6-9-26 City Council Mtg Minutes

June 9, 2026 A meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eagle River was called to order at 6:00PM by Mayor Deb Brown. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dan Dumas and was recited by all present. Roll Call: Dan Dumas, Kim Schaffer, Jerry Burkett, Vic Washelesky. Also in attendance: Robin Ginner, Becky Bolte, Cory Hoffmann, Brad Adamovich, Tyler Salvinski, Mike Sanborn and Kyle Anderson. Motion by Burkett, 2nd by Washelesky to approve the agenda in any order. Carried, all. Motion by Burkett, 2nd by Schaffer to approve the minutes of 5-12-2026 Common Council and 5-26-26 Special Council meetings. Carried, all. a) Clerk and Administrator provided Council a listing of public records requests to the City of Eagle River for May 2026. b) MSA Monthly Updates: John Promer presented a written update including the 2026 Street Projects. Ginner gave update on final restoration on the Silver Lake Road project. Cracked sidewalk panels are to be replaced. There is a washout problem on the north side of Silver Lake Road and it has been recommended that the city install rock to preserve the shoulder. Ginner reported the cost of installing rock is $3,250 and the project total is approximately $40,000 under budget. Motion by Burkett, 2 nd by Washelesky to approve a change order to add rock to the north shoulder of Silver Lake Road to preserve the shoulder at a cost of $3,250. Carried on a roll call vote, all. Discussion on the municipal parking lot off Second St south of Wall, parcel #221-730. Motion by Washelesky, 2 nd by Schaffer to approve MSA estimate of $17,000 to remove the asphalt in the parking lot on Second St, south of Wall and replace it with millings and chipseal. Carried on a roll call vote, all. Motion by Burkett, 2nd by Dumas to approve Fahrner quote of $13,389.13 to add double chipseal for the parking lot of Second Street, south of Wall. Carried on a roll call vote, all. c) Scott Foster, District Administrator at Northland Pines School District, is retiring. Foster introduced the new District Administrator Tony Duffek. Foster and Duffek encouraged city engagement and partnership with the Northland Pines School District. d) Eagle River Light & Water: Sanborn presented the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report explaining it is like a report card for the wastewater system. A resolution will be brought to Council in July for approval. Discussion on current fluoridation of the municipal water supply. Sanborn requested feedback from Council on stopping the fluoridation. Sanborn provided written information including Pros and Cons. Amy Springer of Vilas County Health Department stated the benefits and recommended continuing. Council is ok with continuing current levels of fluoride being added at .7mg/L. No action taken. Sanborn presented the sludge update stating they are continuing to work with the DNR for approval to spread on private landowners’ acreage. Sanborn presented that Daryl Rutkowski had been awarded the WI Rural Water Association Operator of the Year in our region. e) Eagle River Department of Public Works: Discussion on safety at Yield sign at intersection of Main and Court St. Motion by Burkett, 2nd by Schaffer to change the Yield sign at junction of Main and Court Streets to a Stop sign. Carried on a roll call vote, all. Motion by Schaffer, 2nd by Dumas to adopt Ordinance 605 amending Sec. 74-35, City of Eagle River yard waste disposal facility, reflecting changes made in switching to the dumpster system, including size of branches, and operating hours. Carried on a roll call vote, all. f) Golf Course Greens Update: Kyle Anderson gave a verbal report stating there has been a jump in play with the weather warm up. Anderson provided update on upcoming projects. Discussion on placing durable benches at the course. Golf Pro Update: Tony Sable provided a written report. Discussion on changes to existing employee policy regarding employee golf privileges at the golf course. Ginner to bring back to Council in July with final language of changes. g) Eagle River Fire Department: Deputy Fire Chief Steve Burr gave a verbal report. Chief Jim Randall provided a written update. Call volume continues to remain high. h) Eagle River Police Department: Salvinski provided a written report of PD activity for May. Salvinski supplied a preview of a quote for a taser, body cam, squad cam and software package from Axon that will be formally presented for the 2027 budget