Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Grady Hartman, Chair; Jonathan Jacobson, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Board Members Absent: Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Call to Order: Chairman Hartman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Crescent Town Hall. The meeting has been properly posted and distributed in accordance with the Wisconsin Open Meeting law and the facility is handicap accessible. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Agenda Motion by Pazdernik to approve the agenda. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Jacobson to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of April 8,2026. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Jacobson requested that a statement be added to the recycling grant discussion that the topic will be brought to the next Town Electors meeting to get feedback from the residents on how to use the grant in the future. Motion by Jacobson to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of April 21, 2026 with the addition discussed. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment Steve Moran stated that last year Spectrum fixed an issue with utilities near his property and buried a line under the road and onto his property. Moran expressed concern with the depth of the cable and suggested that there should be a minimum depth requirement as part of the permit. Russ Tennessen requested an update on the Squash Lake Boat Landing. Conditional Use Permit application by Aaron Panke, applicant and owner, to operate retail sales of horticulture and agriculture items and other outdoor activities on the following vacant property CR 346 in the Town of Crescent – Aaron Panke was present and explained the vision for the property off Hat Rapids Road. Panke stated that the plan is to allow the community to come to their farm to pick pumpkins and flowers for a fee which will assist with the cost of the farm. This will be a part-time endeavor at this time. Pazdernik stated that the plan commission met last week and unanimously recommended approval. Motion by Pazdernik to approve the CUP for Aaron Panke. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye; motion carried. Administrative Review Permit application by Adam Robinson, applicant and owner of Precision Remodel and Construction LLC to construct a commercial workshop for the storage of construction equipment on CR 479-1 in the Town of Crescent – Pazdernik stated that the plan commission reviewed the application, however, Robinson was not present. Pazdernik stated that there was a motion not to take action due to the applicant not being present to answer questions. Discussion regarding mention in the application regarding moving the driveway. Motion by Jacobson to approve the Administrative Review Permit as submitted. Seconded by Hartman. Pazdernik expressed concern that the property owner didn’t show up for the meeting. Two aye, one nay; motion carried. Administrative Review Permit application by Britteny Zettler, applicant and owner to operate a massage studio and retail service business at CR 125-E, 6601 Highway 8 in the Town of Crescent – Zettler was present and explained that half of the building will be a massage area with three treatment rooms and waiting area and the other half of the building will be for a retail business. Pazdernik stated that the plan commission met last week and reviewed the application. Pazdernik stated that there will not be any changes made to the outside of the building. Pazdernik stated that the plan commission is recommending approval of the ARP. Motion by Jacobson to approve the ARP as provided by Britteny Zettler. Seconded by Pazdernik. Jacobson stated that they should call the fire chief within one week of the business opening to ensure fire code is being met. All aye; motion carried. Utility Work on town road right of way permit – Jacobson stated that this topic has come up in the past and there continue to be concerns with utilities going under or around town roads and the roads being damaged in the process. Jacobson would like the board to look at what form of accountability can be developed to give the town assurance that the town road will be repaired in a manner that is beneficial to the town. Discussion regarding what that process could look like. Discussion about the road crew being onsite during the work or needing to sign off on the work after it is completed. Hartman provided a copy of the Town of Newbold “Town Utility Permit Policy”. Discussion regarding what type of a fee could be implemented. Consensus of the board that the town should implement a policy. Hartman will use the Town of Newbold’s ordinance and draft an ordinance for the Town of Crescent and will bring this to a future meeting for the board to consider. Pazdernik expressed support for the process. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application - None Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – June 10th at 6:00 p.m. Open Book will be held on October 9th and Board of Review will be held on October 27th. Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers - Motion by Jacobson to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Hartman adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk