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PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDOOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance recited. 3. ROLL CALL Roll call taken by County Clerk Kaci Lundgren. There were 20 – Present, 1 – Absent. Absent – Bong. No youth representatives in attendance. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Motion by S. Hendrickson, second D. Cummings, to approve June 18, 2026, meeting minutes. Motion carried. 5. CLAIMS a. Notice of Circumstance Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 filed by Gondik Law, S.C. on August 6, 2026. No action taken. 6. PRESENTATION a. UW-Extension services within Douglas County presented by Mary Pardee. The presentation highlighted the history and background of Extension, the annual report, geographic service areas, educational partnerships, program needs in the County, the upcoming Listening Session scheduled for September, and Extension staff roles and current vacancies. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT None 8. ORDINANCES a. Amendments to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance #8.0 presented by the Zoning Committee. Motion by Moen, second Fennessey, to adopt. Motion carried. FULL ORDINANCE ON FOLLOWING PAGE DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE #8.0 AMENDED PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on July 8, 2026, on the following petition for amendment of the county zoning ordinance: Gov’t Lot 5 & Pt Gov’t lot 6, 32-45-11; Ex Lots In CSM #862 & CSM #1204; Lot 1 CSM #862 Vol 6 PGS 148 -50, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Lot 2 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, Pt Gov’t Lot 5 32-45- 11; Lot 3 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Lot 4 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, 32-45-11 Located In Gov’t Lots 5 & 6; Subj To 50' Widee Drwy Ease; Lot 1 CSM #1204 Vol 9 Pgs 41- 2, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Subj To Estway Rd; Lot 3 CSM #1204 Vol 9 Pgs 41 -2, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Subj To Estway Rd; (SO-026-00719-00, SO-026-00719-02, SO-026-00719- 03, SO -026-00719-04, SO -026-00719-05, SO -026-00719-07, SO - 026-00719-08; 11783 S Estway Rd), Town of Solon Springs; Zone Change from the C- 1: Commercial zone district to the RR -1: Residential Recreational zone district. WHEREAS, public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, notice given to town clerks of the hearing, and letters of town approval, are as shown in Exhibit B-8-26. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the petition. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk notify the town clerk of this action. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit B-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: None ACTION: Motion by Moen, second Fennessey, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 9. RESOLUTIONS a. #31-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales. Motion by Jaques, second Glazman, to adopt. Motion carried. b. #32-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales. Motion by Luostari, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried. c. #33-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales. Motion by S. Hendrickson, second Hultstrom, to adopt. Motion carried. d. #34-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales. Motion by Moss, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion by H. Hendrickson, second Lohse to amend resolution to remove Bid 12-26 from the resolution. Roll call vote taken with 1 – Yes, 19 – No, 1 – Absent. Absent – Bong. Voting no – H. Hendrickson. Motion to amend, failed. Motion carried. e. #35-26: Resolution by Supervisor Joseph Moen and Supervisors on the Land & Water Conservation Committee recommending approval of 2026 Surface Water Grant . Motion by S. Hendrickson, second Moen, to adopt. Motion carried. f. #36-26: Resolution by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Rural Functional Classification Resolution. Motion by Lohse, second M. Cummings, to adopt. Motion carried. g. #37-26: Resolution by Transportation and Infrastructure and Administration Committees recommending participation in the Local Small Structure Improvement Program. Motion by Baker, second by Skowlund, to adopt. Motion carried. h. #38-26: Resolution by Administration Committee recommending approval of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy. Motion by Peterson, second by Sandok Baker, to adopt. Motion carried. i. #39-26: Resolution by the Administration Committee recommending budgetary transfers. Motion by Baker, second by S. Hendrickson, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 20 – Yes, 0 – No, 1 – Absent. Absent Bong. Motion carried. FULL RESOLUTION ON FOLLOWING PAGE RESOLUTION #31-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were previously advertised on the dates indicated below, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $22,050 Bid 19 -23: (August 4, 2023, and June 13, 2026) SW1/4 of NE1/4, Section 9- 48-14, except right -of-way and Great Northern powerline easement, Town of Superior. (TS -030-01291- 00). Zoned: F1 Forestry. Received by Matthew and Deanna Eserhut. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit C-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Glazman, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #32-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were previously advertised on the dates indicated below, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $2,025 Bid 3 -24: (March 8, 2024, and June 13, 2026) Northwesterly 5 feet of Lot 3 and Southeasterly half of Lot 4, Block 21, Roy’s Addition to Superior City, City of Superior. (02-802-04897- 00). Zoned: C- 2 Hwy Commercial. Received by Dalbec Sport & Cycle LLC –Nicholas Dalbec. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit D-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ACTION: Motion by Luostari, second Baker, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #33-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcel of land was advertised on June 13, 2026, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $18,000 Bid 9 -26: Lots 408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 9th St excluding railway, Ely’s Addition to Superior Lots 406, 408, 410, 412, 414, Townsite of Superior, West 9th St, City of Superior. Zoned: F1 Forestry. (02- 802-02109-00, 02107 -00, 00648- 00, 02105 -00, 00647-00, 02103-00, 00645-00, 02101-00, 00644-00, 00643-00). Received by New York Avenue Properties LLC – Wade Hill. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit E-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ACTION: Motion by S. Hendrickson, second Hultstrom, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #34-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were advertised on June 11, 2026, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $6,075 Bid 10 -26: Lot 273 and 275, Block 31, Industrial Center E 12 th St, City of Superior. (10 -810-05553-00). Zoned: M1 Manufacturing District 1. Received by Tyler Bosiacki. $8,075 Bid 11-26: Lots 279, 281, 283, 285 and 287, Block 31, Industrial Center E 12th St, City of Superior. (10-810-05558-00). Zoned: M1 Manufacturing District 1. Received by Tyler Bosiacki. $6,075 Bid 12-26: Lot 47, Block 2, Oliver Bridge Division, Section 12-48-15, Street/ alley vacated, Village of Oliver. (OL-165- 01272-00). Received by JR Schroeder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit F-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ACTION: Motion by Moss, second Jaques, to adopt. Motion by H. Hendrickson, second Lohse to amend resolution to remove Bid 12-26 from the resolution. Roll call vote taken and denied with 1 – Yes, 19 – No, 1 – Absent. Absent – Bong. Voting no – H. Hendrickson. Motion to amend, failed. SUSPENDED AGENDA: Motion by Hultstrom, second Peterson, to suspend agenda to allow buyer, JR Schroeder, to speak regarding Bid 12-26. Motion carried. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #35-26 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (WDNR) 2026 SURFACE WATER GRANT APPLICATIONS PRESENTED BY SUPERVISOR MOEN AND THE SUPERVISORS ON THE LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department is interested in applying for cost -share grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Surface Water Grants program including those in the categories of ‘Education and Planning’, ‘AIS Prevention & Monitoring’, and ‘Surface Water Restoration & Management’ as described on the Surface Water Grants webpage (<https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/SurfaceWater.html> accessed 2/21/2025). Grant applications are submitted in 2026 for the grant period beginning in 2027. WHEREAS the LWCD regularly applies for WDNR Surface Water Grants such as the County Lakes grant, AIS Supplemental Prevention grant, Education and Planning grants, and the Clean Boat Clean Waters grant, all of which are part of the WDNR Grants Program. WHEREAS Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant application WHEREAS a grant agreement is requested to carry out the types of projects the LWCD applies for. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department to meet the financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the proposed projects and hereby authorizes and empowers the Douglas County Surface Waters Program Manager, Zach Stewart ( zach.stewart@douglascountywi.gov), or alternatively the Douglas County Land & Water Conservationist, or the Land Services Director, Robin Haasis (Robin.Haasis@douglascountywi.gov) to submit the following documents to the WDNR for financial assistance that may be available for each project for the grant period beginning in 2027: • Sign and submit a grant application • Enter into a grant agreement with the DNR • Submit periodic and/or final reports to the DNR to satisfy the grant agreement as appropriate • Submit reimbursement request(s) to the DNR no later than the date specified in the grant agreement • Sign and submit any other documents relating to the DNR Surface Water Grants BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department will comply with all local, state and federal rules, regulations and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department will meet the obligations of the grants including timely publication of the results, and financial requirements including grant match commitment to project costs. Dated this 20th day of August 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Within budget ACTION: Motion by S. Hendrickson, second by Moen to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #36-26 RURAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, functional classification is the method by which roads and streets are categorized based on the levels of mobility and access they provide, and WHEREAS, functional classification categories are separate for Urban and Rural areas, and WHEREAS, geographic areas not within a designated Urban Area (UA) as designated as Rural, and WHEREAS, rural areas, for the purposes of functional classification, are defined by county, and WHEREAS, functional classification of a road or street has a bearing on federal transportation funding eligibility, and WHEREAS, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) have developed