Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Sturgeon Bay – Door County, Wisconsin Town Board Meeting Minutes Monday, June 8, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Location: Arle Memorial Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Feuerstein. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Recited by all present. 3. Roll Call / Quorum Members present:  Chair Feuerstein  Supervisor Torp  Clerk Sternard  Treasurer DeLair A quorum was established. 4. Adopt Agenda Clerk Sternard confirmed the agenda was properly noticed. Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 5. Approval of Minutes – May 11, 2026 Minutes were posted on the Town website. Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. Guest Presentation – Destination Door County Presented by Jon Jarosh and Juliana Behme  Overview of room tax distribution and tourism promotion requirements.  Explained that 30% of room tax revenues are returned to municipalities, while 70% is required to support tourism promotion and development activities.  Tourism Zone Board approved approximately $100,000 to be distributed among 19 municipalities in recognition of 2026 celebrations.  Discussion regarding PRAT tax collections and marketplace provider reporting.  Reviewed Destination Door County programs funded through room tax revenues, including marketing initiatives, local project support, workforce recruitment efforts, and stewardship planning.  Discussed municipal reimbursement payments and the Tourism Zone Board's strategic planning efforts. 6. Treasurer’s Report – Presented by DeLair  Checking: $81,453.13  Savings: $41,849.66 Motion to approve: Feuerstein Second: Torp Motion carried by voice vote. 7. Broadband Committee Report – Presented by Feuerstein  Committee has remained organized to oversee remaining broadband matters.  Determined that regular committee meetings are no longer necessary for ongoing operations and administration. 8. County Board Report – Presented by Hugh Zettel County Board Report Summary  Reviewed actions from the May 26, 2026 County Board meeting.  Broadband implementation efforts are transitioning through a partnership with the Door County Economic Development Corporation.  County authorized a feasibility study for a proposed Emergency Services Middle Station serving the Jacksonport/Egg Harbor area.  County discussed a moratorium related to data center and battery storage developments.  Continued discussion regarding shipping container regulations under County Comprehensive Zoning. Additional options will be presented to towns before further County Board action. 9. Roads and Parks Road and Infrastructure Updates Mount Olive Road Speed Limit  Residents expressed differing opinions regarding a possible reduction in the speed limit due to driveway access and deer crossings. Canal Road Speed Limits  Discussion with County Highway Department regarding proper speed limit signage.  County expected to review and install additional signage where needed. County Road T  Grind and pave project underway through the County. Ridge Road Culvert  County is working on repairs. Mount Olive Road Signage  Faded signs reported; County working on replacements. LRIP Funding  Board discussed project options and potential use of available grant funding. Chip Seal Projects  Cost estimates reviewed.  Board discussed evaluating products and contractors to identify the best long-term value. Miscellaneous General updates provided. 10. Old Business – Discussion/Action Dretzer ROW  Ongoing discussion regarding right-of-way matters. 11. New Business – Discussion/Action Big Creek Flooding  On June 4, Board representatives met with affected neighbors, Beau Schartner of Soil & Water Conservation, and County Highway personnel regarding significant flooding concerns.  Watershed grant opportunities were discussed. South Lake Michigan Drive Culvert and Lake Lane Culvert  Collapsed culverts reported. Getting bids to repair. Snowplow Damage  Damage reported on Cedar Circle and Cedar Creek Place.  Additional information will be requested from the Highway Department. Open Supervisor Position  Interview process to be scheduled for filling the vacant Supervisor position. 12. Correspondence  Illegal dumping reported on Sand Lane near County U.  Materials included four tires and a flat-screen television.  Items were removed and disposed of at no charge to the Town. 13. Public Comment  Chris Peterson requested information regarding a utility easement from the Town.  Chair Feuerstein indicated the necessary form will be provided for completion. 14. Approval of Bills Bills approved as presented. 15. Adjournment Motion: Feuerstein Second: Torp Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. Reminders  Next Town Board Meeting: July 13, 2026  Open Book: June 15, 2026, Arle Hall, 8:00–10:00 a.m.