Public Works Committee — Agenda Packet

1 Sawyer County Public Works Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM Sawyer County Board Room AGENDA 1. ZOOM LINK a. To view or participate in the virtual meeting from a computer, iPad, or Android device please go to https://zoom.us/j/97982898675. You can also use the dial in at 1-312-626-6799 with the Webinar ID: 979 8289 8675. Use *9 to Raise/lower hand and *6 to Unmute/mute. If you are on a computer, click the "Raise Hand" button and wait to be recognized. If you are on a telephone, dial *9 and wait to be recognized. If additional assistance is needed please contact the County Clerk's Office at 715- 634-4866 prior to the meeting. This meeting will be recorded and will be available on our website at: https://sawyercountygov.org. 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW 6. MEETING AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the Committee. Please adhere to the following when addressing the Committee: • Comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less per individual. • Comments should be directed to the Committee as a whole and not directed to individual Committee members. • The Committee cannot respond to your comments during this time. • Please sign in and fill out a public comment sheet if you wish to speak on an item. 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING a. Draft Public Works Minutes 5.13.2026 9. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT a. Maintenance Report 10. SAWYER COUNTY AIRPORT REPORT Page 1 of 25 2 a. Management Report- Hayward Aviation, LLC b. Mersel Hangar Lease Renewal (Discussion and Possible Action) 11. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT a. Highway Commissioner's Report b. Speed Reduction on CTH B from CTH S to Musky Tale Road (Discussion and Possible Action) c. Highway Facilities Discussion 12. BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEE UPDATES 13. CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS FROM CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. NEXT MEETING DATE /TIME: JULY 8, 2026 AT 5:00PM 16. ADJOURNMENT DISCLAIMER: A quorum of the County Board of Supervisors or of any of its committees may be present at this meeting to listen and observe. Neither the Board nor any of the committees have established attendance at this meeting as an official function of the Board or committee(s) or otherwise made a determination that attendance at the meeting is necessary to carry out the Board or committee’s function. The only purpose for other supervisors attending the meeting is to listen to the information presented. Neither the Board nor any committee (other than the committee providing this notice and agenda) will take any official action with respect to this noticed meeting. Copy sent via email to: Committee Members, Associated Staff and News Media. Note: Any person wishing to attend whom, because of a disability, requires accommodation should call the Sawyer County Clerk’s Office (715.634.4866) at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Page 2 of 25 Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Public Works Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members Present: Others Present: Ron Kinsley Mike Markgren Marc Helwig Liz Klein Tim Davison Jayne Schroeder Randy Neumann Derek Leslie Sheriff Mrotek Chuck Van Etten John Pinnow Bryan Deyo Jim Evans Bill Kern Call to Order – Clerk Klein called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call was taken; quorum was met. Election of Committee Chair & Vice Chair— Mr. Helwig nominated Mr. Kinsley for Chair. Mr. Kinsley thanked the committee. No other nominations being received, voting proceeded by secret ballot. Ballots were collected by Deputy Clerk Bruce, tallied by Clerks Klein and Bruce, and Mr. Kinsley was unanimously elected Chair of the Public Works Committee. Mr. Evans nominated Mr. Helwig for Vice Chair. Mr. Helwig accepted the nomination. No other nominations being received, voting proceeded by secret ballot. Ballots were collected by Deputy Clerk Bruce, tallied by Clerks Klein and Bruce, and Mr. Helwig was elected Vice Chair of the Public Works Committee. The meeting was turned over to Chairman Kinsley. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments- None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: April 8, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Change Meeting Day and Time— Motion to change the Public Works Committee meeting time to 5:00 pm by: Mr. Van Etten Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Maintenance- Mr. Schmidt provided a written report on April County maintenance projects. Mr. Markgren added that Maintenance is currently remodeling the Clerk and ROD offices for privacy. Sawyer County Airport Report- Mr. Leslie provided the April Airport report. Sawyer County Airport won Project of the Year for its runway resurfacing project, announced at the BOA conference in April. Mr. Markgren attended the conference with Mr. Leslie. A 30 year hangar lease renewal will be coming up in June, as well as a potential transfer of a hangar lease. Mr. Leslie stated that the Airport Master Plan may be further delayed. Highway Department- Commissioner Pinnow updated the committee on April patching on State Road 70, clearing culverts due to high beaver activity, frost damage to roads, and right-of-way acquisition efforts for the CTH E North project. CTH D bridge work continues. Mr. Kern spoke to the committee with an update to the equipment management plan that is ongoing. The Highway Department is paring its fleet, increasing hours on equipment to generate revenue, improving operations and working Page 3 of 25 on moving away from DOT guaranteed cost reliance. If properly implemented, the plan is a 3-6 year process that will move the department from a backlog of aging equipment to a self-funding replacement schedule that generates revenue for the county. Progress is already evident in the first steps that have been taken this year. Annual Renewal of County ATV/UTV