Town Board and Plan Commission — Minutes

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, November 3, 2025, 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: Mary Merta, Wendy DiPeso The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:11pm. Brad made a motion that the agenda be approved as posted. Mary seconded. M.C. Brad moved to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025, Regular Board meeting. Siri seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2025, Special Board meeting. Mary seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. Joe moved and Mary seconded to put the outstanding fire call for Dan Cremin on the tax bill as a special charge. The current available balance is $618,589.36. Siri moved, and Brad seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: Wendy DiPeso asked what date the next CAFO sub-committee meeting will be scheduled. As the committee Chair, Siri replied that it has not been scheduled yet but plans for it to be in mid- December. 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: Siri reported that the Marzolf issue was tabled to the November 17, 2025, Plan Commission meeting for more discussion. Approve Fall Tax Newsletter: Siri moved and Joe seconded to approve fall newsletter with changes to Roads Update changes. M.C. Review and Take Action on Outstanding Fire Calls: Rita gave an update on the status of ongoing fire calls. Board and Staff Communications: Mary shared that the last Parks work day of 2025 is scheduled for November 11 at Hillwood Park. Sarah requested that the Board consider replacing two of the tables in the town hall for better flexibility for elections. Terry gave an update that N8855 1031st Street is up for sale again. There is concern about it selling because there are people that need to be evicted. Terry shared that the Town had an opportunity for 5,000 yards of fill but Terry said no due to the time of year and possible road damage. Terry requested that the Board look into a policy related to “historical” trees in right of way. The issue will go to the Roads Committee first for discussion. Terry also requested that the Town look at cleaning up culvert ordinances to current standards. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from November 3, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Biannual Review of the Forestville Winery and Event Center Conditional Use Permit • Discuss Innovation Grant Proposal and Process • Review and Approve Town Policy Handbook • Review Possible Changes to Chapter 8: Public Works • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to audit and pay bills, Mary seconded. M.C. Joe moved to adjourn. Mary seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm.