Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF STAR PRAIRIE BOARD MEETING - MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. STAR PRAIRIE TOWN HALL 2118 COOK DRIVE, SOMERSET, WISCONSIN The Town Board Meeting was called to order by Tom Heintz at 6:07 p.m. in the Star Prairie Town Hall: 2118 Cook Drive, Somerset, WI 54025. Present: Tom Heintz, Michele Hermansen, Darryl Wendt, Brian Duggan, Bob Crotty and Town Clerk/Treasurer Andrea Neumann. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Agenda : Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Bob Crotty to approve the agenda, as submitted. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes : Motion M/S by Michele Hermansen/Brian Duggan to approve the minutes from the May 5th Town Board Meeting, as submitted. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report : Reviewed; no action taken. Building Permits : The May 2026 building permits were read, as reported, by the Building Inspector. Motion M/S by Bob Crotty/Brian Duggan to accept the report, as submitted. Motion carried. Public Comments : Vernon Borst of 2086 90th Street addressed the Board regarding ongoing property cleanup stating it would be completed by the end of the summer. Michael Michaud of 1245 Rolling Hills Trail in Hudson, Wis. addressed the Board regarding ongoing property cleanup at the Borst property. Steve Kaufman of 1820 Raleigh Road addressed the Board regarding Cabin 5 at Riverdale. Sean Kane of Kane Builders is the contractor pursuing the building permit on behalf of the campground. Plan Commission Recommendation : Board reviewed the application submitted by Cyclone Holdings, LLC to rezone parcel number 038-1129-21-100 from R-2 to C-1. Motion M/S by Brian Duggan/Bob Crotty to recommend for approval the rezoning of parcel number 038-1129-21-100 from R-2 to C-1. In a roll call vote, Tom Heintz - Yes, Michele Hermansen - Yes, Darryl Wendt - Yes, Brian Duggan - Yes, Bob Crotty - Yes. Motion carried. Mobile Home Park License Applications : Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Brian Duggan to approve the Mobile Home License applications for Pine Valley Estates, LLC and Huntington MHP, LLC. Motion carried. Cigarette, Tobacco and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Applications : Motion M/S by Michele Hermansen/Darryl Wendt to approve the Cigarette, Tobacco and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License applications for Cedar Creek Inn, Inc., Langmire, Inc. dba Bristol Ridge Golf Course and StandByMe, LLC dba The Post Bar & Grill. Motion carried. Class “B” Beer License Applications : Motion M/S by Brian Duggan/Bob Crotty to approve the Class “B” Beer License applications for Alice, Inc. dba River’s Edge and Riverbend Venue, Cedar Creek Inn, Inc., Cedar Lake Speedway, LLC, James A. Meister, Inc. dba Meister’s Cedar Lake Tavern, Langmire, Inc. dba Bristol Ridge Golf Course, St. Croix Valley Sports Club, Inc. dba River’s Edge, and StandByMe, LLC dba The Post Bar & Grill. Motion carried. “Class B” Liquor License Applications : Motion M/S by Bob Crotty/Michele Hermansen to approve the “Class B” Liquor License applications for Alice, Inc. dba River’s Edge and Riverbend Venue, Cedar Creek Inn, Inc., Cedar Lake Speedway, LLC, James A. Meister, Inc. dba Meister’s Cedar Lake Tavern, Langmire, Inc. dba Bristol Ridge Golf Course, and StandByMe, LLC dba The Post Bar & Grill. Motion carried. Operator’s License Applications : Motion M/S by Michele Hermansen/Darryl Wendt to approve the Operator’s License applications submitted by Alice, Inc. and St. Croix Valley Sports Club, Inc. dba River’s Edge and Riverbend Venue on behalf of McKenzie Brown, Kelly Delisle, Ronalee Fenske, Rachel Fuller, Alisa Kaufman, Chad LaForte, Catherine Rivard, Susan Auld, Andy Boerjan, Lexi Fiebiger, Michelle Lorentz, and Julia Nyberg. Motion carried. Town of Star Prairie - Town Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2026 1 of 2 Motion M/S by Michele Hermansen/Brian Duggan to approve the