Sauk County committees weigh economic development contract, trail agreement, and budget amendments in July meetings
Sauk County's committees held a packed schedule of meetings in the first two weeks of July, with agendas covering economic development, a major trail project, budget planning, and several property and personnel matters. All meetings listed below were agenda-only as of this report — minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes or outcomes are confirmed in the public record.
Economic development and CEDA contract
Two committees are scheduled to discuss a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to enter a contract with Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) to implement the Sauk County Economic Development Transition and Communication Plan. The Executive & Legislative Committee listed the item on July 7, paired with a proposed amendment to the 2026 Administration Budget. The Finance, Personnel & Insurance Committee took up the same resolution on July 13. No vote tallies or dollar figures for the contract are available in the agenda materials.
Great Sauk State Trail – Baraboo Spur Project
A cooperative agreement among the City of Baraboo, Town of Baraboo, and Sauk County for the Great Sauk State Trail – Baraboo Spur Project appeared before two committees. The Executive & Legislative Committee listed the resolution July 7, and the Land Resources and Extension Committee listed possible action on the same agreement July 9. The Land Resources committee also listed possible action on a Department of Army request for water testing at the Great Sauk State Trail parking lot at State Highway 78 and County Road Z.
2027 budget process
The Sauk County Board of Supervisors met as a Committee of the Whole on July 9 to discuss the 2027 budget process, including an introduction to county budgeting and a review of upcoming departmental needs.
Finance, personnel, and property
The Finance, Personnel & Insurance Committee on July 13 listed discussion on a resolution to amend the Human Services 2026 Budget for Pathways to a Better Life, described as a sober living residence. The committee also listed discussion on approving a wage for Bethany Tate as Emergency Management Deputy Director, and planned closed sessions on purchasing property at 515 Broadway Street and on WPPA negotiations.
Board of Adjustment petitions
The Board of Adjustment on July 14 was set to consider Petition SEP-26-10, a special exception permit for a lodging house at S5731 Devils Lake Parkway, and Petition APPL-26-2, an appeal by Randy & Jill Rueth regarding the Sauk County Shoreland Ordinance.
Other committee business
- **Law Enforcement and Judiciary Committee (July 6):** Listed approval of Circuit Court July invoices and review of reports and invoices from the Sheriff, District Attorney, Register in Probate, Child Support, Court Commissioner, Clerk of Court, and Coroner, plus an operations update for the Sauk County Animal Shelter.
- **Health Care Center Board of Trustees (July 9):** Listed new board member orientation, a facility marketing update, and voucher approval.
- **Land Resources and Extension Committee (July 9):** Listed a presentation on the Sauk County Well Trends Monitoring Program and an overview of the Sauk County Forest Master Plan process.
- **Aging & Disability Resource Center Committee (July 13):** Listed review of transportation vehicle quotes from A&J Toyota, A&J Voyager, and Baraboo Motors, plus a closed session on the performance evaluation of the ADRC Director.
- **Capital Improvements Plan Committee (July 14):** Listed election of a chairperson, public comment, and review of the County's Capital Improvement Plan.
A note on the record
Every meeting above is classified as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. That means the items reflect what committees planned to discuss or act on, not confirmed decisions. Vote tallies, final dollar amounts, and any approved or rejected motions are not available in the current record.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the Sauk County website for any newly posted or special meetings.