Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Tuesday, June 2, 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 (5:29 p.m.); Administrator Christina Peterson, Treasurer Melissa Erdman, and Clerk Fortune Berg, Chief Holinka. Excused/Absent: Supervisor Tim Padesky. Attendance List: Joe Hauser (N2095 County Road F), Sam Scinta and Allyson Fergot (La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce). 1. Meeting called to order by Candahl at 5:00 p.m. 2. Minutes from 05/19/2026. Motion by Heal to approve minutes from 05/19/2026, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Motion by Heal to accept closed invoices for $14,772.24, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knutson to pay open invoices for $7,243.89, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Treasurer’s Report. Erdman noted nothing is out of ordinary. No action taken. 5. Public Comment. a. Joe Hauser (N2095 County Road F). Concerned about the driveway going into the Featherstone Development, no culvert, no silt fence, open dirt on both sides of the driveway. Candahl responded that the pitch should be sufficient to direct the water as necessary. Hauser thinks that a heavy rain will direct all the water and debris across the road. Peterson noted staff will call the county and confirm permits were obtained and will confirm that all parameters of the permits are being followed. Knutson asked about erosion control plan. 6. La Crosse Area Chamber Update – Sam Scinta. Sam Scinta introduced himself and Allyson Fergot and provided a brief overview of the role of the La Crosse Area Chamber and the goals they are hoping to achieve for this region. Candahl noted the need for intergovernmental collaboration between municipalities. Discussion on collaboration needs related to ORA, the Sewer Agreement, and the potential for a Regional Summit. 7. Rezone Request for 11-01448-000 (2829 26th St S) – Coulee Ave Building. Berg explained the rezone request. Planning Commission voted to recommend the rezone. Motion by Heal to recommend rezoning parcel 11-01448-000 from industrial to public facilities and institutional, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Multiple Dog App – McNamara (W5740 Thistledown Drive). Berg reviewed request. Berg recommends a short-term license. Peterson noted the ordinance only allows up to 4 dogs. 6 dogs are not allowed under Town Ordinance, but may be subject to fines. Motion by Heal to send a letter explaining the board is not authorized by ordinance to approve more than four (4) dogs, will not enforce for 120 days, after which, they will start incurring fines, and in the future they need to apply to exceed the two-dog limit before 12/31 annually in order to receive approval, second by Candahl. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Administrator and Public Works Report. Peterson reported … a. A conditional offer has been made to Caden Frost to join the Fire Department. 10. Chairperson and Supervisors Report. a. Candahl reported he and Peterson took officers on tour of the Coulee Ave building on Monday. b. Candahl reported he will have the 1998 HME Pumper evaluated to move forward with the sale of the truck. c. Knutson noted that the summer help is starting this week and will be trimming and painting. Knutson spoke with Public Works to make sure the new plants and trees are being watered as needed. d. Heal asked if the benches are in, Knutson answered they are waiting until the grass comes up to avoid foot traffic killing the grass. e. Ehler noted Mormon Coulee Park Bathrooms were locked during the noon hour this past weekend. f. Heal noted speeding concerns on Cliffside Drive. 11. Fire Department Report. None. 12. Closed Session. Motion by Knutson to go into closed session with Sanitary District No. 2 per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved RE: City of La Crosse Sewer Lawsuit at 5:56 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Open Session. Motion by Knutson to re-enter open session at 6:55 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Closed Session. Motion by Ehler to go into closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session RE: Hillview Sports Complex at 6:55 p.m., second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 15. Open Session. Motion by Ehler to re-enter open session at 7:31 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 16. Adjournment. Motion by Knutson to adjourn at 7:32 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. Next Regular Meeting on June 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall Respectfully Submitted by Fortune Berg, Clerk