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The board also approved several appointments: Allison John Jack (appointed to the Land, Water and Forestry/Conservation committee as the member engaged in agriculture under Wisconsin statute), and Mike Markgren (appointed to the Northwest Regional Economic Development Fund Administrative Committee/Northwest Regional Planning). Each appointment was made by motion and approved by voice votes.

Why it matters: The administrator confirmation fills a top county executive post and appointments place representatives on committees that handle land and water, conservation and regional economic development—areas that coordinate permits, grants and regional planning.

Next steps: The newly confirmed administrator will assume duties and the appointed committee members will participate in their respective committees' upcoming meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Board June 19 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board confirmed Michael Larkin as Sawyer County administrator and approved appointments to the Land and Water Conservation Committee and the Northwest Regional Economic Development Fund Administrative Committee.","taxTitle","Sawyer County, Wisconsin","taxId",73055,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191716,"Board sends lakebed, Tax ID 44390, back to committee for further legal review after public comment",228,1810000,2038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08&start=1810&end=2038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08/thumbnail_1810000.jpg","/articles/6191716/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Board-sends-lakebed-Tax-ID-44390-back-to-committee-for-further-legal-review-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191716-4079c94ab035d41c95f4ed33bf2cc49c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582603&Signature=kCSlpyKLZF~KOKH05OgInM84oFF2kIqUjNZLzy9JZ4YLKCA-LKN7psVH~5U7fHp0JcfWyXZ0EW2QHCQgrq~ZvFmVluZVTDQpVB-HopEKtnN6xRZT~SSplYibgVTspGiyW3ByWO-scQp8F0vl5H16M6n2cXtutPzK54fmh2av37IXQdzXajKz2Id32Ch2sn21sIQLivc6sIymq-o4-TRYhP2MlYq-qPYnir6J-Nw2-p55sYOcosDJLy6Abo3tEQcxT4IoYTdEX5zJu0fmgku3GsXzUAx5Qep-0GF9EpeQ-kSpKLGZY9C2olJmbesjrdxmaksC0tHyo04SxFZnHqSU4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A request involving a submerged parcel (Tax ID 44390) that a landowner offered to quitclaim to Sawyer County instead of paying back taxes was referred back to committee for further legal review after public comment and board questions.

Public comment: A resident, Linda Zilmer (transcript: Zilmer/Zomer), identified herself as an Edgewater property owner and urged the board not to approve county acquisition of lakebed parcels. She said most lakebeds are under Department of Natural Resources ownership and recommended the county not take title to lakebed properties. Zilmer also asked the board not to remove sanitary restrictions on Bass Lake parcels without town legal review.

Board discussion: County forestry staff explained the parcel had been subdivided in 1983 and that a remaining portion is underwater; the owner preferred the county take title rather than risk an in-rem sale to a third party. Supervisors asked about the committee vote and tax amount; staff reported the delinquent taxes on the parcel are $1.40. Given those details, Supervisor Randy Newman moved (second by Supervisor Rickheimer) to send the matter back to committee for additional legal review; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Why it matters: The board declined immediate acquisition and asked for legal review because of ownership, environmental and tax-procedure implications — including whether DNR or other agencies have prior claims to lakebeds and how subdivision and zoning rules apply.

