Town Board and Plan Commission — Agenda packet

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS The following River Falls Town Meetings will meet on Monday, February 16, 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 2/2/26 Plan Commission Meeting; Zoning Administrator Report; Updates from Planning Commission Sub-Committees; Discuss Multi-Family Dwelling Sub-Committee; Discuss Definition of “Ag-Related” as it Pertains to Zoning and Town Business; Public 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 February 2, 2026, Regular Board Meeting 3. Financial/Fire Call Report 4. Public Comments and Requests 5. Zoning Administrator Report 6. Plan Commission Report 7. Approve Non-Resident Fees for Recycling Center 8. Discuss and Take Action on Ordinance 2026-1: Impact Fees 9. Discuss Possibility of a Data Center Moratorium 10. Discuss and Take Action on Committee Definitions and Details 11. Discuss and Take Action on Licensing and Permitting Processes 12. Board and Staff Communications 13. Audit and Pay Bills 14. Future Agenda Items 15. 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 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Ordinary Income/Expense Income Dog License Refund from County Deposit 02/09/26108463Pierce County TreasurerDog License Ref...Money Market Acc...435.24 435.24 Total Dog License Refund from County 435.24 435.24 Licenses and Permits Dog License Fees/Kennel Deposit 02/03/2610750Steven BaerenwaldDL 5468 Money Market Acc... 7.00 7.00 Deposit 02/03/261781Catherine Deiss DL 5469 Money Market Acc... 7.00 14.00 Deposit 02/03/267134Mary Bergman DL 5470 Money Market Acc... 7.00 21.00 Deposit 02/03/264765Kerri Olson DL 5471 Money Market Acc...19.00 40.00 Deposit 02/03/2610189John Watschke DL 5472 Money Market Acc...14.00 54.00 Deposit 02/03/269747Melissa Godden DL 5473 Money Market Acc...14.00 68.00 Deposit 02/03/264632Terry Kusilek DL 5474 Money Market Acc...75.00 143.00 Deposit 02/09/261123Andre Hoehn DL 5483 Money Market Acc...14.00 157.00 Deposit 02/09/2616797K.J. Mielke DL 5484 Money Market Acc...19.00 176.00 Deposit 02/17/261333Jodi Tracy DL 5488 Money Market Acc...19.00 195.00 Deposit 02/17/263117Becky pribnow DL 5489 Money Market Acc...14.00 209.00 Deposit 02/17/268639Linda Vesta DL 5490 Money Market Acc...14.00 223.00 Total Dog License Fees/Kennel 223.00 223.00 Total Licenses and Permits 223.00 223.00 Other Revenue Donations Deposit 02/17/2699187...Prairie EnthusiastsDonation 5491Money Market Acc...250.00 250.00 Total Donations 250.00 250.00 Total Other Revenue 250.00 250.00 Public Charges for Services Recycling Center Deposit 02/03/263944Jody Rahm Recycling 5461Money Market Acc...100.00 100.00 Deposit 02/03/2610930Jerome RodewaldRecycling 5462Money Market Acc...50.00 150.00 Deposit 02/03/261123Eric Deaton Recycling 5463Money Market Acc...50.00 200.00 Deposit 02/03/2610969Stephan Cox Recycling 5464Money Market Acc...21.00 221.00 Deposit 02/03/26480Lukas Nelson Recycling 5465Money Market Acc... 9.00 230.00 Deposit 02/03/262472Kris Torkelson Recycling 5466Money Market Acc... 6.00 236.00 Town of River Falls 02/15/26 Profit and Loss Detail February 3 - 17, 2026 Page 1 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Deposit 02/03/26CashJoe Mahoney Recycling 5465Money Market Acc...784.00 1,020.00 Deposit 02/09/261036Blue Line Lawn Recycling 5476Money Market Acc...70.00 1,090.00 Deposit 02/09/267034Allen Halvorson Recycling 5477Money Market Acc...60.00 1,150.00 Deposit 02/09/264934Michael Fuller Recycling 5478Money Market Acc...50.00 1,200.00 Deposit 02/09/261125Eric Deaton Recycling 5479Money Market Acc...40.00 1,240.00 Deposit 02/09/262473Kris Torkelson Recycling 5480Money Market Acc...10.00 1,250.00 Deposit 02/09/26482Lukas Nelson Recycling 5481Money Market Acc... 9.00 1,259.00 Deposit 02/09/26152187J.R's Recycling 5482Money Market Acc...272.50 1,531.50 Deposit 02/09/26CashJoe Mahoney Recycling 5486Money Market Acc...700.20 2,231.70 Total Recycling Center 2,231.70 2,231.70 Total Public Charges for Services 2,231.70 2,231.70 Taxes Forest Crop/MFL Tax Collected Deposit 02/03/26CashPierce County TreasurerMFL Tax 5475Money Market Acc...5,061.73 5,061.73 Deposit 02/11/26CashPierce County TreasurerMFL Tax 5487Money Market Acc...597.37 5,659.10 Total Forest Crop/MFL Tax Collected 5,659.10 5,659.10 Property Taxes Deposit 02/03/26CashPierce County TreasurerProperty Tax 5475Money Market Acc...671,803.85 671,803.85 Deposit 02/11/26CashPierce County TreasurerProperty Tax 5487Money Market Acc...340,757.591,012,561.44 Total Property Taxes 1,012,561.441,012,561.44 Total Taxes 1,018,220.541,018,220.54 Total Income 1,021,360.481,021,360.48 Net Ordinary Income 1,021,360.481,021,360.48 Net Income 1,021,360.481,021,360.48 Town of River Falls 02/15/26 Profit and Loss Detail February 3 - 17, 2026 Page 2 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS TREASURER’S REPORT February 16, 2026 FNBRF MM TRANSFERS $ 2,360,000.00 2/12/26 FNBRF BALANCE $ 1,121,556.74 2/16/26 ROYAL CREDIT UNION $ 25.26 Business Savings $ 466,249.11 Entity Account $ -30,688.44 Revaluation $ -40,000.00 2025 Transfer for Reval $ -44,937.00 Highway Equipment $ -40,000.00 Capital Outlay Impact Fees RCU AVAILABLE $ 310,648.93 New Acct TOTAL AT BOTH BANKS $ 1,432,205.67 RECOMMENDED RESERVE $ 445,653.00 AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 986,552.67 Prairie Enthusiast donation-$250 Dog License refund 2025 received from County Property Tax payments—received six payments, one will be sent in mid-August 2026 Dog License payment sent to County Implementation schedule—non-resident fees at recycling; newsletter Zoning Report Feb 2 – Feb 16, 2026 2/3 N7075 940th St. – Prepared demolition permit for existing farm dwelling for Jason Maier. 2/8 830th Ave. – Site visit with Grant Varo to prepare dwelling site review. Grant and Jennifer Varo own about 200 acres of Exclusive Ag land in the NE corner of the Town. They have a number of compliant building sites, but most require either a long driveway across prime ag land or through mature timber. An alternate site was selected that requires accomodation, but minimizes the driveway length on prime farmland and avoids highly erodable soils. Zoning recommends approval of the alternate site. 2/9 Completed and submitted the 2025 annual DATCP report on property rezoned in and out of the Farmland Protection Zone. In 2025 eight acres were rezoned out of FP . (Glen Leighty) 2/13 Site visit and photos of current construction projects in the township including: Anderson duplex on 980th St. Colburn ADU on 920th St. Bergman Dwelling on 870th St. Dawald Ag bldg addition on 770th Ave. Hagene Dwelling on 830th St. Weiser Dwelling on 747th St. Defoe Dwelling on 747th St. Maier Dwelling on 710th Ave. TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, February 2, 2026, River Falls Town Hall Elected officials and staff present: Terry Kusilek, Chair; Mary Foster, Siri Smith, Joe Mahoney, Brad Mogen Supervisors; Rita Kozak, Treasurer; Sarah Meyer, Clerk; Don Rodewald, Zoning Administrator; Guests present: Wendy DiPeso, Maureen Ash, Kristin Nyquist, Tony Feuerhelm, Peter Stern, Jerome Rodewald, Lana Cook, Thomas Stoiber, Mary Merta The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:06pm. Joe made a motion that the agenda be approved as posted. Brad seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2026, Regular Board meeting. Mary seconded. M.C. Brad moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2026, Special Budget meeting. Siri seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current available balance is $2,350,552.19. Brad moved and Joe seconded to transfer $84,937.00 out of the First National Bank Money Market account into the Royal Credit Union Public Equity account. Once moved, $40,000 will be designated for Capital Outlay and $44,937.00 will be designated for Highway Equipment. M.C. Joe moved, and Brad 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. Brad seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: No recommendations Discuss and Approve Conditional Use Permit Application for Jodi and Michael Tracy, N6644 950th Street: The Town Board reviewed the findings of fact and application materials submitted. The Plan Commission has previously recommended the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the homebased business. Mary moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Jodi and Michael Tracy, N6644 950th Street. Brad seconded. M.C. Discuss and Approve Conditional Use Permit Modifications for Forestville Winery and Event Center, W8101 690th Avenue: Brad moved to table the topic until March 30, 2026, to give Don time to research noise complaints and enforcement. Mary seconded. M.C. Discuss and Approve Building Inspector Contract Renewal: Don recommends the renewal of the building inspector contract with TF Inspection Agency. Joe made a motion to renew the building inspector contract with TF Inspection Agency. Brad seconded the motion. M.C. Review and Update Town Committee Status and Rosters: Brad made a motion that all committees work on defining their purpose, composition, authority, etc. Town ordinance and policies will be updated once this is complete. Mary seconded the motion. M.C. Review and Discuss Licensing and Permitting Processes and Procedures: No action taken, there was a discussion about what permits are reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission and/or the Board. There will be additional discussion at the February 16, 2026, Board meeting. Discuss and Take Action on Ordinance 2026-1: Impact Fees: No update at this time, topic will be added to a future agenda. Board and Staff Communications: Brad asked that the possibility of a data center moratorium be discussed at a future meeting. Siri showed the group a certificate of achievement the South Kinni Farmer Led Watershed Council received for 10 years of work. They’ve asked that the certificate be hung at the town hall since most of their members are town residents and they regularly use the town hall. Mary made a request from the Parks Committee to change Chapter 1 of Town Code to allow for up to 9 members on the Parks committee. Joe moved and Siri seconded to move forward with this change. M.C. Mary also asked that Joan Molloy and David Gregg be added to the Parks Committee roster. Joe moved and Brad seconded the motion to appoint Joan Molloy and David Gregg to the Parks Committee. M.C. Sarah will reach out to the Town insurance agent Tom Jenkins to schedule a time for him to attend a meeting. Sarah will be reaching out to Board and staff to collect facts and figures for the town’s annual report. Don is working on renewing the Town’s exclusive ag certification. Mary will work with Don on this task. Terry shared that new tires were purchased for one of the trucks and that the Roads employees have been distributing notices about parking during snow events and pushing snow out onto the roads. Audit and Pay Bills Joe moved to audit and pay bills, Siri seconded. M.C. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from February 2, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Ordinance 2026-1 Impact Fees • Discuss Committee Definitions and Purposes • Discuss a Data Center Moratorium • Discuss and Take Action on Licensing and Permitting Processes and Procedures • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to adjourn. Siri seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 9:07pm Resident Non-resident up to 17 gallons $3/bag or can $4/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy up to 35 gallons $5/bag or can $6/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy up to 55 gallons $7/bag or can $8/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy over 55 gallons $8/bag or can $9/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy Compact sized pick-up truck $50 $70 Full Size sized pick-up truck $65 $90 Extended size pick-up truck $80 $110 Shingles sheet rock, heavy loads Based on load and materials Toilet or sink $15 $20 Chair $15 $20 Futon frame and mattress, sectional piece $20 $30 Loveseat, reclining chair $25 $35 Sofa, reclining sofa $30 $40 Oversized sectional $50 $60-320 Tables $10 - $15 $15-$20 Nightstand $10 - $15 $15-$20 Dresser $15 - $20 $20-$25 Children’s Toys $5 - $30 $10-$35 Size dependent Crib Mattress $5 $5 Twin Mattress or box spring $10 $15-$20 Full Mattress or box spring $15 $25 Queen mattress or box spring $20 $30 King mattress or box spring $25 $35 Town of River Falls Recycling