guidance for functional classification of roads and streets, and WHEREAS, WisDOT periodically reviews and updates to the functional classification system of roads and streets throughout the state, and WHEREAS, these recommended functional classification changes were developed through joint review by County officials and WisDOT planning staff, and WHEREAS, documents showing the recommended Functional Classification changes are attached, and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will, after local approval of the recommended Functional Classification changes, approve the changes and submit them to FHWA for final approval, and WHEREAS, the approved final Functional Classification map will be made available to Douglas County after FHWA final approval, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors hereby approves all recommended functional classifications. Dated this 20th day of August, 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact ACTION: Motion by Lohse, second M. Cummings, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #37-26 LOCAL SMALL STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZED PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEES WHEREAS, the Douglas County Highway Department has an internal Aid to Bridge Policy, and WHEREAS, the policy covers all towns and the Village of Poplar within Douglas County, and includes reimbursement of 50% of eligible municipalities’ balance on state and federally funded bridge projects (STP – Bridge Assistance Program) for structures greater than 20 feet, and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has implemented a Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP), and WHEREAS, the LSSIP allows reimbursement up to 90% of costs for municipalities to replace failing structures greater than 72 inches up to 20 feet, and WHEREAS, Douglas County municipalities would greatly benefit from county participation in this program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Transportation and Infrastructure and Administration Committees and approves the inclusion of Douglas County to the LSSIP , covering all municipalities under the departmental Aid to Bridge Policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County remain consistent with its reimbursement allocations in alignment with the Aid to Bridge Policy, and reimburse eligible municipalities 50% of their balance in the LSSIP . Dated this 20th day of August 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact for 2026 and 2027 budget ACTION: Motion by Baker, second Skowlund, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #38-26 GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE POLICY ADOPTED PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the generative artificial intelligence use policy as set forth in Exhibit G-8-26. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit G-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: None ACTION: Motion by Peterson, second Sandok Baker, to adopt. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RESOLUTION #39-26 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit H-8-26. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit H-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit H-8-26 Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required ACTION: Motion by Baker, second S. Hendrickson, to adopt. Roll call vote taken and passed with 20 – Yes, 0 – No, 1 – Absent. Absent – Bong. Motion carried. ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM X 2 BONG X 3 SLAY X 4 FENNESSEY X 5 BAKER X 6 H. HENDRICKSON X 7 GLAZMAN X 8 SKOWLUND X 9 JAQUES X 10 PETERSON X 11 M. CUMMINGS X 12 LEAR X 13 SANDOK BAKER X 14 LOHSE X 15 S. HENDRICKSON X 16 LUOSTARI X 17 LIEBAERT X 18 MOEN X 19 LONG X 20 MOSS X 21 D. CUMMINGS X TOTALS YES 20 NO 0 ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN 0 ACTION ADOPTED X LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Sletten reported on the following topics: employee updates, budget, comprehensive plan, mandated services, capital projects/procurement and outreach – Positively Superior / Douglas County Drive. 11. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT Liebaert reported on the following topics: update on wetland mitigation, forestry updates, University of Wisconsin statewide tour, Towns Association, tax increment financing, and possible Brownfield cleanup. 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS Jaques – Administration; Hendrickson – Extension, Education & Recycling and Libraries Committee; Liebaert – Forest, Parks & Recreation; Luostari – Land & Development; Fennessey – Public Safety; Baker – Transportation and Infrastructure; Moen – Zoning. 13. APPOINTMENTS a. By County Board Chair 1. Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee : Michael Gudis, Gary Abraham, Bruce Bergsten, Carl Wahl, Linnea Breezee, Bill Fennessey, Mark Liebaert, Adam Olson, Darryl Fiegle, Robin Haasis, Megan Kirk, Joe Moore, Owen Fifield, Ben Garrett, Matt Izzard, Ida Sampson, and Lisa DeGuire ACTION: Motion by S. Hendrickson, second Lohse, to approve appointments. Motion carried. 14. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS None 15. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Lohse, second Skowlund, to approve. Motion carried. 16. CORRESPONDENCE Six items of correspondence were either received and placed on file or referred to the appropriate committee. 17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. 18. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Baker, second Luostari, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7: 15 p.m. Next meeting – September 17, 2026. Submitted by, Kaci Jo Lundgren, Douglas County Clerk