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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from 11/21/2025
Meeting Attendees: Wayne, Lori, Fred, Travis, Kat, Prescott
Absent: Dale
Special Guest: Trevor-Excel Energy
Meeting called to order 6:05pm
Meeting was properly noticed
Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting 10/22: Motion made-Fred and second by
Prescott. All approved.
Discussion:
• Trevor-Excel Energy
o `3101 line-345000-volt line changing wood poles over to steel
o Signed lease with Karass-2-year lease with option to extend based on the timing
and when the work is completed.
o Gravel pad approximately 100x100 could be as big as 200x200
o Yard will be restored back to natural state
o Don’t typically fence in the area as theft isn’t prevalent
o Only structures no wire nor transformers stored onsite
o Drilling will start after Labor Day and then they will begin to set the posts
▪ Motion was made by Travis to send the Excel Energy land use to the full
board for approval. 2nd by Wayne and all approved
• Discussion about Ordinance from Isabelle in regards to roads
o Also discussed Rock Elm ordinance for large scale,
o Motion made by Kat to table the road ordinance until the next meeting to get
more informed on road ordinances. Lori seconded and all approved.
o Everyone to review and send questions to the committee regarding additions or
any other concerns before the next meeting.
• Isabelle CAFO discussion
o Prescott to send to the Planning committee
o Need the creation of a spill and notification ordinance
▪ Need to investigate how a spill is defined by DNR and DOT.
o Discussion around how we look at CAFO’s and should we go a blanket CAFO that
covers many aspects or should we tailor it more to our area and break the
themes more off in a piecemeal effect.
o Robin to contact Lowberg regarding Class B ordinance for roads
o Need to consider air pollution/air quality ordinance
o Animal disposal ordinance
o Indemnification (BOND)?
• Discussion around All Croix Inspections
o How can we see their bills itemized or more transparency as to how and what is
charged by All Croix
o Should we be seeing more detailed bills and fee schedules
• Discussion around not meeting in December
o The discussion was mixed overall, but in the end the committee will have a one-
hour meeting on the 9th from 6-7pm
Set Agenda for next meeting
• Next meeting date 12/9/2025 Tuesday 6pm
• Read Isabel Ordinance paying specific attention to the road ordinance section and
enforcement.
• Review anything from Lowberg that was provided Class B roads Road Ordinances.
Motion to Adjourn
• Motion made by Kat and seconded by Prescott
o Motion carried.
o Adjourned 8:02pm
Source: Town of Martell website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.