Town Board and Plan Commission — Agenda packet

Town of River Falls Town Board 6/1/2026 Meeting Materials TOWN OF RIVER FALLS The following River Falls Town Meetings will meet on Monday, June 1, 2026, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Ave. 6:00 P.M. – Plan Commission Agenda: Minutes from 5/18/26 Plan Commission Meeting; Zoning Administrator Report; Discussion of Act 68, Discussion of Farmland Preservation, and Identify Planning Commission Duties; Discuss Plan Commission Roles and Responsibilities; Updates from Plan Commission Sub-Committees; Comments & Requests; A quorum of Town Board members may be present. 7:00 P.M. – Town Board Call to order Consider for approval or other action: 1. Approve Agenda 2. Minutes from May 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting 3. Financial/Fire Call Report 4. Public Comments and Requests 5. Zoning Administrator Report 6. Plan Commission Report 7. Discuss and Take Action on Purchasing a Buckthorn Puller 8. Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration 9. Review and Approve Updates to Town Policies 10. Approve Blair Mobile Home License 11. Discuss Process for Assessment and Revaluation Contract 12. Discuss Possible Conversation with City of River Falls Regarding a Boundary Agreement 13. Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town 14. Board and Staff Communications 15. Audit and Pay Bills 16. Future Agenda Items 17. Adjourn Action may be taken on any agenda item. This agenda is subject to change. Some agenda items may be taken up earlier in the meeting, or in a different order than listed. The posted notice at the Town Hall is the primary notice. Meeting notice posted on the Town’s website www.riverfallstown.com, and at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Avenue, River Falls, WI. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who requires special accommodation because of a disability should contact the Clerk’s office, at 715 -629-8240 or email clerk@riverfallstown.com, at least 72 hours before the meeting begins so that appropriate accommodations can be made. Sarah Meyer, Clerk . TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, May 18, 2026, River Falls Town Hall The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:07pm. Elected officials and staff present: Terry Kusilek, Chair; Mary Foster, Siri Smith, Joe Mahoney, Jerome Rodewald; Supervisors; Rita Kozak, Treasurer; Sarah Meyer; Clerk; Don Rodewald, Zoning Administrator; Guests present: Maureen Ash, Brad Peterson, Mary Merta, Kristin Nyquist, Wendy DiPeso, Linda Yde Joe made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Siri seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the May 4, 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 $502,731.00. Siri moved, and Joe seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: Mary Merta said that on May 9, the speed reduction on 690th Avenue caused a delay in the vet’s arrival for a sick cow. She asked if the speed reduction signs will be removed once the road project is done? Terry said that the speed reduction is temporary. Linda Yde knows of another place that has a buckthorn puller that people can rent, requires a deposit that is returned when the equipment is returned. Would the town consider purchasing a buckthorn puller for resident use? Brad Peterson asked if there are there late fees on fire calls? He suggested adding them to encourage late and non-payments to get their payment in. Zoning Administrator Report: Zoning Administrator Don Rodewald provided the zoning report (attached). Siri made a motion to accept the Zoning Administrator’s report. XXX seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: The Plan Commission recommends the approval of alternate dwelling site for Tom Johnson on 690th Avenue. Joe/Jerome – M.C. Review and Take Action on Sealed Bids for Chip Sealing and Crack Sealing Projects for the 2026 Season: Bids were submitted by Scott Construction & Fahrner Asphalt to complete chip sealing on 945th Street, 850th Street, 710th Avenue (starting at county rd. E), and 945th Street. Also included in the request for bids was an option to also do work on 710th Avenue starting at county road O. Terry opened and read the bids aloud at the May 4, 2026, Town Board meeting. Scott Construction’s bid for the entire project was $79,345.00. Fahrner Asphalt Sealers’ bid was $78,850.00 for the entire project. Mary made a motion to accept the bid from Fahrner Asphalt for $78,850.00. Joe seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Parking Issue on 862nd Street: Siri shared that a rental home on 862nd Street has been parking a minimum of 5-6 vehicles on the road in a curved area of the road, creating a dangerous situation. Mary made a motion that Don sends a letter to the owner of the property requiring off street parking for all vehicles within 30 days. Siri seconded. M.C. Discuss Future ETZ Committee Roster and Meetings: Terry requested that changes are made to the ETZ Committee. Terry recommends replacing Kurt Liechtle with Kara Petta and adding term expiration years for each member. Joe moved and Siri seconded to make the recommended changes. On the June 1, 2026, meeting agenda there will be a discussion regarding possible future meetings between the ETZ Committee and the City of River Falls. Discuss and Take Action on Purchasing a Buckthorn Puller Mary moved and Siri seconded to table this topic until the June 1, 2026, meeting. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Findings from April 21, 2026, Annual Meeting: The Board reviewed the recommendations made to the board at the Annual Meeting. Mary made a motion to have Terry contact Darrell Hubbell for possible property exchange as referenced in Resolution 2026 – C – Annual Meeting Resolution to Dispose of Town Property Parcel Number 022-01058-1000 and David DuBois regarding property on 770th Avenue as referenced in Resolution 2026 – D – Annual Meeting Resolution to Dispose of Town Property Parcel 022-01064-0400. Jerome seconded. M.C. Siri moved and Joe seconded to form a committee to discuss moving Clerk and Treasurer positions from elected to appointed positions and to appoint Brad Mogen, Mary Foster, Maureen Ash to the committee. M.C. Joe suggested that we put moratorium on data centers. The topic will be added to the June 1, 2026, Town Board meeting. Review and Discuss Proposed Updates to Chapter 1 Regarding Boards and Commissions: Sarah showed the group the changes she is suggesting for Chapter 1 section on Commissions and Boards. Each standing committee is tasked with documenting the purpose, authority and duties for each committee. Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration: The Town Hall was built in 1901 so it will turn 125 years old in 2026. Rita will head up the celebration. Review and Discuss Recycling Center Staff Duties: Joe and Rita shared concerns about users of the Recycling Center that bring in very large loads and expect the workers to sort and transport, tying up employees for several hours. Jerome made a motion that Joe create a standard operating procedure that explicitly lays out what the duties of the Recycling Center workers are. Siri seconded. M.C. Board and Staff Communications: Rita asked when will 785th be sprayed for dust? Terry will follow up. Jerome shared that the Town and Country 4H Club did a spring cemetery clean up day at Glass Valley Cemetery. Jerome has sent a letter to Town Attorney Bob Loberg regarding the boundaries and access at Mt. Zion. Joe asked for a better check and balance system for finding new dwellings or sheds at Board of Review. Mary shared that the bridge has been moved to Halverson Park. Sarah will share her calendar with the group. She asked that Committees get their June meetings on the calendar ASAP so she can get them posted. A resident sent a message to the town facebook page complaining about guns shooting frequently and loudly last Saturday. Another resident commented on the chip sealing being dangerous for motorcycles. Terry mentioned that the town’s contract for assessment services is expiring in July. He asked that the assessor contract process goes on the June 1, 2026, agenda. Audit and Pay Bills Siri moved to audit and pay bills, Joe seconded. M.C. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from May 18, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Discuss and Take Action on Purchasing a Buckthorn Puller • Discuss Plans for Town Hall 125th Celebration • Review and Approve Updates to Town Policies • Approve Blair Mobile Home License • Discuss Process for Assessment and Revaluation Contract • Discuss Possible Conversation with City of River Falls Regarding a Boundary Agreement • Discuss Moratorium on Hyperscale Projects in the Town • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to adjourn. Siri seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 9:01pm. Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Ordinary Income/Expense Income Fire Protection Fire Calls Deposit 05/19/261160Vanguard RenewablesFire call 5648 Money Market Acc...840.00 840.00 Total Fire Calls 840.00 840.00 Total Fire Protection 840.00 840.00 Impact Fee Deposit 05/19/2610555Monica Jensen Impact Fee 5649Money Market Acc...3,000.00 3,000.00 Total Impact Fee 3,000.00 3,000.00 Interest Earned MM, CDs, Ck Interest Earned Money Market Deposit 05/31/26Cashfnbrf MM Interest 5675Money Market Acc...652.84 652.84 Total Interest Earned Money Market 652.84 652.84 Total Interest Earned MM, CDs, Ck 652.84 652.84 Intergovernmental Revenue Personal Property Aid Deposit 06/01/2610035...WI DOA Recycling Grant ...Money Market Acc...6,400.62 6,400.62 Total Personal Property Aid 6,400.62 6,400.62 Total Intergovernmental Revenue 6,400.62 6,400.62 Licenses and Permits Other Licenses Deposit 05/19/269020Linda Blair Mobile Home Lic...Money Market Acc...25.00 25.00 Total Other Licenses 25.00 25.00 Special Event and Alcohol Deposit 06/01/267128Forestville WineryClass "B" 5674Money Market Acc...100.00 100.00 Deposit 06/01/267128Forestville Winery"Class B" 5674Money Market Acc...500.00 600.00 Deposit 06/01/267128Forestville WineryOperator License...Money Market Acc...320.00 920.00 Deposit 06/01/267128Forestville WineryBackground Che...Money Market Acc...100.00 1,020.00 Total Special Event and Alcohol 1,020.00 1,020.00 Town of River Falls 05/31/26 Profit and Loss Detail May 19 through June 1, 2026 Page 1 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Total Licenses and Permits 1,045.00 1,045.00 Public Charges for Services Recycling Center Deposit 05/19/26152956J.R's Recycling 5647Money Market Acc...455.15 455.15 Deposit 05/20/261133Eric Deaton Recycling 5654Money Market Acc...80.00 535.15 Deposit 05/20/268422Patricia Reuter Recycling 5655Money Market Acc...60.00 595.15 Deposit 05/20/2612741Terry Kusilek Recycling 5656Money Market Acc...30.00 625.15 Deposit 05/20/262360Cindy Lou Hess Recycling 5657Money Market Acc...30.00 655.15 Deposit 05/20/266349Eric Johnson Recycling 5658Money Market Acc...20.00 675.15 Deposit 05/20/268824Diana Smith Recycling 5659Money Market Acc...15.00 690.15 Deposit 05/20/268163Chad WittenbergRecycling 5660Money Market Acc...15.00 705.15 Deposit 05/20/26529Lukas Nelson Recycling 5661Money Market Acc...12.00 717.15 Deposit 05/20/26CashJoe Mahoney REcycling 5662Money Market Acc...1,235.70 1,952.85 Deposit 05/26/267089Allen Halvorson Recycling 5663Money Market Acc...84.00 2,036.85 Deposit 05/26/2612117Peter Stern Recycling 5664Money Market Acc...65.00 2,101.85 Deposit 05/26/263349Cory Biggs Recycling 5665Money Market Acc...37.00 2,138.85 Deposit 05/26/266692Michael Cull Recycling 5666Money Market Acc...36.00 2,174.85 Deposit 05/26/268424Patricia Reuter Recycling 5667Money Market Acc...22.00 2,196.85 Deposit 05/26/2613500Lee Fiedler Recycling 5668Money Market Acc...20.00 2,216.85 Deposit 05/26/262543Kris Torkelson Recycling 5669Money Market Acc...15.00 2,231.85 Deposit 05/26/262305Euge Isherwood Recycling 5670Money Market Acc...15.00 2,246.85 Deposit 05/26/26530Lukas Nelson Recycling 5671Money Market Acc... 6.00 2,252.85 Deposit 05/26/26Csh Joe Mahoney Recycling 5672Money Market Acc...1,134.25 3,387.10 Total Recycling Center 3,387.10 3,387.10 Zoning Fee Deposit 05/19/2610555Monica Jensen Zoning 5649 Money Market Acc...1,200.00 1,200.00 Deposit 05/19/2615706Carl McLagan Bldg Permit 5651Money Market Acc...120.00 1,320.00 Deposit 05/19/26903Sonya Peterson Bldg Permit 5652Money Market Acc...75.00 1,395.00 Total Zoning Fee 1,395.00 1,395.00 Zoning