Department Fees and Charges – as of April 2, 2025 Bagged Garbage Bulk Waste Truck or Trailer (Price varies based on levelness with sides of the truck bed and weight of load) Bulk Waste Items Carpet or Rug 6’ x8’ $20 $30 Carpet or Rug 10’ x 12’ $30 $40 Carpet or Rug greater than 10’ x 12’ $40 $50 Vacuum cleaner $10 $20 Convection oven, dehumidifier, dishwasher, drinking fountain, dryer, freezer, furnace, humidifier, microwave, refrigerator, stove, trash compactor, washing machines, water heater $15 $25 Water Softener $25 $45 Air Conditioner $20 $40 Gas powered Refrigerator or Freezer (under 4 ft) $400 and up $450 and up Hard drive, CPU, keyboard, modem, desk top printer, iPad, small scanner, cell phone, answering machine, speaker set, video game $4 $6 Fax machine, shredder, collator, typewriter, label maker, VCR, stereo, DVD/CD players, satellite receiver, video camera, camera, monitor $5 $7 Large scanner, lap top computer $10 $12 Commercial size printer $35 $37 Satellite or Cable box $3 $8 VCR or DVD player $5 $10 VCR/DVD combo $8 $13 TV 19" or less $15 $20 TV 20" to 30" $20 $25 TV 31" to 40" $30 $40 TV 41" to 54" $40 $50 TV Greater than 55" $50 $70 TV Salvaged $55 $110 Projection TV $100 $140 Televisions Light bulbs Computers Appliances (standard household appliances 4’ or less, compacts, u shape, circular $1 $2 Greater than 4’ $2 $4 Lawn and bike $2 $2 Passenger, SUV, light truck, ATV $10 without rim / $15 with rim $15 without rim/$20 with rim Large truck, small semi or small tractor $35 without rim / $45 with rim $45 without rim/$55with rim Large Tractor $40-300 $60-320 Price by size and weight of tires Chainsaws, weed whip $10 $20 Riding lawn mower without tires $40 $50 Riding lawn mower with tires $48 $58 Snowblowers, rototillers, push mower $20 $30 Carbon Monoxide, smoke detectors and light ballasts $3 $6 LP tanks $6 $12 40 lbs or less, LP tank must be empty with valve open Rechargeable batteries (drill, saw, sander, etc) $5 each $10 Like NiCad batteries Rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, D, D, button, etc) $1 each $2 Ballast $3 $6 Tires Garden and Lawn Equipment (all fluids must be taken out) Miscellaneous Town of River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin Ordinance No _________ An ordinance creating a permanent town Recycling Committee and establishing its powers, duties and composition. SECTION 1. CREATION OF PERMANENT RECYCLING COMMITTEE Pursuant to…….there is hereby created a permanent Town Recycling committee (“Committee”). SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY A. Purpose The purpose of the committee is to provide centralized oversight, management and consistent decision-making related to Chapter 19, Recycling, in the Town of River Falls Code. B. Authority Subject to applicable Wisconsin Statutes, Town ordinances and Town Board approved policies, the committee shall have authority over: hauler licensing, contracts for recycling, waste and electronics pick up and state man dated disposal practices, and reporting requirements. The Committee’s authority shall be exercised in a manner consistent with all Town Board policies and budget practices. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP A. Membership The Committee shall consist of the following members: One Town Supervisor who shall serve as Chair and 4? 5? resident members of the Town appointed by the Town Chair and confirmed by the Town Board. One member will be elected to be the committee note-taker. Is Town Chair ex-officio on this committee and noted as such?? B. Voting Rights All members listed in Section 3 (A) above shall be voting members. SECTION 4: CHAIR DELEGATION—do we need this section? SECTION 5: COMPLIANCE WITH TOWN POLICIES All actions, recommendations, and decision of the Committee shall comply with: All current Town Board-approved recycling policies; All Town board-approved employment and personnel policies; All applicable state laws including Wis. State 287.11 and Wis Adm. Code Ch. NR 544. SECTION 6: LIMITATIONS AND BOARD OVERSIGHT Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to: Remove the Town Board’s statutory authority over Town finances, contracts or final budget approval; Conflict with duties or authorities reserved to the Town Board under ? Wis. Stat ??.; Authorize actions inconsistent with Town Board approved policies or ordinances. SECTION 7: ABOLITION OR REPLACEMENT OF COMMITTEE The recycling Committee may be abolished only by: A majority vote of the Town Board and The prior creation or adoption of a compatible recycling oversight body that assumes substantially similar responsibilities and authority. SECTION 8: SEVERABILITY If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 9: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law. Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 20 . TOWN OF RIVER FALLS TOWN BOARD By:____________________________ Town Chair Attest: ________________________ Town Clerkj Register: 1st Nat. BK of RF:Clerk's Checking Account From 02/02/2026 through 02/16/2026 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo PaymentC Deposit Balance 02/02/2026 1342 United States Treasury Payroll Liabilities 39-6006086 8.69 21,672.16 02/02/2026 1343 EFTPS -split- 39-6006086 454.54 21,217.62 02/02/2026 1344 Wisconsin Retiremen... -split- 3,142.42 18,075.20 02/02/2026 1345 Wisconsin Dept. of R... Payroll Liabilities 036-00003408... 1,219.41 16,855.79 02/02/2026 1349 Cintas Public Works - Roads:... 409.10 16,446.69 02/02/2026 29015 Foster, Mary J -split- 523.32 15,923.37 02/02/2026 29016 Kozak, Rita M -split- 1,035.65 14,887.72 02/02/2026 29017 Kusilek (employee), ... -split- 788.64 14,099.08 02/02/2026 29018 Mahoney, Joseph M -split- 669.53 13,429.55 02/02/2026 29019 Meyer, Sarah K -split- 3,045.95 10,383.60 02/02/2026 29020 Mogen (supervisor), ... -split- 329.83 10,053.77 02/02/2026 29021 Smith (supervisor), Siri -split- 454.57 9,599.20 02/02/2026 29022 Rodewald, Donald T -split- 230.45 9,368.75 02/02/2026 29023 Rodewald, Jerome C -split- 150.48 9,218.27 02/02/2026 29024 Don Rodewald -split- 314.71 8,903.56 02/02/2026 29025 Jerome or Marcella R... Zoning Administrator ... 50.00 8,853.56 02/05/2026 1st Nat. BK of RF:Mo... Deposit 110,000.00 118,853.56 02/05/2026 29026 Royal Credit Union -split- 84,937.00 33,916.56 02/05/2026 29034 Pierce County Treasu... DNR - Payment in Lie... PILT Payment 5,117.07 28,799.49 02/05/2026 29035 School District of Ri... DNR - Payment in Lie... 9,351.72 19,447.77 02/05/2026 29036 Chippewa Valley Tec... DNR - Payment in Lie... 866.41 18,581.36 02/09/2026 29027 Dohrer, Albert S. -split- 123.89 18,457.47 02/09/2026 29028 Flick, Dalton -split- 2,148.97 16,308.50 02/09/2026 29029 Gill, Garrett D -split- 150.26 16,158.24 02/09/2026 29030 Johnson, Kaleb LG -split- 117.99 16,040.25 02/09/2026 29031 Merta (employee), M... -split- 78.56 15,961.69 02/09/2026 29032 Schaar Jr., Robert A-split- 2,330.19 13,631.50 02/11/2026 1347 EFTPS -split- 39-6006086 1,521.62 12,109.88 02/12/2026 1st Nat. BK of RF:Mo... Deposit 2,360,000.00 2,372,109.88 02/12/2026 29033 Fristad, Christopher -split- 135.12 2,371,974.76 02/12/2026 29037 Alcivia Public Works - Roads:... 9805344 6,260.08 2,365,714.68 02/12/2026 29038 Pierce County Treasu... Tax Settlements 783,145.13 1,582,569.55 02/12/2026 29039 Ellsworth Communit... Tax Settlements 29,006.26 1,553,563.29 02/12/2026 29040 School District of Ri... Tax Settlements 1,397,959.28 155,604.01 02/12/2026 29041 Chippewa Valley Tec... Tax Settlements 132,068.84 23,535.17 02/12/2026 29042 Ace Hardware Public Works - Roads:... 182.04 23,353.13 02/12/2026 29043 Stantec Consulting S... Conservation and Deve... 1,287.00 22,066.13 02/12/2026 29044 Carquest Auto Parts ... Public Works - Roads:... 522.04 21,544.09 02/12/2026 29045 Spee-Dee Delivery S... Public Works - Roads:... 317.05 21,227.04 02/12/2026 29046 Ron's Sewer Service Public Works - Roads:... 425.00 20,802.04 Town of River Falls 2/16/2026 10:55 AM Page 1 Register: 1st Nat. BK of RF:Clerk's Checking Account From 02/02/2026 through 02/16/2026 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo PaymentC Deposit Balance 02/12/2026 29047 Steel Towne Public Works - Roads:... 37.29 20,764.75 02/16/2026 29048 Pierce County Treasu... General Government:T... Dog Licenses 484.00 20,280.75 Town of River Falls 2/16/2026 10:55 AM Page 2