Town Board — Minutes

Town Board May 12, 2026 1. Chairperson Przywojski called the Town Board Meeting to order on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town of Onalaska Town Hall, N5589 Commerce Road. Present were; Chairperson Paula Przywojski, Supervisors Frank Fogel, Luke Marcou, Emy Monroe and Betty DeBoer. Mary Rinehart was also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Motion to approve agenda by Fogel/ Monroe passed unanimously. 3. Public Comment (3-minute time limit): Teresa Bender, 2443 Krause Road, Onalaska addressed the board with concerns of vibration and noise relating to Bitcoin mining at the Hauser Road substation operated by Riverland Energy. Amanda Harter N5476 Hauser Road advised the board regarding noise coming from the Bitcoin operation on Hauser Road but that the noise level has shown improvement. Katelin Witte N5499 Sobkowiak Road advised she lives approximately 200 hundred yards away from the Bitcoin operation and has issues with noise when operating. 4. County Board Report: None 5. Chairperson report/Correspondence: Chairperson Przywojski reported the Ordinance Committee will be meeting June 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm. DeBoer and Marcou are board member representatives on the committee. Przywojski attended the Holmen Area Foundation breakfast. The Rail Study panel of which Przywojski and Rinehart are members of interviewed potential firms and SRH was selected to complete the study. Rinehart reported the annual audit is complete and DOR form filed. Alcohol licensing for 2026-2027 is underway. 6. Consent Agenda: (All items listed are considered routine or have committee recommendation and will be acted upon in one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and be considered on the Regular Agenda) A). Approve minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting, B) Approve bills and finance book, C. Approve Shoreline Committee recommendation regarding Shoreline informational post card mailing to residents, D) Approve Park Committee recommendation to involve UW-La Crosse grad student to finalize and update the park plan, source grant opportunities and to apply for identified grant, E) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation relating to MCP Properties, LLC credit stormwater credit application, F) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation relating to run off at end of Schilling Road near County Road SN, G) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation relating to erosion in ditch near W6413 Schilling Road, H) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation regarding 2027- 2030 La Crosse Urban Stormwater Group fees, I) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation regarding to solicit proposals for culvert repair/replacement for 2026 construction, J) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation to have Flow Rite locate culvert outlet location and to clean the Town’s French drains, K) Approve Stormwater Utility recommendation to use town road budget for patch road at Industrial Blvd and Frontage Road intersection and to have Stormwater reestablish swale/ditch on east side of Frontage Road, L) Approve Plan Commission recommendation relating to variance request to build a 6 x4 foot front entry stoop within the minimum 50-foot setback of County Road S for Seth Wadell, W6187 County Road S tax parcel 10-02602-000, M) Approve Plan Commission recommendation relating to Certified Survey Map for MA N7549 County RD W LLC, Mike Mc Vietty, N7549 County Road W, subdividing tax parcel 10-01394-000 into 2 parcels and including but not limited to review and approval of easement- driveway agreement, N) Approve Plan Commission recommendation relating to relating to updating the Town of Onalaska Comprehensive Plan and future use maps within the plan including but limited to request from Risberg Coulee Properties LLC, tax parcel 10-01263-001 to allow for rezoning of parcel from General Agriculture to light industrial: Motion to approve consent agenda items as presented by Monroe/Fogel passed unanimously. Regular Agenda Items Items Relating to Public Works Department 7. Shop Report: Crew member PI reported that chipping operations remain on schedule. Several wash out areas have been repaired. Park mowing operation continue and several picnic table boards will be replaced as needed. They are preparing shelters for rental season. 8. Discussion regarding ordering of gravel and cold mix: Motion by Fogel/Marcou to purchase gravel as needed and to purchase 10-12 ton of UPM passed unanimously. 9. Discussion regarding repair of Ford F350 pickup truck: Motion by Marcou/Monroe to proceed with the repair upgrading the springs to a 550 with cost not to exceed $7500, and to not proceed with the proposal for the flatbed. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Discussion regarding purchase of F-600 pickup truck: Motion by Przywojski/Monroe to proceed with the purchase of the truck with modifications and total not to exceed $105,000. Additional discussion and consensus to price a hoist for the box and to look into stainless steal for the box. Motion passed unanimously. Items Relating to Shoreline 11. Discussion regarding shoreland non-compliance correction procures: Motion by Monroe/Marcou to follow the committee recommendation. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Discussion regarding resident proposed new dock installation: Motion to approve as presented by Marcou/Monroe, motion failed unanimously. Addition information from the USACE is needed. A meeting with John Schultz and the Town Board will be scheduled. 13. Discussion regarding NASA request make improvements at Mosey Landing at NASA expense: Motion by approve landing cleanup and asphalt restoration at the approach to the NASA dock and to deny the installation of the sidewalk request by Marcou/DeBoer. Motion passed unanimously. Items Relating to General Government 14. Discussion to approve appointment of Carol Ann Stroeh to the Ordinance Committee: Motion by Monroe/DeBoer to approve appointment. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Discussion regarding proposal from Mathy Construction relating to Birchview Drive and Summerglow Trail curb replacements: Motion by Monroe/Marcou to approve with the cost share between Town and Storm Water Utility as noted. Motion passed unanimously. 16. Discussion regarding Resolution 2026-05-12 Supporting a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution and to submit the resolution to the WI Governor and Assembly representative: Motion by Monroe/DeBoer to approve the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. 17. Motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility by Marcou/Fogel. Roll call vote passed unanimously at 8:24 pm. 18. Motion for the Board reconvene in open session and may act regarding item discussed in closed session by Marcou/Fogel . Roll call vote passed unanimously at 8:45 pm Motion by Monroe/Marcou to take the action discussed in closed session. Motion passed unanimously. 19. Motion to adjourn by Fogel/Monroe passed unanimously at 8:45 pm. Submitted by Mary Rinehart Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer