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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Land & Development Committee

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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Libraries Committee

Libraries Committee to review service plan and 2027 NWLS agreement

The Douglas County Libraries Committee will meet to decide on updates to the County Library Service Plan and the 2027 Douglas County Library Service Agreement with Northern Waters Library Services (NWLS). The committee will also review budget and usage reports for the Superior Public Library and NWLS.

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Agenda Continues (page 1 of 2) July 16, 2026 D ouglas County Libraries Committee Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m ., Superior Public Library, Conference Room 1530 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 531 608 598 913 | Passcode: Ju73DS9X Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 636 370 837# Pleas e call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1569) if you cannot attend. MEMBERS: Sue Hendrickson, Chair Ron Leino Mark Cummings, Vice Chair Mick Salmen N ick Ledin, City Council Judy Aunet L eslie Mehle Susan Heskin, Advisor A G E N D A Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take a ction to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. July 16, 2025* 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Douglas County Library Service Plan Updates b. NWLS 2027 Douglas County Library Service Agreement 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Northern Waters Library Services (NWLS) Plan of Service* b. Superior Public Library (SPL) Current Budget* c. NWLS Resource Library Agreement* d. County Reimbursement Calculations* e. County Library Use Statistics for Previous Year* f. SPL Annual Report Summary 2025* Agenda Completed (page 2 of 2) g. Douglas County Appropriation Letter* h. Libraries Committee Branch Report* i. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Land & Water Conservation Committee

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July 20, 2026 AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 1 OF 2) AMENDED AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Government Center Boardroom 201, 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 843 630 656 | Passcode: YQGzkH Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 448 114 306# Please call t he Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS : Sue Hendrickson, Chair Wendy Bong, Vice Chair Lee Sandok Baker Jim Soyring Terry White Amy Eliot A G E N D A Vi rtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in- person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 12, 2026 * 3. ACTION ITEMS / REFERRALS a. 2026 Surface Water Grant Resolution 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Surface Waters Program Update * 1) Update: Water Wise Recreation event 2) Update: grant funds summary 2025-2027 3) Big McGraw Lake volunteer event report 4) St. Louis River Estuary AIS Technical Advisory Team b. Agricultural Technician Update 1) Staff report c. Conservationist Update 1) Environmental Reserve Fund ongoing projects update 2) Environmental Reserve Fund prospective projects for 2027 3) Soil and Water Resource Management Grant projects update d. Conservation Engineering Upda [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Zoning Committee

Zoning Committee to consider land rezone and new communications tower

The Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning amendment and a conditional-use permit. The body will also receive reports from Planning & Zoning, Land Conservation, and the Register of Deeds.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Committee approves zone change and communication tower permit

The committee approved a petition to change parcels from commercial to residential recreational zoning. A conditional-use permit for a new communication tower was also approved pending town approval.

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Page 1 of 2 June 22, 2026 DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Public Hearing – 9:00 a.m.; Regular Meeting to Follow Government Center Board Room, 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 274 659 160 430 | Passcode: TGrpzw Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 385 353 350# Please call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1397) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Joseph Moen, Chair Scott Luostari, Vice Chair Bill Fennessey John Lohse Howard Hendrickson A G E N D A Virtual attendance is available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action and public hearing items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 10, 2026 * 3. SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Amendment to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 1) Petition No. 26-7: John Meyett* b. Conditional-Use Permit 1) The Towers LLC (tenant) / Luke & Kendyl Schulz (property owner)* c. Recap of Zone Change Recommendations for County Board 5. RESUME AGENDA 6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Planning & Zoning 1) Permit Volume & Revenue 2) Staffing Update b. Land Conservation 1) Staffing Update c. Register of Deeds 1) Retained Fees Accou [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Zoning, 07/08/26 Page 1 of 2 PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Joseph Moen. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Joseph Moen, Scott Luostari, Mark Liebaert, Bill Fennessey. Absent – John Lohse, Howard Hendrickson. Others present – Terri Luebbe, Marissa Hanson, Robin Haasis, Megan Kirk, Jon Fiskness, Chase Nolan, Luke Schulz, Shelley Nelson (virtual), Lexi Klasen (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Fennessey, second Luostari, to approve minutes from the June 10, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. 3. SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING; ADJOURN TO PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Amendment to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 1) Petition No. 26-7: John Meyett: Zone Change of all parcels listed from C-1: Commercial zone district to RR-1: Residential Recreational zone district. No objections from Town of Solon Springs. ACTION (ORDINANCE): Motion by Fennessey, second Luostari, to approve and refer to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. b. Conditional-Use Permit 1) The Towers LLC (tenant) / Luke & Kendyl Schulz (property owner): Conditional use permit for new communication tower . No correspondence received from the Town of Lakeside. Recommended conditions from Zoning include complying with FCC and FAA rules and regulations, meet i [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Land & Development Committee

Land & Development Committee to review property bids and wetland sales policy

The committee will consider whether to hold the sale of parcels acquired before 2022 that contain significant wetlands for a mitigation program. Members will also review land bids and the cleanup status of a property on East State Highway 13.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards three land bid high bids to County Board

The Land & Development Committee approved three high bids for land parcels to be forwarded to the County Board. The committee also established a policy to hold the sale of specific wetland parcels for future mitigation and set minimum bids for three new appraisals.

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Page 1 of 2 June 23, 2026 LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 253 282 812 458 58 | Passcode: cE9ED9xU Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 706 636 977# Please call the Chair or the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1397) if you cannot attend. MEM BERS: Scott Luostari, Chair Alan Jaques, Vice Chair Wendy Bong How ard Hendrickson Charlie Glazman AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in- person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROL L CALL 2. APP ROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 26 , 2026* 3. ACTI ON ITEMS/REFERRALS a. Land Bid Openings (if any) b. Hold s ale of parcels acquired prior to 2022 with wetlands c. Rev iew of cleanup of 10182 E State Highway 13 d. Ri ght of entry request for parcel 10-810-08500-00 4. INF ORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Ec onomic Development b. Par kland industrial park parcel 10-810-08500-00 – potential division of acreage and/or development potential c. 2026 t ax deed property updates d. Land Improvement Account fund balance* e. Wet land mitigation status 5. APP RAISALS 6. FUT URE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJO URNMENT *Attachment included cc: Interested parties Page 2 of 2 6- [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 3 Land & Development Committee 6/30/26 LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Luostari at 3:04 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Scott Luostari , Alan Jaques , Wendy Bong, Charlie Glazman. Absent – Howard Hendrickson. Other s present – Holly VanKempen, Luther Kemp, Kaci Lundgren, Lexi Klasen (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Bong , second Jaques , to approve minutes from May 26, 202 6. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS a. Land Bid Openings: BID 19 -23: SW1/4 of NE1/4, Section 9- 48-14, except right -of-way and Great Northern powerline easement, Town of Superior. Zoned: F1 Forestry. (TS -030- 01291- 00). $22,050 received from Matthew and Deanna Eserhut. ACTION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Jaques, second Glazman, to accept high bid as presented and forward to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. BID 3-24: Northwesterly 5 feet of Lot 3 and Southeasterly half of Lot 4, Block 21, Roy’s Addition to Superior City, City of Superior. Zoned: C -2 Hwy Commercial. (02- 802-04897-00). $2,025 received from Dalbec Sport & Cycle LLC – Nicholas Dalbec. ACTION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Jaques, second Bong, to approve high bid as presented and forward to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. BID 9-26: Lots 408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 9th St excludi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board to consider driveway variance for Jeremy Moe on County Road U

The Douglas County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a requested area variance. The board is deciding whether to allow an access driveway closer than 300 feet to another driveway on a Class B Highway.

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✓ Decided: Board approves driveway variance for Jeremy Moe on County Road U

The Board of Adjustment approved an area variance for Jeremy Moe to install an access driveway within 300 feet of an existing driveway on County Road U. The board determined that a physical limitation of the property created an unnecessary hardship.

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PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Douglas County Board of Adjustment at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Government Center, Second Floor, Room 201, Superior, Wisconsin. #26-4: Jeremy Moe, Maple, WI – Area Variance to allow for an access driveway within 300 feet of an existing access driveway on the same side of the road on a Class B Highway (County Road U) – S-1/2 S-1/2 NW NW Section 28, T48N-R12W; (AM-002-00631-00; Address To Be Determined); Town of Amnicon. Bob Martin, Chair Robin Haasis, Interim Land Services Director If you have any comments on these items, let the Planning & Zoning Office know in writing prior to the meeting, or appear at the Public Hearing. Planning & Zoning Office, 1313 Belknap St, Room 206, Superior, Wi 54880 (715-395-1380). Action may be taken on any item listed on the public hearing. In accordance with WI Statues 59.69 (5)(a), attachments to public hearing notice and maps of subject properties are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Office, or at www.douglascountywi.gov. The County of Douglas complies with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk’s Office at (715) 395-1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice we [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Board of Adjustment 06/24/26 MINUTES COMPLETE (PAGE 1 OF 1) DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Wednesday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Government Center Board Room 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Bob Martin. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Bob Martin, Sam Jones, Mary Lou Bergman. Absent – Gary Saari. Others present – Terri Luebbe, Robin Haasis, Marissa Hanson, Charlene Peterson, Jeremy Moe, Angela Knebel, Anthony Knebel, Brody Heisick-Thole, Bryce Heisick-Thole, Jim Thole, Lexi Klasen (Committee Clerk). 2. ANNOUNCEMENT/CONFIRMATION OF PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS Role and conduct of the Board and confirmation read. The Zoning Office confirms that state law and Douglas County Ordinance procedural requirements for this hearing have been met. This includes proper advertisement and notification to the towns and adjoining property owners. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Bergman, second Jones, to approve April 22, 2026, minutes. Motion carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING #26-4: Jeremy Moe — Area Variance to allow for an access driveway within 300 feet of an existing access driveway on the same side of the road on a Class B Highway (County Road U) S-1/2 S-1/2 NW NW 28-48-12 N-1/2 N-1/2 SE SW 18-48-12; (AM-002-00631-00); Town of Amnicon: Property owner is seeking a variance to allow for an access driveway within 300 feet of existing access driveway on the same side of the road on County Road U. No correspondence from Tow [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026

County Board

Douglas County Board to vote on 2026 capital projects and zoning changes

The County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the 2026 Capital Projects list and amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The board will also discuss the use of opioid settlement funds for peer respite and needle disposal.

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✓ Decided: Douglas County Board approves $2.98M in 2026 capital projects

The County Board approved a comprehensive capital projects budget totaling $2,984,236 for 2026. Other key actions included zoning changes for a hobby farm, the authorization of tax deeds, and the allocation of opioid settlement funds.

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AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDROOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 201 535 324 41 | Passcode: kx3KM6gE Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 390 511 782# Virtual attendance available to public; board members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Board to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 21, 2026 5. PRESENTATION a. Recognition of service – Youth Representatives b. Employee of the Quarter Recognition – Heidi Joyce 6. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Public comment will be allowed on action items listed on the agenda; all comments shall be limited to three minutes in length, unless otherwise directed by the board. 7. ORDINANCES a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance #8.0 presented by the Zoning Committee (Exhibit A-6-26) 8. RESOLUTIONS a. #19-26: Resolution by the Administration and Executive Committees recommending approval of the 2026 Capital Projects b. #20-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending resolution authorizing issuance of tax deeds (Exhibit B-6-26) c. #21-26: Resolution by the Executive C ommittee recommending amendments to County Board Rules of Procedure, Rule #1 and Rule #2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDOOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance recited. 3. ROLL CALL Roll call taken by County Clerk Kaci Lundgren. There were 17 – Present, 4 – Absent. Absent – Slay, H. Hendrickson, Long, Lear (virtual). Youth Representatives: Present – Ye. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Motion by Baker, second Hultstrom, to approve May 21, 2026, meeting minutes. Motion carried. 5. PRESENTATION a. Recognition of service – Youth Representative Ye. Ye recognized for her service and wished well in her future endeavors. b. Employee of the Quarter presented to Heidi Joyce; Joyce recognized for her patience, positive attitude, and strong work ethic to Douglas County. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7. ORDINANCES a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance #8.0 presented by the Zoning Committee. Motion by Hultstrom, second Fennessey, to adopt. Motion carried. FULL ORDINANCE ON FOLLOWING PAGE DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE #8.0 AMENDED PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2026, on the following petition for amendment of the county zoning ordi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 17, 2026

Extension, Education & Recycling Commitee

Committee reviews recycling grants and youth development funding

The Extension, Education & Recycling Committee is reviewing reports on DNR recycling grants and program updates. The body is also receiving updates on 4-H youth programming and behavioral health initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Extension, Education & Recycling Committee approves April meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 15, 2026, meeting. Members received reports on recycling grants, contamination fees, and various extension departmental activities. No other substantive decisions were made.

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AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 1 OF 2) June 15, 2026 AMENDED EXTENSION EDUCATION & RECYCLING COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 247 667 314 49 | Passcode: fgupxT Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 340 916 806# Please call the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1569) if you will not be able to attend. MEMBERS: Sue Hendrickson, Chair Charlie Glazman, Vice Chair Mike Streveler Wendy Bong Howard Hendrickson A G E N D A Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 15, 2026 * 3. REPORTS a. Recycling – S. Johnson (1) 2026 DNR Recycling Grant (2) 2025 DNR Recycling Annual Report (3) Recycling Container Contamination fees (4) Recycle Program Updates b. Extension Staff Reports* (1) Extension Overview/Committee Orientation Presentation – M. Pardee (2) Area Extension Director – M. Pardee a. Staffing and resource updates (3) Human Development & Relationships – T. Henegar a. Family and relationship programming b. Behavioral health program efforts c. Triple P factsheet d. Summer programming [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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EXTENSION EDUCATION & RECYCLING COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Sue Hendrickson. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Sue Hendrickson, Wendy Bong, Mike Streveler. Absent – Howard Hendrickson, Charlie Glazman. Other – Sheldon Johnson, Ellen Chicka, Tracy Henegar, Mary Pardee. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Bong, second Streveler, to approve the minutes from April 15, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. 3. REPORTS a. Recycling – S. Johnson The following reported for Recycling: 2026 DNR Recycling Grant, 2025 DNR Recycling Annual Report, Recycling Container Contamination fees, Recycle Program updates. b. Extension Staff Reports The following reported on departmental activities: Extension Overview/Committee Orientation Presentation, Area Extension, Human Development & Relationships, 4-H and Youth Development, and Office/Media Support. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Special Meeting: July 15, 2026 5. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bong, second Streveler, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Submitted by, Lindsey Conley, Committee Clerk
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Zoning Committee

Douglas County Zoning Committee to hold public hearing on land use permits

The committee will hold a public hearing to consider zoning amendments and several conditional-use permits. The body will also discuss department reports and a resolution regarding local control for Wisconsin counties.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Committee approves several land use permits and a local control resolution

The committee approved a zone change for a hobby farm and home business, along with several conditional-use permits for home occupations and non-metallic mines. It also approved a resolution requesting greater local control over large-scale wind and solar projects. A request to waive an after-the-fact fee was granted.

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Page 1 of 2 May 22, 2026 DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Public Hearing – 9:00 a.m.; Regular Meeting to Follow Government Center Board Room, 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 274 659 160 430 | Passcode: TGrpzw Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 385 353 350# Please call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1397) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Joseph Moen, Chair Scott Luostari, Vice Chair Bill Fennessey John Lohse Howard Hendrickson A G E N D A Virtual attendance is available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action and public hearing items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 13, 2026 * 3. SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 1) Petition No. 26-5: Justin & Sarah Quetico * b. Conditional -Use Permits 1) Justin & S arah Quetico * 2) Justin & S arah Quetico * 3) Joseph Markon ( applicant) / Randall Markon (property owner) * c. Conditi onal-Use Permit Revision 1) Tillman I nfrastructure (agent) / Richard Lange (owner) * d. Cond itional-Use Permit Renewals 1) Douglas Count y Highway Department (operator) / Douglas County (owner) 2) Douglas Count y Highway Departm [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Zoning, 06/10/26 Page 1 of 3 PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Joseph Moen. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Joseph Moen, Scott Luostari, John Lohse, Howard Hendrickson, Bill Fennessey. Others present – Terri Luebbe, Marissa Hanson, Megan Kirk , Shelley Nelson, Joseph Markon, Justin Quetico, Sarah Quetico, Gary Freeman (virtual), Joe McCall (virtual), Lexi Klasen (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Fennessey, second Hendrickson, to approve minutes from the May 13, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. 3. SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING; ADJOURN TO PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 1) Petition No. 26-5: Justin & Sarah Quetico : Zone Change from the R -1: Residential zone district to the R -2: Residential zone district for hobby farm and home business. No objections from T own of Amnicon. ACTION (ORDINANCE): Motion by Luostari, second Fennessey, approve and refer to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. b. Conditional-Use Permits 1) Justin & Sarah Quetico : Conditional use permit for Hobby Farm (5 horses -donkeys; 10 chickens; 2 sheep; 2 goats). No objection received from the Town of Amnicon. ACTION: Motion by Fennessey, second Lohse, to approve conditional -use permit with [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

ADRC Advisory Committee

ADRC Advisory Committee to review updated bylaws

The Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will meet to review updates to its bylaws. The body will also receive updates on staffing, the budget, and board membership.

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✓ Decided: ADRC Advisory Committee meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

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June 4, 2026 AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY - ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 4:15 p.m. Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 235 904 779 462 | Passcode: dwComz Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 440 006 316# Please call Stacie Buchanan (715-395-7532) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Carol Jones, Chair Vacant, Vice Chair Elisa Blank Rosemary Lear Tom Karas Vacant AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 11, 2026 * 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Review of Bylaws Updates * 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Advisory Board Update * b. Staffing update c. Budget update d. Advisory Board Membership 1. Elisa Blank – Approved 2. New application –Mitigation process (ADRC Operations Manual H) * 3. Email/phone reminder of meeting from Director e. Board Report 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. A DJOURNMENT *Attachment included Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present at the meeting, and although this may constitute a quorum of the County Board of Supervisors, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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June 4, 2026 CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY - ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 4:15 p.m. Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 235 904 779 462 | Passcode: dwComz Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 440 006 316# Please call Stacie Buchanan (715-395-7532) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Carol Jones, Chair Vacant, Vice Chair Elisa Blank Rosemary Lear Tom Karas Vacant AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 11, 2026 * 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Review of Bylaws Updates * 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Advisory Board Update * b. Staffing update c. Budget update d. Advisory Board Membership 1. Elisa Blank – Approved 2. New application –Mitigation process (ADRC Operations Manual H) * 3. Email/phone reminder of meeting from Director e. Board Report 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present at the meeting, and although this may constitute a quorum of t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Employee Relations Committee

Employee Relations Committee to review employee recognition and HR updates

The committee is meeting to discuss internal staff recognition, breakroom updates, and HR safety and wellness reviews. The session includes reviewing nominations for Employee of the Quarter.

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✓ Decided: Employee Relations Committee plans holiday party and reviews HR updates

The committee discussed employee recognition ideas, scheduled blood drives, and planned a holiday party for January 15, 2027. HR provided updates on staffing levels, upcoming software 'go live' dates, and the status of compensation and vacation benefit studies.

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Employee Relations Committee Douglas County, Wisconsin DOUGLAS COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT T o provide cost-effective services, with equal access to all citizens; to continue and enhance partnerships; to responsibly manage our resources and plan for the future . C: Superior Telegram ([email protected]) Douglas County Clerk AGENDA – Employee Relations Committee Tuesday , June 9 , 2026 , 9: 0 0 a.m., Room 204 , Government Center MEMBERS: Kathy Ronchi * Rosemary Lear Sarah Kendell Laurie Rolstad Catherine Schmisek Ellen Chicka Kira Johnson * Melissa Jarzomski Emily Stevens Brittany Barry Jennifer Saari Randi Skowland Alexis Carlson * Committee Co-coordinators ; alternate s listed in parentheses 1. Follow up Blood Drive 2. Breakroom Update 3. Party Planning Committee 4. County Line: a. Q2: Sheriff Dept. Patrol Division b. Q 2 : DA/Victim Witness c. Q 3 : Circuit Courts d. Q4: 5. Department of the Month 6. Employee Recognition Ideas 7. HR Updat e/ Safety and Wellness Committee Review 8. Elections and appointments of new members , as needed 9. Next meeting agenda items 10. E mployee of the Quarter Nomination review (committee selection- one Board Supervisor, one staff member, one supervisor) 11. Employee of the Quarter selection (to take place after the meeting) Employee Relations Committee Douglas County, Wisconsin DOUGLAS COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT T o provide cost-effective services, with equal access to all citizens; to continue and enhance partnerships; to responsibly m [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Employee Relations Committee Douglas County, Wisconsin C: Douglas County Clerk DOUGLAS COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT To provide cost-effective services, with equal access to all citizens; to continue and enhance partnerships; to responsibly manage our resources and plan for the future. Employee Relations Committee - Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Room 204 Conference Room MEMBERS Present: Laurie Rolstad Melissa Jarzomski Brittney Barry Jennifer Saari Alexis Carlson Dave Sletten Natasha Schmid • Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Melissa Jarzomski at 9:00 a.m. • Follow up Blood Drive • Twice a year: 07/21/2026 at 9 am – 1 pm and 10/16/2026 at 10 am – 2:30 pm • Natasha will follow up with Shelly Grindle at Memorial Blood Center • Beth Archer (City HR). Hopefully on same day. • Breakroom Update • Natasha and Administrative Office Associate will receive IT training to remote into the electronic employee board. • Whiteboard is currently being used to increase employee engagement with artwork by Dani Miller, Communications Center Manager, and fun weekly polls by HR staff. • Employee Appreciation event was held in room and was a success. • Employee Relations Party Planning Committee • Holiday Party Updates o Melissa J provided an update - a fundraiser on 06/12/2026 at 11 am – 1 pm. o Taco Luncheon – proceeds benefit the Douglas County/City of Superior Holiday Party o Thirty people signed up, expecting people to show up who did not sign up. o B [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee

Committee to open timber sale bids and review park requests

The Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee will open and read timber sale bids. The body will also consider requests for event use of a county park and the installation of a safety kiosk.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves park use for canoe race and life jacket kiosk installation

The committee approved a request for the Wisconsin Canoe Racing Association to use Gordon Dam County Park for an event on July 11, 2026. It also authorized the St. Croix Headwaters Foundation to install a life jacket kiosk at Lucius Woods County Park at no cost to the county. Additionally, the committee voted to accept the highest qualified bids for timber sales.

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June 1, 2026 FOREST, PARKS, AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Forestry Headquarters 9182 East Hughes Avenue, Solon Springs, Wisconsin http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft -teams/join -a-meeting Meeting ID: 217 850 050 834 21 | Passcode: si7TY3pA Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 I Phone Conference ID: 474 939 108# Please call the Chairperson or the Forestry Department (715-378-2219) if you will not be able to attend. MEM BERS: Mark Liebaert, Chair Joseph Moen, Vice Chair Dennis Cummings Steve Long Jacob Moss TI MBER SALE AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 10, 2026 * 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. OPEN AND READ TIMBER SALE BIDS 5. ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS a. Canoe Race Event use of Gordon Dam County Park Request (Wiscons in Canoe Racing Association ) * b. Installation of Life Jacket Kiosk at Lucius Woods County Park Request (St. Croix Headwaters Foundation) * 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/CORRESPONDENCE a. 2026 County Forest Certification Audit Update (August 3-7, 2026) * b. 2027 County Forest Summer Tour Update (June 24-25, 2027) c. Timber Sale #4714 Update * d. Gordon Dam Repair Project (WDNR Municipal Dam Grant) 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 2 Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee, 6 / 9 /2 6 FOREST, PARKS, AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday , June 9, 202 6 , 6:00 p.m ., Forestry Headquarters 9182 East Hughes Avenue, Solon Springs, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Joseph Moen . 1. ROLL CALL Present – Steve Long, Jacob Moss , Dennis Cummings, Joseph Moen. Absent – Mark Liebaert Others present – Jon Harris, Jarin Boettcher , Sarah Kendall, Cheryl Larson, Jon Brostowitz , John Lohse, Clint Meyer, Bethany Kois, Brandon Berger, Cheryl Larson , Acting Secretary . 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Cummings , second Long , to approve minutes from March 10, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. SUSPEND THE RULES: Motion by Long, second Cummings, to take up item s 5a and 5b . Motion carried. a. Canoe Race Event use of Gordon Dam County Park Request (Wisconsin Canoe Racing Association) : Requesting permission to hold canoe/kayak race event on the Gordon/St. Croix Flowage utilizing Gordon Dam County Park as race headquarters on July 11, 2026. Race description, plan, and courses provided in meeting packet. Proof of liability insurance coverage to be provided to the County prior to the event. Race participate parking and first-come first -served use of the pavilion structure discussed. ACTION: Motion by Cummings, second Moss, to approve the request from Wisconsin Canoe Racing Association to use Gordon Dam County Park as race headquarters for the canoe race event w ith p [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Administration Committee

Douglas County Administration Committee to review 2026 capital project requests

The Administration and Executive Committees will meet to discuss 2026 Capital Project Fund requests and update County Board rules. The Administration Committee will also review departmental financial reports and opioid settlement funding requests.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves opioid settlement funds and position reclassifications

The Administration Committee approved several funding requests from the Opioid Settlement Fund and a series of position reclassifications. The committee also passed resolutions supporting a shipping port for the Hayward Biofuel Plant and statewide cybersecurity funding. All approved items were referred to the County Board.

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May 29, 2026 THREE MEETINGS BACK-TO-BACK EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATION / EXECUTIVE COMMITEES JOINT, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 270 282 862 705 | Passcode: ZiHgns Or call-in: 1-872-242-8028 | ID: 688 545 685# Please call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Mark Liebaert, Chair Joseph Moen Nick Baker Scott Luostari Alan Jaques Sue Hendrickson Bill Fennessey FIRST AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 6, 2024 * 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Amendments to County Board Rules 1) Rule #1 Relating to the annual planning meeting * 2) Rule #29 Relating to the order of business * 3) Rule #39 Relating to public comment * 4) Rule #40 Relating to virtual meeting attendance * b. Amendment to County Board Policy & Procedure 1) Audio/Video Recording of Meetings * 2) Closed Sessions * 4. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Administration Committee 06/04/26 MINUTES CONTINUE (PAGE 1 OF 2) ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Alan Jaques. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Alan Jaques, Charlie Glazman, Randy Skowlund, Mark Liebaert, Kelly Peterson, Nick Baker, Bill Fennessey. Absent – Rosemary Lear, Anders Hultstrom. Others present – Dave Sletten, Shelley Nelson, Matt Izzard, Jerry Moe, Stacy Minter, Justin Taylor, Jesse Frick, Tyler Edwards, Chrissy Barnard, Howard Hendrickson, Lee Sandok Baker, Carolyn Pierce, Darcie Burbul, Sharon Dembroski, Anna Carlson, Natasha Schmid, Andy Johnson, Bill Whiteside, Amy Tyson, Kaci Lundgren, Lindsey Conley (virtual), Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Skowlund, second Peterson, to approve April 2, 2026, minutes. Motion carried. 3. DEPARTMENTAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AND GOALS/ OBJECTIVES The following departments reported on departmental activities: Administration, Human Resources, Buildings and Grounds, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Finance, Information Technology, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer. 4. ACTION ITEMS a. New positions / reclassification requests: Distributed. Three position reclassification requests (Environmental Health Specialist, IT Systems Engineer, and Forestry & Parks Technician) were submitted to McGrath for review [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Executive Committee

Douglas County committees to review capital projects and board rules

Three back-to-back meetings will address amendments to County Board rules and policies, 2026 capital project fund requests, and departmental financial reports. The Administration Committee will also consider opioid settlement funding and resolutions regarding biofuel and information sharing.

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✓ Decided: Executive Committee approves several changes to County Board rules and policies

The committee approved revisions to rules regarding annual planning and the order of business, as well as policies for meeting recordings and closed sessions. Proposed changes to public comment and virtual meeting attendance rules were denied.

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May 29, 2026 THREE MEETINGS BACK-TO-BACK EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATION / EXECUTIVE COMMITEES JOINT, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 270 282 862 705 | Passcode: ZiHgns Or call-in: 1-872-242-8028 | ID: 688 545 685# Please call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Mark Liebaert, Chair Joseph Moen Nick Baker Scott Luostari Alan Jaques Sue Hendrickson Bill Fennessey FIRST AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 6, 2024 * 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Amendments to County Board Rules 1) Rule #1 Relating to the annual planning meeting * 2) Rule #29 Relating to the order of business * 3) Rule #39 Relating to public comment * 4) Rule #40 Relating to virtual meeting attendance * b. Amendment to County Board Policy & Procedure 1) Audio/Video Recording of Meetings * 2) Closed Sessions * 4. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Executive Committee 06/04/26 MINUTES CONTINUE (Page 1 of 2) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Mark Liebaert. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Mark Liebaert, Nick Baker, Alan Jaques, Bill Fennessey, Scott Luostari, Joseph Moen, Sue Hendrickson. Others present – Dave Sletten, Shelley Nelson, Matt Izzard, Jerry Moe, Stacy Minter, Justin Taylor, Jesse Frick, Tyler Edwards, Chrissy Barnard, Howard Hendrickson, Lee Sandok Baker, Carolyn Pierce, Darcie Burbul, Sharon Dembroski, Anna Carlson, Natasha Schmid, Andy Johnson, Bill Whiteside, Amy Tyson, Kaci Lundgren, Lindsey Conley (virtual), Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Baker, second Hendrickson, to approve minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Amendments to County Board Rules : Request to amend County Board Rules of Procedure. Amendments included in agenda. 1) Rule #1 Relating to the annual planning meeting: The committee discussed revising the language regarding the annual budget planning meeting. The reference requiring the meeting to occur prior to July 1 will be removed, and the July date reference will be eliminated entirely. ACTION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Hendrickson , second Fennessey , to approve the revision of Rule #1 as presented and refer to County [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Joint Administration Executive Committees

Douglas County committees to review capital project requests and board rules

Three back-to-back committee meetings will address updates to County Board rules and policies. The body will decide on 2026 Capital Project Fund requests and opioid settlement funding. The Administration Committee will also review departmental financial reports and goals.

