Marathon County’s Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee voted to direct the county parks director to sign an underground electrical-line easement for work related to the Mountain Bay State Trail.

Deputy Administrator Homan explained the request is atypical because the trail manager (Parks, Recreation and Forestry) is listed in the county’s original 1994–95 agreement with the Department of Natural Resources, meaning the county’s consent is required even though the county does not own the parcel in question. The easement will allow local utility work tied to trail infrastructure.

Chair Gibbs moved to direct Parks Director Polly to sign the easement; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Staff said they brought the item for committee awareness given the DNR-derived management responsibilities and were available to answer technical questions about the easement process.