Jul 13, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardBayfield County Forestry & Parks Department Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed an internal wage analysis and the draft 2027 department budget, identifying impacts related to stumpage revenue shortfalls and carbon account initiatives. Two ten-year temporary access permit renewals were approved. The session included a review of monthly departmental reports covering forestry revenue, land acquisition projects for Big Rock and Maxwell, preparation for an upcoming certification audit, and parks and recreation updates, including a trestle repair project that exceeded budget estimates. Additionally, a DNR representative reported on active local construction site improvements.