Next steps: The item will return to the Land, Water and Forestry Committee for legal review and additional options; the board did not take title at this meeting.","After public comment and board questions about a submerged parcel seeking to transfer title rather than pay delinquent taxes, the board voted to return the parcel (Tax ID 44390) to committee for additional legal review rather than accept county acquisition.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191720,"Board lifts 1973 sanitary-district restriction on Bass Lake parcels to allow town sale",170,2034000,2204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08&start=2034&end=2204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08/thumbnail_2034000.jpg","/articles/6191720/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Board-lifts-1973-sanitary-district-restriction-on-Bass-Lake-parcels-to-allow-town-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191720-e41047f2a74c4e33424e5feaa3a63769/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582603&Signature=Qk~awsVyqPCtnKPCmcEah2yamemXCG~p8mhvg~hjSJNIH7hTXFucwgjSLpddZ3rkq~5FDmZN-~imiRyiuSFR52dg2QaA04iqg~6F4eV-HMKlLHm-fYGOa-vhKXKnHVBeac3p8ayxqlNDno-cqsHeC0KkjD0iD~B3VJn12l37FMAVLpmoY46vlp5Ui9rPK2b-NCfG5GwFunI~sTY3h6DrQ8raqXJyJ8hpFLBkYbf0qCFBv2pUrPVnvim3LJaQrXONb0bIfCwMIDBL2oXl6S-xUdTwEefUaLuioYy7mqNeDIfQldgKbUTvCnVRMeh2s~FOwPSzMzrzhwHHIi0DTijA2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Board approved a resolution removing sanitary-district sale restrictions on parcels the county sold to the Town of Bass Lake in 1973. The town requested the restriction be lifted so it may sell parcels to raise funds for municipal needs, including fire department equipment and facilities.

Background and discussion: County staff said the town voted at a town meeting on April 15 in favor of selling the property but needs the county-lifted restriction to do so. Board members noted a similar request was approved by the county in 1980 for related parcels. Town representatives said that constructing a modern sanitary system now would be prohibitively expensive and that proceeds from sales would be used for urgent town needs such as a new firehouse and equipment.

Motion and outcome: A motion to lift the restrictions was made and seconded; the board approved the resolution by voice vote.

Why it matters: The removal of the restriction clears a legal impediment that prevented the town from placing the properties on the open market. Town officials said proceeds from sales would be used to fund local municipal needs.

Next steps: The town may proceed with its proposed sales and any subsequent transactions subject to the town’s own procedures and any state or local statutory requirements.","The county approved a resolution removing a 1973 restriction that limited sale of certain Bass Lake parcels to sanitary districts, enabling the town of Bass Lake to sell land to raise funds for municipal needs such as fire department improvements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191725,"County board authorizes up to $2.825 million borrowing to finance public-safety radio upgrade",78,2551000,2629000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08&start=2551&end=2629","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6191725/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/County-board-authorizes-up-to-2825-million-borrowing-to-finance-public-safety-radio-upgrade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191725-f9a9baed29a4954f3f7c05a096db003d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582603&Signature=AHKS2hJI0Rip9Wrj9BfPW5m3afBnY5EFmkgOqxk2hCQQbmLIjCEZU61BMtFsEuXfcinkimmuY-Cb0UCcHecvhlzImPV-9L~rD3sTwbbAQ0YlURIFeuB9AWgo-d1LVCeWMV~H4BJVYya1Q00d6PMX9vf0QyKxETDt2~U9rZT8hkc~bMSIzYmk0bvugEj8E5sqIt3-8wx2uRGnQ3QOktkICJMTdZfXZzdhPAa3xb4R6n0bQLKxXyx4JFpxffilrgC8cP~YSdjJcugNnuCSfVe9ARFCUuY2DgDZNNOSOfXQVTAQaMPideoK5fH9SfaZVr3PdAIi8eYQlIuzTKwNqrt~Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Board approved an initial resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory notes not to exceed $2,825,000 to finance an approved public-safety radio system upgrade.

County finance staff and the finance committee presented the resolution as the financing step following prior project approval. County staff said if the county approves the initial resolution at the July meeting, the county will solicit and award bond bids to finance the project.

Motion and outcome: The motion to approve the initial resolution authorizing borrowing not to exceed $2,825,000 was made and seconded; the board approved the resolution by voice vote.

Why it matters: The radio upgrade is a capital project previously approved by the board; this financing resolution moves the project from approval toward procurement and funding. County staff said the amount covers the cost authorized and that bond bids will be solicited and awarded at a later meeting if the board confirms the financing package.