Operator’s License applications submitted by Cedar Creek Inn, Inc. on behalf of Marilyn Jean Brown, Jessica Krongard, Barb Kunz, LeeAnn Larson, Rebecca Larson, Lydia Melby, Breana Mollen, Tiffany Schroeder, Megan Springer, and John Trautmiller. Motion carried. Motion M/S by Bob Crotty/Darryl Wendt to approve the Operator’s License applications submitted by Cedar Lake Speedway, LLC on behalf of Katie Heinbuch, Chuck Kaufman, Ashley Morrissey, Abby Spott, and Anthony C. Olson. Motion carried. Motion M/S by Brian Duggan/Bob Crotty to approve the Operator’s License applications submitted by James A Meister, Inc. dba Meister’s Cedar Lake Tavern on behalf of James A. Meister, James E. Meister, and Taryn Meister. Motion carried. Motion M/S by Brian Duggan/Michele Hermansen to approve the Operator’s License applications submitted by Langmire, Inc. on behalf of Candice Barry, Shannon Cohen, Rick Lange, Dana Langness, Ty Langness, Dylan Leccia, Derek Schutte, Avery Hoff, Hannah Otto, Lily Peterson, Monique Ryder, and Amanda Zielsdorf. Motion carried. Motion M/S by Michele Hermansen/Brian Duggan to approve the Operator’s License applications submitted by StandByMe, LLC dba The Post Bar & Grill on behalf of Morgan Ayotte, Brandy Beck, Michael Fenske, Taryn Iserman, Jennifer Maypark, Bud Sutton I, Jessica Thompson, Lauren Enerson, and Michelle Hilden. Motion carried. DSPS - Conditional Approval for Commercial Storage Building : Reviewed conditional approval for Hexum Xtra Services at 2265 County Rd C in Star Prairie, Wis. No action taken. Fireworks Application : Town received a residential fireworks permit application from Steven Severson for 1988 Nighthawk Drive. The applicant has a Type 54 Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and is not required to obtain a local permit pursuant to Town Ordinance 7-5-1(c)(2)(f) - No action taken. Oakland Cemetery Damage : Reviewed video and photo documentation of the damage resulting from a single-car accident at Oakland Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026. Clerk to contact Tyler Kusz regarding initial cleanup of debris and future grading/restoration needs. Town Park Planning : Board discussed patio and pavilion. Tom Heintz mentioned the American Legion Post 240’s Armed Services Memorial in Baldwin as a local example. Clerk to add Park Planning to Work Session agenda. No action taken. Apple River Boat Landing : Board reviewed initial design plans drafted by St. Croix County Highway Department for an improved Apple River Boat Landing on County Road C, including parking. Brian to talk with Star Prairie Fish & Game to see if they have input regarding the design and proposal. Clerk to contact Xcel regarding use/easement. No action taken. Schedule Monthly Work Session : June Work Session scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 4:00 p.m. Town Road Maintenance: Road Patching, Repairs, Mowing and Other Issues 195th Ave - Someone dumped mulch and a large log in the roadway of 195th. The County Highway Department was contacted for cleanup. Parking Lot Proposal - Board considering a quote to reseal the parking lot. Clerk to contact potential contractors to router, crack-fill and seal the parking lot. No action taken. Trees in ROW on 220th/Wallstreet - Tom to contact TK Land Management to trim up the evergreen trees in the ROW. Adjourn to Closed Session : Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Bob Crotty to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e): Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties. In a roll call vote, Tom Heintz - Yes, Michele Hermansen - Yes, Darryl Wendt - Yes, Brian Duggan - Yes, Bob Crotty - Yes. Motion carried. Approve Payment of Town Bills and Adjourn : Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Brian Duggan to adjourn out of Closed Session and the meeting. Motion carried at 8:18 p.m. Andrea Neumann, Clerk/Treasurer Town of Star Prairie Town of Star Prairie - Town Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2026 2 of 2