Dunn County, WI

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday September 3 at 8 30 AM

The Dunn County Planning, Resource, and Development Committee will vote on minimum bid prices for two tax-foreclosed properties: a home in Sand Creek valued at $20,000 and a home in Menomonie valued at $45,000. Staff will present findings on data-center land-use considerations, noting this is informational and not a decision on specific development or zoning amendments. The Land Conservation Committee will approve memoranda of understanding for the Red Cedar and Hay River Producer-led Watershed Groups.

• Set minimum bid price of $20,000 for tax-foreclosed property at N13394 County Road I, Sand Creek
• Set minimum bid price of $45,000 for tax-foreclosed property at 1326 Ballentine Road, Menomonie
• Staff presentation on data-center land-use, environmental, and infrastructure considerations
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Red Cedar Conservation Farmers Producer-led Watershed Group
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Hay River Producer-led Watershed Group

Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Monday September 21 at 10 30 AM to Monday September 21 at 12 30 PM

Local Emergency Planning Committee Local Emergency Planning Committee Thursday October 8 at 9 00 AM

The Dunn County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a regular virtual meeting on October 8, 2026. The agenda includes updates from the Menomonie Fire Department HAZMAT team, a coordinator's report covering budget and spill reports, and a motion to amend committee rules to remove the designated secretary position. The committee will also consider new membership and select a new secretary.

• Menomonie Fire Department HAZMAT Team update
• Budget review and spill reports/claims updates
• Off-site facility updates for Ohly Americas, Big Rivers Resources, Phillips Medisize, AT&T, Silgan, Colfax Dryer, School District of Menomonie, Ford Motor Company, Walmart Distribution, Walmart Supercenter, Ohly Warehouse, Fleet Farm
• Motion to amend section five paragraph three of committee rules to remove the statement: 'The Program Assistant of the office of Emergency Management will be designated as the Secretary of the LEPC.'
• New membership application: Amanda Lierman (Phillips Medisize)

Local Emergency Planning Committee LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee LEPC Thursday June 11 at 9 00 AM

Meeting

Dunn County and WPPA Local 488 (Dunn County Law Enforcement Employees) will reopen negotiations on their existing collective bargaining agreement. The only listed item of business is the exchange of initial collective bargaining proposals.

• Reopen negotiations on existing collective bargaining agreement
• Exchange of initial collective bargaining proposals

Facilities Committee Facilities Committee Monday August 24 at 4 30 PM

The Dunn County Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2027 budgets for Facilities, Parks, Fleet, and Fair-board, as well as an operational planning summary. The agenda also includes a discussion of the MYHA Hockey Lease, placed at the chair's request. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of 2027 Facilities, Parks, Fleet, and Fair-board Budgets
• Operational Planning Summary Review and Approval
• MYHA Hockey Lease Discussion
• Monthly Financial Report
• Public Comment period

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday August 20 at 8 30 AM

The Dunn County Planning, Resource, and Development Committee and Land Conservation Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2027-2036 Land & Water Resource Management Plan, with a resolution to adopt it. They will also discuss the Comprehensive & Farmland Preservation Plan update, review the 2027 Register of Deeds budget request, and consider actions on property repurchase and discontinuing the No-till Drill Rental Program.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2027-2036 Land & Water Resource Management Plan
• Discussion on Comprehensive & Farmland Preservation Plan draft documents and Future Land Use Map
• Review of 2027 Register of Deeds Budget Request
• Request to repurchase property taken through in rem foreclosure
• Discontinue the No-till Drill Equipment Rental Program

Committee on Administration Committee on Administration Thursday August 20 at 4 30 PM

The Dunn County Committee on Administration will consider approving the 2025 Annual Financial Audit Report, adopting new policies for SMS/text messaging, grants, and donations, and approving July 2026 vouchers. Staff reports cover budget progress, audit updates, and criminal justice grants. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or zoning items.

