to the December 9 agenda.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on 2026 budget and property tax levy

The Price County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and vote on the 2025 property tax levy, along with several administrative and policy updates.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026 property tax levy resolution (33-25 vote)

The Board approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted an ordinance requiring parcel identification numbers on all real‑estate recording documents. The Board adopted the 2026 property tax levy resolution with a 33‑25 vote and approved several administrative resolutions, including a revised employee handbook that makes Presidents Day a floating holiday.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Administration Committee

Committee will vote to ratify the county-deputies collective bargaining agreement

The Price County Administration Committee will consider several routine items, including public comments, approval of the October 15 meeting minutes, and employee status updates. It will review the supervisor proof of insurance and a proposed procedure for abstaining from votes under Robert's Rules. The committee will receive an update on the 2026 deputy union negotiations and will vote on a resolution to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Price County Deputies Union WPPA Local 645 (Administration).

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Executive Committee

Public hearing on ordinance requiring parcel ID numbers for real‑estate recordings

The Price County Executive Committee will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would require the use of parcel identification numbers on all real‑estate recording documents. The committee will also consider two resolutions: one requesting bridge and culvert aid for the Town of Worcester, and another approving Forestry and Parks Big Falls projects funded from the Capital Improvement Fund. Additional agenda items include the Treasurer’s report, updates from the Register of Deeds and Clerk’s Office, and a transition to a cloud‑based accounting system.

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✓ Decided: Executive Committee approves parcel ID ordinance and key funding resolutions

The committee approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted several resolutions, including an ordinance requiring parcel identification numbers on real‑estate recording documents. It also approved a bridge and culvert aid request for the Town of Worcester, funded forestry and parks projects at Big Falls, and authorized October vouchers totaling $994,387.43. A contract was signed to move the County’s accounting system to a cloud‑based version of Civic Systems.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

Public hearing on 2026 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program for Counties

The Price County Health & Human Services Board will meet on November 5, 2025 at the Courthouse County Board Room in Phillips. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2026 Specialized Transportation Assistance Program under Wisconsin Statutes §85.21, followed by items such as voucher matters, grant updates, and reports from senior and public health units. Board members will also consider minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and plan for a closed‑session discussion on a General Abatement Order for Town of Ogema property.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $199,330.15 in October vouchers

The Health & Human Services Board approved October 2025 vouchers totaling $199,330.15 and adopted the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 2026 DOT grant application for $79,889 to fund senior transportation projects and awarded the 2026 nutrition program contract to Phillips Café at $5.45 per plate. Motions to enter closed and then open session were each approved unanimously.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

Committee will consider supporting sale of conservation easement for Headwater Rivers Forest

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss project updates, financial reports, and several resolutions, including funding maintenance projects and allocating capital funds for Big Falls bathrooms. A key item is a resolution supporting Aurora Sustainable Lands' application to the USDA Forest Legacy Program and the sale of a conservation easement to the Wisconsin DNR. The meeting also includes updates on the Solberg Lake campground expansion, timber bid packets, and the 2026 work plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved vouchers: $34,093.29 Buildings & Grounds, $218,245.76 Forestry & Parks

The committee approved the October 2025 vouchers for Buildings & Grounds and Forestry & Parks. It tabled the resolution supporting the Headwater Rivers Forest application. It sent the Big Falls Bathrooms capital‑improvement resolution to the Executive Committee and approved the 2026 Annual Work Plan, the 2025 Fall Timber Bid Packets, and the next meeting date of December 2, 2025.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

Price County Nutrition Advisory Council to discuss 2026 meal donations

The Nutrition Advisory Council is meeting to review program reports and financial updates. The body will discuss site utilization, cost analysis, and suggested meal donations for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council approved raising home‑delivered meal donation to $5.75 and kept congregate meals at $5.00

The board approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a recommendation to keep the congregate‑meal donation at $5.00 and raise the home‑delivered meal donation by $0.25 to $5.75. The council removed a sentence from Article I of its bylaws. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Highway & Transportation Committee

Committee will discuss bridge and culvert aid for the Town of Worcester

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee will hold a public meeting to consider several items. Topics include the Hwy 13 and Hwy 111 intersection, a bridge and culvert aid request from the Town of Worcester, and the latest truck bid prices. The committee will also receive updates on county road projects and review the 2024 road tour itinerary.

