Town Board and Plan Commission — Minutes

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, January 5, 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: Angela, Mary Merta, Wendy DiPeso, Maureen Ash, The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:58pm. Joe made a motion that the agenda be approved with amended order. Siri seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025, Joint Public Hearing. Mary seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025, Regular Board meeting. Siri seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: Siri shared that the Plan Commission recommends the acceptance of the sample ordinance for Impact Fees with fees set from time to time by the Town Board. The sample document should be sent to the Town Attorney for review and finalization. Joe second. M.C. Siri also reported that the Plan Commission table the Forestville Winery CUP modification review and the CUP approval for the proposed coffee shop to the January 20, 2026, meeting. The Plan Commission also recommended the approval of the revised Conditional Use Permit with no additional changes for the Marzolf Company to the Board. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current available balance is $472,130.61. Joe moved, and Mary seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: Mary Merta asked if the Road Committee has discussed legacy trees and if they can be saved in road right of way? Brad and Terry shared that it will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Wendy DiPeso shared a situation where the property owner thought large trees would be saved but they were cut. Zoning Administrator Report: Zoning Administrator Don Rodewald provided the zoning report (attached). Joe made a motion to accept the Zoning Administrator’s report. Siri seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Ordinance 2026-1: Impact Fees: Joe recommended approval of the needs assessment report as submitted by Stantec. Mary seconded. M.C. Mary moved that the ordinance language be adjusted as discussed and the draft sent to Attorney Loberg for final review. Joe seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Conditional Use Permit Modifications for Forestville Winery and Event Center, W8101 690th Ave: Tabled to January 20, 2026, Plan Commission meeting Discuss and Take Action on a Conditional Use Permit Application for Jodi and Michael Tracy, N6644 950th Street.: Tabled to January 20, 2026, Plan Commission meeting Discuss and Take Action on Modified Conditional Use Permit for the Marzolf Company, LLC, N8705 County Road W: Mary made a motion to accept Plan Commission recommendation to approve the revised Conditional Use Permit with no additional changes for the Marzolf Company. Siri seconded. M.C. Set Date for 2025 Year End Budget Review Meeting: Brad made a motion to set the date of the 2025 Year End Budget Review Meeting for Thursday, January 22 starting at 10:00am. Siri seconded. M.C. Siri recommended the Board follows the budget schedule as laid out by Sarah. Discuss and Take Action on Snow Parking Violation Tow Policy and Fees: Terry has spoken with Melstrom Towing Company to enter a contract for towing vehicles that are in the right of way during snow events. Mary moved to allow Terry to sign contract with Melstrom for towing. Update Policy on Committee Minutes: Mary moved to approve the addition to Board policy that allows minute takers for the Plan Commission meetings only to be paid a stipend determined by the Board from time to time. Joe seconded. M.C. Board and Staff Communications: Brad complimented Rob and Dalton on their work with all the winter weather in the last few weeks. Don shared that the Zoning staff is compiling a list of Conditional Use Permits in the town. They have found 55 existing permits, about half were issued by County prior to 1994. The County has agreed to assist with researching and getting copies to us. They know of about 15 are not currently active. Terry either talked to and/or gave letters to residents that pushed snow across the roadway. He is working with Rob and Dalton to review the proper road speed and signage on Reviewing proper road speed on 920th Street. Audit and Pay Bills Joe moved to audit and pay bills, Siri seconded. M.C. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from December 15, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Approve 2026 E-Cycle Report • 2025 Pierce County Drug Consortium • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Brad moved to adjourn. Siri seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 9:17pm.