• Approval of 2025 Annual Financial Audit Report
• Adoption of SMS/Text Messaging Policy
• Adoption of Grant Policy
• Adoption of Donation & Gift Acceptance and Administration Policy
• Approval of July 2026 vouchers

Executive Committee Executive Committee Wednesday August 19 at 3 00 PM

The Dunn County Executive Committee will meet on August 19, 2026, to discuss the county budget, including current status, financial planning, and workshop planning, and to consider directing the county manager to propose budget changes. The committee will also hold a closed session to evaluate the county manager's annual performance. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• County Manager Report: Budget status, financial planning, and workshop planning
• Closed session for County Manager annual performance evaluation
• Consideration of directing staff to identify and propose budget changes
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting

Transit Highway Committee Transit Highway Committee Wednesday August 12 at 8 00 AM

The Dunn County Transit Committee will discuss and possibly approve the 2027 Transit Operating Budget. The agenda also includes a staff report on ridership and finances, and approval of minutes from the June meeting.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the 2027 Transit Operating Budget
• Staff report showing 62,058 rides in first half of 2026, 16.5% above five-year average
• Projected year-end operating budget savings of approximately $700, plus $3,000–$5,000 in sponsorship dollars

Community Resources Tourism Committee Community Resources Tourism Committee Tuesday August 11 at 4 30 PM

The Community Resources and Tourism Committee will review and consider approval of the draft 2027 budgets for external organizations and UW-Extension Dunn County. The meeting also includes an operational planning summary review, an economic development update, and a communications update. Public comments may be submitted by email.

• Review of draft 2027 budgets for external organizations and UW-Extension Dunn County
• Operational planning summary review and approval
• Economic development update from Director Adam Accola
• Dunn County communications update from Assistant County Manager Jena Nutter

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday August 6 at 8 30 AM

The Planning, Resource, and Development Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to rezone 178.76 acres from General Agriculture to Intensive Agriculture. The committee will also review the 2027 Environmental Services Department budget request and discuss draft ordinances for modular data centers.

• Public hearing: Petition to rezone 178.76 acres for Triple A Farms, LLC (N8171 690th Street, Colfax)
• Approval of 2027 Environmental Services Department Budget Request
• Discussion on draft ordinance concepts for Modular Data Centers
• Review of Land & Water Resource Management Plan 2027-2036 Draft
• Discussion on Comprehensive & Farmland Preservation Plan Update draft documents and Future Land Use Map

Dunn County Board of Supervisors Dunn County Board of Supervisors Wednesday July 29 at 7 00 PM to Wednesday July 29 at 9 00 PM

The Dunn County Board of Supervisors holds a public meeting on July 29, 2026 to consider several items including budget amendments for multiple departments, a second reading of an ordinance amending land division regulations, and a resolution supporting state funding for public health. The meeting also includes reports from the county manager on purchases over $40,000 and the Elk Creek Solar project. An open house for the UW-Extension Office precedes the meeting at 6 PM with no business conducted.

• Approval of 2026 Budget Amendments for Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications, Medical Examiner, and Veterans Services
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 16 Land Division, Condominium, and Surveying Regulations
• Resolution to support sustainable state funding for local public health departments
• Changes to the Budget Amendment and Adjustment Policy regarding grants and donations
• Report of County Manager including purchases over $40,000 and Elk Creek Solar update

Meeting

The committee will review draft 2027 budgets for several departments, including the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney. Members will also consider a resolution for the Dunn County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

• Resolution for Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for Dunn County
• Review of Draft 2027 Budgets for District Attorney, Child Support, Emergency Management and 9-11, Medical Examiner, Sheriff’s Office, and Courts
• Disposal of Sheriff Deputy Eligibility List
• Review of Operational Planning Summary

Facilities Committee Facilities Committee Monday August 24 at 4 30 PM

The Dunn County Facilities Committee is reviewing a proposed real estate lease agreement with the Menomonie Youth Hockey Association for the Fanetti Community Center and Ag Building at the Dunn County Recreation Park. The lease would run from September 1, 2017 (or January 1, 2026) to August 31, 2063, with rent set at $1 per year and past due rent of $10,949.48 to be paid by July 1, 2026. The agreement consolidates prior amendments and updates the leased premises description.

• Lease term: September 1, 2017 (or January 1, 2026) to August 31, 2063
• Past rent owed: $10,949.48 due by July 1, 2026
• Annual rent: $1 per year, total $46 due by July 1, 2026
• Lessee responsible for all expenses: taxes, utilities, insurance, maintenance
• Public skating required at least 2 hours per week; 1/3 discount for Dunn County residents

Executive Committee Executive Committee Wednesday July 22 at 3 00 PM to Wednesday July 22 at 4 30 PM

The Executive Committee will discuss the preliminary Round 1 budget summary and the County Manager evaluation process. The body is reviewing budget amendments for the Sheriff's office, Emergency Communications, Medical Examiner, and Veterans Services, as well as a land division ordinance.