Fee DW/Site Ins/TraDwel Deposit 05/19/266482Dwayne JohnsonDriveway 5650Money Market Acc...75.00 75.00 Deposit 05/19/2636518Cates Fine HomesDwelling Site 5653Money Market Acc...1,375.00 1,450.00 Total Zoning Fee DW/Site Ins/TraDwel 1,450.00 1,450.00 Total Public Charges for Services 6,232.10 6,232.10 Town of River Falls 05/31/26 Profit and Loss Detail May 19 through June 1, 2026 Page 2 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Total Income 18,170.56 18,170.56 Net Ordinary Income 18,170.56 18,170.56 Net Income 18,170.56 18,170.56 Town of River Falls 05/31/26 Profit and Loss Detail May 19 through June 1, 2026 Page 3 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS TREASURER’S REPORT June 1, 2026 June 1, 2026 May 18, 2026 FNBRF MM TRANSFERS $ 20,000.00 $ 15,000.00 FNBRF BALANCE $ 651,900.38 $ 633,730.32 ROYAL CREDIT UNION $ 25.30 Business Savings $ 670,253.82 Entity Account $ -30,688.44 Revaluation $ -40,000.00 2025 Transfer for Reval $ -44,937.00 Highway Equipment $ -40,000.00 Capital Outlay $ -200,000.00 Roads RCU AVAILABLE $ 314,653.68 $ 314,653.68 TOTAL AT BOTH BANKS $ 966,554.06 $ 948,384.00 RECOMMENDED RESERVE $ 445,653.00 $ 445,653.00 AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 520,901.06 $ 502,731.00 Impact Fee (RCU MM) $ 3,000.00 Impact Fee opened 5/28/26 Recycling Grant Award Notice--$6,400.62 Companion Animal Fee Policy Impact Fee Account opened at RCU--.80 % tier < $9,999.99 Zoning Report May 18 – June 1, 2026 5/18 690th Ave. – Approved a Dwelling Site Review for Tom Johnson. 5/21 N8712 862nd St. – Contacted owner of the residence to remind them of the expectation that rental property in the township provide adequate off street parking for all residents and guests. Owner agreed to remind tenants. Will monitor the situation for compliance. 5/22 W8065 810th Ave. – Conducted site review for Kent Forsland. Request that the permit review be added to the agenda for the June 15 planning commission meeting. 5/29 W8393 650th Ave. – Reviewed a dwelling site application for Zach and Jordyn Kuechenmeister. The 54 acre property presents challenges due to the extreme slopes present. The Kuechenmeisters intend to convert the farm ground from row crops to a pasture/hay/soil conservation operation. The compliant site requires a driveway length of 920 feet on class III soils. An alternate site on Class III soil would shorten the driveway length on class III soils to 400 feet. Zoning recommends review of the alternate site by the Planning Commission, and approval by the Town Board. 1 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS POLICIES Updated 01/05/2026 General Policies 3 Meetings 5 Financial Policies for Procurement, Purchasing and Reimbursement 6 Policy Purpose 6 Responsibility 6 Purchasing Procedures and Threshold Limits 6 Emergency Purchases 7 Credit Card Purchasing 7 Personal Reimbursement 7 Cash Purchases 7 Travel Reimbursement Policy 8 Policy on Nonsufficient Funds 8 Roads 9 Storage in the Right of Way 9 Mowing 9 Trees 10 Ditches and Culverts 10 Traffic Control Signs 10 Snow and Ice Control 10 Snow Event Parking 11 Snow Removal From Driveways 11 Mailboxes 12 Roads Employees 12 Zoning 13 Additional Information and Complaints 13 2 Town of River Falls Policies The Board of the Town of River Falls in Pierce County, Wisconsin do hereby ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the Town of River Falls maintains several records within the Ledger of Minutes, and WHEREAS, many of these records are not reviewed regularly, and WHEREAS, it is time consuming to resource policies and rules noted many years before, and WHEREAS, newly elected officials need to understand procedures previous boards adopted, and the reason why, and WHEREAS, Town of River Falls residents should be informed of these policies, which set the character of the board, as to the obligations, duties, and performances to the citizens, and WHEREAS, any policy passed at a Town Board meeting may be changed with a majority vote of Board members, and WHEREAS, items contained in the Wisconsin Statutes and the Town Code, and those adopted at Special Town Meetings, may not be changed by the Town Board alone. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the following partial list of policies and rules, and the dates of their adoption, be made available to newly elected Board members, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these policies and rules be reviewed after each town board election. 3 General Policies The Town Chair will attempt to meet once a year with other town chairs (Clifton, Kinnickinnic, Martell, and Troy) and the City of River Falls mayor to discuss issues affecting towns, city, county, or state. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting - 2/7/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting - 4/21/97; 7/5/22; 12/4/2025 Any board or committee member who has a conflict of interest shall state so, and refrain from voting on the issue that may be in conflict. The meeting minutes shall reflect this action. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 11/4/96 All commissions, committees and subcommittees shall elect or appoint a vice-chair and a secretary. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting - 2/7/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting 5/21/07; 7/5/22; 12/4/2025 All appointed commissions, committees and boards are required to complete a report form or minutes, to be submitted to the town clerk after each meeting. The minute-taker of the Plan Commission shall be paid at a rate to be determined by the Board. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/4/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/2/11; 12/4/2025; 1/5/2026 The Board will review all relevant contracts prior to renewal for approval. (Examples: garbage removal, hauler’s licenses, mobile home court, etc.) ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting -2/7/94 AMENDED: 5/3/10 The Town attorney and engineer shall be contacted only by Town Board officials for business at Town expense with direction by the Town Board. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/19/99 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 7/5/22; 12/4/2025 All information posted on the Town web site shall be managed by the Town Clerk. