Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes – APPROVED Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Town Hall – 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Present: Chairperson Tim Candahl, Supervisors Renee Knutson, Marlene Heal, Tim Padesky, Administrator Christina Peterson, Treasurer Melissa Erdman, Clerk Fortune Berg, and Fire Chief Tony Holinka (arrived at 5:43 p.m.) Absent: Supervisor Tim Ehler. Attendance List: Terry Gerke and Tim Gerke (Public Works). 1. Meeting called to order by Candahl at 5:00 p.m. 2. Minutes from 03/25/2025 and 4/2/2025. Knutson asked about fencing adjacent to Town parks. Discussion on fence replacements, Berg updated the language on 13(j) in the minutes from 3/25/2025. Motion by Knutson, to approve minutes from 03/25/2025 with changes and 4/2/2025, second by Padesky. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Bills Payable. Heal asked about purchase for Public Works, Erdman reviewed the invoice. Candahl had asked about the towing bill for truck #116, Erdman explained. Knutson asked about Sign Pro Banner, Candahl answered it’s for vehicle sales. Motion by Heal to pay open invoices for $82,095.01, second by Knutson. Motion by Padesky to accept closed invoices for $12,661.11, second by Knutson. Motions carried unanimously. 4. Public Comment. None. 5. Re-Appoint Mike Kendhammer and Marlene Heal to Planning Commission . Motion by Candahl, to re-appoint Mike Kendhammer to the Planning Commission for the term 5/1/2025-4/30/2028 and to re-appoint Marlene Heal to the Planning Commission for the term 5/1/2025-4/30/2026, second by Padesky. Motion carried, Heal abstained. 6. Applications to Exceed Two-Dog Limit. Berg reviewed the application received and explained the complaint/report received from a neighbor. Discussion on nuisances and responsible dog ownership. Motion by Heal, to approve application to exceed two-dog limit for Carla Kutter, second by Candahl. Motion carried unanimously. Berg will remind Kutter of leash laws and barking nuisance. 7. Goose Island Connector Trail Maintenance Agreement. Peterson reviewed the agreement and general project details for Town participation in this project. Discussion on La Crosse County involvement with funding and maintenance. Discussion on project timeline and bidding. Motion by Padesky, to approve and sign the Agreement by and Between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Town of Shelby for the Maintenance of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Path within the Rights-of-Way of State Highway 35 from County Road GI to Sunnyside Drive, second by Knutson. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Fire Department Report. a. Candahl reported that the 1986 Pumper Tanker will be parked with a FOR-SALE banner displayed next week. b. Candahl reported that the 1998 HME Pumper will have a pump test next week before being parked with a FOR-SALE banner displayed. c. Candahl noted the final profits from the Chicken Q have not been solidified yet. d. Kevin Timm retired from the Fire Department. e. Controlled Burn for training will be this weekend off of YY. f. Candahl noted K. Holinka received a grant for some new EMS equipment. 9. Chairperson and Supervisor Reports. a. Candahl informed the board about concerns with the Xcel property on Cliffside Drive, and if it can be burned, discussion on a solution for the property. b. Candahl noted other issues on the parcel on Cliffside Drive and Elm Drive (drainage issues, vermin, etc.) that need to be addressed. 10. Administrator and Public Works Report. a. Padesky has been assisting Peterson with drafting a letter to the Shelby Ball sponsors to explain the transition to Boys and Girls Club. b. River cleanup is coming on May 10th. Participants from Shelby gives the Town points for Stormwater Permit. Peterson asked for anyone participating on behalf of Shelby to let her know. c. Peterson introduced SharePoint site that can be used to better equip the Town Board with information about staff, assets, ordinances and several other Town information. Discussion on adding contact information and years of service for Fire Department members. 11. Treasurer’s Report. a. Candahl reviewed the Treasurer’s Report submitted by Erdman (see attached). No questions or concerns. 12. Adjourn. Motion by Knutson, to adjourn at 5:56 p.m., second by Padesky. Motion carried Unanimously. Next Regular Meeting May 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Fortune M. Berg, Clerk.