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Phone: 715-373-6114 - Fax: 715-373-0114
forestry@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
January 6, 2025
Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee Meeting Agenda
Fred Strand, Chair
Steve Sandstrom, Vice-Chair
Charly Ray
Larry Fickbohm
Jeff Olsen
The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee will meet on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
in the County Board Room of the Courthouse in Washburn, Wisconsin. This meeting will be held in-
person.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment – Limited to 3 minutes per person. 15 minutes total.
3. Approval of the November 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes.
4. 2025 Annual Work Plan. Discussion and action regarding the 2025 Forestry and Parks
Department annual work plan.
5. Resolution: 2024 Budget Amendment. Discussion and possible action regarding end of year
amendments to the 2024 Forestry and Parks Department operating budget.
6. Resolution: 2025 Budget Amendment. Discussion and possible action regarding amendments to
the 2025 Forestry and Parks Department operating budget.
7. Monthly Reports. Discussion of general activities, events, issues and accomplishments. Possible
action on the report(s) only.
a) Forestry (all updates):
a. 2024 Budget.
b. Carbon Project.
c. Land Acquisition Projects.
i. Landowner Outreach Update.
ii. Iron River/Maki Community Forest.
iii. Whittlesey Creek.
iv. Grant Applications.
d. 4-H Properties at Topside Lake.
e. Herbicide Overspray Update.
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f. WCFA Board Member Update.
b) Campgrounds and Day Use Parks.
c) Trails and Recreation (all updates):
a. Motorized Trails.
b. Non-Motorized Trails.
c. Rec Coordinator position.
d. Yurts.
e. Events.
8. Committee Members Discussion. Discussion regarding matters of the Forestry and Parks
Department.
9. Joseph LeBouton, DNR Representative, Comments.
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should
contact the Forestry and Parks Department office at 715-373-6114 at least 24 hours before the scheduled
meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Cc: Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Committee Members
Matt Blaylock, DNR Area Leader
Eric Sirrine, DNR Team Leader
Joseph LeBouton, DNR Liaison
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
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