Routes— Mr. Pinnow presented a list of 82 county highway segments that were previously approved for ATV/UTV routes. Sheriff Mrotek gave the committee a report on complaints and crashes since the ATV/UTV routes have been in use. Before the approval, there were 101 ATV/UTV complaints, of which half were for illegal operation on the roads. This year there have been a total of 19 complaints. Accidents were mostly on trails, only four were on roads. Deputies stopped 83 ATV/UTV drivers for violations and continue to enforce regulations, stating that the combination of enforcement and education is yielding safe operations. Motion to approve the 2026-2027 ATV/UTV Routes by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. The Ad-hoc committee worked with LCO Tribal Members to open new routes on county roads within the LCO Tribal boundary, approved by the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board. The proposed routes were presented to the committee with the following restrictions: 10pm-6am time of operation, and use between May 1-October 31. Motion to approve the new ATV/UTV routes with the restrictions by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Mr. Kinsley thanked Ms. Schroeder and Mr. Davison for their work with the committee. Board Appointed Committee Updates-- None Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings – The Ad-hoc committee meeting was rescheduled from May 11 to May 18 at LCO Conservation Office at 11:30am Future Agenda Items – Renewal of Hannah Bay Holdings Lease, Possible Transfer of Hangar Lease Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm Next Meeting: June 10, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, Sawyer County Clerk Page 4 of 25 Maintenance Report May 2026 I. Courthouse/Sheriff’s: • In addition to routine building maintenance and repairs, staff responded to and completed the following workorders this month. o 89 work orders opened o 68 work orders completed o 22 maintenance preventative work orders completed II. Projects • Remodeling the clerk’s office to separate it from ROD and make it a more secure area. Page 5 of 25 Sawyer County Airport Management Report June 2025 (Provided by Airport Manager Derek Leslie) -Airport is steadily increasing with activity. - Grass is growing and we are mowing, hasn’t been too bad yet with the lack of rain. - Sheriff and local police conducted EVOC training on the tarmac. We always love to host that because it is fun to watch. They are very courteous to our aircraft operations and do a good job picking up afterwards. -Hannah Bay Holdings has a 30-year hangar lease coming up in July. As always airport management comments on the situation. In this instance I would recommend the new hangar lease template be drafted for this individual hangar owner, on Agenda for June. Dan is a very active pilot and is also involved in the EAA and its young eagles’ program. - Snow Removal Equipment development, the buy American waiver was approved. The winning bidder out of Eau Claire did reach out and there is potential to start getting hopes up for some projected delivery dates. -Fuel prices are still fluctuating. Good news is we are up on sales year over. That includes 2024 pace which is notable because in 2025 we had been shutdown for a month for runway rehab. -Overall things at the airport seem to be very positive. We added another based aircraft this month, this individual will be a tenant in the Hayward Aviation hangar. It’s not every day our airport adds a new based aircraft so its notable. We are up to 30 aircraft in total now between full time “based” and part time seasonal based. Page 6 of 25 1 HANGAR AREA LEASE AGREEMENT THIS HANGAR AREA LEASE AGREEMENT (the “Lease”) is made and entered into on the date indicated below, by and between Sawyer County, a political subdivision of the State of Wisconsin, (“Lessor”) and Hanna Bay Holding, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company (“Lessee”). Lessor and Lessee may be referred to herein in the singular as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”. WHEREAS, Lessor owns and operates an airport known as the Sawyer County Municipal Airport at Hayward, Wisconsin (the “Airport”), and said Lessee is desirous of leasing from Lessor a certain parcel of land, which is more fully described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Hangar Property”) on the Airport property, hereinafter more fully described; and WHEREAS, there presently exists a hangar on the Hangar Property described as Hangar No. _________ (the “Hangar”) and said Hangar is owned by Lessee; and WHEREAS, Lessee will use the Hangar Property and existing Hangar for the purposes of storage of aircraft for itself and third parties, as set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the rental charges, covenants and the agreements herein contained, Lessee does hereby hire, take and lease from Lessor and Lessor does hereby grant, demise and lease unto Lessee the following premises, rights and easements on and to the Airport upon the following terms and conditions: 1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: See attached Exhibit A of the Hangar Property. 2. TERM: The term of this Lease shall be for a period of twenty (20) years, commencing July 23, 2026. Lessee shall have the right to renew this Lease for one additional successive ten (10) year period under the same terms and conditions as set forth herein with the exception of the rent amount paid in Section 3 below. Lessee shall provide at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to the expiration of the Lease term of Lessee’s intent to renew the Lease term for an additional ten (10) year period. Upon commencement of the Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor a one-time payment of $1000.00 for expenses incurred in preparation of the Lease and other associated costs. The one-time payment shall not be considered rent or other fees that may be imposed pursuant to the Lease. 