Minutes

Sanitary District No. 2 Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Sanitary District Commissioners Tim Ehler, Geno Francis, and John Sterling; Administrator Christina Peterson, Water Operator Dan Odeen, and Public Works Foreman Terry Wright. Absent/Excused: n/a Attendance List: None 1. Regular meeting called to order by Ehler at 4:31 p.m. 2. Minutes from 11/20/2025, Motion by Sterling to approve minutes from 11/20/2025, second by Francis. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Motion by sterling to pay open invoices in the amount of $94,811.16, second by Francis. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Sterling to approve closed invoices in the amount of $2,148.80, second by Francis. Journal Entry will be made to move Xcel $100 from water to sewer. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Comment. Wright reported that a couple residents called and asked about the smell from the sewer lining project. 5. Plan 2026 Meeting Dates. A list of proposed 2026 meeting dates was shared. 6. Administrator Report. Peterson reviewed the discussion on the Total Energy System maintenance agreement. She confirmed that everyone was ok with the annual maintenance cost of $885/generator even if it was for three years. 7. Public Works Report. Wright reported that the 2025 sewer lining project is complete. He brought in a piece of hardened liner for demonstration. Public Works bored and cleaned the Arbor Hills sewer pipe in the easement to Wedgewood Valley, with the exception of four sections that need to be finished in the spring. He predicts a need to excavate and replace a couple sections of the sewer pipe. Odeen reported that the transducer in the pressure tank at Arbor Hills Well 2 failed. The new part was installed this week. In the interim, the large pump at Arbor Hills 1 kicked on and stirred things up. Odeen commented that the power outlet for the sewer meter at the Fairchild connection was complete, but the sewer meter recieved was not what was expected. Odeen reported that the rural water conference is in March in Green Bay. Dan and Eric will attend. When back in La Crosse in 2027, it would be an opportunity for commissioners to attend. 8. President and Commissioners Report. Sterling asked about status of legal matters. 9. Next Meeting Dates. Regular Meeting January 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. 10. Adjournment. Motion by Francis to adjourn at 5:24 p.m., second by Sterling. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Christina Peterson, Administrator.