1 January Meeting Minutes
Town of Mukwonago · Waukesha County · meeting of Apr 16, 2026 · Minutes
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Phantom Lakes Management District
January 22nd, 2026, 6:00pm
Meeting Minutes
Virtual Meeting
APPROVED
1. Call to Order
a. Meeting called to order by Chairman Joe Graczyk at 6:03 PM
2. Open Meeting Notice
a. The meeting was notified and posted according to law.
3. Roll Call
Board Members Present: Chairman Joe Graczyk, Secretary Jake Jagmin, Treasurer Adam Miller, Scott
Babinat, Ryan Fait, Town Representative Dave Dubey and County Supervisor Darlene Johnon. Also
present Colleen Mutchler, Dawn Wilson, Barry Ripes, Joanne Tlachac Hehn and Steve Todd.
4. Open Forum
a. W2s sent out on 1/9.
5. Announcements & Correspondence
a. Tax settlements from Village and the Town were received.
6. Secretary’s Report
a. Secretary Jake Jagmin makes a motion to approve the September organizational meeting
minutes with an edit to correct the date at the top of the document. County Supervisor Darlene
Johnson seconds. Motion carried.
7. Treasurer’s Report
a. Chairman Joe Graczyk reads the report. County Supervisor Darlene Johnson makes a motion to
approve the Treasurer’s report with the equipment transfers totaled after transfers. Secretary
Jake Jagmin seconds. Motion carries.
8. Harvesting Report
a. One of the operators will not be returning for the 2026 season, an experienced resident has
accepted the position to run a harvester part time.
b. County Supervisor Darlene Johnson noted that Moose Lake in Merton, WI is considering
starting a lake management district.
9. Aerators
a. Board member Ryan Fait talks about the concern of the aerator on Upper. The need for open
water to be well marked and the concerns at night for unaware persons. Steve Todd noted the
addition of an ordinance for Pewaukee Lake after an ATV incident last year.
b. DNR and Town Police were contacted and the resident was spoken to about the safety hazard
and need for increased warning signs.
c. Board is to review Pewaukee ordinance and consider added an ordinance or showing support of
one added by the Town.
10. Dredging
a. Steve Todd was given a summary of the current situation and how the residents are leaning.
Todd has experience with the dredging at Pewaukee Lake boat launch. The permit process is
extensive, needing several permits pulled for multiple processes involved in dredging and
removal of dredged contents. Testing is the first step in creating a plan to apply for permits and
request bids based on results. Measurements will also be needed for accurate bids. Dredging is
not permitted during fish spawning in the spring, the project if approved would have to be
completed in the fall.
11. 2026 Fireworks
a. Five Star is working on a quote and program for the 2026 Fireworks on July 3rd with a rain date
of July 11th. Town Representative Dave Dubey makes a motion to allow Secretary Jake Jagmin
to act on behalf of PLMD and reserve Phantom Glen Park for the launching of firework show.
Board member Ryan Fait seconds. Motion passed.
12. Next Meeting Thursday March 26th, 2026 at 6pm. Meeting will be held virtually
13. Adjournment
a. Motion made by Town Representative Dave Dubey to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 pm.
Secretary Jake Jagmin seconds. Motion carried.
Source: Town of Mukwonago website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.