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✓ Decided: Joint Committees approve $2,984,236 for 2026 Capital Project Fund requests

The Administration and Executive Joint Committees approved $2,984,236 in capital project funding to be referred to the County Board. The approval included an amendment to prohibit the use of Sheriff/Patrol funds for fixed position cameras. The approved amount is a portion of total requests exceeding $4.29 million.

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May 29, 2026 THREE MEETINGS BACK-TO-BACK EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATION / EXECUTIVE COMMITEES JOINT, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 270 282 862 705 | Passcode: ZiHgns Or call-in: 1-872-242-8028 | ID: 688 545 685# Please call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Mark Liebaert, Chair Joseph Moen Nick Baker Scott Luostari Alan Jaques Sue Hendrickson Bill Fennessey FIRST AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 6, 2024 * 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Amendments to County Board Rules 1) Rule #1 Relating to the annual planning meeting * 2) Rule #29 Relating to the order of business * 3) Rule #39 Relating to public comment * 4) Rule #40 Relating to virtual meeting attendance * b. Amendment to County Board Policy & Procedure 1) Audio/Video Recording of Meetings * 2) Closed Sessions * 4. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Administration / Executive Joint Committees 06/04/26 MINUTES COMPLETE (Page 1 of 1) JOINT MEETING OF THE ADMINISTRATION / EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:45 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Executive Chair Mark Liebaert. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Mark Liebaert, Alan Jaques, Nick Baker, Bill Fennessey, Sue Hendrickson, Scott Luostari, Joseph Moen, Charlie Glazman, Kelly Peterson , Randy Skowlund. Absent – Rosemary Lear, Anders Hultstrom. Others present – Dave Sletten, Shelley Nelson, Matt Izzard, Jerry Moe, Stacy Minter, Justin Taylor, Jesse Frick, Tyler Edwards , Chrissy Barnard, Howard Hendrickson, Lee Sandok Baker, Carolyn Pierce, Darcie Burbul, Sharon Dembroski, Anna Carlson , Natasha Schmid, Andy Johnson, Bill Whiteside, Amy Tyson, Kaci Lundgren, Lindsey Conley (virtual), Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Baker , second Jaques , to approve minutes from the June 5, 2025 , meeting. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS a. 2026 Capital Project Fund Requests: Requests totaled over $4.29 million. Amount proposed to be funded: $2,984,236. Funding sources include 2026 Capital Projects Funding: $1,780,000; 2026 Discretionary Funding: $712,000; 2026 Building Reserve: $453,900; 2025 Capital Project Reserve: $90,000. ACTION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Baker , second Hendrickson, to approve Capital Pr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

Transportation Committee to consider policy change for County Aide to Bridges

The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will meet to discuss a proposed policy change regarding the County Aide to Bridges. The body will also review the County ATV/UTV Ordinance and receive departmental reports on budget, staffing, and highway projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves adding Local Small Structure Improvement Program to bridge policy

The committee approved a request to include the Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) in the Douglas County Aid to Bridges Policy. This program allows for state cost shares of up to 90% for improving deteriorating small structure crossings. The item was referred to Administration and the County Board.

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May 27, 2026 AGENDA COMPLETE (Page 1 of 1) TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Douglas County Highway Department 7417 S. County Road E, Hawthorne, WI 54873 http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting I Meeting ID: 277 347 074 652 Passcode: NdXkQH Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 787 463 664# Please call the Highway Department Office (715-374-2575) or the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you will not be able to attend. MEMBERS: Nick Baker, Chair J ohn Lohse, Vice Chair Mark Cummings Randy Skowlund Steven Long AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 1, 2026 * 3. ACTION ITEMS / REFERRALS a. County Aide to Bridges – Proposed Policy Change * 4. INFORMATIONAL a. County ATV/UTV Ordinance Review 5. REPORTS a. Projects Update – Highway Road and Bridge projects b. Administrative – Staffing c. Highway Maintenance d. Equipment & Facilities e. Budget * 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present at the meeting [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Transportation & Infrastructure 06/03/26 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Douglas County Highway Department 7417 S. County Road E, Hawthorne, WI 54873 1. ROLL CALL Present – Nick Baker, John Lohse, Randy Skowlund, Mark Cummings. Absent – Steven Long. Other – Alec Fowler, Jason Jackman, Craig Plummer, Valerie Chammings, Shelley Nelson, Paul Abdo (virtual), Jon Brostowitz (virtual), Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: Motion by Lohse, second Cummings, to approve April 1, 2026, minutes. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS / REFERRALS a. County Aid to Bridges – Proposed Policy Change: Included in the agenda; request to include the Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) in the Douglas County Aid to Bridges Policy. This is a one-time appropriation authorized as part of the 2025–2027 Wisconsin Biennial Budget (Act 15) and is included in Wisconsin State Statute 85.64(2)(a). The program sets aside $30 million to reimburse local governments for improvements to deteriorating small structure crossings, also referred to as culverts. Under the proposed policy change, eligible projects may be funded at up to 90% state cost share. ACTION (REFERRAL / RESOLUTION): Motion by Cummings, second Skowlund, to approve request to include the Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) in the Douglas County Aid to Bridges Policy and ref [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

Land & Development Committee

Land & Development Committee to consider tax deed issuance and land donations

The committee will meet to discuss the issuance of tax deeds and the donation of specific land parcels. The session also includes land bid openings and a review of the Land Improvement Account fund balance.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves land donation and tax deed issuance for County Board review

The Land & Development Committee approved a request for the donation of four land parcels and a resolution to issue tax deeds, forwarding both to the County Board. The committee also set minimum bids for two properties and deferred several other bids for future wetland mitigation discussions.

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Page 1 of 1 5-20-26 May 20, 2026 LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 3:00 P.M., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 253 282 812 458 58 | Passcode: cE9ED9xU Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 706 636 977# Please call the Chair or the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1397) if you cannot attend. MEMBERS: Scott Luostari, Chair Joseph Moen, Vice Chair Wendy Bong Alan Jaques Charlie Glazman AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in- person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 31, 2026* 3. ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS a. Land Bid Openings (if any) b. Land Donation – Parcels TS-030-02389-00, 02530-00, 02532-00, 02536-00 c. Resolution authorizing issuance of tax deeds 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Economic Development b. Land Improvement Account fund balance* 5. APPRAISALS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included cc: Inter ested parties NOTE: Agenda and attachments available on www.douglascountywi. gov or in County Clerk's Office. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The County of Douglas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are in need of acco [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 2 Land & Development Committee 5/26/26 LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 3:00 P.M., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Luostari. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Scott Luostari , Alan Jaques , Wendy Bong, Howard Hendrickson , Charlie Glazman (arrived at 3:04). Others present – Jim Caesar, Jenice Meyer, Liz Amys, Shelley Nelson, Carolyn Pierce, Kaci Lundgren, Lexi Klasen (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jaques , second Bong, to approve minutes from March 31, 202 6. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS a. Land Bid Openings: None. b. Land Donation – Parcels TS -030-02389-00, 02530 -00, 02532- 00, 02536 -00: Request from landowner to donate parcels to Douglas County , previously owned by deceased family member. County Clerk to w ork with Treasurer to make sure taxes and specials are paid. ACTION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Jaques , second Bong , to approve request and forward to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. c. Resolution authorizing issuance of tax deeds : Preliminary list of properties to be taken by tax deeds. ACTION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Jaques , second Glazman , to approve resolution authorizing issuance of tax deeds , and forwar d to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Economic Development: Caesar provided updates including annu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

Department Managers

Douglas County department managers to discuss capital projects and HR policies

Department managers are meeting to review capital projects and outreach efforts. The agenda includes discussions on HR matters, specifically an AI policy and a compensation and benefit study.

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✓ Decided: Department managers review AI policy draft and HR updates

The meeting consisted of departmental updates and administrative reports. No formal votes were taken. Managers were notified of upcoming training dates and the status of a draft AI policy.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATOR Dave Sletten 1316 N. 14th Street, Suite 301 Superior, WI 54880 Equal Opportunity Employer DOUGLAS COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Douglas County is to provide cost-effective services, with equal access to all citizens; to continue and enhance partnerships; to responsibly manage our resources and plan for the future. DEPARTMENT MANAGER MEETING Tuesday, May 26, 2026 2:00 p.m. Superior Public Library AGENDA Item 1- Capital Projects Item 2- Outreach o Douglas County Drive o Positively Superior Item 3- HR Items o AI Policy Status o Compensation/ Benefit Study o Current Events/ Training Item 4- Department Manager Updates Item 5- Other Business
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DOUGLAS COUNTY OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATOR Dave Sletten 1316 N. 14th Street, Suite 301 Superior, WI 54880 Equal Opportunity Employer DOUGLAS COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Douglas County is to provide cost-effective services, with equal access to all citizens; to continue and enhance partnerships; to responsibly manage our resources and plan for the future. DEPARTMENT MANAGER MEETING Tuesday, May 26, 2026 2:00 p.m. Superior Public Library MINUTES Present: Alexis Carlson, Anna Carlson, Sharon Dembroski, Robin Haasis, Jon Harris, Erik Hudson, Jason Jackman, Andy Johnson, Sheila Keup, Mark Liebaert, Dan Lindberg, Kaci Lundgren, Dani Miller, Carloyn Pierce, Amber Popplewell, Natasha Schmid, Dave Sletten, Amy Tyson, Bill Whiteside. Meeting called to order at 2:22 p.m. Item 1 – Capital Projects All capital project recommendations will be reviewed by the Admin Executive Committee on June 4 and presented to the County Board for final approval on June 18. Item 2 – Outreach • Douglas County Drive: The County Administrator, in collaboration with each department, is producing a series of videos to highlight departmental functions and foster connection, education, and community engagement. • Positively Superior: Douglas County continues to contribute articles to this local publication. Departments are encouraged to utilize this platform to showcase new equipment, programs, or services. Recent features included Environmental Health, and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026

County Board

Douglas County Board to consider zoning changes and legal claims

The County Board of Supervisors will discuss amendments to zoning and medical examiner ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of legal claims from Gondik Law, S.C. and a resolution supporting the Brule State Fish Hatchery.

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✓ Decided: County Board supports indefinite operation of Brule State Fish Hatchery

The Board adopted a resolution supporting the continued use of the Brule State Fish Hatchery. They also approved a zoning change for a property in the Town of Wascott and amended the Medical Examiner ordinance.

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AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 1 OF 3) AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDROOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 201 535 324 41 | Passcode: kx3KM6gE Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 390 511 782# Virtual attendance available to public; board members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Board to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PL EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROL L CALL 4. APP ROVAL OF MINUTES a. Ap ril 9, 2026 and April 21, 2026 5. CLAI MS a. Not ice of Summons and Complaint for Petition for Writ of Mandamus, Gondik Law, S.C. v. Douglas County Board of Supervisors, et al, Douglas County Court Case No. 26 CV 115 (Exhibit A-5-26) b. Not ice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat §893.80 filed by Gondik Law, S.C. on April 6, 2026 (Exhibit B-5-26) c. Com plaint for Intentional Interference with Contract, Gondik Law, S.C. vs Douglas County, Douglas County Court Case No. 26 CV 115 (Exhibit C-5-26) 6. PRESEN TATION a. Recogni tion of service – Youth Representatives 7. PUBL IC COMMENT a. Publ ic comment will be allowed on action items listed on the agenda; all comments shall be limited to three minutes in length, unless otherwise directed by the board. 8. ORDI NANCES a. Am endments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinan [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDOOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance recited. 3. ROLL CALL Roll call taken by County Clerk Kaci Lundgren. There were 18 – Present, 3 – Absent. Absent – Hultstrom, S. Hendrickson, Lear. Youth Representative – Isaksen. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Motion by Baker, second Sandok Baker, to approve April 9, 2026 and April 21, 2026 , meeting minutes. Motion carried. 5. CLAIMS a. Notice of Summons and Complaint for Petition for Writ of Mandamus, Gondik Law, S.C. v. Douglas County Board of Supervisors, et al, Douglas County Court Case No. 26 CV 115. Claim in review by outside counsel. b. Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat §893.80 filed by Gondik Law, S.C. on April 6, 2026. Claim in review by outside counsel. c. Complaint for Intentional Interference with Contract, Gondik Law, S.C. vs Douglas County, Douglas County Court Case No. 26 CV 115. Claim in review by outside counsel. 6. PRESENTATION a. Recognition of service – Youth Representative Isaksen. Isaksen recognized for his service and wished well in his future endeavors. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8. ORDINANCES a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance #8.0 presented by the Zoning [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to elect officers and discuss program goals

The council will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss goals regarding a Community Service Program and a Warrant Resolution Day.

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✓ Decided: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council elects new Chair and Vice Chair

The council approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. Members elected Tanya White as Chair and Jen Stank as Vice Chair. No updates were provided for the Warrant Resolution Day or Community Service Program goals.

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Page 1 of 1 May 6, 2026 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 282 379 188 714 | Passcode: Pp6m2m Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 713 392 423# Please call the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1569) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Jen Stank, Chair Matt Izzard, Vice Chair Paul Winterscheidt Judge Glonek Jaramy Hansen Dave Sletten Tyler Edwards Aaron Lenmark Mark Liebaert Michele Wick Frog Prell Mark Fruehauf Judge Thimm Anna Carlson Donna Stone Carolyn Jones Tanya White Carolyn Pierce Lucas Wyshnytzky Ryan Reid A G E N D A Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 6, 2025* 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Election of Officers a. Chair b. Vice Chair 4. GOALS a. #1 Warrant Resolution Day b. #2 Community Service Program 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT cc: Interested parties Note: Attachments to agenda are available in County Clerk’s Office for review or copying, and are also available on the county’s website www.douglascountywi.gov. Action may be taken on any item listed on [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1. ROLL CALL Present – Jen Stank, Matt Izzard, Dave Sletten, Tanya White. Absent – Paul Winterscheidt, Judge Glonek, Jaramy Hansen, Tyler Edwards, Aaron Lenmark, Mark Liebaert, Michele Wick, Frog Prell, Mark Fruehauf, Judge Thimm, Anna Carlson, Donna Stone, Carolyn Jones, Carolyn Pierce, Lucas Wyshnytzky, Ryan Reid. Other – Amber Popplewell, Courtney Stotsbery, Lindsey Conley (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by White, second Izzard, to approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Election of Officers a. Chair ACTION: Motion by Izzard, second Stank, to nominate and elect Tanya White as Chair and cast unanimous ballot. Motion carried. b. Vice Chair ACTION: Motion by Izzard, second Sletten, to nominate and elect Jen Stank as Vice Chair and cas t unanimous ballot. Motion carried. 4. GOALS a. #1 Warrant Resolution Day: No update. b. #2 Community Service Program: No update. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Bylaw Review Tad Grant Approval Treatment Court Update 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Izzard, second Sletten, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Next meeting date: Thursday, August 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Submitted by, Lindsey Conley, Committee Clerk
Thu May 14, 2026

Health & Human Services Board

Board to consider opioid settlement funds for peer respite and needle disposal

The Health and Human Services Board will review funding requests from opioid settlement money. The board will also receive updates on client data, staffing, and the 2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: Board refers two opioid settlement funding requests to Administration Committee

The Board approved and referred two funding requests from opioid settlement funds to the Administration Committee. One request is for Hope Haven Peer Respite operations and the other is for safe needle disposal boxes in city parks.