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✓ Decided: Approved bridge aid, stop signs at Hwy 13/111, and set Dec 3 meeting

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Town of Worcester Bridge and Culvert Aid resolution with corrections and forwarded it to the Executive Committee. It approved ordering three flashing stop signs for the State Highway 13 and State Highway 111 intersection. The next committee meeting was set for December 3, 2025.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

Decision on Matt Manchester's special exception permit for a storage shed

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee will hear public comment and then decide on a special exception permit filed by Matt Manchester to build a storage shed on Blockhouse Lake Road. The meeting also includes discussion of several land division and plat applications and a proposal for the 2025 crop price. Additional agenda items cover committee minutes, vouchers, and UW‑Extension reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple land division and plat proposals, plus budget items

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee approved a special‑exception permit for a storage shed and five land‑division or plat applications creating new lots in the towns of Emery, Knox, and Worcester, including the Red Pine Subdivision. The committee also adopted the 2025 Crop Price Proposal, agreed to remove a resident from the WDACP program, and approved September 2025 vouchers totaling $4,344.97.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Land Information Council

Council will consider the revised 2025‑2027 Land Information Plan

The Price County Land Information Council will review and possibly adopt a revised land information plan covering 2025 through 2027. The meeting will also include a finance report, a discussion of a 2026 grant application, and updates on 2025 orthophoto imagery and plat books. Public comment and routine items such as minutes and the next meeting date are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved land plan revisions and 2026 grant application

The council approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes. It also approved revisions to the 2025‑2027 Land Information Plan and the use of 2026‑2027 base‑budget grant money for a software transition. Finally, the council approved the 2026 Wisconsin Land Information Program grant application as presented.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Administration Committee

Committee to adopt revised employee handbook and related policy updates

The Price County Administration Committee will consider several resolutions, including adopting a revised Employee Handbook, a revised Administration Manual, and updates to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual. It will also vote on a revised LTE Wage Schedule that adds an interpreter wage differential. Additional discussion items cover health insurance premiums for 2026 and updates on employee status and union negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple policy updates, including employee handbook and wage schedule

The Administration Committee approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the 2026 health‑insurance premiums and adopted revisions to the County Board Policy and Procedure Manual, the Employee Handbook, and the Administration Manual. The committee also approved the LTE wage schedule with a $25‑hour interpreter differential and sent the 2026 committee and board calendar to the County Board.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Board will consider approving the 2026 county budget and forwarding it to a public hearing

The Price County Board of Supervisors will approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. They will consider an amendment to the 2026 supervisory district boundaries to reflect recent annexations. The board will review the County Administrator’s 2025 financial summary and decide whether to approve the 2026 budget and send it to a public hearing. Additional reports from committee chairs will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts redistricting resolution and approves 2026 budget draft

The board unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution 32‑25, amending supervisory district boundaries to reflect the Town of Elk annexation, with a 13‑yes, 0‑no vote. The board approved draft three of the 2026 budget, noting a 2025 total tax levy of $13,529,200, and voted to forward it to a public hearing (9‑yes, 3‑no, 1‑abstain).

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Executive Committee

Committee will recommend the 2026 levy and consider boundary changes

The Price County Executive Committee will review the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the treasurer’s report on monthly finances, delinquent taxes and recent land sales, discuss the 2026 budget with loan quotes and a recommendation to adopt the 2026 levy, and consider a resolution to amend supervisory district boundaries to reflect annexations. All items are listed for discussion and possible action; no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended a $13.5 million levy for the 2026 county budget

The Executive Committee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and moved the Highway 13 sidewalk expense into the Buildings and Grounds budget. It accepted Prevail Bank loan quotes for five county loans and forwarded the Parcel ID Numbers ordinance to a public hearing. The committee recommended a $13,529,200 levy for 2026 and approved a resolution to amend supervisory district boundaries. Vouchers for August and September 2025 totaling $6,772,307.89 were also approved.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Law Enforcement Committee

