Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Chairperson Tim Candahl, Supervisors Renee Knutson, Tim Padesky, Tim Ehler and Marlene Heal; Administrator Christina Peterson, Clerk Fortune Berg, and Treasurer Melissa Erdman. Absent/Excused: None. Attendance List: Steve Strasser (N120 Hwy 35), Rhonda Peterson (800 West Ave N), Rich and Cheryl Ristow (W896 Sinniger Lane), Joe Hauser (N2095 County Road F), Delmen and Diane Groth (N501 Roesner Road). 1. Meeting called to order by Candahl at 5:00 p.m. 2. Minutes from 10/21/2025 and 10/28/2025. Motion by Knutson to approve minutes from 10/21/2025 and 10/28/2025, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Knutson asked about Sangoma, Erdman answered that it is for the phone service. Motion by Knutson to accept closed invoices for $51,608.62, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. Knutson asked about Hess assisting with Fire, Candahl answered it’s the charge for Hess to clear debris after the fire or assist the department with accessing the fire during the call, usually paid by the resident. Motion by Knutson to pay open invoices for $54,588.99 (Erdman will check if the $500.00 Hess charge should be billed to the homeowner), second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Treasurer’s Report. a. Erdman noted the report includes the year-to-date invoices. 5. Public Comment. None. 6. ATV/UTV Ordinance. Candahl provided Board Members with copies of Ordinances that were approved by other Municipalities. Discussion on the Ordinance language and timeline. Discussion on additional information needed (ex: PASER ratings and expert opinion). Staff will gather information on the terrain, the road conditions, speed limits, expert opinions, etc. by the end of January. Motion by Ehler to schedule a working meeting in February 2026 after gathering the information discussed and draft a proposed ordinance to be reviewed in March 2026, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. Comments from the Public. a. Strasser likes the idea of a map, asked if a pilot area still requires an Ordinance, Candahl answered yes. b. D. Groth stated a reduced speed on Old 35 of 10 mph-15 mph would be appreciated. c. R. Ristow stated that for Vernon and La crosse County line is where signage for ATV Route is now. d. D. Groth commented on roads that are not allowed to be driven on i.e., State Roads. e. R. Peterson reviewed information on economic impact of ATV/UTV use and the growth of ATV/UTV usage and registration. 7. Driveway Exception – Parcel 11-1242-0 (Smith, 3731 Cliffside Drive). Peterson reviewed the Driveway Exception Request. Peterson noted driveway requirements and intent of the Ordinance. Motion by Ehler to table to next meeting, second by Candahl. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Recess for Budget Hearing. Motion by Heal to recess for budget hearing at 6:10 p.m. second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Resume Town Board Meeting. Motion by Candahl to resume Town Board meeting at 7:00 p.m., second by Ehler. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Appointment for Sanitary District #2 Commissioner Ehler. Motion by Knutson to re-appoint Tim Ehler to the Sanitary District #2 Board beginning 12/1/2025 and ending 11/30/2031, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Multiple Dog Applications Pam Welke (4062 Terrace Drive) and Wendy Susdorf (4032 Glenhaven Drive). Berg reported no issues from Humane Society or Sheriff Department. Motion by Padesky to approve the Multiple Dog Applications, second by Ehler. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Approve 2026 Budget. Discussion on wages. Motion by Padesky to approve 2026 Budget as presented, second by Heal. Motion carried unanimously. 13. Administrator and Public Works Report. a. On November 7, Peterson met with Fire Chiefs, Fire Safety USA, and Public Works to discuss Fire Truck Maintenance. Fire Safety USA is certified and will be doing regular maintenance and inspections in lieu of having Debauche do DOT testing. b. Peterson spoke with Weber on preliminary plat, likely will be presented for initial review at the December 9 Planning Commission meeting. c. Peterson is working on pre-employment testing for Fire Department. Requirements were changed to resemble what Emplify requires their EMT/Ambulance to pass. d. Peterson received correspondence from Nolop Estates re: potential subdivision sign. e. Public Works is working on sewer lining project. Visu-Sewer is doing the lining while Public Works locates manholes. f. Public Works is hauling sand, typically City drops off sand on the way to pick up leaves, but their pickup schedule changed. Ehler asked about brine, Peterson has not had the discussion yet. g. Public Works is preparing the Arbor Hills sewer line Wedgewood Valley for cleaning and televising. h. Public Works is fixing the mower arm to complete right-of-way mowing. i. Mormon Coulee Park Bridge needs electric repair. Public Works meeting with Padesky this week. j. Consultant for the Butterfly Trails met with Peterson and Knutson, they are planning a hike to review findings in person. k. Peterson reported the 14/61 Sidewalk project is complete. l. Peterson submitted LRIP funding applications for Hypoint Drive and Crown Blvd. 14. Chairperson and Supervisors Report. a. Heal reported excessive speeding on Cliffside Drive, Peterson stated the speed limit trailer can be placed there in Spring. b. Ehler reported on Town of Campbell PFAS funding, Village application and City agreements. c. Heal asked about extraterritorial review, Peterson answered other Towns are subject to the same from surrounding Cities. 15. Fire Department Report. a. New hires Mallory Arrowood and Anthony Meyer. 16. Clerk’s Report. a. Berg reported on building and zoning, pet licenses, DOR webinar, enforcement and FOIA requests. 17. Adjournment. Motion by Heal to adjourn at 7:28 p.m., second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. Brine/ Winter Work Session on December 2, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. at Town Hall Next Regular Meeting on December 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall Respectfully Submitted by Fortune Berg, Clerk