Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Chairperson Tim Candahl, Supervisors Tim Ehler, Tim Padesky, Renee Knutson, and Marlene Heal; Administrator Christina Peterson, Clerk Fortune Berg, and Treasurer Melissa Erdman. Excused/Absent: None. Attendance List: None. 1. Meeting called to order by Candahl at 5:00 p.m. 2. Minutes from 03/03/2026. Candahl will check to see if the Fire Department member resigned or retired from the Department, and clarify the grant was the Wisconsin Capital Improvement Grant. Motion by Heal to approve minutes from 03/03/2026 and change the verbiage if needed, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Motion by Padesky to accept closed invoices for $32,863.33, second by Ehler. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Heal to pay open invoices for $66,103.81, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Comment. None. 5. Multiple Dog Application – Zemple (W5290 State Road 33). Berg noted no issues from La Crosse County or Humane Society. Motion by Padesky to approve Multiple Dog Application, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Certified Survey Map (CSM) 11-1856-0 and 11-1964-0; Baumgartner. Peterson noted the CSM was reviewed by Planning Commission and they recommended approval. Berg reviewed CSM and request. Peterson noted that staff recommends waving the $700.00 fee since the two lots already existed, this is just shifting the property lines. Baumgartner still responsible for the $100.00 review fee. Motion by Padesky to approve Certified Survey Map and waive $700.00 lot fee, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 7. BNSF Agreement for USFW FLAP Grant Project. Peterson introduced the map of the project and explained the project updates and the agreement. The Town of Shelby already has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) relieving the Town of any financial burden. This agreement is with the railroad and will reference the MOU with USFWS, the Town is responsible for minimal maintenance after construction is complete. Peterson will add the date of the MOU with USFWS and will amend the language of the section that references the MOU. Motion by Padesky to approve and sign the agreement, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 8. MS4 Stormwater Education. Peterson shared a presentation on stormwater. Discussion on requirements for education, ordinances and event participation for local stormwater management. No action taken. 9. Purchase New Mower/Tractor. Public Works recommends John Deere from Tractor Central LLC for a 2026 John Deere 3033R Compact Utility Tractor and a 72Din Auto Connect 7 -Iron Mid Mount Side Discharge Mower. Peterson explained this is replacing a mower . This was budgeted for 2026. Motion by Ehler to approve the quote from Tractor Center for $36,450.00, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. Recommend to update years of all equipment on SharePoint and what it’s used for. 10. FY27 Federal Congressional Funding Request for Sanitary District No. 2 . Peterson explained the opportunities for funding and the need for additional improvements to the Arbor Hills Water System. Peterson noted the Sanitary District signed a resolution in support of applying for funding. Motion by Heal in support of submitting an application to the Community Project Funds for the Arbor Hills Water System, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion on encouraging residents to test their privat e wells. 11. PS Trax Contract – Shelby Fire Department. Peterson discussed the software quote that is specific to Fire Departments for inventory and maintenance records in a cloud -based app. No action taken. Staff will add permission to SharePoint to see if that can work just as well. Town Board wants to see the 2026 Safety Trainings on SharePoint. Next Work Session with Public works will be for equipment. 12. Intergovernmental Stormwater Agreement. Discussion on the cost of the agreement. Motion by Heal to approve and sign the Intergovernmental Stormwater Agreement, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Change Order #1 for Wedgewood Valley Stormwater Project. Peterson reviewed the change order received with the board. Peterson noted this extends the completion date of the project and does not require approval of payment until the work is complete. Motion by Padesky to approve change order from BKC Construction, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Administrator and Public Works Report. Peterson reported… a. Incident with Plow Truck on Hillcrest Drive during the storm, a soft spot on the road gave way and damaged the truck. Public Works estimates the repair could be ~$20,000.00. An insurance claim has been submitted. b. Upcoming City Meetings for Featherstone Plat – Berg will send meeting dates, times and locations. c. School District is reviewing their options related to Hillview Ballfields. Considering taking over the lease from La Crosse County. d. Law Enforcement contract is going well; deputies are checking in during their shifts to see if there are any areas or concerns that need attention. 15. Fire Department Report. Candahl reported… a. Chicken Q date moved because of the impending weather. Rough count was about $17,000.00-$21,000.00 in profit. Final numbers are not in yet. 16. Chairperson and Supervisors Report. a. Candahl reported bridge on Highway 35 project noting the old bridge has been removed. Down to one lane in front of Diesel’s Pub. Goose Island Connector Trail work might be delayed. b. Padesky asked about Bolton and Menk around the Bloomer Mill Road entrance, Peterson stated they are checking the FEMA studies to make sure the problem spots are properly identified for the flood resilience study. c. Heal reported that she and Berg completed Board of Review training. d. Ehler reported that he sat through training on alcohol law changes. e. Ehler reported cougar/mountain lion spotted by the Stry Foundation/ Coulee Springs Lane area. 17. Adjournment. Motion by Knutson to adjourn at 7:14 p.m., second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. Next Regular Meeting on March 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Fire Station Annex Work Session on April 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Town Hall, Town Shop, Fire Department and Coulee Avenue Storage Building. Annual Meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall Respectfully Submitted by Fortune Berg, Clerk