Committee reviews law enforcement reports and considers vouchers

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will hear department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff’s Office, including updates on staffing, animal control, K‑9 units, equipment needs, and the jail. It will also consider the committee vouchers and approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes public comment and setting the date for the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Vouchers approved; Nov 13 meeting cancelled, next meeting set for Dec 4

The committee approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved four vouchers for the Sheriff/Jail and Coroner/DA totaling $65,831.13, $60,847.57, $9,246.70 and $10,533.17. The November 13, 2025 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting was scheduled for December 4, 2025.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Other Committees

Price County Redistricting Committee to discuss 2026 supervisory district boundaries

The Price County Redistricting Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a resolution. The primary focus is updating supervisory district boundaries for 2026 to reflect annexations.

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✓ Decided: Redistricting Committee approved boundary changes to reflect annexations

The Price County Redistricting Committee voted to approve a resolution amending supervisory district boundaries to reflect recent annexations. The approved resolution will be forwarded to the County Board for further action. No other items were decided.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

Board sets schedule for upcoming flu clinic

The Health & Human Services Board will hear public comments, review vouchers, and approve the minutes from the September 10 meeting. It will receive quarterly reports from the Public Health, Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, and Fiscal units, including a flu clinic schedule and COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations. The board will also discuss high‑cost placement reports and agency updates before setting the date for the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $202,253.31 in vouchers and adopted September minutes

The Health and Human Services Board approved vouchers totaling $202,253.31 for August and September 2025. The board also approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

Committee to discuss forest projects and grant applications

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to review project updates, financial reports, and grant applications. The meeting will be held at the Courthouse County Board Room in Phillips.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $244,714.81 vouchers and new camping rates

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It approved vouchers totaling $244,714.81 for August 2025 Forestry and Parks, $87,230.90 for September 2025 Forestry and Parks, $14,932.14 for August 2025 Buildings and Grounds, and $6,511.47 for September 2025 Buildings and Grounds. The committee also approved new camping rates for Solberg Lake Park and Big Falls Park and moved to ask the Executive Committee to seek funds for the Big Falls toilet replacement project.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

Committee will decide two short‑term rental permits and a garage exception

The Price County Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee meets on September 18, 2025 to hear public comments and make decisions on several land‑use applications. Members will vote on conditional use permits for short‑term rentals filed by Joshua Teeters (Belcher Lane) and Jim and Lisa Brandt (State Highway 70). They will also decide a special exception permit for a 40‑foot garage requested by Duane Moksnes (S. Soo Lake Road). Additional items include land‑division filings, a refund request, and updates on wildlife programs, the 2026 budget, and UW‑Extension activities.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the 2026 Price County budget and multiple permits

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee approved several conditional use and special exception permits, multiple land divisions, a refund to a resident, the 2026 Wisconsin Deer Donation Participation Agreement, and the 2026 Price County budget. Committee vouchers for July and August 2025 were also approved. Discussion on Karen Kerner's WDACP eligibility was postponed to the October 23 meeting.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Supervisors

Price County Board to review road construction and equipment improvement plans

The Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions regarding short-term debt for road construction and capital projects. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2024 audit and updates on the 2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted multiple short‑term debt and funding resolutions unanimously

The Price County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a revised 2024 transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund, a transfer to offset 2024 budget overages, and three resolutions authorizing short‑term debt for highway construction, capital projects, and equipment programs. The board also adopted a SNAP funding resolution for Health and Human Services. All motions passed with a 13‑yes, 0‑no vote.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Executive Committee

County votes on short‑term debt financing for 2025‑2026 road projects

The Price County Executive Committee will consider several resolutions to finance highway department road construction projects for 2025 and 2026 with short‑term debt. Additional resolutions will move funds to the Capital Improvement Fund and to offset 2024 budget overages. The committee will also discuss redrawing supervisor district lines from the Elk and Phillips annexation and may form a redistricting committee.