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 2/21/00 AMENDED: 12/4/2025 By Vote of the Town Board, memorials may be given at the time of death of the following: Board members or employees - - - - - - - - $100.00 Past board members or employees - - - - - $75.00 Present committee members - - - - - - - - - $50.00 ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 2/5/01; AMENDED: 6/15/15; 12/4/2025 The Town Board may sell town property (except real estate) with a value of less than $1000 without having been voted on at a town meeting of the electors (Town Meeting). Items with a value of more than $1000 but less than $2500 must first be posted and l isted on the town website and then may be sold without Town Meeting approval. Property with a value of $2500 or more must have Town Meeting approval. 4 ADOPTED: Annual Town Meeting – 4/10/01 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/2/11; 6/15/15; 6/4/18 Burning permits are required in the Town of River Falls and are issued on an annual basis. Burn permits will be available at Town Recycling Center or at Town Hall during open hours. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/15/02 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 4/21/03; 6/7/04; 5/2/05; 5/21/07; 5/2/11; XX/XX/2025 Fireworks permits are required and are issued on a one event per permit basis. Fireworks permits are only available from the Town Chair. Town buildings are to be tobacco-free. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 1/1/04 Any ordinance written and adopted by the town board should reflect only one specific Town issue. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/18/05 No hazardous waste materials, sharps, ashes, yard waste or concrete will be accepted at the Town Recycling Center. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 5/21/07 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 7/5/22; 12/4/2025 All current and former board members or town employees will be provided with legal counsel and all costs and expenses ASSOCIATED with any litigation that arises out of the performance of their position or job duties. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 5/3/10 The Town of River Falls shall contract with an animal control agency. The agency will be responsible for picking up and housing dogs per the Town contract. The Animal Control Officer shall consult with the Town Chair and may consult with a veterinarian to determine how to handle all animals. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/16/12 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 6/6/16; 6/4/18; 7/5/22; 12/4/23 The Town reserves the right to withhold permit approval until all unpaid or other invoices are paid in full. ADOPTED: 12/4/2025 During the budget process, the Board will review inventory of computer equipment or other technological devices and determine if any are eligible and need to be replaced. In the case of catastrophic failure, electronic devices or equipment may be replaced throughout the year. ADOPTED: 12/4/2025 Employee review sessions shall occur at a minimum of once per year. 5 Meetings Town Board meetings will be limited to 9:30 P.M. for official agenda business unless this time occurs during a public hearing, or unless the meeting is extended by a two-thirds vote of the Board. The paying of bills and other related business to be completed within the next half hour after a vote for extension. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 6/21/93 AMENDED: 12/4/2025 No two meetings will be allowed at the Town level at the same time and date unless properly noticed. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 2/7/94; 6/15/15 To the extent possible public notice of all meetings of the River Falls Town Board shall be posted on the Town website. Meetings required to be published in a newspaper shall be published. Wisconsin Statutes - §19.84 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/21/07; 6/15/15; 6/6/16; 6/5/23; 12/4/2025 All committee or subcommittee meetings are to be held at the River Falls Town Hall or other properly noticed meeting locations. Meeting notices will be posted at the River Falls Town Hall and on the town website a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Emergency meetings may be posted less than 24 hours but still require a minimum 2-hour notice. Wisconsin Statutes - §19.84(3) ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 2/7/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/21/07; 6/15/15; 6/6/16; 6/5/23; 12/4/23; 12/4/2025 Town Board agendas shall include “Public Comments & Requests”. Any public comment shall be considered for future discussion or action. If time allows the public can participate on items on the agenda. The Town Board can, if appropriate, limit public participation through proper motion. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/17/06 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 4/21/08, 12/4/23; 12/4/2025 Any person wishing to video record a Town of River Falls meeting must do so from a designated area only. The town board may from time to time designate other areas for recording for its own use. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 5/21/07 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 7/5/22 6 Financial Policies for Procurement, Purchasing and Reimbursement Established 12.2.24, Amended 12/4/2025 Policy Purpose To establish procedures for the purchase of goods and services for the Town of River Falls including all Boards, Commissions. Committees, and Employees. Specifically, this document is intended to provide guidance as to how and when certain goods or services should be competitively bid. The Policy is intended to promote fairness among the competitive bid process while maintaining a flexible system of service procurement. To ensure against datedness, the thresholds within this Policy will be adjusted periodically for inflationary impact as determined by the Town Clerk and Town Board. Responsibility All employees, Board members, committee chairs and any others authorized to make purchases for the Town will be responsible for following the provisions outlined in this Policy when making purchases with