Town Board and Plan Commission — Minutes

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