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✓ Decided: Executive Committee approved multiple short‑term debt resolutions for highway projects

The committee approved the sale of two land parcels to the Village of Catawba, adopted an ordinance requiring parcel ID numbers on conveyance documents, and passed several resolutions authorizing short‑term debt financing for 2025 and 2026 highway construction, capital projects, and budget offsets. It also approved the August 2025 vouchers totaling $5,836,688.55.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

Health and Human Services Board to review public health fee schedules and SNAP resolution

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss agency updates and review several unit reports. The board is considering action on public health and reproductive health fee schedules and a SNAP resolution.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $181,303.21 in health vouchers for August 2025

The Health and Human Services Board approved the August 2025 vouchers totaling $181,303.21. It also approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes, the standard public health fee schedule, and the SNAP resolution to be forwarded to the County Board. The 2026 budget for the Aging & Disability Services ADRC was approved with a slight increase. All motions were carried.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Administration Committee

Committee will vote on wage schedule changes for interpreter differentials

The Price County Administration Committee will consider several policy updates, including revisions to the Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual for 2026‑2027. It will vote on a resolution to adopt an Employee LTE Wage Schedule for the Interpreter Wage Differential. The board will also discuss 2026 health‑insurance premiums and updates to the employee handbook. A closed‑session will address Deputy Union contract negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved policy manual updates and entered a closed session

The Administration Committee approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved recommended changes to the 2026‑2027 Supervisor Policy and Procedure Manual and will forward them to the County Board. The committee voted to go into a closed session and later to return to an open session. No action was taken on two resolutions concerning policy revisions and interpreter wage differentials.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Committee approved revised bylaws, including term limits and officer rules

The Health and Human Services Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It adopted amendments to the bylaws covering member term limits and officer election procedures. The board also set the next meeting date for December 8, 2025 and adjourned the session.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

Price County Traffic Safety Commission to review law enforcement and transport reports

The commission will meet to discuss reports from local law enforcement, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and school transportation. The body will also review minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports from law enforcement, WDOT, and county departments.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Highway & Transportation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved recommendation for 2026 Road Construction, Equipment and Facilities Plan.

The committee approved several resolutions, including the release of a gravel and marl reservation, the 2026 Road Construction, Equipment and Facilities Plan recommendation, and the 2027‑2031 Equipment and 2027‑2029 Facilities Improvement Programs. It also adopted an Adopt an Airport Volunteer Permit and approved August 2025 vouchers totaling $322,035.72. No action was taken on the Price County Airport Six Year Plan.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves four land-use ordinance changes and SNAP Ed resolution

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee approved four resolutions to amend Shoreland Zoning, amend Subdivision of Land, repeal the old Floodplain Zoning Ordinance, and adopt a new Floodplain Zoning Ordinance. The committee also approved an amended resolution urging the use of State of Wisconsin resources to support FoodWise education through SNAP Ed. All motions were carried.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopts new Floodplain Zoning Ordinance and multiple resolutions

The Price County Board adopted four ordinances, including a new Floodplain Zoning Ordinance, and approved eight resolutions covering opioid funding, the Apostle Islands National Park, fiscal policy, settlement authority, election official shielding, SNAP‑Ed advocacy, veteran services, and bridge aid. A motion to postpone the 2025 Highway Project funding was carried by voice vote. The board also approved the appointment of Elden Shier as County Veterans Service Officer.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Patricia Stephan elected chairperson, Dixie Weidman vice chair, minutes approved

The board voted unanimously to elect Patricia Stephan as chairperson and Dixie Weidman as vice‑chairperson. A unanimous ballot was used for each election. The board also approved the meeting minutes from November 18, 2024. No other actions were decided.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: County adopts opioid settlement authority and multiple policy resolutions

The Executive Committee approved several resolutions, including delegating authority to enter opioid settlement agreements, establishing an opioid funding advisory committee, and amending the Fiscal Policy Handbook. It also adopted policies for election official shielding, bridge and culvert aid, and a veterans transportation van. July 2025 vouchers totaling $1,582,597.99 were approved, and the 2025 Highway Project Funding resolution was forwarded to the full board.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approved July vouchers, fee schedule, and WHEAP policy