• Budget amendments for Sheriff's office, Emergency Communications, Medical Examiner, and Veterans Services
• Amended Budget Amendment and Adjustment Policy regarding grants and donations
• Second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 16 Land Division, Condominium, and Surveying Regulations
• Resolution to support sustainable state funding for local public health departments
• County Manager report on Preliminary Round 1 Budget Summary and Direction

Committee on Administration Committee on Administration Thursday July 16 at 4 30 PM to Thursday July 16 at 5 30 PM

The Committee on Administration will review draft 2027 budgets and an operational planning summary. The body is also considering the approval of June 2026 vouchers and staff transfers.

• Review of Draft 2027 Budgets for multiple departments including Finance, IT, and Human Resources
• Approval of June 2026 Vouchers
• Approval of Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) Transfers from Administration-Finance to the Department of Human Services and Health Department
• Review of Operational Planning Summary

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday July 16 at 8 30 AM

The Planning, Resource, and Development Committee will review the draft plan timeline for the Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation update. The meeting also includes a presentation on modular data center infrastructure.

• Review of Comprehensive & Farmland Preservation Update draft plan timeline
• Informational presentation on Modular Data Center Infrastructure by Eric Shannon-Nodiac
• Review of Groundwater Ad-Hoc Committee recommendations
• Introduction of Susan Badtke from the West Central Regional Planning Commission

Community Resources Tourism Committee Community Resources Tourism Committee Tuesday July 14 at 4 30 PM

The Community Resources and Tourism Committee will discuss 2027 budget considerations for libraries, the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and other outside agencies. The meeting also includes reports from Extension staff and updates on economic development and library funding.

• 2027 Budget consideration for Libraries
• 2027 Budget consideration for West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC)
• 2027 Budget consideration for Dunn County Housing Authority
• 2027 Budget consideration for Dunn County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC)
• Library Funding Process Explanation

Facilities Committee Facilities Committee Monday July 13 at 4 30 PM

The Dunn County Facilities Committee will meet to review staff and recreation reports. The committee will discuss and potentially take action on how to handle a 2018 Ford Transit Van.

• Discussion on retaining, leasing, or selling a 2018 Ford Transit Van
• Consideration of replacing the 2018 Ford Transit Van with a leased minivan or SUV
• Review of Facilities & Parks Division reports on operations, parks, projects, and fleet

Transit Highway Committee Transit Highway Committee Wednesday July 8 at 8 00 AM

The committee will discuss design options for the CTH D/Hay River Bridge intersection and a request for joint financial support for a structural inspection of the Eau Galle Dam. Staff will also report on current road construction workloads and financial updates.

• B17-068 CTH D/Hay River Bridge intersection design options
• Eau Galle Dam structural inspection funding request from Zero6
• Highway vouchers for approval
• CTH D/Red Cedar River Bridge Rehabilitation project start (July 6)
• Road and Bridge Fund budget update: $11,325,108 overall budget

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday July 2 at 8 30 AM

The Planning, Resource, and Development Committee will review progress on the County's Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan. The body will also consider the conveyance of a foreclosed parcel to the City of Menomonie.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 7.7.5 of Dunn County Ordinance
• Conveyance of parcel 1725122813133200001 (In Rem Foreclosure) to the City of Menomonie
• Summary of work completed for the Comprehensive Plan and Farmland Preservation Plan
• Discussion on large load rural energy with Jesse Singerhouse of Dunn Energy Cooperative
• Operational Planning Exercise report

Committee on Administration Committee on Administration Tuesday June 30 at 4 30 PM to Tuesday June 30 at 6 30 PM

The Committee on Administration will discuss operational planning and consider staffing changes for Emergency Management and Human Services. The body is also reviewing a request to use contingency funds for a radio grant and amendments to the county code of ordinances.

• FTE Amendment for Program Assistant in Emergency Management
• FTE Amendment for Case Worker/Social Worker in Human Services
• Use of Contingency Funds for Daily Use Radio Grant Program
• Amendments to Chapter 7.7.5 Code of Ordinances
• Approval of May 2026 vouchers

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday June 18 at 8 30 AM

The Planning, Resource, and Development Committee will discuss modular data centers and potential amendments to the Chapter 13 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body is also scheduled to take action on a final plat for a development in the Town of Spring Brook.

• Action on Final Plat of Spring Brook Meadows (Section 15, T.27N., R.11W.)
• Discussion on Modular Data Centers
• Discussion and staff direction on Chapter 13 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Comprehensive Plan Draft Adoption Timeline report
• Introduction to Zoning 101

Judiciary Law Committee Judiciary Law Committee Monday June 15 at 4 30 PM to Monday June 15 at 5 30 PM

The committee will discuss operational planning and review budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management. The meeting includes staff reports from the courts, district attorney, and medical examiner.