Town funds. It shall be the responsibility of the Town Clerk to review all purchase requests to ensure availability of funds. Purchasing Procedures and Threshold Limits Purchases under $500: The purchase of materials and supplies, the anticipated cost of which is under $500, may be made by the clerk, the treasurer and the town Roads Department employees without the approval of the chairperson, their designee, or any other town board members. “Materials and supplies” include copy paper, stationery, postage, office supplies, cleaning products, bathroom supplies, maintenance materials, equipment repairs and other like and similar items. Such purchases shall be approved by th e town clerk for fund/budget availability prior to the purchase. Purchases between $500 and $5,000: The purchase of materials and supplies, permanent personal property and services, the anticipated cost of which is between $500 and $5,000, shall be authorized in advance by the chairperson or their designee and purchases over $5,000 shall be approved in advance by the town board. Such purchases shall be approved by the town clerk for fund/budget availability prior to the purchase. (a) “Permanent personal property” includes furniture, furnishings, computers, calculating equipment, small machines, parts, tools and equipment or any other property which customarily has a use life of more than one year. (b) Purchases under this subsection may be made on the open market and directly from a dealer or supplier without obtaining sealed bids, but such purchases shall be made, when possible, after multiple quotations or proposals have been obtained. (c) All other purchases must be approved by the town board in advance of the purchase. Purchases and Contracts between $5,000 and $25,000 : Contracts valued between $5,000 and $25,000 do not require sealed bids but do require the town to provide a Class 1 notice of the proposed contract at least seven days before the town board acts on it. Public Contracts over $25,000 : Contracts valued over $25,000 require the town to accept the bid from the lowest responsible bidder. The bids must be sealed and may not be opened in advance. A Class 2 notice must be provided to the public prior to the deadline for receiving bids. A town representative will contact all bidding parties on acceptance or rejection of their bid, to thank them for their participation in the process. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 2/7/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/21/07 7 Emergency Purchases 1) Emergency purchases shall only be made to: i. Prevent delays in construction or delivery of essential services; and/or ii. To stay an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public and employees. 2) For Emergency Purchases of general items or services that are not able to fulfill the requirements of this policy and meet the definition outlined, the appropriate Department Head shall make every effort to obtain three quotes for the item. 3) The purchase shall be approved by the Town Chair or their designee prior to the order/purchase of the item or service. (4) The Town Board will review and approve the order at its next scheduled Town Board meeting. Credit Card Purchasing The Town of River Falls has established a Purchase Card (credit card) program. The goal of the program is to expedite the procurement process for goods and services, travel, seminar, and hotel reservations/payments. The Clerk has been issued a Purchasing C ard and is responsible for its use by Town employees. Using a Purchasing Card is for approved Town purchases only. Abuse or misuse of the card will not be tolerated. Any misuse and/or abuse of this program will result in revocation of the card and other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate. Authorized Expenses Only authorized users may use a Purchasing Card for any lawful expenditure on behalf of the Town of River Falls. If possible, make sure no sales taxes will be incurred. Town Purchasing Cards may not be used for personal expenses or expenses on behalf of unauthorized third parties. Purchasing Cards may not be used to advance personal or other unauthorized expenses, even if intended for prompt reimbursement. No cash advances are allowed. Authorized Purchasing Card use is for convenience, not to finance or obtain loans for expenses. Use of a Purchasing Card requires the reasonable belief that the Town will pay for all expenses when due without incurring interest, late fees, or other issuer charges. Submission of Receipts Authorized users shall obtain a receipt for any expenses paid with a credit card account. The receipt shall be provided to the Town Clerk within 14 days. Not submitting receipts for expenses paid with a Purchasing Card could result in the card holder losing the privilege to use a card. It is the authorized user’s responsibility to safeguard the Purchasing Card and account number information. If the card is lost or stolen, the cardholder must notify the Town Clerk immediately. A new credit card may be issued to the cardholder after any reported loss or theft. Personal Reimbursement It is preferable that an employee uses the Town credit card for Town purchases rather than personal funds both for their own protection and the Town’s. In the event of accessibility or emergency that necessitates personal funds to be used, the employee must adhere to the purchasing provisions and present proof of purchase with either an original itemized receipt, online proof of credit card payment of purchase or copy of the credit card statement within 14 days. Every attempt should be made to have a sales tax-free transaction. Cash Purchases It is preferable that an employee conduct business with a vendor that the Town has an established account with so that the purchase can be placed on the Town’s account, or the Town credit card be used. However, in exceptional circumstances and keeping the policy parameters in mind, reimbursement for personal purchases 8 will be made only with proof of an original receipt. Every attempt should be made to have a sales tax -free transaction. Travel Reimbursement Policy This policy shall govern all travel expenses incurred by employees who attend an approved conference/training program. Note