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Pat Kenny, a committee member, moved that the county take parcel numbers 101-00744-0000, 022-01190-0100 and 022-01516-0500 for foreclosure; Jim Schultz seconded the motion, which the committee approved by voice vote. The motion initiates the process the committee and staff described earlier in the meeting for foreclosure and subsequent disposition.

Krish (zoning staff) presented the department’s March issued permits and revenue report and noted the office had received a clean state audit for 2024. Committee members then reviewed county-owned property acquired through delinquent tax foreclosure. Staff highlighted two private-road right-of-way parcels and a range of other small lots that, staff said, have limited market value.

Committee members discussed how to market and sell the properties. Bruce (zoning staff) and others said the county is required to sell parcels obtained via delinquent-tax foreclosure under Act 209 (as referenced in the meeting) and that the committee’s preference is to hire a realtor to list the sellable properties on the MLS. Committee members said a realtor both sets a market price and reduces liability risk for the county by avoiding direct county price-setting and by providing broader public notice.

Pat Kenny moved and Jim Schultz seconded a separate motion that the county sell county-owned properties under the zoning ordinance; that motion passed by voice vote. During discussion members confirmed that when dredged material remains in the water DNR jurisdiction applies and county permitting may not be required, but if soil is removed to land a county permit is necessary.

Committee members raised practical questions about private-road parcels — some towns previously declined to acquire such rights-of-way because of long-term maintenance responsibilities. Committee members asked staff to identify which parcels are most saleable, noting at least one listed parcel on the county-owned list had an assessed value the meeting referenced as $92,700 while a tax-delinquent parcel was noted with an assessed value $69,300 and back taxes described as “far, far lower” (exact back-tax figures were not specified in the meeting). Members asked staff to prioritize saleable parcels for the next meeting and to engage a realtor to market the properties as a package where appropriate.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to take parcels 101-00744-0000, 022-01190-0100 and 022-01516-0500 to foreclosure: moved by Pat Kenny, seconded by Jim Schultz. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Motion that the county sell county-owned properties under the zoning ordinance (use realtor/MLS as option): moved by Pat Kenny, seconded by Jim Schultz. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

Routine actions

- Approval of agenda (moved to allow a remote presenter to leave early): motion moved by Pat Kenny and seconded by Jim Schultz; approved by voice vote.

- Approval of March 18 meeting minutes: motion moved by Pat Kenny, seconded by Jim Schultz; approved by voice vote.

No dollar amounts for back taxes or sale proceeds were specified during committee discussion; members instructed staff to prepare saleable-parcel details for the committee’s next meeting scheduled June 10.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning & Land Committee Meeting - 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Ashland County Zoning and Land Committee voted to foreclose on three tax-delinquent parcels and authorized staff to begin selling county-owned properties, with a plan to use a realtor and the MLS. The committee discussed publication requirements, prior audit results, and the distinction between saleable parcels and private road rights-of-way.","taxTitle","Ashland County, Wisconsin","taxId",72843,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6265410,"Forestry says Second Landing boat launch unsafe; county to seek permits, post warnings",0,246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091616-b16a3c5c3eab3c514585b4d4bb8b6597&start=246&end=246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091616-b16a3c5c3eab3c514585b4d4bb8b6597/thumbnail_246000.jpg","/articles/6265410/Ashland-County/Wisconsin/Forestry-says-Second-Landing-boat-launch-unsafe-county-to-seek-permits-post-warnings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265410-d7e492d584a8e7e0e7cbffc0b2b63e90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138857&Signature=m3QYocIwlc6jA3x9kG9n9a7r7pYZk97t4gHlbcoQGIfIChB~e3O5po06UUnjGibzRgDK85lGsK97qikMKM1ef5LqiH1ZSsf7aw8aDzaC-TqZ-fCYPdtN~DGOJM0u1cVuxogFfoV20KjXmt7xa2~XnbhsvLK-fgJF-KdS41nCC5imV-l0ILuICfibUFqcJO3QruMCmGuMkKlgoCth5EY-XFaXmgOt51c4IYZHFlZkiDsm2MzxmCGp8vBDDAuMz36-ko~~nVWElleZNunbf-Pn5eWybu0KYdexXyBe15X5J4NsLIVW3H-SDRoDCF10WKMIlt9OQd5YqSrCcoJ5SjDbIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ashland County forestry staff told the Zoning and Land Committee on April 22 that the Second Landing boat launch is “very shallow, and probably unsafe to use,” and recommended temporary public notice while the county pursues permits and contractor estimates for dredging.

The update came as an informational item during the committee’s meeting. Dan (chair/staff), who asked Forestry to report, said staff had inspected the landing after reports from constituents. Chris Hoffman, Forestry, said county staff performed soundings and that the site is currently unsafe for normal use.

Hoffman said the county is exploring dredging “inside the bowl of the boat landing” but the work will require multiple permits, including state approval and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorization. He said the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would have jurisdiction if work stays in the water, and a county zoning permit may be required if dredged material is removed from the water and placed on land. “We have to get the permitting done first,” Hoffman said, adding that a preliminary state application is only two pages and will clarify whether engineering or additional planning costs are necessary.

Committee members discussed near-term public-safety steps. Hoffman said the county intends to post signage this week to warn that boats may be able to be launched into the bowl but might not be able to exit because deeper water outside the break wall remains shallow. “We will probably be posting signage to that effect sometime yet this week, to advise the public that the boat landing is probably not safe for use at this point,” Hoffman said.

Committee members and staff described practical next steps: an on-site meeting with a contractor was scheduled to get cost guidance, staff will submit a preliminary state meeting request, and county staff are weighing whether dredged material could be placed at a county sandpit if a contractor’s operation requires on-land disposal. Hoffman told the committee he would meet a contractor on site the following day and expected a clearer timeline after that meeting.

Members noted the broader regional problem: several other landings and shallow bays on the lake have similar low-water problems. Committee member Blake Ellifson and others said citizens had offered volunteer help and that the highway department had been contacted about possible assistance; Hoffman and committee members urged following permitting rules rather than ad hoc volunteer dredging.

No formal committee vote was required for the informational update. Committee members set the next regular meeting for June 10 and said the dredging matter could require additional or earlier meetings depending on permitting timelines.","Ashland County forestry staff reported that the Second Landing boat launch is too shallow for safe navigation and described a multi-permit process and funding questions for dredging. The zoning committee agreed to post warning signs and asked staff to pursue permitting and contractor estimates.","actionData","errors"]

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