• Budget Amendment – Sheriff’s Office
• Budget Amendment – Emergency Management
• Operational Planning Discussion
• Expenditure Report review

Transit Highway Committee Transit Highway Committee Thursday June 11 at 7 50 AM

The committee will discuss the acquisition of highway equipment and review current financial reports. Members will also hold a discussion on operational planning and review staff reports on ongoing bridge and roadway projects.

• Consideration of Triaxle Tilt Trailer purchase
• Consideration of Duel Drum Asphalt Roller purchase
• Consideration of Equipment GPS/Spreader Telematics
• Consideration of Winter Plow Blades
• Review of Road and Bridge Fund budget: $11,325,108 total with $7,848,494 available

Local Emergency Planning Committee LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee LEPC Thursday June 11 at 9 00 AM

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will receive updates from the Menomonie Fire Department HAZMAT Team and the Coordinator of Information. The body will review committee rules, the spill reimbursement policy, and designate a compliance inspector.

• Menomonie Fire Department HAZMAT Team update
• Budget review and spill reports/claims updates
• Updates on off-site facilities including 3M, Conagra Brands, and Phillips Medisize
• Review of Spill Reimbursement Policy
• Designation of Compliance Inspector

Executive Committee Executive Committee Wednesday June 10 at 3 00 PM to Wednesday June 10 at 4 30 PM

The Executive Committee will discuss budget amendments for several departments and review proposals for the County Board. Key items include land division regulations and passenger rail corridor planning.

• 2026 Budget Amendments for Human Services, Sheriff’s office, Emergency Communications, and Land and Water
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 Land Division, Condominium, and Surveying Regulations
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Passenger Rail Planning
• Capital Improvement Request to support Passenger Rail Corridor Planning

Executive Committee Executive Committee Wednesday July 22 at 3 00 PM to Wednesday July 22 at 4 30 PM

The Executive Committee approved combined budget amendments for Human Services, the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Communications, and Land and Water. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved combined 2026 Budget Amendments for Human Services, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Communications, and Land and Water (voice vote)

Executive Committee Executive Committee Wednesday August 19 at 3 00 PM

The Dunn County Executive Committee approved amendments to the Budget Amendment and Adjustment Policy, changing thresholds for grant-related budget amendments, and approved combined 2026 budget amendments for several county departments. The committee also reviewed items for the upcoming County Board meeting, including a land division ordinance and a resolution on public health funding.

• Approved policy change: budget amendments required for grants/donations over $10,000 (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 budget amendments for Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications, Medical Examiner, Veterans Services (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 meeting (voice vote)

Community Resources Tourism Committee Community Resources Tourism Committee Tuesday June 9 at 4 30 PM

The Community Resources and Tourism Committee will discuss economic development, operational planning, and FCC market modifications. The committee is scheduled to review resolutions regarding passenger rail planning and capital improvement requests.

• Resolution approving Intergovernmental Agreement for Passenger Rail Planning
• Resolution amending the Capital Improvement Request to Support Passenger Rail Corridor Planning
• Discussion on FCC Market Modification for Local Area
• Extension Program Update on Horticulture by Margaret Murphy
• Economic Development Update

Facilities Committee Facilities Committee Monday June 8 at 4 30 PM

The Facilities Committee will meet to review reports from the Fair Board and the Facilities & Parks Division. The committee is scheduled to hold a discussion regarding operational planning.

• Operational Planning Discussion
• Facilities & Parks Division reports on operations, parks, projects, and fleet
• Monthly Financial Report
• Fair/Fair Board report

Planning Resource Development Committee Planning Resource Development Committee Thursday June 4 at 8 30 AM

The Dunn County Planning, Resource, and Development Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to land division, condominium, and surveying regulations. The committee will also consider amendments to the associated land division fee schedule.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 16 Land Division, Condominium, and Surveying Regulations Ordinance
• Proposed changes to the land division fee schedule

Committee on Administration Committee on Administration Wednesday May 27 at 4 30 PM to Wednesday May 27 at 5 30 PM

The Committee on Administration will meet to discuss operational planning and review staff reports. The body is tasked with deciding on a drug and alcohol policy for safety-sensitive employees and an FTE amendment for the Deputy Register of Deeds.

• Adoption of Human Resources Drug & Alcohol Policy for Safety-Sensitive Employees
• Approval of Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) Amendment for Deputy Register of Deeds
• Approval of April 2026 vouchers
• Operational Planning Exercise and Review of Tiered Service Catalogs
• Policy Library Overview