that all requests for Town reimbursement will be considered within the confines of the established budgetary limitations. Approval Process All employees interested in attending conferences or educational seminars must request approval from the Town Board at least two weeks prior to the conference’s commencement date. No commitments for registration, travel, etc., shall be made until the tra vel authorization has been approved by the Town Board. Acceptable Travel Costs Reimbursable travel costs may include lodging, transportation, meals, registration fees and related incidentals. Other reasonable expenses shall be reimbursed in full if supported by receipts. Employees shall submit all their reimbursement request receipts. Mileage Reimbursement Employees shall be reimbursed for mileage expenses at a rate consistent with the current IRS allowable reimbursement rate for mileage. Reimbursement requests should be made in writing and include employee name, dates of travel, origination, destination and purpose of the trip along with the amount of mileage. Policy on Nonsufficient Funds Upon notification from a bank that a check has been written to the Town of River Falls in payment for any fee(s) and has been returned for insufficient funds the following procedure shall apply. 1. The Town Treasurer will send the first courtesy letter to the person who wrote the check, informing them of this oversight. 2. If the check has not cleared within 7-10 days, a second letter will be sent by the Town Treasurer. This letter will give the offending party 14 days to respond and honor the original check plus the bank handling fee(s). This second letter should be sent by regular mail and certified, return receipt, to rectify the situation. 3. If, at the end of the notification process by the Town Treasurer, there is still no resolution, it will be noted the Town of River Falls can no longer accept any checks from the person involved. Further transactions by the offending party will have to be done through cash, money order or certified check only. 9 Roads The responsibility for keeping vehicular traffic moving on the Town’s over 60 miles of roads lies with the Town’s road maintenance employees and the Town Board. The Town’s goal is to maintain the roads in good driving conditions as weather, equipment, and budgets allows. The Town owns and is also responsible for maintaining road right of ways. The roadside right of way is 33 feet measured from the center of the road. The Town Chair will give written notice to any person cutting timber in the Town to let them know that they will be responsible for any damage to town roads. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 3/15/99 When the decision is made to put weight limits on town roads, a notice of the posted roads will be published. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 3/2/98 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 3/15/99; 5/21/07; 6/6/16; 7/5/22; 12/4/2025 Storage in the Right of Way Landowner personal equipment and material must not be stored in the right-of-way. Garbage cans and recycling bins should be placed safely off the roadway either within the driveway or on the shoulder. Special attention should be given when there is a snowfall to ensure they are placed far enough back so they are not in the path of the snow plow. Mowing The Town mows roadsides twice during the year with the first mowing in June or July and second mowing beginning in August. The first cutting is done to enable the driving public to maintain a better view of wildlife approaching the shoulders. It also exposes where the shoulder is for emergency stopping by the public. This cutting will be at least one cutting width of an approximate eight-foot-wide path. Any additional mowing will accommodate vision safety at intersections or curves. The second cutting not only addresses vision safety but reduces the effect of drifting snow onto the road surface. When weather permits, the employees will continue mowing in areas that they feel need additional cutting. At no time shall any employee mow beyond the right-of-way unless permission is received from the private landowner and the Town Board and should take into consideration the difficulty of locating the right-of- way line and the potential for encroaching upon private lands. The Town will pay for damages an employee causes if any mowing is done beyond the right-of-way. The payment of replacement cost of any trees or shrubs destroyed by Town employees on private land shall be reimbursed where the Board is provided a bonafide estimate from a certified landscaping firm acceptable to the Town. A Town Board member shall measure the location of said trees or bushes to ascertain if they were outside the right-of-way, that is, beyond 33 feet from the centerline. Mowing by the private sector on the Town road right-of-way is strongly discouraged. The Town recognizes the public concern with the condition of the frontage adjoining their property, but because of the safety issue the Town does not encourage mowing such areas. All utility boxes and emergency fire numbers must be kept clearly visible at all times. Town employees are instructed to keep an appropriate distance from this line. Landowners have the option of mowing the right of way areas, but ultimately it is up to the Town how, when and where the roadsides are maintained. 