3. RENT: Lessee shall pay to Lessor for the use of the Hangar Property a yearly rent of $0.15 per square foot for the land leased, for a total annual charge of $735.00. The annual rent shall be payable in advance on January 1, and on each anniversary thereof until this Lease terminates. Payments shall be due annually on January 1, without further notice from the Lessor. Rent shall be adjusted annually on December 31 by the percentage change in the CPI-U (inflation index). 4. NON-EXCLUSIVE USE: Lessee shall have the right to the non-exclusive use, Page 7 of 25 2 in common with others, of the Airport parking areas, appurtenances and improvements thereon; the right to install, operate, maintain and store, subject to the approval of Lessor in the interest of safety and convenience of all concerned, all equipment necessary for the safe storage of aircraft; the right of the ingress to and egress from the Property, which right shall extend to Lessee's employees, guests and patrols; the right in common with others authorized to do so, to use common areas of the airport, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways and other conveniences for the take-off, flying and landing of aircraft. 5. LAWS AND REGULATION: Lessee agrees to observe and obey during the term of this Lease all Applicable Laws (as defined in the Minimum Standards Ordinance) and all other rules and regulations promulgated and enforced by Lessor and by other proper authority having jurisdiction over the conduct of operations at the Airport. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) regulations and guidance, Department of Transportation (“DOT”), FAA Policy on the Non-Aeronautical Use of Airport Hangars, 81 Fed. Reg. 38906 (Jun. 15, 2016) and DOT, Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on FAA Policy on Use of Hangars at Obligated Airports (2016), as is updated and adopted by the DOT from time to time, regarding permissible and impermissible hangar use, as follows: a. Permissible aeronautical uses of a hangar include – storage of active aircraft; shelter for maintenance, repair, or refurbishment of aircraft, but not the indefinite storage of non-operational aircraft; construction of amateur-built or kit- built aircraft provided that activities are conducted safely; storage of aircraft handling equipment, e.g., tow bar, glider tow equipment, workbenches, and tools and materials used to service, maintain, repair or outfit aircraft, or items related to ancillary or incidental uses that do not affect a hangar’s primary use and purpose – the storage of active aircraft; storage of materials related to an aeronautical activity, e.g., balloon and skydiving equipment, office equipment, teaching tools, materials related to ancillary or incidental uses that do not affect a hangar’s primary use and purpose – the storage of active aircraft; storage of non-aeronautical items that do not interfere with the primary use and purpose of the hangar – the storage of active aircraft; a vehicle parked at the hangar while the aircraft usually stored in that hangar is flying. b. Impermissible uses of a hangar include – use as a residence; operation of a non-aeronautical business, e.g., limo service, car and motorcycle storage, storage of inventory, and non-aeronautical business office; activities which impede the movement of the aircraft in and out of the hangar or other aeronautical contents of the hangar; activities which displace the aeronautical contents of the hangar or impede access to aircraft or other aeronautical contents of the hangar; storage of household items that could be stored in commercial facilities; long-term storage of derelict aircraft and parts; storage of items or activities prohibited by local or state law; fuel, and other dangerous and Hazmat materials; storage of inventory or equipment supporting a municipal agency function unrelated to the aeronautical use. c. Nothing herein shall authorize the Lessee to conduct any business operations or to act as a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) on the Hangar Property or any Page 8 of 25 3 other premises leased herein. All such activities are prohibited without the prior written approval of the Lessor in accordance with the Minimum Standard Ordinance for the Airport. However, nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the Lessee from performing any services on its own aircraft with its own regular employees (including, but not limited to, maintenance and repair) that it may choose to perform. d. Lessee shall comply at all times with all federal and state security and safety regulations and mandates. The Hangar shall be locked at all times when an aircraft is stored with the Hangar and Lessee, or Lessee’s agent, is not present at the Hangar. Keys shall not be left in any unattended aircraft regardless of whether the aircraft is located within a Hangar. 6. INDEMNIFICATION . Lessee (including Lessee’s members, managers, agents, employees, invitees officers, and representatives) agrees to protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and hold Lessor, as well as its agents, employees, administrators, representatives and elected officers, and each of them, free and harmless at all times from and against any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, losses, costs, fines and damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and causes of action of every kind and character against and from Lessor of any nature or by any reason, including but not limited to the following: a. Damage to property or the environment, including any contamination of any part of the Hangar Property, such as the soil or storm water by fuels and other petroleum products, chemicals or other substances deemed by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency to be environmental contaminants at the time this Lease is executed or may be redefined by the appropriate regulatory agencies in the future; b. Bodily injury (including death) incurred or sustained by any party, arising out of or incident to or in connection with Lessor’s use or occupancy of the improvements