Hayward Airport engineer seeks state funding for master plan's initial phase

The Sawyer County government meeting held on March 14, 2025, focused on several key issues, notably the status of funding for airport engineering projects. Resident Ron Olmer raised concerns regarding the engineering plans for the airport, specifically the potential closure of Airport Road and the construction of hangars on the former Hayward Wood Products site. He requested an update on the funding status from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, as it has been several months since the initial request was mentioned.

During the discussion, it was clarified that no funding request had been submitted to the state for the engineering work, contradicting earlier statements made at previous meetings. The engineering firm Becker Hauffman, responsible for the airport layout plan, has not yet been awarded a contract for these services. The master plan for the airport remains incomplete, leaving residents seeking clarity on the timeline and next steps for the project.

In addition to the airport discussions, the meeting included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 12, which passed without opposition. The maintenance report was also presented, although details on that topic were not elaborated in the transcript.

The meeting underscored ongoing community interest in local infrastructure developments and the importance of timely communication regarding public works projects. Further updates on the airport funding and engineering plans are anticipated in future meetings.