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AGENDA COMPLETE (PAGE 1 OF 1) 05/07/2026 May 7, 2026 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:30 p.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 264 432 389 614 | Passcode: 7fcuYq Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 190 782 896# Douglas County Health and Human Services Department Mission: To promote the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families Please call 715-395-1304 or 715-395-1569 if you cannot attend. MEMBERS: Kelly Peterson, Chair Alan Jaques, Vice Chair Dennis Cummings Amida Gallito, M.D. VACANT June Farkas, R.N. Marquise Slay Jim Bolin A G E N D A Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 26, 2026 * 3. NEW STAFF INTRODUCTION(S) 4. UPDATES AND REPORTS*: Client data, staffing patterns, and current projects. a. Veterans Services e. ADRC b. Mental Health/AODA f. CLTS c. Intake & Assessment g. Economic Support d. Youth & Family Services h. Public/Environmental Health 5. ACTION ITEMS a. Opioid Settlement Funding Request – Funding Hope Haven Peer Respite – minimum of $190,000 b. Opioid Settlement Funding Request – Funding S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 2 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Peterson. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Kelly Peterson, Alan Jaques, Dennis Cummings, June Farkas, Jim Bolin (arrived 4:32). Absent – Marquise Slay, Amida Gallito. Others present – Mark Liebaert, Shelley Nelson, Dave Longsdorf, Stacie Buchanan, Holly VanKempen, Erika Johnson, Erick Hudson, Kathy Ronchi , Cindy Ellefson, Amy Brunette, Nikole Strand, Abbey Whetsel, Kaelyn Heintz, Alyssa Bonner, Chrissy Barnard, Bill Whiteside, Lexi Klasen (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Jaques, second Cummings, to approve minutes of March 26, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. 3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF Carson Engel, Aaron Huber (Social service aids), Nikole Strand (CPS Ongoing Social Worker), Abbey Whetsel, Alyssa Bonner (IA Case Managers), Kaelyn Heintz (Disability Benefit Specialist), introduced. 4. UPDATES AND REPORTS The following departments reported on departmental activities: Veterans Services, Mental Health/AODA, Intake & Assessment, Youth & Family Services, ADRC, CLTS, Economic Support and Public/Environmental Health. 5. ACTION ITEMS a. Opioid Settlement Funding Request – Funding Hope Haven Peer Respite – minimum of $190,000: Hope Haven requesting funding to continue full-time operations for 2026. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Zoning Committee

Douglas County Zoning Committee to hold public hearing on zoning amendments and permits

The Planning & Zoning Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider zoning ordinance amendments and various conditional-use permits. The body will also review permit renewals for non-metallic mines and a communications tower height revision.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Committee approves forestry to agricultural zone change and mine renewals

The committee approved a zone change for a hobby farm and several conditional-use permits for mining and asphalt operations. Multiple petitions regarding hobby farms and a communication tower were referred to future meetings pending town responses.

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April 27, 2026 DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLI C HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Public Hearing – 9:00 a.m.; Regular Meeting to Follow Government Center Board Room, 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 274 659 160 430 | Passcode: TGrpzw Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 385 353 350# Please call the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) i f you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Joseph Moen, Chair Scott Luostari, Vice Chair Bill Fennessey Charlie Glazman Howard Hendrickson A G E N D A Vir tual attendance is available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action and public hearing items include attachments unless noted. Page 1 of 2 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 8, 2026 * 3. SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 1) Petition No. 26-5: Justin & Sarah Quetico * 2) Petition No. 26-6: Christopher Berg (applicant) / Charles & Kristine Gilley (owners) * b. Conditional -Use Permits 1) Mathy C onstruction Company * 2) Just in & Sarah Quetico * 3) Just in & Sarah Quetico * c. Con ditional-Use Permit Revision 1) Til lman Infrastructure (agent) / Richard Lange (owner) * d. C onditional-Use Permit Renewals 1) Town of Amnicon (operator) / Douglas [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Zoning, 05/13/26 Page 1 of 3 PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Government Center, Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chair Joseph Moen. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Joseph Moen, Scott Luostari, Bill Fennessey, Charles Glazman, Howard Hendrickson Others present – Terri Luebbe, Robin Haasis, Marissa Hanson, Megan Kirk, Dave Sletten, Mark Liebaert, Jon Fiskness, Matthew Johnson, Shelley Nelson, Candy Anderson, Christopher Berg, Danika McLaughlin, Scott Coles, Patrick Hahn, Victor Buenrostro (virtual), Joe McCall (virtual), Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Fennessey, second Glazman, to approve minutes from the April 8, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. 3. SUSPEND REGULAR MEETING; ADJOURN TO PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 1) Petition No. 26-5: Justin & Sarah Quetico : Zone Change from the R -1: Residential zone district to the R-2: Residential zone district for hobby farm and home business. No correspondence from the Town of Amnicon. Danika McLaughlin spoke regarding concerns about safety, increased traffic, and the shared driveway with the applicants. ACTION: Motion by Fennessey, second Hendrickson, to refer to future meeting pending town response. Motion carried. 2) Petition No. 26-6: Christopher Berg [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee

Committee to review public assemblage license for BowFest 2026

The Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee will meet to review a license application. The application was submitted by Mont du Lac Resort for BowFest 2026.

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✓ Decided: Committee conditionally approves Bowfest 2026 public assemblage license

The committee reviewed the public assemblage license application for Bowfest 2026 from Mont Du Lac Resort and found all requirements met. Approval is conditional on the presence of fire and emergency personnel. The committee also noted a need to review Ordinance #4.13 regarding payment and estimate processes for services.

