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Board Meeting Page 1 of 3 4/09/26 Village of Holmen Board Proceedings April 9, 2026 President Barlow called the Holmen Village Board meeting to order at 7:00 pm on April 9, 2026, at the Holmen Village Hall. Board members present: Patrick Barlow, Sam Kube, Doug Jorstad, Micah Wyss, Rich Anderson, Dawn Kulcinski and Travis Elam. Also present were Jeff Wieser, Administrator Heinig, Director of Operations & Finance/Clerk/Treasurer Hornberg, Chief Collins, Public Works Director/Engineer Dahl, Park & Recreation Director Geary and Attorney Weber. Public Hearing At 7:01 pm, Dawn Kulcinski/Travis Elam motioned to open the public hearing on Ordinance 1-2026, Modifying Chapter 56-9 and 56-11 for Required DNR Compliance. The motion carried 7-0. President Barlow asked Administrator Heinig to provide a brief overview of the proposed Ordinance. Heinig explained that the Ordinance was developed at the request of the DNR. There were no comments in person or electronically regarding the proposed Ordinance. Doug Jorstad/Micah Wyss motioned to close the public hearing at 7:03 pm. The motion carried 7-0. At 7:03 pm, Doug Jorstad/Travis Elam motioned to open the public hearing on Ordinance 2-2026, Modifying Chapter 155 Solid Waste for Required DNR Compliance. The motion carried 7-0. President Barlow asked Administrator Heinig to provide a brief overview of the proposed Ordinance. Heinig explained some of these modifications were at the request of the DNR and some were to update to current solid waste practices. There were no comments in person or electronically regarding the proposed Ordinance. Rich Anderson/Micah Wyss motioned to close the public hearing at 7:05 pm. The motion carried 7-0. Public Comment None. Minutes Rich Anderson/Travis Elam motioned to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2026 Board Meeting as presented. The motion carried 7-0. Planning Commission Doug Jorstad/Dawn Kulcinski motioned to approve Rezoning Petition for Parcel No. 14-04065-000, 1606 Flat Road, by Wieser Brothers General Contractors, for a Rezoning from B-2 General Business District to R-5 Multi- family Residential District. The motion carried 7-0. Park, Recreation and Library Committee Informational items only. Law Enforcement Committee No meeting was held. Chief Collins mentioned that Police School Liaison officer position interviews will be held on April 22 nd . Board Meeting Page 2 of 3 4/09/26 Public Works Committee Rich Anderson/Travis Elam motioned to approve asbestos abatement quote with Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc. for a total cost of $56,450.00. The motion carried 7-0. Rich Anderson/Micah Wyss motioned to approve Ordinance 1-2026 – An Ordinance Modifying Code Text for Required DNR Compliance. The motion carried 7-0. Finance and Personnel Committee Doug Jorstad/Rich Anderson motioned to approve payment of the claims as presented for the amount of $2,155,185.30. The motion carried 7-0. Doug Jorstad/Sam Kube motioned to approve the Special Event Request from Daryl Holley of HD Tavern for the planned 2026 HD Tavern concerts from May through October as presented. The motion carried 7-0. Doug Jorstad/Dawn Kulcinski motioned to approve Temporary Amendment to Liquor Premises for Specific Event: Booster Bash to be held May 9, 2026, at Holmen American Legion, 419 1 st Avenue West. The motion carried 7-0. Doug Jorstad/Dawn Kulcinski motioned to approve Temporary Amendment to Liquor Premises for Specific Event: Big Bikes for Little Tikes Post Ride Party to be held May 16, 2026, at Features Sports Bar & Grill, 504 Holmen Drive North. The motion carried 7-0. Doug Jorstad/Rich Anderson motioned to approve Ordinance 2-2026 – An Ordinance Modifying Chapter 155, Article I Code Text for Required DNR Compliance. The motion carried 7-0. Shared Ride Committee Trustee Kube reported that the draft RFP for the Shared Ride Program has been distributed and will be discussed at next week’s meeting. The draft includes an expanded coverage area extending five miles beyond the current participating municipalities. He noted concerns with this addition, as the program is already operating near capacity in terms of ridership. Administrator Heinig commented that, in fairness to both bidders and the eventual recipient, the proposed five- mile expansion should be reconsidered in the RFP. He stated that it is not appropriate to include service to the Town of Onalaska unless the town formally joins the partnership prior to the bid process. He also complimented Trustee Kube for his thorough review of the RFP. Municipal Court Update Meeting will be held next week. Fire Board Report Trustee Elam reported that department call volumes continue to increase and that overlapping dispatch calls remain a concern. He noted that mold mitigation efforts will begin soon and that, in the meantime, the department is being housed in the apartment building located behind the station. Bluffland Coalition Report No information to report. County Supervisor’s Report No report was available. Board Meeting Page 3 of 3 4/09/26 President’s Report President Barlow reviewed his written report for the month, noting the availability of a link to the Local Area Planning Committee update regarding the High Injury Network associated with the SS4A grant. Other Items before the Board Administrator Heinig thanked staff, stating that all departments have done an outstanding job across a number of initiatives. Trustees also expressed their appreciation, thanking staff for their organization and excellent work on the audit and recent election. Trustee Elam expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve another term on the Board. He also noted that the Holmen Police awards banquet was a great event and shared that he is proud to be a part of the Holmen community. Director of Operations & Finance Hornberg congratulated re-elected Trustees Elam, Kube and Wyss. She noted that the annual reorganization meeting will be held on April 21 at 6:00 pm. Hornberg also stated that she will be issuing certificates of election to those trustees tomorrow. Closed Session At 7:51 pm, Doug Jorstad/Dawn Kulcinski motioned to convene into closed session per Wisconsin State Statute: Authority: §19.85(1) (g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strat egy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Purpose: Discussion of Property Condemnation Discussion of Statewide Services; Recommendation of Disallowance of Claim – Auto Owners The motion carried 7-0. At 8:27 pm, Dawn Kulcinski/Micah Wyss motioned to reconvene into open session per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(2). The motion carried 7-0. Travis Elam/Doug Jorstad motioned to disallow claim from Auto Owner Insurance. The motion carried 7-0. Dawn Kulcinski /Travis Elam motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 pm. The motion carried 7-0. Angela A. Hornberg Director of Operations & Finance/Clerk/Treasurer