year. Motion by Schaffer, 2 nd by Dumas to approve Lorex camera equipment quote for $2,383.64 for North Railroad/Farmers Market area. Carried on a roll call vote, all. i) City Administrator’s monthly update on activities of all departments: Ginner presented a written report adding she is working with the Vilas County News Review to establish a local government information column to be published weekly. Ginner is hopeful Town of Lincoln and Town of Washington will also participate. Ginner included a proposal in her report from Washelesky proposing that the area behind City Hall be reconsidered for a dog park location. j) Planning Commission: Schaffer presented the Planning Commission recommendation. Discussion. Motion by Schaffer, 2nd by Dumas to accept Planning Commission recommendation and approve the presented bike/pedestrian crossing at Bridge and Spruce Steets plans pending timing of the construction is coordinated with the city, any alteration or destruction of existing sidewalks along Railroad St is coordinated with the city, and push button assemblies be installed on both the east and west side of Hwy 45 crossing as well as in the median. Carried on a roll call vote, all. k) Motion by Washelesky, 2 nd by Dumas to approve banner permit to Eagle River Chamber of Commerce for over highway banner to be hung at Fairgrounds –Requesting signs be hung June 29 – July 6, 2026, Abbey Gatlin – Executive Director, pending DOT Permit approval. Carried, all. l) Street Closing/display of goods/event food trucks/temporary sign/amplification permits: Motion by Washelesky, 2nd by Schaffer to approve Road Closures/Amplifying Device/Temp Signs permit to WRJO Street Dances: Thursdays from July 9 – August 13, 2026, 7PM – 9PM, Intersection of Wall and Main St, road closures from 5:30PM – 9:30PM: Wall St – Railroad St to First St / Main Street alley to alley, temporary signs at event, bands, Boy Scouts food, VFW beer trailer in closed area, contingent on receipt of barricade fee. Carried, all. Motion by Dumas, 2nd by Washelesky to approve over highway Banner/Temporary Signs permit to Northern WI Antique Dealers Association (NWADA), Gerald and Sandra Fults, Antique Show - July 31 and August 1, 2026, 9:00AM – 4:00PM, Northland Pines High School, temporary signs at north and south ends of Pleasure Island Road, over highway banners at Cemetery and Fairgrounds, July 27 – August 4, 2026 contingent on receiving certificate of liability insurance. Carried, all. Motion by Washelesky, 2nd by Burkett to approve Temporary Signs/Event food trucks/Amplifying Device/Animals to be kept for amusement or exhibition permit to Vilas County Fair Board, Jeff Kordus/Dale Ayers, Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus, July 14,15, and 16, 2026 at Vilas County Fairgrounds. Carried, all. Motion by Dumas, 2nd by Schaffer to amend event location to 418 W Pine on issued Amplifying Device/Temp Signs permit for Come to the Coop to Support our Troops, Veterans Resource Center, Denny Geiseman, August 19, 2026, 6AM – 7PM, temporary signs at VRC. Carried, all. m) Motion by Washelesky, 2nd by Burkett to approve Parade Permit to Northland Pines High School, Homecoming Parade, September 18, 2026, 4:15PM, staging at Silver Lake Road and City Hall, begin at Silver Lake Rd and Wall ending at Hwy 45, Ann Pickart, contingent on receipt of barricade fee. Carried, all. n) Motion by Washelesky, 2nd by Dumas to approve Liquor License Renewals for a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 as presented, contingent on licensee payment of all outstanding real estate taxes and utility bills. Name DBA Physical Address Agent Class A Combination Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages: CMAJ Co Arrow Gift Shop 201 E Wall St Mary Kate Hayes Dolgencorp LLC Dollar General Store 9967 1060 E Pine St Jessica M Allen Indianhead Oil Co LLC Circle K #2746049 226 S Railroad St Deborah Clemens Indianhead Oil Co LLC Circle K #27446257 928 N Railroad St Tyler Sims Krist Oil Co Krist Food Mart 114 W Pine St Stacy Oas Kwik Trip Inc. Kwik Trip 131 201 W Wall St Jennifer M Framnes T.A. Solberg Co Inc. Trigs Food and Drug 925 E Wall St Angela D Miller T.A. Solberg Co Inc. Trigs Shell Eagle River 1005 E Pine St Angela D Miller Ultra Mart Foods LLC Pick-n-Save #6351 711 N Railroad St Jeffrey A Doepke Walgreen Co Walgreens #12545 108 W Wall St Melissa Upchurch Class A Fermented Malt Beverages: Narayan Hotels Inc. AmericInn 200 W Pine St Prit Patel Ganshyam Hotels Inc. Days Inn 