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Committee continues work on returning road‑affected parcels to tax roll; one owner has inquired
Summary
Trempealeau County Property Committee discussed parcels removed from the tax roll due to road changes and said staff will keep the issue on monthly agendas while developing a process to return property to owners or place it back on the tax roll; staff reported one owner has asked about reclaiming land.
At the Trempealeau County Property Committee meeting on June 9, 2025, committee members discussed county-owned parcels that changed hands or status because of road realignments and other highway projects and said they are exploring options to return some of those parcels to private owners or place them back on the tax roll.
The committee chair (name not specified in the transcript) said staff — including Susan, Nick and the highway department — are working to identify affected parcels and to develop a standard process for handling land that was removed from private ownership because of road work. “We're trying to get rid of this, put some of this property back on the tax roll,” the chair said, adding that the item will remain on monthly agendas while staff complete their work.
Committee members asked whether property owners have contacted the county; a staff member said one owner has inquired. The committee discussed options still under development, including whether the county or the owner would pay for necessary engineering work and how to document a consistent approach when an owner requests title or buys back a parcel.
No formal action or vote was taken at the June 9 meeting. The committee agreed to continue the discussion at future meetings and to provide a clearer plan and process that staff can present to owners who request return of property or purchase options.
