Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Chairperson Tim Candahl, Supervisors Tim Ehler, Renee Knutson, Tim Padesky and Marlene Heal; Administrator Christina Peterson, Clerk Fortune Berg, and Treasurer Melissa Erdman. Excused/Absent: None. Attendance List: Joe Hauser (N2095 County Road F), Nick Weber (Fahrner – until 5:21 p.m.). 1. Meeting called to order by Candahl at 5:00 p.m. 2. Minutes from 03/31/2026. Motion by Knutson to approve minutes from 03/31/2026 with changes, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Knutson asked about Christmas party charge, Peterson answered it was the staff dinner. Motion by Heal to accept closed invoices for $38,462.45, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Heal to pay open invoices for $189,034.08, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Treasurer’s Report. See attached. No action taken. 5. Public Comment. None. 6. Award 2026 Chip Seal Bid. Peterson noted bids received. Discussion on bid forms and requirements for the project. Motion by Heal to award the bid to Scott’s Construction for $108,742.68, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 7. WI Local Small Structure Improvement Program Application (Culverts 6-20 feet). Peterson reminded the board about the culvert inventory completed. Peterson reiterated that on Boma Road there were culverts that were going to be replaced but were postponed seeking funding. One of the culverts was rated low enough to be eligible to apply for funding. Motion of support for two applications for funding for the culverts by Ehler, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Planning Commission Reappointments Elliott Bujan and Alan Schulz . Motion by Knutson to reappoint Elliott Bujan and Alan Schulz to the Planning Commission term beginning 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2029, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Request to Waive Late Fee of Cat Licenses – Marilyn Fernandes and Lisa Woyczik. Berg stated Woyczik was sent a letter for one of her cats from a Vet notification on 12/15/2025 and Fernandes licensed her cats on 2/20/2025 last year so someone in her house knew about the license grace period. Motion by Heal to deny both requests for a waiver of the late fee(s) for cat licenses, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Resolution 2026-01 in Support of Transportation Funding. The Town’s Association drafted the resolution and is highly encouraging Towns to pass this to support an increase in funding for transportation projects. Motion by Knutson to approve and sign Resolution 2026-01 in support of transportation funding, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Administrator and Public Works Report. Peterson reported… a. Developers Agreement started with Attorney Brian Weber for Featherstone Rise Development. To be reviewed by Planning Commission 5/12/2026. b. Peterson and Heal are going to Spring Road School 4/27/26-4/29/26. c. Started equipment tour with Public Works on 4/16/2026. d. Sweeper Demo at the City of Onalaska for 4/30/2026 at 9:00 a.m. Peterson and Padesky will attend. e. Coulee Ave Building Update – well driller/inspector advised we should plan on replacing it if we are unable to hookup to City service. Discussion on abandoning the well and complexity of the project to drill a new well. f. Public Works was sweeping last week; this week they’re picking up brush and completing park inspections. Replacement for broken/cracked slide being ordered for Mormon Coulee Park (approx. $2,300.00). g. Peterson noted paving of Mormon Coulee Park was budgeted for 2026 Town likely moving forward on that. h. Peterson noted Rep. Tara Johnson will be using board room on 4/27/2026. Policy moving forward is if the representative is currently in office and is using the room to communicate with residents then they can use the room, the room is not available for campaigning. No Facebook posts either way. i. Received LRIP Funding for Crown Blvd – fund up to $340,000.00. j. Looking into guardrail project for Crown Blvd, which can be added to LRIP. Also looking at guardrails on Old Vineyard Road. k. Subdivision Signs for Nolop Estates and Nolop Hills of Home planned for 2026. Funded by the Nolop Family. Working on placement. Discussion on uniformity. l. Peterson reviewing drainage Issue on Briarwood Ave (Paulino Property) and inlet replacement on end of Vanity Drive, to be discussed in the future. m. Peterson met with BGC and La Crosse School to move forward with the School District taking over the lease for Hillview ballfields. County Board reviewing in May. In the meantime, the School District is doing the maintenance. n. Sanitary District – Public Works locating water shut off valves with GIS. Homeowners’ responsibility is to make sure the curb stop is accessible to Public Works. 12. Chairperson and Supervisors Report. a. Heal stated in Municipal court she learned that if your driver’s license is suspended and you have 8 or more fines, you cannot get your license back until the fines are paid. 13. Clerk’s Report. See attached. Berg added the upcoming DSPS 2% due audit for the Fire Department. No action taken. 14. Fire Department Report. Holinka reported a. Chicken Q $24,505.97 – best year yet! b. Mutual aid was called for auto extrication due to low call response. c. Search for Missing Person at Stry Foundation and on ORA Trail Farm continues. 15. Adjournment. Motion by Knutson to adjourn at 6:01 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. Next Regular Meeting on May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall Respectfully Submitted by Fortune Berg, Clerk