{
 "city": "Douglas County",
 "state": "Wisconsin",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/douglascountywi.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Land & Development Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1664",
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   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Libraries Committee",
   "headline": "Libraries Committee to review service plan and 2027 NWLS agreement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1663",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Land & Water Conservation Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1662",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Zoning Committee to consider land rezone and new communications tower",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1660",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1660",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Land & Development Committee",
   "headline": "Land & Development Committee to review property bids and wetland sales policy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-1661",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-1661",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider driveway variance for Jeremy Moe on County Road U",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1657",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1657",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "Douglas County Board to vote on 2026 capital projects and zoning changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1659",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-1659",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Extension, Education & Recycling Commitee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews recycling grants and youth development funding",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1658",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-1658",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Douglas County Zoning Committee to hold public hearing on land use permits",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1649",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1649",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "ADRC Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "ADRC Advisory Committee to review updated bylaws",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1655",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1655",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Employee Relations Committee",
   "headline": "Employee Relations Committee to review employee recognition and HR updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1656",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1656",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to open timber sale bids and review park requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1654",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1654",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Administration Committee",
   "headline": "Douglas County Administration Committee to review 2026 capital project requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1651",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1651",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Douglas County committees to review capital projects and board rules",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1652",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1652",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Joint Administration Executive Committees",
   "headline": "Douglas County committees to review capital project requests and board rules",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1653",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1653",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Transportation & Infrastructure Committee",
   "headline": "Transportation Committee to consider policy change for County Aide to Bridges",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1650",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-1650",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Land & Development Committee",
   "headline": "Land & Development Committee to consider tax deed issuance and land donations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1648",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1648",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Department Managers",
   "headline": "Douglas County department managers to discuss capital projects and HR policies",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1647",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1647",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "Douglas County Board to consider zoning changes and legal claims",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1646",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-1646",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Criminal Justice Coordinating Council",
   "headline": "Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to elect officers and discuss program goals",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1644",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-1644",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Health & Human Services Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider opioid settlement funds for peer respite and needle disposal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1645",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-1645",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Zoning Committee",
   "headline": "Douglas County Zoning Committee to hold public hearing on zoning amendments and permits",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1641",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-1641",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review public assemblage license for BowFest 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1640",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1640",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Land & Water Conservation Committee",
   "headline": "Land & Water Conservation Committee to discuss local government control resolution",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1643",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1643",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Criminal Justice Coordinating Council",
   "headline": "Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to elect officers and discuss program goals",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-1642",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Public Safety Committee to consider $1.5 million in capital projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-1639",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-1639",
   "source": "https://www.douglascountywi.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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}