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PUBLIC NOTICE GOVERNMENT BODY: Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee MEMBERS: Mark Liebaert, Dave Sletten, Matt Izzard, Carolyn Pierce, Kathy Ronchi, Kaci Lundgren DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: 1316 N 14th Street, Boardroom 201, Superior, WI 54880 VIRTUAL*: www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 283 193 268 609 331 | Passcode: PD38j3ja Or dial: 8028-242-872(US) +1 PIN: 690 288 579# SUBJECT: Public Assemblage License Application A meeting will be held to review the Public Assemblage License application for BowFest 2026 from Mont du Lac Resort. Done this 27 th day of April, 2026 in Superior, Wisconsin. Kaci Jo Lundgren Douglas County Clerk *Members of the committee must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote NOTE: Agenda and attachments available on www.douglascountywi. gov or in County Clerk's Office. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The County of Douglas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are in need of accommodat ion to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk's Office at (715) 395-1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request. TDD (715) 395- 7521. Posted/Notified: Superior Telegram | Superior Public Library | Douglas County Website | Courthouse
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PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE LICENSING REVIEW COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM | 1316 N 14th Street, Boardroom 201 | Superior, WI 54880 1. CALL TO ORDER Mark Liebaert called meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present – Mark Liebaert, Dave Sletten, Carolyn Pierce, Kaci Lundgren, Matt Izzard, Kathy Ronchi. Others present – Mike O’Hara. 3. REVIEW OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR BOWFEST 2026 FROM MONT DU LAC RESORT Application included with agenda; reviewed. All requirements for application have been met thus far. Town of Superior Fire Department process for services may change to approval process instead of immediate sign off; Chief to provide fire suppression services estimate (last year was $1,000). Law Enforcement services to be provided from Douglas County Sheriff. Applicant to be invoiced by County Clerk and license will be issued upon receipt of payment. If part-time deputies are used and the rate is lower than originally billed, applicant will be refunded the difference after festival. To look at review of Ordinance #4.13 for payment and estimate process of fire suppression and law enforcement services due to over and underestimates every year. Permit approval conditional on fire and emergency personnel being present. No other concerns expressed by committee. 4. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Submitted by, Kaci Jo Lundgren, County Clerk
Tue May 12, 2026

Land & Water Conservation Committee

Land & Water Conservation Committee to discuss local government control resolution

The committee will consider a resolution from Wood County requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for greater local control for counties. Members will also review a revision to the Environmental Reserve Fund project.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves resolution seeking greater local control over land use and zoning

The committee approved a resolution requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for increased local control over zoning and land use, including data centers and renewable energy. A project revision for slope stabilization at a county-owned gravel pit was also approved.

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May 5, 2026 AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 1 OF 2) DOUGLAS COUNTY LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Government Center Boardroom 201, 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 843 630 656 | Passcode: YQGzkH Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 448 114 306# Please ca ll the Chair or County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Sue Hendrickson, Chair Wendy Bong, Vice Chair Lee Sandok Baker Jim Soyring Terry White Amy Eliot A G E N D A Vir tual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in- person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL O F MINUTES a. March 17, 20 26 * 3. ACTION ITE MS / REFERRALS a. Discuss ion and Possible Action on Correspondence from Wood County Regarding Resolution Titled “Intent & Synopsis: To Request the Wisconsin Counties Association to Lobby the State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties” * b. Environme ntal Reserve Fund Project Revision * 4. INFORMATI ONAL ITEMS a. Wildli fe Damage Abatement and Claims Program Update 1) Wildli fe Damage Abatement and Claims Program Year to Date Update * b. Surface W aters Program Update * 1) Update from Woods and Water Conference 2) Algae Inqui [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Land and Water Conservation Committee 5/12/26 Page 1 of 2 DOUGLAS COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. 1316 N. 14th Street, Government Center Boardroom 201, Superior, WI 54880 Meeting called to order by Chair Sue Hendrickson. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Sue Hendrickson, Wendy Bong, Lee Sandok Baker, Terry White, Jim Soyring, Amy Eliot. Others present – Elijah Hoffman, Eric Fromm, Robin Haasis, Tim Mika, Zach Stewart (Virtual) , Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Bong, second White, to approve minutes from the March 17, 2026, meeting. Motion carried. 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Correspondence from Wood County Regarding Resolution Titled “Intent & Synopsis: To Request the Wisconsin Counties Association to Lobby the State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wiscons in Counties”: Included in agenda; multiple counties in Wisconsin are considering or have adopted resolutions requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby the State Legislature and Governor for increased local control over land use, renewable energy siting, and zoning regulations. ACTION ( RESOLUTION): Motion by Sandok Baker , second Bong, to approve resolution with amendments adding “including, but not limited to large- scale wind and solar, data centers, concentrated animal feeding operations, etc.” and refer to Zoning Committee. Motion carried [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 7, 2026

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to elect officers and discuss program goals

The council will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss goals regarding a Warrant Resolution Day and a Community Service Program.

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Page 1 of 1 April 29, 2026 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, May 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 282 379 188 714 | Passcode: Pp6m2m Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 713 392 423# Please call the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1569) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Jen Stank, Chair Matt Izzard, Vice Chair Paul Winterscheidt Judge Glonek Jaramy Hansen Dave Sletten Tyler Edwards Aaron Lenmark Mark Liebaert Michele Wick Frog Prell Mark Fruehauf Judge Thimm Anna Carlson Donna Stone Carolyn Jones Tanya White Carolyn Pierce Lucas Wyshnytzky Ryan Reid A G E N D A Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 6, 2025* 3. ACTION ITEMS a. Election of Officers a. Chair b. Vice Chair 4. GOALS a. #1 Warrant Resolution Day b. #2 Community Service Program 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT cc: Interested parties Note: Attachments to agenda are available in County Clerk’s Office for review or copying, and are also available on the county’s website www.douglascountyw [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to consider $1.5 million in capital projects

The Public Safety Committee will review several capital project requests for the Sheriff's office and Emergency Management. The body will also consider amendments to the Medical Examiner ordinance and receive updates from various county justice and safety departments.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approves capital project requests and medical examiner ordinance

The committee approved several capital project requests for the Sheriff's office and Emergency Management, referring them to the Administration and Executive Committees. It also approved amendments to the Medical Examiner ordinance to align with state statutes and the Consumer Price Index.

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Page 1 of 2 April 23, 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4:00 P.M., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET, SUPERIOR, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 257 012 428 650 | Passcode: WkjNo5 Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 276 435 987# Please call the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1569) if you are unable to attend. M EMBERS: Bill Fennessey, Chair Rosemary Lear, Vice Chair Kelly Peterson Randy Skowlund VACANT A G E N D A Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. RO LL CALL 2. AP PROVAL OF MINUTES a. N ovember 20, 2025* 3. UP DATES AND REPORTS* a. Fin ance – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities b. Child Support – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities c. Circuit Court Branch I – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities d. Circuit Court Branch II – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities e. Clerk of Courts – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities f. Court Commissioner – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities g. District Attorney – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities h. Emergency Management – Initiatives; Recap of Department Activities i. Communications Center – Initiatives; Recap of Depart [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4:00 P.M., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET, SUPERIOR, WI 54880 1. ROLL CALL Present – Bill Fennessey, Kelly Peterson, Randy Skowlund. Absent – Rosemary Lear. Other – Adam Olson, Matt Izzard, Amber Popplewell, Stacey Minter, Tyler Edwards, Dave Sletten, Mark Liebaert, Sharon Dembroski, Michele Wick, Jaramy Hansen, Howard Hendrickson (arrived at 4:02 p.m.), Joan Finckler (arrived at 4:40 p.m.), Lindsey Conley (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Skowlund, second Peterson, to approve minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting. Motion carried. 3. UPDATES AND REPORTS The following departments reported on departmental initiatives and activities: Child Support, Clerk of Courts, Court Commissioner, District Attorney, Emergency Management, Communications Center , Sheriff [Patrol Division], Sheriff [Jail Division]. 4. ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS a. Capital Projects a. Sheriff (Patrol) i. Non-Lethal Weapons - $41,500: Priority 1 ii. Camera Project - $200,000: Priority 1 ACTION (REFERRAL): Motion by Peterson, second Fennessey, to approve Sheriff Patrol capital project request s as presented and refer to Administration and Executive Committees. Motion carried unanimously. b. Sheriff (Jail) i. Toilet Piping - $20,000: Priority 2 ii. Officer Wellness Plan – Renovating Unused Space - $27,000: Priority 1 ACTION: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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<p>Local government meetings via <a href="https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/douglascountywi.gov/">MyTown</a></p>

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