on the Hangar Property; c. Acts, omissions or operations hereunder or the performance, nonperformance or purported performance of Lessor, any breach of the terms of this Lease, or any other failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this Lease; or d. Failure to comply with any Applicable Laws. Lessee recognizes the broad nature of this indemnification and hold harmless clause, and voluntarily makes this covenant and expressly acknowledges that it is an express condition of this Lease. This Section 7 shall survive the termination of this Lease and shall remain in full force and effect with respect to any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, losses, costs, fines and damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and causes of action of every kind and character set forth herein. Compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in Section 9 shall not relieve Lessee of its liability or obligation to indemnify Lessor (including its agents, employees, administrators, representatives and elected officials, invitees, committee members and commission members) as set forth herein. Page 9 of 25 4 7. PERSONAL GUARANTY: Each officer or member of Lessee shall sign a Personal Guaranty, in the form set forth in Exhibit C, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, to ensure the performance of Lessor’s obligations set forth in this Lease. 8. INSURANCE: Lessee agrees that Lessee will deposit with Lessor a Certificate of Insurance or policy of comprehensive liability insurance listing Lessor thereon as an insured party. Such policy shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in the State of Wisconsin and shall insure Lessee against loss from liability to the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 for injury or death of one person in any one accident; and in the amount of not less than $2,000,000.00 for injury or death of more than one person in any one accident; and in the amount of not less than $2,000,000.00 for damage to property of others for any one accident. 9. MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY: a. Lessee shall maintain and make any necessary repairs to keep the Hangar Property and the Hangar in good order. In the event of fire or any other casualty to the Hangar, Lessee shall either repair or replace the Hangar or remove the damaged Hangar; such action must be accomplished within 90 days of the date the damage occurred. Upon petition by Lessee, Lessor may grant an extension of time if it appears such extension is warranted. In the event the Hangar is not replaced the Lease shall terminate with no further Lease payments due. Parking of motor vehicles in locations other than those areas designated shall be prohibited. b. Lessor reserves the right, but shall not be obligated to Lessee, to maintain and keep in repair the landing and taxi areas of the airport and all publicly owned facilities of the airport, together with the right to direct and control all activities of Lessee in this regard. 10. UTILITIES; OPERATING EXPENSES: Lessee shall be responsible for payment of all utility and other expenses (internet, gas, electric, telephone, heat, etc.) associated with the Hangar and Hangar Property. At no time shall Lessee use the utilities of Lessor without Lessor's prior written consent, nor shall Lessee have its utility bills placed into the name of Lessor. Lessee shall pay all other costs and expenses related to or incurred due to use or operation of the Hangar, the Hangar Property or the any permitted aeronautical service as approved by Lessor in accordance with the Sawyer County Minimum Standards Ordinance for the Airport . 11. OTHER FEES: Nothing herein shall limit Lessor's right to impose, and Lessee's obligation to pay, any and all other fees which Lessor may establish from time-to-time for Airport services and privileges for tenants at the Airport. 12. RIGHT TO INSPECT: Lessor reserves the right to enter upon the Hangar Property and the Hangar upon 24-hour written notice for the purpose of making any inspection it may deem expedient to the proper enforcement of any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease. In addition, Lessor reserves the right to enter upon the Hangar Property and the Hangar at any time Page 10 of 25 5 for the purpose of making any inspection it may deem expedient to the proper enforcement of any of any Applicable Law or in the case of emergency. 13. TAXES: Lessee shall pay all taxes or assessments that may be levied against the Hangar or any other property of Lessee on the Hangar Property or otherwise associated with Lessor’s use of the Hangar Property. 14. SIGNS: Lessee agrees that no signs or advertising material may be erected on the Hangar or Hangar Property without the prior written consent of Lessor, which may not be unreasonably withheld. 15. DEFAULT: a. Events of Default: Lessee shall be deemed in default upon: i. Failure to pay rent within 30 days after due date. ii. The commencement of a proceeding for dissolution or for the appointment of a receiver. iii. The making of an assignment of this Lease to any other entity without prior written approval of Lessor. iv. Violation of any restrictions in this Lease, or failure to keep any of its covenants including but not limited to a Lessee’s impermissible hangar use, as specified in Section 5 (a) - (d). after written notice to cease such violation and failure to correct such violation within 30 days. b. Effect of Default: Default by Lessee shall authorize Lessor, at its sole option, to declare this Lease void, to cancel the same, and to re-enter and take possession of the Hangar Property. Lessee shall restore the Hangar Property as required pursuant to Section 16(d) below. c. Remedies: Except otherwise provided herein, no right or remedy herein conferred shall be considered exclusive of any other right or remedy and each and every right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right and remedy given hereunder, or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. Remedies include, but are not limited to, the Lessor’s right to evict the Lessee, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 704. d. Restoration of Property: Upon termination of this Lease, Lessee shall remove, at its sole cost and expense, all of its buildings, equipment, and property, and restore the Hangar Property to an original vacant condition, unless Lessor agrees, in writing, to accept all or any part of the Hangar Property which Lessee wishes to abandon. e. Non-waiver: Any intentional or unintentional waiver by Lessor of any violation of this Lease by Lessee shall not be construed or interpreted to be a waiver of any other prior, subsequent or contemporaneous violation. 