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 August 6, 2025 MEMBERS PRESENT Chair Mike Hoffman, Ron Knapmiller, Bryan Nindorf and Jamie Schloegel MEMBERS EXCUSED Doug Klenke, Jared Noffke and Anne Paape STAFF PRESENT John Frauenkron (Town Crew), Marilyn Pedretti (Town Clerk) CALL TO ORDER Chair Hoffman called the meeting to order at 6:51 p.m. Notices were properly posted. MINUTES Motion by Nindorf/Knapmiller to approve the minutes from June 4, 2025. MOTION carried. CITIZENS’ CONCERNS: none given. 2025 MAINTENANCE WORK Culvert clean-out work: Hoffman reported the culvert inserts went very well in July and noted three were completed in Country Estates and one on Sylvester Road. He reported that several property owners have cleaned out their culverts since receiving the notice. Hoffman will work with John Frauenkron, Town crew supervisor, to complete the inspections and contact Flo-rite to complete the work. Shouldering work: Hoffman reported that Lukasz Lyzwa, Project Engineering, General Engineering Company (GEC), is still working on options for this project. FONSTAD ROAD Hoffman reported the contractor will begin the work in the next two weeks. WALNUT STREET DRAINAGE Hoffman reported there was a driveway upgraded at W7128 Walnut Street that brought about concerns with drainage along Walnut Street. He reported that Lyzwa suggested installing a culvert north of the driveway at W7134 Walnut Street that would drain into a vacant lot on the west side of the road. Lyzwa also reported that a culvert at Holland Drive and Walnut Street needs to be cleaned out. Motion by Schloegel/Knapmiller to recommend to go out for bids for culvert work and minor ditching as needed on Walnut Street. MOTION carried. COUNTRY AVENUE & GARDEN STREET Hoffman explained the drainage issue at the corner of Country Avenue and Garden Street. Lyzwa suggested constructing a small clean-out and swale so the water would flow to the northwest. Discussion followed. Motion by Knapmiller/Nindorf to recommend receiving an estimate to complete the work at Country Avenue and Garden Street. MOTION carried. 2025 PROJECTS Knapmiller discussed a drainage issue near his property after an addition of a home across the road. Frauenkron was aware of the issue. Knapmiller also noted that the ditch is eroding near the culvert before his driveway. Frauenkron will check the ditch. draft 2 Frauenkron noted they are keeping an eye on Folkert Road and a drainage issue at Flaten and Casberg Coulee Road. Hoffman reported repair work is needed at Mary Court and Park Avenue due to a heavy rainfall. Knapmiller suggested adding language to bid requests that a contractor provide either a maintenance plan, water the area through a certain period, give a 2 week guarantee or check after a 2” rain. Discussion followed. Motion by Schloegel/Nindorf to recommend approving $500 for ditch work at Mary Court and Park Avenue. MOTION carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Nindorf/Knapmiller to adjourn. MOTION carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Pedretti Town Clerk