Town Board Meeting — Agenda

Board members in attendance: Ginnie Follendorf-Treasurer; Tom Stuessel-Chairman; Matt Swenson-Supervisor, Cassie Schober-Clerk, Alan McCoy-Supervisor Chairman Stuessel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Then read the agenda. Chairman Stuessel asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the September meeting. Alan made note that he was present but it states he was absent. Chairman Stuessel questioned the financial ending balance. Clerk will correct both. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve minutes with corrections as stated. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Ginnie Follendorf gave the treasurer’s report. Beginning Balance $ 565,587.69 Monthly Income $ 8,996.64 Monthly Expenses $ 24,093.49 Ending Balance $ 565,490.84 Alan McCoy made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 First Agenda item: Sparta Are School Representative- Facility Workshop and Annual Meeting and available for any questions. Colin from Sparta Area School District is present and recognized by Chairman Stuessel. Colin stated the school district annual meeting will be held on October 21 at 6pm and the facilities meeting will be October 21 at 5 pm. Both meeting are open to the public. Meetings are always the 2nd and 4th Monday monthly. The high school renovation project is set to start summer 2026. Construction is set to be completed and ready to be moved into Fall of 2027. Next Agenda item: Change of Zoning-Brian and Kristin Betts- Chairman Stuessel asked Brian and Kristin Betts to give an overview of their request for change of zoning. Mr. Betts stated they are putting in a poll shed on 4139 Badger Rd and a portion of that is currently in General Agriculture and they need it rezoned to Rural Residential. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve the change in zoning from General Agriculture to Rural Residential. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried 3/0 Clerk will send notice to zoning. Next agenda item: Conditional Use Permit for bar and retail sales of alcohol-Brock Craig- Chairman Stuessel asked Chelsea Parker representative present for Brock Craig to give an overview of the request. Chelsea stated that they have a store front they just completed and are going to serve and sell alcohol. Liquor license already obtained. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve conditional use permit for bar and retail sales. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Clerk will send notice to zoning. Next agenda item: *NEW* server’s license application for Ashley Mikkelson- Clerk stated all paperwork and background check is good for Ashley Mikkelson. Matt Swenson made a motion to approve server’s license. Second by Alan McCoy. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Next agenda item: Sparta Area Ambulance- Letter was received from owners of Sparta Area Ambulance and Gundersen Health Systems stating the Sparta Area Ambulance has been sold. Letter stated current contract will be honored. Clerk noted contract is set to annual renewal. Darlene Merow gave an update of her knowledge of the situation and also stated there is another option which is Badgerland Ambulance Service out of Sparta. Discussion incurred. Chairman Stuessel states he will reach out to other municipalities and check into options. Darlene gave contact information for Badgerland Ambulance Mike Huber 608-487-5710 and John Krause 1-860-818-0852 Darlene also noted that Cataract 1st responders brough an AED for placement in the town hall. Clerk asked if she had any suggestions for first aid kit for town hall and recycle center. Darlene stated they will make up a couple for the town/recycle center. Next Agena Item: Preliminary Budget Work Clerk gave an update on the current budget work and information she is waiting for. Discussion incurred on purchase of new tractor or loader in 2026. Town patrolman will get bids on both and present at November meeting. Budget meeting and levy meeting is set for November 19, 2025 at 4 p.m. Next Agena Item: Closed Session for Annual Performance Evaluations. Alan McCoy made a motion to go into closed session to discuss annual performance evaluations at 6:59 pm. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Non employees and board members asked to wait in the town shop while the board is in closed session. 7:28 pm Alan McCoy made a motion to go back in to regular session. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried 3/0. Others notified they could rejoin the meeting. Alan McCoy made a motion to increase pay by $1.50 for full time and seasonal town patrolmen. Rest for all employees will remain the same as 2025. This will take effect 1/1/26. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried 3/0 Review of Bills. Matt Swenson made a motion to approve bills. Second by Alan McCoy. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Next board meeting will be November 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. Budget meeting and levy meeting will be November 19, 2025 at 4 p.m. Matt Swenson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Alan McCoy All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Cassie Schober Town of Little Falls Clerk Attendance: Kevin Schober, Chelsea Parker, William Wadephul, Micheal Ketelsen, Brian Betts, Kristin Betts, Colin Burns-Gilbert, Josh Konze, Darlene Merow. *NOTE minutes not considered finalized until approval at the next meeting* __________________