Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Chairperson Tim Candahl, Supervisors Marlene Heal, Renee Knutson, and Tim Ehler; Administrator Christina Peterson, Treasurer Melissa Erdman, and Clerk Fortune Berg, Chief Holinka. Excused/Absent: Supervisor Tim Padesky. Attendance List: Brandon Crary and Gary Hougom (Hilltopper Refuse and Recycling), Joe Hauser (N2095 County Road F). 1. Meeting called to order by Candahl at 5:00 p.m. 2. Minutes from 06/02/2026. Motion by Knutson to approve minutes from 06/02/2026, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Heal asked about utilities at Hillview Ballfields, Peterson answered. Motion by Knutson to accept closed invoices for $9,071.79, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knutson asked about Column Invoice, Berg answered. to pay open invoices for $78,721.83, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Comment. a. Joe Hauser (N2095 County Road F). Asked about County Road F culvert, Candahl showed him the specifications he received from La Crosse County for the temporary road opening. 5. Fuel Surcharge for Hilltopper. Berg noted the contract provision that stated this would be a possibility if the cost of diesel exceeded $4.75/ gallon. The proposed surcharge amounts are standard and would only be in effect while the cost of fuel remains above the $4.75 threshold. Crary noted these numbers are to help standardize a fuel surcharge and reviewed the proposed fuel surcharge schedule (see attached). Hougom noted this is the standard among all the communities serviced to recoup their costs. Motion by Ehler to approve the fuel surcharge schedule second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Liquor and Tobacco Licenses (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). Berg noted the establishments seeking to renew their licenses, recommends renewal for all. Motion by Ehler to approve liquor licenses for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Clerk’s Report. Berg reviewed her report. Candahl asked about Ferndale Lane enforcement, Berg answered. No board action taken. 8. Erosion Control Fees – Ordinance. Peterson read sections of the existing ordinance and noted the history of the ordinance. Peterson recommends fee schedule of $100.00 for a new house, $50.00 for an addition, and $200.00 for a subdivision for erosion control permits. If Ordinance is to be enforced, Peterson is going to verify the need for this ordinance and how it relates to La Crosse County’s ordinance. Motion by Ehler to approve proposed fees as stated for erosion control permits for 2026, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously, contingent on verification of authority. 9. Administrator and Public Works Report. Peterson reported … a. Attended an Economic Development meeting with other municipalities, discussing issues like housing, workforce development, etc. b. Met with Ehlers and Associates about special charge for Fire Department expenses, noted rules for adopting the special charge. Peterson noted the benefits of moving it out of the tax levy, including requiring tax-exempt properties to pay their share for fire protection. Ehlers also advised us on loan options. c. 2605 Coulee Ave rezone request is being reviewed by La Crosse County on June 29 th. d. Reported on the Blufflands Coalition meeting, they discussed grants, websites, future projects, etc. e. Public Works is repairing the water truck. f. Scott’s Construction is working on chipseal this week. g. New Park benches are being assembled. h. Public Works is cleaning fallen trees and mowing. i. Public Works is cleaning up from large item day. j. Public Works is ditching off of Woodhaven Drive. k. Summer helpers are landscaping outside of Town Hall. l. Paving for Mormon Coulee Park does need to go out for bid because of cost. m. Breidel Coulee Bridge grant application delayed until July. n. Working with the fire department to apply for grants and looking at other funding opportunities for upgrading facilities. o. Subdivision Sign Program Update – Nolop Estates and Nolop Hills of Home proofs received, the Nolop family will forego Hills of Home because of placement issues. Nolop Estates sign will be installed soon. Town install will lower financial contribution from the town to $500.00 from $750.00 if Town helps with install. p. Preconstruction meeting for Old Town Hall Road is scheduled for tomorrow. q. Peterson noted that Ehlers can also assist with projected tax levy and mil rate effects and what our best options are to fund capital improvements. 10. Chairperson and Supervisors Report. a. Heal asked about fire trucks driving on 14/61 – Candahl answered it was for training. b. Knutson noted Jean Wiggert recognition will take place at the next Parks Committee Meeting. 11. Fire Department Report. a. Candahl reported that next week will get the fire truck looked at and ready for sale. 12. Adjournment. Motion by Knutson to adjourn at 6:18 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. Next Regular Meeting on July 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall Respectfully Submitted by Fortune Berg, Clerk