Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay Door County - Sturgeon Bay WI Website: Townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov Town Board Meeting Minutes September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Arle Memorial Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road Call to Order 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Recited by all in attendance. Establish a Quorum / Members Present Chair Feuerstein, Supervisor Torp, and Supervisor Kraase in attendance. Clerk Sternard and Treasurer DeLair were also present. Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed Confirmed - postings on website and Arle Hall. M: Kraase S: Torp Motion passed by voice vote. Approve Minutes - Discussion/Action August 10, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes Posted on town website. Correction noted: Dave Ray and Ray Leonardson , the president and vice president of the S. Lake Michigan Dr. Homeowners Association, requested that the minutes be corrected to clarify that Kris Peterson was not acting with authorization from the Association. Kris Peterson’s inquiry to the Town regardi ng possible signage in the right‑of‑way along S. Lake Michigan Dr. was made independently and on his own behalf. M: Torp S: Kraase Motion passed by voice vote. August 31, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes Posted on town website. M: Torp S: Kraase Motion passed by voice vote. Treasurer’s Report - Presented by DeLair  Checking: $589,399.60  Savings: $41,865.82 M: Feuerstein S: Torp Motion passed by voice vote. County Board Report - Presented by Hugh Zettel Summary included with minutes. Guest Speaker - Dark Side Wisconsin Presenter: David Raye Topic: Light ordinance considerations for SLMD property owners. Draft ordinance presented. Key points included:  Fully shielded exterior lighting  Warm LED color temperature (CCT) to reduce blue light  Use of controls (timers, dimming, limiting nighttime lighting)  Goal: reduce light pollution and preserve night sky visibility  Educational component emphasized Samantha Sager (Dark Side Wisconsin, state chapter of Dark Side International) also provided input. Town Board will review draft ordinance and provide feedback at future meetings. Zettel noted the County is working on related updates through comprehensive zoning. Action: Email Hugh Zettel with information from Samantha Sager. Clerk to provide this to Zettel. Roads and/or Parks Lake Lane & South Lake Michigan Drive Culverts Replaced by Randy Dvorak (County Highway). Blacktop scheduled for fall. North Lake Michigan Drive Culvert Damage to 6’ section. Randy/County will inspect. Portage Park - Leaning Pine Tree Scheduled for completion this fall. All three bids received; awaiting contractor availability. Big Creek Road Driveway Culverts Major flooding occurred during spring rains. Recommendation: clean out, monitor, reassess next spring. Old Business - Discussion/Action Dretzer ROW More information to follow at future meetings. Shipping Containers Zettel reported RPC reviewed survey data from towns and passed a resolution not to change the current ordinance. Shipping containers cannot be used as accessory structures. Sheriff’s Calls - Kris Peterson Discussion regarding utility easement approval and recent sheriff’s calls.  Police report shared by Chair Feuerstein. 3 calls in 2026, 6 calls since 2023, Formal warnings issued, Determined to be public nuisances; citations possible. Navigable Water Definition Action items:  Contact DNR (Jeff) for definition and guidance  Determine who makes navigability determinations  Check Door County Land Records for mapping  Contact Land Information Office (Zach) South Lake Michigan Drive Sign Town has no sign ordinance. Signs must remain out of the ROW. New Business - Discussion/Action Sidewalk Ordinance First sidewalk installed in Town of Sturgeon Bay (Duluth Ave). Property owners must shovel and maintai n sidewalks. Approval for WTA Training for Feuerstein. Includes WTA workshop and 1-day WTA convention. Cost: $145/day. M: Torp S: Kraase Motion passed by voice vote. Flood Resilience Programs and funding available for culvert/flooding mitigation. To be discussed at WTA Town Law Conference. Move Utility Ordinance to Forms & Permits Tab Clerk Sternard to coordinate with Town Web. Road Tour Fall road tour scheduled for September 2026. Open meeting: September 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Brush/canopy/tree overhang review. Residents encouraged to contact board members with needs. Town Calendar Suggestion by Feuerstein to begin tracking monthly recurring tasks for open meetings, voting, etc. Draft template shown at meeting. Hire Joey Torp - Brushing/Tree Removal Certificate of Insurance required; state guidance indicates allowance of having board member be a contractor simultaneously. M: Feuerstein S: Kraase Motion passed by voice vote. Correspondence Southern Door School referendum information received. Meeting dates/times posted on website and provided at meeting. Public Comment Craig Riedenhour asked for Dretzer ROW status. Board is awaiting action items identified at the August 31 meeting. Approval of Bills Adjourn TIME: 7:35 pm M: Kraase S: Torp Motion passed by voice vote. Reminders  Next Town Board Meeting: October 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. - Arle Hall  Fall Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Arle Hall County Board Update – Town of Sturgeon Bay Board Meeting Hugh Zettel, District 14 District14@co.door.wi.us Summary of August 25, 2026 County Board Meeting Public Comment • Sheriff candidate Randy Wagner introduced himself to the board. Resolutions (All Unanimous 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent) or Voice Vote, except where noted) • 2026-54 Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Financial Assistance for Dock Refurbishment at Lily Bay County Park • 2026-55 Approval of WI DOT Public Transit Assistance Program Capital Grant to the Transportation Department for Bus Replacement Ordinances (All Unanimous 18 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent) or Voice Vote, except where noted) • Denial Report: Text Amendment to the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance – Clay Banks • Report Amendment to the Zoning Map of Baileys Harbor (17 Yes, 1 No, 3 Absent) • 2026-03 Amendment to the Zoning Map of Baileys Harbor (17 Yes, 1 No, 3 Absent) Reports • Update on Towers Project – Preferred vendor identified 2027 Proposed Budget Workshop Session with Department Heads • Proposed 2027 Levy $33,315,137 • Change vs 2026, Dollar Amount $408,979 • Change vs 2026, Percentage 1.24% • Tax Rate per $1000 of Equalized Assessed Value $2.242119435 • Change over 2026 Tax Rate - Percentage 1.24% • Allowable increase for 2027 for Net New Construction: 1.275% or $344,941 o NNC for 2026 was 1.783% (or $473.9K) Next Meeting: September 24, 2026, 9AM 14 - September -2026 Hugh Zettel, District 14