The Health and Human Services Board approved the July vouchers totaling $173,091.11. It adopted the presented fee schedule for Public Health and Reproductive Health. The board also approved the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) policy. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board held a public hearing, received no comments, and adjourned

The Price County Health & Human Services Board met on August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Courthouse County Board Room. The chair read agenda items for six service divisions, and no members of the public offered comments on any item. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Administration Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and moved to closed then open session

The Administration Committee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to enter a closed session at 9:50 a.m. and then return to an open session at 10:30 a.m. No action was taken on any closed‑session items. The next regular meeting was set for September 9, 2025.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Other Committees

✓ Decided: Commission recommends acquiring a DAV van for veteran transport

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided that no letter is needed for the Park Falls Vietnam Monument installation. The board voted to recommend moving forward with acquiring a Disabled American Veterans van for veteran transportation. The meeting was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved meeting minutes and voucher payments

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved vouchers totaling $70,602.84 for June Sheriff/Jail expenses, $78,787.32 for July Sheriff/Jail expenses, $13,767.70 for June Coroner/District Attorney expenses, and $11,846.96 for July Coroner/District Attorney expenses. No other actions were decided.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Aug 6, 2025

Highway & Transportation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved $1.3M in vouchers and a $16K bridge aid request

The Highway & Transportation Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Town of Worcester Elk River Terrace Bridge and Culvert Aid Request, limiting county responsibility to $16,000. The committee also approved vouchers totaling $1,316,149.74 for May‑July 2025 and moved forward with terminating the Gravel and Marl Deposit Reservation.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved new camping rates for electric, water, and sewer sites

The committee approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for September 2, 2025. It accepted the proposed camping rates for sites with electric, water, and sewer service. The committee also approved vouchers for Buildings and Grounds and Forestry and Parks expenses.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jul 31, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Debbra Werner elected chair, Bill Hoffman elected vice chair of Nutrition Council

The Nutrition Advisory Council elected Debbra Werner as chairperson and Bill Hoffman as vice chairperson by unanimous ballot. The board approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes. They decided to place a bylaws review on the agenda for the next meeting and set the next meeting date for October 30, 2025.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jul 29, 2025

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board elected David Schmidt as Chairperson and Thomas Frane as Vice Chairperson

The Price County Zoning Board of Adjustment elected David Schmidt as Chairperson and Thomas Frane as Vice Chairperson by unanimous ballot. The board approved the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes and appointed Mark Luoma as a regular board member. The next meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2026, and the session adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jul 24, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved Conditional Use Permit for women's shelter on Fox Run Road

The committee approved a Conditional Use Permit for a women’s shelter and maternity home at Fox Run Road. It voted to forward three ordinance amendments (shoreland zoning, subdivision, floodplain) to the full county board with a recommendation to approve. The committee also approved the June 2025 vouchers ($2,917.17) and a Memorandum of Understanding with UW‑Madison Extension (5‑1 vote).

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 16, 2025

Other Committees

✓ Decided: Commission elects Douglas Moquin chairman and Mitchell Surman vice chairman

The commission voted unanimously to appoint Douglas Moquin as chairman and Mitchell Surman as vice chairman. It approved the April 16 minutes, adopted amendments to its bylaws, and approved a motion to send a letter to Park Falls city about reinstalling the Vietnam monument. A motion to limit gas cards to one per veteran per quarter was also carried.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jul 14, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Council on Aging Advisory Committee elected new chairperson and vice chairperson

The committee elected David Schmidt as Chairperson by a unanimous 6‑0 vote and Dianne Gierman as Vice Chairperson by voice vote. The March 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. The regular March meeting was rescheduled to April 13, 2026 (or the second Monday in April). The next meeting was set for September 8, 2025.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jul 10, 2025

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: County Executive Committee approves Apostle Islands National Park resolution

The committee voted to approve the Apostle Islands National Park resolution. It also approved bridge and culvert aid for the towns of Prentice and Elk, adopted the County Fiscal Policy Handbook, and authorized $1,012,960.30 in monthly vouchers for June 2025. The meeting entered a closed session to review the County Administrator's performance before returning to open session.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 9, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $381,812.10 in June vouchers

The Health and Human Services Board elected Paula Houdek as chair and Robert Kopisch as vice chair by unanimous ballots. It approved June vouchers totaling $381,812.10. The board also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 19, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves land division for 4 new Georgetown lots

The committee approved the land division application from Secluded Land Company, LLC to create four lots in the Town of Georgetown. It took no action on the Catkins Animal Rescue fee waiver and forwarded draft floodplain, shoreland, and subdivision zoning ordinances to the July Land Use meeting for public hearings. The board also approved the May 22 minutes, approved May vouchers totaling $2,917.17, and set the next meeting for July 24 while considering cancelling the October or November meetings.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopts resolutions supporting forestry funding and multiple fund transfers

The board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution 11-25 supporting reauthorization of the state Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program. The board also adopted Resolutions 12‑25, 13‑25, and 14‑25 transferring highway equipment and facility funds and approving land‑records software. Additionally, the board amended the County Outdoor Recreation Plan to include projects in the Town of Fifield and City of Park Falls and approved several board and committee appointments.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 12, 2025

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee approved May vouchers and multiple transportation resolutions

The committee approved the May 2025 vouchers totaling $1,302,624.83 and adopted several resolutions, including equipment and facility fund actions, a $32,510 land‑records software upgrade, and continuation of the airport property‑tax project. It also directed the formation of an opioid‑funding ad‑hoc committee and reviewed updates to the County Fiscal Policy Handbook. The annexation and supervisor‑line redrawing remain on hold pending required filing.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 5, 2025

Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves prior minutes, voucher payments; no action on hemp ordinance

The committee approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It took no action on Ordinance 2023‑07 that would add a hemp‑derived cannabinoid possession article to the county code. The committee approved vouchers for $16,502.73 (April 2025 COC/Coroner/DA), $8,542.18 (May 2025 COC/Coroner/DA), $101,787.93 (April 2025 Sheriff/Jail) and $107,875.04 (May 2025 Sheriff/Jail). No other actions were taken.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 5, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Traffic Safety Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was carried. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jun 3, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

✓ Decided: Approved forwarding resolution to support state funding for Knowles‑Nelson program

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It voted to forward a resolution supporting reauthorization of state funding for the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program to the full Board of Supervisors. The committee also amended the County Outdoor Recreation Plan to include projects from the Town of Fifield and the City of Park Falls and directed the Forestry and Parks Administrator to continue work on the Steve Creek Shooting Range Plan. Vouchers were approved and the next meeting was set for July 1, 2025.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu May 22, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved four permits and two land divisions, and postponed UW‑Extension MOU

The committee approved special exception permits for Steven and Sylvia Kerner and for Patrick and Debra Moonan, as well as a conditional use permit for Wheel Way Auto Super Center. It also approved land divisions for Sandra Kilty in Worcester and Roy Kirchmeyer in Emery. The board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, the $81,119.88 in vouchers, and set the next meeting for June 19, 2025. The UW‑Extension memorandum of understanding was postponed until the June meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board ratified authority for counsel to add defendants in opioid litigation

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved two resolutions: participation in the WDNR Trail Program and confirming counsel's authority to add additional defendants to the opioid MDL 2804 case. The opioid litigation resolution passed with a 13‑1 vote, while the trail program resolution passed unanimously (13‑0). The board also approved the April 15 meeting minutes and appointed Kaye Erickson to the Nutrition Advisory Council.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu May 15, 2025

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Resolution ratifying authority to add defendants in opioid litigation approved

The Executive Committee approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 vouchers totaling $720,897.90. It adopted a resolution confirming the County’s counsel can add additional defendants to the opioid MDL 2804 litigation. The committee also approved a resolution to redraw supervisor district lines in districts 8 and 11 following the annexation of Phillips parcels to the Town of Elk. The Highway Committee approved moving $25,000 from the equipment fund to purchase a boom mower tractor.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 14, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approved vouchers totaling $159,422.75 and $444,385.00

The Health and Human Services Board approved two voucher payments of $159,422.75 for period 13 of 2024 and $444,385.00 for March‑April 2025. The board also approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended Kaye Erickson to fill the Ogema/Prentice Nutrition Advisory Council seat. No action was taken on the Vital Strategies Opioid Settlement Fund matching request.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 13, 2025

