Public Works Committee — Minutes

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND AGENDA APPROVAL: Mary Knipper called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm. Other members present: Mary O’Connor, Jim Wolfgram, Tom Thiele, and John Olson. Mike Flitcroft was excused. Motion by O’Connor and seconded by Thiele to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried 5-0. 2. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 8, 2026 MINUTES: Motion by Knipper and seconded by O’Connor to approve the minutes. All ayes, motion carried 4-0, with Wolfgram abstaining. 3. COMMUNICATIONS: Knipper commented that due to the recent flooding damage and restoration under way at the Waters Edge building in Community Park, the lake survey meeting has been postponed from 5/9 to 6/13 at 9- 11am. 4. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF CITIZENS PRESENT REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: None 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. South Shore Dr. Stormwater Drainage – Longbottoms, 2343 South Shore Dr. Jay Longbottom, Cindy Judge, and Warren Hansen were present to discuss recent flooding at their property. They claim that following the South Shore Dr.road and drainage improvement project completed in 2021, their property receives more volume and velocity of stormwater during heavy rain events and flooding. Warren Hansen commented that stormwater is now being directed through culverts and towards their property that previously flowed towards the lake. Additional stormwater detention ponds on private property between South Shore Dr. & CTH F South would also help. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled with Town Engineer, Brett Biwer to help provide some advice and discussion of other options and possible solutions. B. Del-mar Subdivision Stormwater Drainage: Thiele gave an update on a couple specific areas in the Del-mar subdivision that were flooded with the recent heavy rains in mid-April. C. Electric service to light the billboard at CTH F South & STH 50: The committee reviewed the Foremost Electric estimate for $4185 for installation of 100-amp free standing service to light the billboard. There will be additional work billed by Alliant Energy for trenching and power connection. D. Budget & Capital Budget Planning: None E. Public Works Manager Report: Thiele updated the committee with his monthly report. F. Mechanic’s Report: Thiele updated the committee with the monthly report. G. Approval of monthly bills for payment: Motion by Knipper and seconded by O’Connor to approve the submitted bills for payment. All ayes, motion carried 5-0. 7. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF CITIZENS PRESENT: Wolfgram had the following comments and questions: 1. He questioned if Asphalt Contractors is a responsible bidder considering the problems the Town has had in the past with their workmanship. 2. Landscape fencing installed within the ROW at 3409 South Shore Dr. 3. Sweet Rd. & Fox Lane Culverts should be replaced or lined. 4. Community Park paving and Stormwater drainage design 5. Lakeview Dr. driveway and road elevation 8. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Knipper and seconded by O’Connor to adjourn at 2:55pm. All ayes, motion carried 5-0.