Next steps: If approved at the subsequent meeting, the county will receive and award bond bids and proceed with financing per usual procurement and bond-sale procedures.","The board approved an initial resolution authorizing Sawyer County to borrow up to $2,825,000 for a previously approved public-safety radio upgrade. Final bond award will occur after bids are received and approved at a future meeting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191729,"Sawyer County approves $99,000 purchase for veterans memorial site in Hayward after divided debate",1018,2622000,3640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08&start=2622&end=3640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4444294-0daa0ee8f4c0c303af90037b835bbb08/thumbnail_2622000.jpg","/articles/6191729/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Sawyer-County-approves-99000-purchase-for-veterans-memorial-site-in-Hayward-after-divided-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191729-7af9241cc51b8b2f1f722d94ac20da94/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582603&Signature=MKuIC436Do4T44QNT8Y7Lpq52oS~SqWPbAfnCedFTjthFKTrxYTct5FO~q0BDzhcY2r53HKbGV~VhEtavrMYuwhlVbX23v8FXoJIY2DDTKeqqXV80dBQPiKqkIP9CsXOqc4z~ulzmT2EWkbx3cFFNUryMLEi68HpJ6ZiPlC9oKdopOmL1kieKgS2R0EBGMEcD~rNrhYBT5vi66agB7Na4i8GnvoydIi4Lccv~mtd-uveMr1aL36xBwtkeaVM1Tqk7Q8Fvu-nhGezBN~iFcaRJKK6H3xd-hpe2QlhtTnLsgFrqiITC5cdloWrj7KFaL9r603wu94LiEvqABaP3xSl3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors voted 10-4 to approve purchase of a parcel at 15785 U.S. Highway 63 in Hayward for a veterans memorial after extended discussion over the lot’s size, visibility and alternative options. The county negotiated a purchase price of $99,000 and set a condition that the sale is contingent on a satisfactory environmental inspection.

The vote came after two opposing motions. Supervisor Thomas Duffy moved to deny the purchase and seek other options; that motion failed on a roll call. A subsequent motion by Supervisor Eric Armour (second by Supervisor Chuck Bennett) to approve the negotiated purchase carried, with 10 supervisors voting yes and four voting no.

Why it matters: Board members and veterans’ advocates said they want a county-recognized place to honor veterans; opponents questioned whether the small, traffic-adjacent site would meet long-term needs and urged the county to examine other properties or alternatives such as a high-visibility tribute that would not require buying land.

Board discussion and testimony focused on tradeoffs between visibility and usable space. Supervisor Duffy said the parcel is “a very small space, very congested” and argued veterans deserve “a public place where families can sit down and enjoy the monument.” Supervisor Dale Magnuson said the site was “very limited” and may not allow future growth of a memorial.

Supporters, including Supervisor Stacy Hessel and others, said the county surveyed local veterans and that results favored a visible site near the county seat. Hessel said, “this lot is highly visible, and in Hayward,” and noted the board had done outreach with American Legion and other veteran groups. Veteran service stakeholders also described mixed preferences among veterans for visibility versus a park-like setting; Vet Center CEO Elliott summarized the office’s role: “I am a neutral party. My job is to serve the veterans and the county board.”

The board directed that the purchase include contingencies: a clean environmental inspection (to include, but not be limited to, mold, ground contamination, water contamination and lead paint). The motion to approve specified negotiation-based conditions; if environmental problems cannot be remediated through agreement with the seller, the county would reserve the right to walk away from the deal.

The board’s roll-call tally recorded votes by name (10 yes, 4 no). The county clerk confirmed the motion carried and staff were directed to proceed with the conditional purchase process pending the inspections and any negotiated remedies.

Next steps: County staff will complete environmental review per the board’s conditions and return with any required documentation or options if contamination or other issues arise.","After several hours of debate about location, size and alternatives, the Sawyer County Board approved purchase of a small parcel at 15785 U.S. Highway 63 in Hayward for a county veterans memorial. The board approved the purchase 10-4 with environmental-inspection contingencies.","actionData","errors"]

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