Administration Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved deputy union letter and overtime pay for child support director

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from the February 11 meeting. It authorized a letter to start negotiations with the Deputy Union and allowed overtime pay for the Child Support Agency Director. The committee also moved to a closed session (5‑0 vote) before returning to an open session and accepted the closed‑session recommendations.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 7, 2025

Highway & Transportation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved bridge aid, property sale, and equipment fund transfer

The Highway & Transportation Committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended funding for bridge and culvert projects in the Towns of Prentice and Elk. It also authorized the sale of 60 ft of County Hwy O property to David and Dawn Weidemann, moved $25,833 from the regular equipment fund to the borrowed yellow iron fund, and approved March and April 2025 vouchers totaling $140,257.18.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 6, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

✓ Decided: Committee reauthorized WDNR ATV Trail Grant and approved key motions

The committee accepted the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the Price County timber sale bid results. It reauthorized the WDNR ATV Trail Grant resolution, allowing the designated person to sign and submit the grant. The committee also approved a planning partnership with the Westboro Fishing and Wildlife Club for a Steve Creek shooting range and approved vouchers for Forestry & Parks and Buildings & Grounds expenses.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Apr 24, 2025

Health and Human Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approved Jan 30 minutes and accepted new NAC seat applicant

The Nutrition Advisory Council approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. The council accepted Kay Erickson’s application for the open Ogema/Prentice area NAC seat and will forward it to the Health and Human Services Board. The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 p.m.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Apr 16, 2025

Other Committees

✓ Decided: Veterans Service Commission approves minutes, bylaws and new appointments

The commission approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes and adopted the revised bylaws. New appointments of Elaine Doll, Richard Lapp and Douglas Moquin were confirmed for terms ending December 31, 2027. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting was scheduled for July 16, 2025.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopts Ordinance Draft 2025-001 replacing land sales and tax foreclosure codes

The Board voted unanimously to rescind Ordinance Chapter 511 (Land Sales) and Chapter 440 (Tax‑Deeded Lands). It then adopted Ordinance Draft 2025‑001, which replaces those chapters and adds a $400 administrative fee provision. The Board also adopted an amendment to authorize operation of a state highway bridge and approved several forestry and budget resolutions.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Apr 10, 2025

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee approved $1.37 M in monthly vouchers and multiple budget resolutions

The committee approved the March 13 meeting minutes and passed several resolutions, including designating funds for parcel replanting, amending a highway borrowing resolution, and adopting FY 2024 budget amendments. It also approved monthly vouchers totaling $1,371,835.84. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Fri Apr 4, 2025

Other Committees

✓ Decided: Board of Canvassers completed vote canvassing and issued certification

The Price County Board of Canvassers met, canvassed the April 1, 2025 election votes, signed certification papers, and adjourned. No substantive policy decisions were made.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Apr 3, 2025

Law Enforcement Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved $187,439.56 in vouchers and postponed hemp ordinance

The committee approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It postponed discussion of Ordinance 2023‑07 on hemp‑derived cannabinoids to the June meeting to gather more information. The committee also approved vouchers totaling $187,439.56 for Sheriff/Jail and Coroner/COC/District Attorney expenses.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 1, 2025

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

✓ Decided: County Board to receive termination easement resolution for Town of Worcester

The committee approved the February 4 meeting minutes and adopted several resolutions. It approved a resolution to terminate two Town of Worcester easements and forward it to the County Board. Additional resolutions designating a signatory for the Lower Steve Creek Flowage Dam grant, allocating general‑fund money for parcel replanting, releasing the spring timber sale bid packet, and implementing timber‑sale extensions were also carried.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Mar 20, 2025

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved several land use permits, land divisions, and vouchers

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee approved a special‑exception permit for Dennis Muth, two land‑division requests (one for Albert Simpson/John Patrick and one for Daniel Nelson), and a refund request from Duane Moksnes. The committee also approved the meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $90,831.98 for December 2024 through February 2025, as well as UW‑Extension financial vouchers. All motions were carried.

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