Work Session — Minutes

TOWN OF STAR PRAIRIE WORK SESSION - MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 – 4:30 P.M. STAR PRAIRIE TOWN HALL 2118 COOK DRIVE, SOMERSET, WISCONSIN The Town Board Meeting was called to order by Tom Heintz at 4:45 p.m. in the Star Prairie Town Hall: 2118 Cook Drive, Somerset, WI 54025. Present: Tom Heintz, Darryl Wendt, Brian Duggan, Bob Crotty, Town Attorney Nick Vivian and Town Clerk/Treasurer Andrea Neumann. Michele Hermansen joined by phone. Agenda : Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Brian Duggan to approve the agenda, as submitted. Motion carried. Operator’s License - The Post Bar & Grill: Bud Sutton : Board discussed extenuating circumstances regarding the operator license application with Becky Viebrock and Bud Sutton. Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Brian Duggan to approve the operator license application submitted by The Post Bar & Grill on behalf of Bud Sutton. Bob Crotty abstains from voting. Motion carried. WisDOT Culvert Grant Program : Board reviewed list of inventoried culverts as reported by the County. A board member asked about the culvert on Nighthawk Drive. Clerk to share link to WisDOT webinar, scheduled for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and ask County about culvert on Nighthawk. No action taken. County Ordinance Amendments : Board reviewed published notice, which summarized proposed changes to county ordinances. County has its public hearing scheduled for Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m. No action taken. Town Ordinance re: Driveway Design Standards : Town Ordinance 6-4-1(i)(2) needs updating. Motion M/S by Darryl Wendt/Brian Duggan to update ordinance 6-4-1(i)(2) to specify a 175 foot driveway separation; any variances beyond that need to be approved by the Town Board. Motion carried. Clerk to prepare ordinance for signature at March meeting. Town Ordinance re: Rural Address Sign Placement : Motion M/S by Michele Hermansen/Darryl Wendt to update Town Ordinance 6-4-2(b) to indicate sign installation perpendicular to the road. Motion carried. Clerk to prepare ordinance for signature at March meeting. Town Ordinance re: Winter Access Road/No Parking : Town Ordinance 10-1-20 through 10-1-50 addresses parking regulations. Tom to contact County Sheriff's office regarding enforcement. Town Ordinance re: Short-Term Rentals : Board discussed the management of short term rentals. No action taken. Cedar Lake Speedway Campground, Zoning and Building Permits : Board discussed concerns regarding building activity at Cedar Lake Speedway without permits. Clerk to schedule a meeting with Cedar Lake Speedway for next Friday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m., notifying Cedar Lake Speedway via email, letter and certified mail. Town Chair Salary : Town Attorney confirmed the salary is tied to the role, not the person. No action taken. Annual Licensing Renewal Timelines : Racing and campground license applications to be reviewed at the April town board meeting. Board will need to reschedule the April board meeting due to the Spring Election. Alcohol, Tobacco and Mobile Home Park licenses are reviewed in June. No action taken. Town Road Maintenance : Road Patching, Repairs, Mowing and Other Issues: No discussion. Adjourn : Motion to adjourn M/S by Darryl Wendt/Bob Crotty. Motion carried at 6:53 p.m. Andrea Neumann, Clerk/Treasurer Town of Star Prairie Town of Star Prairie - Town Board Work Session - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1 of 1