Town Board and Plan Commission — Minutes

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, April 20, 2026, River Falls Town Hall The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:05pm. Terry took roll call. 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: Wendy DiPeso Joe made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Siri seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2026, Regular Board meeting. Siri seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current available balance is $765,408.35. Joe moved, and Siri seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: none Zoning Administrator Report: Zoning Administrator Don Rodewald provided the zoning report (attached). Joe made a motion to accept the Zoning Administrator’s report. Mary seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: No recommendations. Discuss and Approve Recycling Center July 4, 2026, Hours of Operation: Joe announced that the recycling center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026. April 7, 2026, Spring Election Review: Sarah presented a review of the April 7, 2026, spring election. Discuss and Approve Final Spring Newsletter Draft: Siri moved and Joe seconded to approve and send out the final draft of the town newsletter. M.C. Discuss and Approve Committee and Commission Appointments: Mary moved and Joe seconded to approve changes to the Committee and Commission appointments as discussed. M.C. Discuss and Approve Annual Recycling Report: Rita presented the 2025 Recycling Center Report. Siri moved to approve report. Joe seconded. M.C. Resolution 2026 – B: A Resolution to Amend the 2026 Budget: Joe moved and Mary seconded to approve Resolution 2026 – B: A Resolution to Amend the 2026 Budget. $200,000 will be moved from the Roads Expenses line in the general fund to a designated fund in the RCU Equity Account to set aside funding for a large road project expected in 2027. M.C. Ordinance 2026 - 2 – Board of Review Confidentiality of Income and Expenses: Joe made a motion to approve Ordinance 2026 - 2 – Board of Review Confidentiality of Income and Expenses. Mary seconded the motion. M.C. Ordinance 2026 - 3 - Board of Review Ordinance to Appoint Alternates: Mary made a motion to approve Ordinance 2026 - 3 - Board of Review Ordinance to Appoint Alternates. Siri seconded the motion. M.C. Discuss and Approve Board of Review Policy on the Procedure for Sworn Telephone or Sworn Written Testimony Requests: Mary moved and Joe seconded to approve the Board of Review Policy on the Procedure for Sworn Telephone or Sworn Written Testimony Requests. M.C. Discuss and Approve Board of Review Policy on Procedure for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing Requests: Mary moved and Siri seconded to approve the Board of Review Policy on Policy on Procedure for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing Requests. Board and Staff Communications: Terry presented a certificate of appreciation to Brad Mogen for his 20 plus years of service to the Town. Rita asked if a list of updated equipment for insurance was ever submitted. Terry responded that it has not. Joe thanked Don for his work on the recycling center and shop improvements. Jerome complimented all those involved in the reorganization and regrading done at the town shop. Mary shared that the Parks Committee has been working on the bus frame bridge for Halverson Park. Sarah noticed that the Town hall will be turning 125 years old this year. It will be added to a future agenda for possible celebration ideas. Sarah reminded committees to get their correct meeting time information to her ASAP so that it can be posted and shared as it is legally required to be. Terry inquired about adding no parking between signs on 975th and Centennial. This will be added to the May 4 agenda for discussion. Terry shared that the truck cab and chassis went to Universal for equipment installment and that the tractor had hydraulic work done. Tree trimming is being done on 820th Street. The town hall doors were delivered and will be installed later this week. Audit and Pay Bills Siri moved to audit and pay bills, Joe seconded. M.C. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from April 20, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Open and Take Action on Sealed Bids for Chip Sealing and Crack Sealing Projects for the 2026 Season • Discuss and Take Action on Possible Nuisance Property, N8057 920th St • Discuss and Take Action on Findings from April 28 Town Road Tour • Discuss and Take Action on Implementing No Parking on Portions of 975th Street • Discuss and Take Action on Snow Plow Truck Sale • Discuss and Take Action on Resolution 2026 - E - Resolution Setting Amounts of Recoverable Fire Department Response Fees • Review 2026 First Quarter Budget • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to adjourn. Siri seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 8:33pm.