Sawyer County committees advance library funding resolution; County Board to weigh zoning amendments and data center moratorium
Sawyer County's Finance Committee advanced a resolution setting Weiss and Winter Library funding at the greater of 150% of the state circulation formula or 102.5% of last year's allocation, sending it to the full County Board for final consideration. The County Board is scheduled to take up the resolution at its July 16 meeting.
Library funding resolution moves forward
The Economic Development & UW-Extension Committee approved Resolution 2026- Weiss and Winter Library Support on July 6, recommending it to the Finance Committee and County Board. On July 9, the Finance Committee advanced the same resolution to the full County Board. Both actions carried without negative vote. The resolution is listed on the July 16 County Board agenda for final consideration.
Forestry and trails updates
The Land, Water & Forest Resources Committee approved its June 10 minutes on July 8. Forestry reports noted $4.96M in sold-uncut timber and an oak wilt restriction through July 15. The recreational trails report indicated grading is complete on the Tuscobia and Moose Lake trails.
Public Works reviews roadwork and building plans
The Public Works Committee approved its June 10 minutes on July 8. Discussions included upcoming roadwork on CTH F, DD, and STH 27, as well as projected salt costs of $1M. Plans are being developed to address replacement of the aging Highway building.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The CJCC approved its June 10 minutes on July 8. The Truancy & Diversion report was tabled until the August meeting.
Administration Committee sets evaluation process
The Administration Committee approved its June 11 minutes on July 9 and established an annual process for County Administrator evaluations via board member submissions. The meeting included reports on veteran services, IT projects, and upcoming economic development applications.
Hazard Mitigation Plan open house
Sawyer County Emergency Management held a public open house on July 15 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the County Board Room of the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main Street, Hayward. Attendees could receive information and give input on the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. Minutes were not yet published.
County Board agenda: zoning amendments and library resolution
The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet July 16 to approve previous minutes and consider three zoning map amendments:
- RZN #26-008: 6.37 acres from A-1 to RR-1
- RZN #26-010: 6.12 acres from RR-1 to C-1
- RZN #26-011: 0.57 acres from R-1 to C-1
The agenda also includes the Weiss and Winter Library Support Resolution, committee reports, and a public comment period. Minutes were not yet published.
Zoning Committee to weigh data center moratorium and mining expansion
The Zoning Committee will hold public hearings July 17 on a proposed 18-month moratorium on permits for data centers. The committee will also review:
- A request by Todd's Redi Mix Concrete LLC to rezone 80 acres to Forestry One for sand and gravel extraction
- A request by O'Brien Hill Properties LLC to rezone 5 acres from A-1 to RR-1 in the Town of Hayward
- A conditional use permit for a 1,200 sq. ft. accessory building in the Town of Bass Lake
- Conditional use permits for HOA storage and a warming hut/pavilion by Preserve at MBF LLC
Coming up
- **July 21 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings on three variance applications, including VAR #26-002 (a 12.5' x 24' shed 69.5' from State Hwy 48 in the Town of Weirgor), VAR #26-003 (a 13' x 21' shed 94' from State Hwy 27 and 45' from the Chippewa River in the Town of Ojibwa), and VAR #26-004 (a reduced water setback for a 180 sq. foot patio 24' from Little Round Lake in the Town of Hayward).