16. TITLE: Title to the Hangar shall remain with Lessee and shall be transferable to any entity, lender, person or other partnership only after Lessor has the opportunity to purchase the Hangar for a fair and reasonable price, as determined by market value at that Page 11 of 25 6 time of proposed sale. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Minimum Standards Ordinance, at the end of the Lease term or upon termination, Lessee shall have the right to sell the Hangar and any improvements located on the Hangar Property that Lessee owns, or remove the same, and the purchaser or Lessee shall remove the same at their expense. 17. ABANDONMENT: If Lessee fails to use the Hangar, for the purpose of storing aircraft owned by Lessee, or for an Aeronautical Service, for a continuous period of 12 months, then Lessor may, in Lessor's sole discretion, terminate this Lease. 18. SNOW REMOVAL: Lessor agrees to provide snow removal services for all runways, apron and primary taxiways. The manner, speed and timeliness of snow removal shall be in the sole discretion of the Lessor, and may vary from year-to-year and from snowfall-to-snowfall. Lessee shall provide its own snow removal on the ramps from the Hangar to the aprons and/or primary taxiways. Lessee hereby releases and holds the Lessor harmless from any liability for any and all damages, incurred by the Lessee, caused by or arising from the mariner, speed or timeliness of the Lessor's snow removal. 19. ASSIGNMENT, ENCUMBRANCE, TRANSFER, SUBLEASE OR SALE : a. Assignment, Encumbrance, Transfer, Sublease or Sale. Lessee shall not assign, encumber, transfer, sublease or sell this Lease, in whole or in part, to any to any entity, lender, person or other partnership without prior written consent from the Lessor, which consent may be withheld in the Lessor’s sole and complete discretion. The County’s consent may include specific requirements or conditions. b. Obligations Upon Assignment, Encumbrance, Transfer, Sublease or Sale. Upon any assignment, encumbrance, transfer, sublease or sale of this Lease, in whole or in part, to any entity, lender, person or other partnership will not relieve Lessee of the obligation to ensure performance of the requirements set forth in this Lease. The terms of this Lease shall prevail over any terms or conditions set forth in any assignment, encumbrance, transfer, sublease or sale agreement unless specifically agreed to by the Parties in an amendment to this Lease. c. Conditions for any Assignment, Transfer, Sublease or Sale. The Lessor may, in its discretion, refuse to review or consider any request for, or consent to, any assignment, encumbrance, transfer, sublease or sale of this Lease, in part or in whole, unless all of the following terms are complied with: i. Lessee shall have paid all outstanding fees and/or rent and other amounts due which have accrued in favor of the Lessor. ii. Lessee shall have met all other legal obligations to be performed, kept and observed by it under the terms and conditions of this Lease. iii. Lessee shall provide the Lessor, at the time notice is given of any proposed assignment, with whatever information the Lessor shall request concerning the identity, background, financial responsibility and other qualifications of the entity or individual involved in any such proposed transfer. Lessee acknowledges that the Lessor cannot and will not act upon any Page 12 of 25 7 request for approval of any such proposed transfer unless and until complete and accurate information is supplied regarding the proposed transferee. 20. LIENS AND ENCUMBRACES: In addition to the provisions of Section 19 above, Lessee shall neither create, nor cause or permit to be created, any lien, encumbrance, security interest or other charge, including liens for work, labor or materials furnished, or alleged to have been furnished, on the Hangar Property without prior written consent of Lessor. 21. AIRPORT DELVELOPMENT: Lessor reserves the right to further develop or improve the Airport as it sees fit, regardless of the desires or views of Lessee, and without interference or hindrance. If the development of the airport requires the removal and/or relocation of the Lessee's hangar building, the Lessor and Lessee agree that such removal and/or relocation shall occur pursuant to the following terms and conditions: a. The Lessor will provide the Lessee with written notice at least 180 days prior to said removal and/or relocation, and b. The Lessor shall, at Lessor’s sole discretion, relocate the Lessee's building to a new location on the airport. 22. SUBORDINATION CLAUSE: This Lease shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future agreement between Lessor and the United States of America or the State of Wisconsin relative to the operation or maintenance of the Airport, the execution of which has been or maybe required as a condition precedent to the expenditure of federal or state funds for the development of the Airport. Furthermore, this Lease may be amended immediately and without provision for additional consideration to include provisions required by those agreements with the United States of America or the State of Wisconsin. 