Meeting Minutes

Draft minutes: these minutes have not been approved by the Plan Commission & are subject to corrections/changes. TOWN OF HOLLAND STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION September 2, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT Chair Bob Stupi, Mike Garson, Doug Klenke, Ron Knapmiller, Bryan Nindorf and Anne Paape EXCUSED Anita Jagodzinski STAFF PRESENT John Frauenkron (Town Crew Supervisor), Marilyn Pedretti (Town Clerk) CALL TO ORDER Chair Stupi called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Notices were properly posted. MINUTES Motion by Nindorf/Garson to approve the minutes of July 1, 2026. MOTION carried. CITIZENS’ CONCERNS: none given. WORK PROJECTS & ENGINEER REPORT Stupi reviewed the engineer’s report on the five culvert projects. John Frauenkron, Town Crew Supervisor, gave input on each project site. It was noted that the Christopherson Road culvert requires additional information so will be a separate project. Motion by Nindorf/Paape to recommend seeking Request for Proposals for pipes (identified by the engineer as project 1-4). MOTION carried. Motion by Knapmiller/Nindorf to recommend authorization for a hydrological study for Christopherson Road and Highway T intersection. MOTION carried. SHOULDERING/SOD REMOVAL PROJECT Stupi reviewed the drainage issues along Bice Avenue and reported he met with the engineer onsite to develop solutions. Stupi highlighted areas of need and the work to be performed. Frauenkron provided quotes for excavating and gravel. Motion by Nindorf/Garson to recommend approval to repairs for these shoulders in the Bice Avenue area not to exceed $5,200. MOTION carried. STORMWATER WEEK Pedretti reviewed a proposal to participate in Wisconsin Stormwater Week September 19-27, 2026. She noted it would involve social media for educational purposes and that members could participate in various webinars. Discussion followed. It was the consensus to participate. DNR MS4 PRESENTATION Pedretti presented information concerning the educational component of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) reporting requirements. She reviewed the MS4 requirements. She noted the Town is part of the La Crosse Area Waters group and listed various educational opportunities they provide. Discussion followed concerning the use of brine and practical advantages. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Knapmiller/Klenke to adjourn. MOTION carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Pedretti, Town Clerk