10 Trees The Town recognizes the presence of mature trees that have grown naturally over time and exist in the right- of-way. The Town shall evaluate the presence of these trees in the right-of-way. The Town will remove any and all trees when it is deemed necessary to enhance safety and/or protect equipment and facilitate maintenance. At no time shall any trees, shrubs, gardens or brush, etc. be planted/placed in the right-of-way. Any trees or tree limbs located on or extending onto road right-of-way which constitutes a dangerous or unsafe condition shall be removed by employees in a timely manner. These trees belong to the property owner, who is responsible for disposing of them. When the highway maintenance employees remove fallen trees from the highway the ownership of such trees is that of the adjacent property owner. Ditches and Culverts Ditches along the roadside can be a significant hazard if a vehicle cannot easily travel down and up its slopes. In general, if the side slopes are at a pitch of 3:1 or flatter no guardrail is needed. Proper slope and cross- section design for ditches will be used on future public road installation. Definition: 3:1 pitch means a one foot vertical drop within a 3 foot horizontal drop. This is the standard generally accepted as the maximum slope that can be safely mowed. The end of a drainage pipe in the right-of-way can be a serious hazard. The pipe end and its flaired end section should be sloped at the same angle as the side slope. Flaired end sections or other obstacles should not be extended more than four inches above ground. Traffic Control Signs Signs and their supports are necessary to the efficient and safe flow of traffic. The Town will use break away supports which yield on impact whenever possible. Sign supports which will break away under vehicle impact include the following: 4 x 4-inch pine posts, steel channel section V-posts (less than three pounds per foot) and steel posts with a two inch inside diameter. Business and personal signs are regulated by Ordinance 17.13. Snow and Ice Control The Town is responsible for maintenance of over 60 miles of roads. Approximately 30 miles are classified into first priority plowing and sanding roads with the balance of the roads being plowed and sanded as time allows. According to State Statute §893.83 the Town has three (3) weeks to remove natural snow and ice accumulation. Road maintenance employees will respond to emergency requests such as fire calls, ambulance, or accidents at the direction of the Town Chair or designee to the extent practicable. Fees for plowing driveways shall be consistent with the established hourly rates for labor and equipment based on the current town fee schedule. Sand/salt is an additional minimum fee and varies based on length of driveway and volume applied. In the event that Town equipment becomes stuck due to poor conditions, towing service fee s, and down time for Town equipment and labor, will be charged to the landowner. The Town will not plow or sand on private property without authorization from the Town Chair. The Town is not responsible for the removal of snow that is plowed into private driveways from the road clearing operation. Driveway maintenance is the property owner’s responsibility. A salt/sand mixture is applied only at curves, intersections, hills and steep grade hills. Certain weather conditions may allow additional small amounts of salt in the sand to promote a thawing or clearing of compacted snow or ice. Roads are plowed in order of priority. Priority roads are classified as follows: 11 Number 1: Major and minor collector roads Number 2: All daily traveled school bus routes. Number 3: All daily traveled milk routes. All other roads will be plowed as soon as equipment is available or in the immediate area with available time. Agreements have been signed with the City of River Falls and the Towns of Clifton, Kinnickinnic, and Martell, on exchange plowing of roads. The following is a list of the municipalities and the roads they have agreed to plow and sand: City of River Falls----------950th St. from Cemetery Road to the dead end Town of River Falls--------All of 975th St. from Cemetery Road to the dead end Town of Clifton-------------860th Ave. to the dead end at W10314 860th Ave. Town of River Falls--------690th Ave. to the intersection of 1070th St. in Clifton. Town of Martell-------------870th Ave. to County Rd. W. Town of Martell------------810th Ave. from W7251 810th Ave. to N8018 747th St. Town of River Falls--------730th St. from 770th Ave. to the dead end Town of River Falls--------850th St. to County Rd. M in Kinnickinnic. Town of Kinnickinnic------790th St. to State Rd. 29 The Town of River Falls will also have an agreement on file for substitute trucks and drivers in the event of equipment breakdown. This policy will be adjusted to meet specific storm circumstances. In the fall or late spring, plowing will be limited when there is a lack of frost to support the plows. Plowing gravel off the road creates a hazard as well as being very expensive to the taxpayer. The Town Chairperson has the authority to suspend snow and ice control operations. This may be done in severe storm conditions when there is danger to operators, or it is not practical or cost effective to continue. Snow Event Parking No person shall park or leave any motor vehicle standing on any street, road or highway right-of-way in the Town from November 1st of any year through April 15th of the following year, except by permit of the Town Board. Any vehicle found to be in violation of this section may be towed by the Town at the owner’s expense. Snow Removal From Driveways Things you should consider about your snow removal from your driveway: - While standing in your driveway, facing the road, shovel all your snow to your right at your driveway entrance, thus the snowplow will take the snow down the road. - If possible, don’t plow your driveway until the snowplow has gone by. State Statute 346.94(5) and the Town of River Falls General Code prohibit plowing any snow from driveways onto town roads. You are liable for fines and damages. If you hire someone to plow your driveway, be sure they know about this policy. According to State Statute 86.105, the Town of River Falls may plow private driveways in an emergency situation. This will be done with the approval of the Town Chairperson or board designee. 12 The Town reserves the right to deny the request if the conditions are hazardous and/or present unnecessary risks to Town employees or equipment. Our first concern is the safety of town employees as they maintain our public roads. The Town will only plow and sand driveways that are built to accommodate the town’s equipment. Fees for plowing driveways shall be consistent with the established hourly rates for labor and equipment based on the current town fee schedule. Sand/salt is an additional minimum fee and varies based on length of driveway and volume applied. If Town equipment becomes stuck due to poor conditions, towing service fees, and down time for Town equipment and labor, will be charged to the landowner. Mailboxes Mailboxes are the only structure that private owners are allowed to install within the right -of-way without a permit as a matter of convenience to the landowners. Neither the Town of River Falls nor the U.S. Postal Service issues written permits for the pl acement of mailboxes within the public right -of-way. The mailbox installation and support along with the on-going maintenance and conformity with current U.S. Postal Service standards are the responsibility of the property owner. All mailboxes placed withi n the public right-of-way are owned by the property owner and are placed there at the owner’s risk. All mailboxes should be mounted at a height of 41 to 45 inches from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox. The mailbox should be installed 6 to 8 inches from the edge of the curb or road to the front of the mailbox door. Mailbox posts need to be a minimum of 2 feet off the shoulder. Mailbox supports must be designed so that if struck it will bend or fall away from the striking vehicle to prevent severe damage to the vehicle or injury to the traveling public. Supports which will break away under vehicle impact include the following: 4 x 4 inch pine posts, steel channel section V -posts (less than three pounds per foot) and steel posts with a two inch inside diameter. Massive supports such as telephone poles, heavy metal posts, concrete posts, antique farm equipment, or other similar items are prohibited. Mailboxes must meet minimum/maximum standards of support, setting and size. A plastic mailbox becomes very brittle in the winter. An oversized mailbox may collapse from the weight of the snow. Operators are instructed to be very cautious near mailboxes. In most cases a properly installed mailbox will permit a snowplow to clear snow around it. Most cases of damaged mailboxes are caused by heavy snow hitting the box, which is not reimbursable. The mailboxes are not usually hit by the plow. A mailbox with alleged damage from a direct hit by a town snowplow must be reported immediately and will be visually inspected by one member of the town board and one road employee. The Town will repair or pay up to $50 to replace the box and post. The Town assumes no other liability for mailbox damage or losses. Roads Employees The Town Chair has the discretion to hire additional part time persons to assist the two full time employees in operating Town equipment in a weather event. Agreements with substitute drivers will be on file and updated annually. 13 Zoning The Town Board will review all changes in Extraterritorial Zoning ordinances before making any decision at ETZ meetings. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting - 2/7/94 Any person applying for a conditional use permit must work with the Town Zoning Administrator. The Town Zoning Administrator will contact and inform all neighbors within one quarter mile of the applicant’s residence, to inform neighbors of their intentions. Depending upon the type of conditional use permit that is being applied for this distance requirement may be revised by the Town Board. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 9/2/97 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/3/10; 6/6/16; 6/4/18; 12/4/2025 Additional Information and Complaints Handling of complaints within the Town: a) The chair or supervisor will review the complaint and notify the offending party. b) If the offending party remains noncompliant, a certified letter will be sent, to the offender, stating ordinance violation. c) If the offending party is still in noncompliance, a second letter will be sent, informing the offender that they will be placed on the regular Board meeting agenda. Time and date of such meeting will be noted. d) Failure to appear at the Board meeting may result in the issuance of a citation. e) In emergency situations the chair may issue a citation without the appearance of the violator at a Town Board meeting. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting - 2/7/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 10/21/96; 4/21/03; 5/3/10; 6/6/16; 7/5/22; 12/4/2025 If a resident has a complaint about a fire call bill, the resident will be asked to register the complaint with the Town Board within 30 days of receiving their initial letter/billing from the town. Fire/accident calls are billed on a 30, 60, 90-day billing cycle. If unpaid after this cycle of invoices are sent, the Town Board votes on whether to send invoice to a collection agency. The board is willing to consider installment payment plans to pay the fire/accident call charge. ADOPTED: Town Board Meeting – 4/18/94 AMENDED: Town Board Meeting – 5/3/10; 5/2/11; 6/6/16; 7/5/22 Information about road conditions and operations can be obtained by calling the Town Chairperson. After hours, call the Town Chairperson for more information. All questions and complaints should be directed to the Town Chair. These will be investigated and discussed with the Town Board. Final action on complaints rests with the Board. The Town Board, employees, spouses and family members will not respond to rude or belligerent complainants. Register: 1st Nat. BK of RF:Clerk's Checking Account From 05/18/2026 through 06/01/2026 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo PaymentC Deposit Balance 05/20/2026 1376 EFTPS -split- 39-6006086 1,420.08 16,422.59 05/20/2026 29226 Dohrer, Albert S. -split- 299.51 16,123.08 05/20/2026 29227 Flick, Dalton -split- 2,033.49 14,089.59 05/20/2026 29228 Fristad, Christopher -split- 241.85 13,847.74 05/20/2026 29229 Johnson, Kaleb LG -split- 233.29 13,614.45 05/20/2026 29230 Nyquist (employee), ...-split- 169.23 13,445.22 05/20/2026 29231 Schaar Jr., Robert A-split- 2,377.65 11,067.57 05/27/2026 29232 Royal Credit Union Impact Fees 3,000.00 8,067.57 06/01/2026 29233 Foster, Mary J -split- 546.41 7,521.16 06/01/2026 29234 Kozak, Rita M -split- 1,010.29 6,510.87 06/01/2026 29235 Kusilek (employee), ... -split- 810.84 5,700.03 06/01/2026 29236 Mahoney, Joseph M -split- 692.62 5,007.41 06/01/2026 29237 Meyer, Sarah K -split- 3,063.76 1,943.65 06/01/2026 29238 Rodewald, Jerome C -split- 523.32 1,420.33 06/01/2026 29239 Smith (supervisor), Siri -split- 477.66 942.67 Town of River Falls 6/1/2026 9:39 AM Page 1