844 N Railroad St Prit Patel Class B Combination Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages: Sandbaggers Clubhouse LLC Sandbaggers Clubhouse 457 E McKinley Blvd Michael E Anderson Brothermanz LLC Brothermanz Bar 207 E Wall St Crystel L Prather Edy B's Inc The White Spruce 419 N Railroad St Clarence E Blankenship Erins Pub & Grub LLC Erins Pub & Grub 933 N Railroad St Erin Dreger Riverstone Brewing Co Riverstone Brewing Co 219 N Railroad St Stephen J Skotzke Hodag Hospitality Holdings LLC Eagle Lanes 534 W Pine St Michael A Kocourek Smugglers LLC Smuggler's 123 S Railroad St Renee Holman Jessica's Cucina LLC Bortolotti's Cin Cin 1114 N Bluebird Rd Jessica Bortolotti- Johnstone The Craftsman American Tav The Craftsman American Tavern 118 S Main St Danny Goodrich The Tiny Tap LLC The Tiny Tap 127 S Railroad St Mark J Vanden Boom The Warehouse Inc. The Warehouse 107 S Railroad St Kim M Adamovich Veterans Resource Center Inc Veterans Resource Center 418 W Pine St Dennis Geiseman WCD Complex LLC WCD Complex 1311 N Railroad St Thomas M Anderson Williams Supper Clubs LLC Williams Pine Gables Supper Club 1002 W Pine St Gregory B Williams Mary Kate’s Wine Bar LLC Mary Kate’s Wine Bar 205 E Wall St Mary Kate Hayes Class B Beer: Hodag Hospitality Holdings LLC Hi Pines Campground LLC 1919 Hwy 45 N Michael A Kocourek Class C Wine: Dirty Kidz Crew LLC Toad in the Hole 121 S Railroad St Beth C Millin Class B Beer and Class C Wine: Aiello’s on Wall Street LLC Aiello’s on Wall Street 209 E Wall Street Tina M Aiello ER Walkers LLC Leifs Café 904 N Railroad St Raul Torres Trees for Tomorrow Inc. Trees for Tomorrow 519 E Sheridan St Amanda Gingerich Andy’s Up North LLC Andy’s Pontoon Saloon 220 E Wall St Andrew Lichtfuss Kim’s Wisconsin LLC Eagle Café 1010 E Wall St Shpendi Alimi Carried, all. o) Motion by Schaffer, 2nd by Dumas to approve Picnic licenses to Veterans Center, Denny Geisman agent as presented: i. Temporary Class “B” Beer: Burger Bash, 6AM – 6PM, July 18, 2026, First St to alley north of Wall from Beer Trailer ii. Temporary Class “B” Beer: WRJO Street Dances, Thursday evenings 7PM – 9PM, July 9 – August 13, 2026, Corner of S Main and Wall from Beer Trailer iii. Temporary Class “B” Beer: Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Party in the Streets, 6AM – 6PM, July 4, 2026, Main St south of Wall from Beer Trailer. Carried, all. p) Motion by Schaffer, 2nd by Dumas to approve Regular Operators licenses to Peter Anderson III, Anthony Barrientos, Genevieve Borich-Coady, Elizabeth Carlton, Julia Eaker, Luis Gutierrez, Rene Kecker, Jolanta Kryska, Larissa Lukasiewicz, Elexius Martinson, Thomas Newkirk, Iris Nordine, Becky Nyman, Paige Oxford, Kristine Pieper, Jessica Pollack, Karen Sailer, Mallory Schmidt, McKenna Silsbury, Tom Stephens IV, Skylar Strejc, Thomas Stoltman, Matthew Tschannen, Shamra VanArk, Emilie Wenberg, Justin Wendorf, Lisa Wendorf, Luke Wessel, Eugeana Wiler and Temporary Operators license to Nicole Hebert for 6/20/26. Carried, all. q) Motion by Dumas, 2nd by Washelesky to approve Direct Sellers Permits as presented: i. Tree-Ripe Fruit Co, Tanner Spaude seller, 6/10/26 – 12/9/26 Retail Produce at 810 N Railroad ii . Zurko Enterprises Inc., Robert Zurko, Flea Market at Vilas County Fairgrounds, September 5 and 6, 2026, 7:00AM – 4:00PM. iii. Donald Malott – Catalina Hot Tubs, Ryan Simmons and Ally Campbell sellers, 7/29/26 – 8/11/26, Hot Tub Sales at Eagle Lanes from tent contingent on receiving certificate of liability insurance. iv. Doodleluvbug Creations LLC, Justine and Adam Modjewski sellers, June 2026 – October 2026, Parking lot of Friendship House, Sundays 6AM – 1:30PM, sale of 3D prints from tent. v. Atlas Pasty LLC, Julie Greenwald seller, Pasties food truck, ex post facto approval- 6/5/26 at Tribute Brewery, future dates at Dollar General Carried, all. r) Motion by Washelesky, 2 nd by Burkett to approve a Taxi Drivers License to Christine Towne, VIP Group DBA Eagle River Taxi for term ending 4/30/27. Carried, all. s) Motion by Dumas, 2 nd by Burkett to reschedule the August Regular City Council Meeting due to conflict with Primary Election to August 18, 2026. Carried, all. t) Motion by Schaffer, 2nd by Washelesky to approve payment of the bills for the city and the golf course as recommended by the Finance Committee. Carried on a roll call vote. Ayes: Schaffer, Washelesky, Dumas Nays: None Abstained: Burkett Motion by Dumas, 2nd by Burkett to adjourn at 7:40PM. Carried, all. Becky J Bolte – Clerk