23. STATE OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY: During time of war or other State or National emergency, Lessor shall have the right to suspend this Lease, and to turn over operation and control of the Airport to the State of Wisconsin and/or the United States Government. During any period when the Airport shall be closed by any lawful authority, thereby restricting the use of the Airport in such a manner as to interfere with the use of same by Lessee, the rent shall abate, and the period of such closure shall be added to the term of this Lease so as to extend and postpone the expiration thereof. 24. NONDISCRIMINATION: Lessee, as part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land that: a. No person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of the Hangar Property or Lessee’s improvements if open to the public. b. In the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, Page 13 of 25 8 c. Lessee shall use the Hangar Property, the Hangar and any other improvements in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination, in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation- Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended, and all other Applicable Laws. 25. QUIET ENJOYMENT. So long as Lessee conducts business in a fair, reasonable and competent manner in accordance with the terms of this Lease and all other Applicable Laws, Lessee shall peaceably have and enjoy the Hangar Property, and all the rights and privileges herein granted. 26. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: a. Relationship of Parties; Independent Agreements. Lessee is, and shall be deemed to be, an independent contractor responsible for its respective acts and omissions, and Lessor shall in no way be responsible for any acts of Lessee. b. Successors and Assigns; Binding Effect. All terms and conditions of this Lease shall be binding upon any successor, assign, purchaser or transferee of any interest herein. In addition, the terms and provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, as well as their respective heirs, successors and assigns. c. Severability. The invalidity of any portion, article, paragraph or provision of this Lease shall not have any effect upon the validity of any other part or portion thereof. d. Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. e. Amendments. All actions seeking amendment of this Lease shall be in writing approved and executed by both Parties. The Sawyer County Public Works Committee shall be charged with jurisdiction to review any requests to amend this Lease, and any amendment shall be approved by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors. f. Entire Agreement. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 27(a) regarding Independent Agreements, the Parties agree that this Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the lease of the Hangar Property and Lessee’s leasehold interest in the Hangar Property. g. Notices. All notices to either of the Parties shall be deemed validly given upon deposit in the United States Mail, certified, with proper postage and certified fee prepaid, addressed as follows: To Lessor/Sawyer County: Attention: Sawyer County Administrator 10610 Main Street, Suite 23 Hayward, WI 54843 Page 14 of 25 9 To Lessee/Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ h. Notice of Change in Address. The Parties shall provide the other Party written notice of any change in address or contact information within ten (10) days of such change. i. Authority to Act. The individual executing this Lease hereby represents and warrants that he has authority to act on behalf of Lessee, i.e., D. Mersel has authority to bind Lessee. The County Administrator has the authority to bind Lessor. j. Severability: Any covenant, condition, or provisions herein contained that is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction shall be considered deleted from this Lease, but such deletion shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition, or provision herein contained so land as such deletion does not materially prejudice Lessor or Lessee in their respective rights and obligations contain in the valid remaining covenants, conditions and provisions of the Lease, and when such occurs, only such other covenants, conditions or provisions shall be deleted as are incapable of enforcement. [Signature Page(s) to Follow] Page 15 of 25 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed and delivered this Hangar Area Lease Agreement as of the date referenced above. SAWYER COUNTY ________________________________ By: Michael Markgren Its: County Administrator HANNA BAY HOLDINGS, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company ___________________________ By: ____________________________ Its: ____________________________ STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SAWYER ) Before me, a Notary Public is and for said County and State, personally appeared Michael Markgren, Sawyer County Administrator, on behalf of Sawyer County. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at __________________, this ____ day of ___________, 2026. NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SAWYER ) Before me, a Notary Public is and for said County and State, personally appeared _________________, on behalf of Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at __________________, this ____ day of ___________, 2026. NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: EXHIBITS – TO BE ATTACHED: EXHIBIT A – HANGAR PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT B – PERSONAL GUARANTY Page 16 of 25 1 PERSONAL GUARANTY The undersigned Daniel Mersel (“Guarantor”), in consideration for and as an inducement to Sawyer County (the “County”) to enter into the Hangar Lease Agreement dated July 23, 2026, as may be amended according to the terms therein (“Lease”), does hereby absolutely and unconditionally personally guaranty the performance of Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC, for performance of all the terms and conditions imposed upon Lessee in the Lease. Guarantor does hereby waive all notice of default on the part of Lessee. This Guaranty benefits the County and its successors and assigns, and binds Guarantor, and Guarantor’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. This Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any change in structure or status of Lessee or the County, whether by merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise, or assignment of this Guaranty to a successor of the County. This Guaranty is intended by Guarantor and the County as a final expression of this Guaranty and as a complete and exclusive statement of its terms, there being no conditions to the full effectiveness of this Guaranty. This Guaranty may not be supplemented or modified except in writing signed by both Guarantor and the County. This Guaranty shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that the County (a) has not made any representations or warranties with respect to, (b) does not assume any responsibility to Guarantor for, and (c) has no duty to provide information to Guarantor regarding, the enforceability of any of the obligations or the financial condition of Lessee or another guarantor. Guarantor has independently determined the ability of Lessee to perform the required obligations set forth in the Lease, and until the obligations set forth in the Lease are completed, Guarantor will independently and without reliance on the County continue to make such determinations. GUARANTOR AND THE COUNTY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY, THE OBLIGATIONS GUARANTEED BY THIS GUARANTY, OR ANY CONDUCT, ACT OR OMISSION OF THE COUNTY, AND AGREE AND CONSENT THAT ANY SUCH ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE DECIDED BY TRIAL TO THE COURT WITHOUT A JURY. GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS WAIVER AND CONSENT CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION WITH LESSEE. [Signature Page to Follow] Page 17 of 25 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Guarantor has executed and delivered this Guaranty to take effect as of the date noted below. ________________________________ ___________________ Daniel Mersel Date STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SAWYER ) Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Daniel Mersel. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at __________________, this ____ day of ___________, 2026. NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: Page 18 of 25 3 SPOUSAL CONSENT TO GUARANTY To: Sawyer County Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC My spouse, Daniel Mersel, has agreed to personally guaranty the obligations of Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC owed to Sawyer County pursuant to the Hangar Area Lease dated July 23, 2026. I consent to this act by my spouse. Dated as of _________, 2026. _____________________ STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SAWYER ) Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared ____________. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at __________________, this ____ day of ___________, 2026. NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: Page 19 of 25 1 2 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3 4 RESOLUTION NO. _____________ 5 6 WHEREAS, Wisconsin law permits Sawyer County (the “County”) to own real property, 7 including property for the operation of an airport, and to enter into certain agreements for the 8 operation of its property; 9 10 WHEREAS, the County owns and operates the Sawyer County Municipal Airport (the 11 “Airport”), located in the Town of Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin (the “Airport Property”); 12 WHEREAS, the County has jurisdiction over the ownership, operation and maintenance 13 of the Airport and the Airport Property; 14 WHEREAS, the Airport Property includes a parcel of real property as more fully depicted 15 and described within Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Leased 16 Premises”); 17 WHEREAS, Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC (“Lessee”) requested to enter into the Hangar 18 Area Lease Agreement (“Lease”) with the County for the Leased Premises and the accompanying 19 Personal Guaranty of Daniel Mersel (“Personal Guaranty”), and a copy of the Lease and Personal 20 Guaranty are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; 21 WHEREAS, the County Public Works Committee reviewed the proposed Lease and 22 acceptance of the Personal Guaranty at its meeting on June 10, 2026, and voted to 23 _______________ (recommend or not recommend) that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors 24 (“County Board”) approve the Lease and accept the Personal Guaranty at the County Board 25 meeting on June 18, 2026; and 26 27 WHEREAS, the County Board reviewed and discussed the Lease at its meeting on June 28 18, 2026, and voted to ___________ (approve or deny) the Lease and accept the Personal 29 Guaranty, as set forth in Exhibit A. 30 31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors 32 determines, adopts and directs the following: 33 34 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and accurate, and are therefore 35 incorporated into the Resolution and shall be used not just for reference. 36 37 2. Approval of Lease. The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 38 Lease, in the form set forth in Exhibit A. The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors 39 also accepts the Personal Guaranty from Daniel Mersel for performance of the 40 obligations of Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC set forth in the Lease. 41 42 3. Health, Welfare and Safety. The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors finds that the 43 County’s approval of the Lease and acceptance of the Personal Guaranty are beneficial Page 20 of 25 2 44 to, and in the best interest of, the health, welfare, safety and other interests of Sawyer 45 County’s residents, natural resources, property, businesses and visitors. 46 47 4. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Administrator is hereby authorized to take all 48 necessary steps to ensure that Sawyer County Board of Supervisor’s action and 49 decision set forth herein is completed. 50 51 5. Conflict with Other Laws. Nothing in this Resolution shall be deemed to conflict with 52 any other applicable state law, as each may be amended. In the event of any conflict 53 between the Lease and state law, the state law shall control. 54 55 56 This Resolution is hereby recommended for approval by the Sawyer County Board of 57 Supervisors at is meeting on June 18, 2026 by the Sawyer County Public Works Committee 58 at its meeting on June 10, 2026. 59 60 _______________________________ ____________________________ 61 Ron Kinsley, Chair Jim Evans, Member 62 63 _______________________________ ____________________________ 64 Marc D. Helwig, Member Randy Neumann, Member 65 66 ____________________________ 67 Chuck Van Etten, Member 68 69 70 71 72 This Resolution approving the Hangar Area Lease Agreement with Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC (as 73 Lessee), as set forth in Exhibit A, and acceptance of the Personal Guaranty of Daniel Mersel, is 74 hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 18th day of June, 2026. 75 76 ___________________________________ ____________________________ 77 Ron Kinsley, Liz Klein, 78 Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sawyer County Clerk 79 80 81 Exhibit A (attached): Hangar Area Lease Agreement with Hanna Bay Holdings, LLC (as 82 Lessee) and Personal Guaranty of Daniel Mersel Page 21 of 25 Sawyer County Highway Department 14688 W County Road B, Hayward, WI 54843 Office Phone 715-634-2691 Shop Phone 715-634-2692 Fax Number 715-634-4824 May 31, 2026 Highway Commissioner’s Report • Crews completed the culvert patch and shoulder work on 27/77. • Crews have been working on 27 North. The work includes router and crack sealing all existing cracks. We have a section to finish on 27/77 and 77. • We’re also in the process of adding gravel to existing low shoulders throughout the County. • Patching is still ongoing throughout the County on both systems. • The State was here and installed a new CPU board and fixed the cameras at the lights on 27/63 intersection in Hayward. • Construction will be starting on STH 70 between CTH GG and Price County in June. STH 27 from Carroll drive to Boylan Road is scheduled to start mid- June. Lane closures and detours will be provided by the State. • Pulverization will be starting after the 4th of July on CTH F and CTH DD. We also have 2 culverts to replace on CTH DD. Paving will start the first part of August. • Tractors and mowers have all been serviced and ready to start mowing the ROW. • CTH E acquisition is almost complete. We have 2 appraisals left to complete. This project will start in 2027. • CTH D bridge update. The east abutment has been repaired. Deck pour is scheduled for the week of June 8th. • Still looking for a couple more summer laborers. Page 22 of 25 Page 23 of 25 May 20, 2026 Traffic Safety Committee Minutes Attendees: Sawyer County Administrator - Michael Markgren, Sawyer County Chief Deputy – Bryan Deyo, Sawyer County Highway Commissioner - John Pinnow, WI DOT/BOTS - Daniel Kontos, WI DOT - Aaron Christ, WI State Patrol Trooper – Sgt. Brock Rizzo, LCO Police Chief Susie Taylor, LCO Assistant Police Chief - Sean Anderson, Darin White – Namekogon Transit, City of Hayward Public Works - John McCue, City of Hayward Police Chief- Marshal Savitski, County Board member Jeff Hoehne. 1. Meeting called order: 9:00AM 2. Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Introductions and Public Comment: Darin White- Namwkogon Transit Manager. Loise Ladenthin spoke of safety concerns of a new driveway near her residence located at 7442W STH 70. 4. Approval of Minutes: Review and approval of the February 18, 2026 minutes. Motion by Savitski to approve, second by Hoehne - motion carried. 5. Old Business: None 6. New Business: Pinnow spoke about speed reduction at Musky Tail Rd. and CTH S. Pinnow placed a speed study camera in the area collecting all the data. It was determined that the town of Hunter is requesting a 45-mph speed reduction from 55 mph. The speed reduction study found the average speed of 42 mph, Pinnow recommended lowering speed from 55 mph to 45 mph. Savitski made motion to approve which was second by Hoehne. Signs will be replaced after Public Works approval. 7. WI DOT/BOTS: Kontos presented traffic crash statistics and data mapping for Sawyer County and the State for the first quarter of 2026. Update on Legislative Acts. Arron Christ spoke about crash report and grant funding. Christ spoke of STH 77 Teal River bridge with temporary signals, STH 77 Smith Creek culvert repair and speed enforcement on STH 27/70 to CTH E. John McCue gave an update on construction projects within the City. Pinnow spoke about upcoming construction projects. 8. Round Table/Report Outs: Markgren: Nothing to report. Savitski: Nothing to report. Christ: Nothing to report. Page 24 of 25 Sgt. Rizzo: Talked about positions being filled. Kontos: Nothing to report. McCue: Spoke about Hwy 63 and Main St. inquired about grants. Chief Taylor: Applying for grants and spoke about rumble strips at CTH CC which was turned down by the Tribal Council. Ast. Chief Anderson: Spoke about speed enforcement in New Post and speed signs. Darin White: Spoke about a conversation with Jason Weaver for grants for six new bus stops in 2026-2027 Hoehne: Asked about signage in Signor for speed reduction. Chief Deputy Deyo: Spoke about Traffic Grants and relayed topics for Chief Johnson about speed reduction from the hospital on STH 27/77 to be reduced farther out to CTH T. Pinow: Spoke about the traffic light at USH 63 and STH 27 lights not working properly and should be fixed now. Construction starting in July for the STH 70 project, STH 27 project and Little Sisabagama Rd. At the Public Works meeting new roads were opened to UTV traffic. 9. Next Meeting Date: August 19, 2026 @ 9:00am 10. Meeting Adjourned: Motioned by Savitski second by Hoehne at 10:01AM Page 25 of 25