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Board advances camping ordinance amendment after chairman cites parking-lot camping incidents
Summary
The board dispensed with the first reading of an amendment to Sec. 41-64 and Sec. 56-223 to clarify that camping in town parking spaces is prohibited; Chairman Mark Hartzheim said camping has been restricted since 1971 and reported recent instances of camping in town parking or easement areas.
The Minocqua Board of Supervisors moved on May 19, 2026, to advance an ordinance amendment addressing after-hours park activity (Sec. 41-64) and prohibiting camping in town parking spaces (Sec. 56-223).
Chairman Mark Hartzheim said the town has restricted camping in parks since 1971 and that recent information circulating online suggested camping in Minocqua parking lots might be allowed. He said he had observed three separate instances of camping in town parking spaces or road easements and emphasized that police would use discretion when someone has merely parked a vehicle to sleep.
Supervisor Billy Fried moved to dispense with the first reading and forward the ordinance amendment for a second reading and adoption at the next Town Board meeting; Supervisor Erika Petersen seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. The minutes do not record the specific amended ordinance language or any effective dates; the board advanced the measure for formal second reading and adoption.
