The Sawyer County government meeting held on June 21, 2025, focused on several key issues, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments regarding zoning regulations and public hearings.

The meeting began with a motion to approve the minutes from the May 16 meeting, which was seconded and unanimously approved by the council. Following this, public comment was opened, with Linda Zilmer, a property owner from the town of Edgewater, raising concerns about the timing and transparency of public notices related to a recent public hearing. Zilmer highlighted that information regarding the hearing and the option for camping cabins was not posted on the county website until June 2, with the first notice appearing on June 3. She urged the council to postpone any decisions until the town of Hayward had formally acted on its conditional use permit items.

Zilmer also emphasized the importance of adhering to the five certiorari standards during public hearings and expressed her concerns about the arbitrary nature of the findings of fact presented in previous hearings. She called for a more thorough consideration of these findings and questioned the role of attorneys in representing public interests versus defending decisions.

Additionally, Zilmer suggested that the council should take this opportunity to develop comprehensive ordinances addressing various issues, including camping campgrounds, livestock siding, data centers, landfills, and sanitary districts, rather than focusing solely on solar panel regulations. She noted that towns with significant campground presence had voted against certain proposals for valid reasons, which she urged the council to consider.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for further public comments, although some attendees were reminded to wait until specific agenda items were addressed. The discussions highlighted ongoing concerns about zoning practices and the need for improved public engagement in the decision-making process.