Town Board and Plan Commission — Minutes

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, August 17, 2026, River Falls Town Hall The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:01pm. Elected officials and staff present: Terry Kusilek, Chair; Mary Foster, Siri Smith, Jerome Rodewald; Supervisors; Rita Kozak, Treasurer; Sarah Meyer, Clerk; Don Rodewald, Zoning Administrator; Guests present: Maureen Ash, Victoria Rader, Wendy DiPeso, Chimney Rock Appraisers, Mary Merta Mary made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Siri seconded. M.C. Jerome moved to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2026, Regular Board meeting. Mary seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current available balance is $359,991.07. Siri moved, and Jerome seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: Maureen asked Terry about an email she sent. Terry said they will connect directly to discuss. Zoning Administrator Report: Zoning Administrator Don Rodewald provided the zoning report (attached). Jerome made a motion to accept the Zoning Administrator’s report. Mary seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: Siri reported that the Plan Commission approved the dwelling site for Michael Stern on 760th Avenue. Discuss and Take Action on Contract for Town Assessment Services: Jerome made a motion to table the assessment contract approval until the Sept 8 meeting. Mary seconded. M.C. Consider Clerk/Treasurer Appointed or Elected Transition: The committee will meet on September 10 to continue discussion. Discuss and Take Action on Plans for Improvements at the Town Hall: Terry and Sarah will work on hanging the United States and Wisconsin flags on the wall. Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration: Terry has offered to donate the money to cover the cost of the cups. The City will charge $50 for picnic tables. Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town: Jerome and Don have met and are looking at the Town Code to expand our current language on industrial districts. Mary will send language from the Code Review Committee. Review Burn Permit Form and Process: Tabled to September 8, 2026 meeting. Discuss and Take Action on Town Shop Roof Replacement: Terry received 4 quotes to replace the town shop roof. Lester $21, 760. New Life = $21,601; Matzek Miller = $20,000 & $75/hour for replacing rotten boards. Siri motion to award the project to Matzek Miller. Mary seconded. M.C. Board and Staff Communications: Jerome complimented the ditch and culvert work recently done. Mary asked Terry about his meeting with City Mayor Alison Page. Terry said they did have a conversation with her; but it was fairly light. He stated there have been no discussions about a boundary agreement with the City. Sarah shared that there were 730 voters at the August 11 Partisan Primary election. Terry has signed up for Economic Development workshop. Rob and Dalton put no parking signs up on 862nd. Audit and Pay Bills Siri moved to audit and pay bills, Mary seconded. M.C. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from August 17, 2026, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Discuss and Take Action on Schaar Property Clean up at N8057 920th St • Short Presentation on Annexation Basics • Discuss and Take Action on Contract for Town Assessment Services • Reschedule November 2, 2026 Meeting • Discuss Clerk/Treasurer Appointed or Elected Transition • Discuss and Take Action on Plans for Improvements at the Town Hall • Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration • Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town • Review and Discuss Burn Permit Forms and Process • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Siri moved to adjourn. Mary seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm.