Town Board and Plan Commission — Agenda packet

Town of River Falls Town Board 10/20/2025 Meeting Materials TOWN OF RIVER FALLS The following River Falls Town Meetings will meet on Monday, October 20, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Ave. 6:00 P.M. – Plan Commission Agenda: Minutes; Zoning Administrator Report; Discuss and Approve Possible Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at N8701 County Rd W; Discuss Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Subcommittee and Feedback; Public Comments & Requests; A quorum of Town Board members may be present. 7:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting AGENDA Call to order Consider for approval or other action: 1. Approve Agenda 2. Minutes from October 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting 3. Financial/Fire Call Report 4. Public Comments and Requests 5. Zoning Administrator Report 6. Plan Commission Report 7. Discuss Impact Fees 8. Review and Discuss Annual Fire Number Fee 9. Discuss Fall Tax Newsletter 10. Update Town Fees and Charges 11. Set Date and Discuss Plans for Holiday Reception 12. Discuss DNR Municipal Transport Information 13. Board and Staff Communications 14. Future Agenda Items 15. Audit and Pay Bills 16. 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, at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Avenue, River Falls, WI and at the River Falls Town Shop, N7750 State Road 65, 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 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, October 6, 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, Maureen Ash, Jerome Rodewald, Wendy DiPeso, Brian Bergseng, Mary Merta, Kendra Jaeger, Alex Theobald The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:27pm. Joe made a motion that the agenda be approved. Siri seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2025, Regular Board meeting. Mary seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current Money Market account balance is $8,91,902.35. Joe moved and Mary seconded to send letters to residents that need special charges on property taxes. Mary moved, and Brad seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: Kendra Jaeger, N7086 820th Street, requested the Board enact a moratorium on CAFOs. She shared statistics and information that show that allowing CAFOS may be dangerous. Alex Theobald, N7157 820th Street, told the Board to look at our town and what we want it to be while supporting agriculture. He asked that they don’t forget farmers that are already here. He reminded the Board that CAFO laws don’t just apply to dairy operations and think of the broader spectrum than just our immediate dairy concerns. Brian Bergseng, N8821 790th Street, asked the Board to remember that any changes intended to contain larger dairies also affect smaller dairies like his family’s farm. 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: At the October 20 meeting, the Plan Commission will again discuss the CAFO issue. Discuss Impact Fees and Consultant Contract: Impact Fee committee has been discussing possible projects. Siri move to sign contract with Stantec for two projects. Joe seconded. M.C. Discuss and Update Rules and Regulations for Glass Valley Cemetery: Jerome shared that Cemetery Committee would like to change the wording on rule number 4 in the Glass Valley Cemetery rules regarding vault requirements. Joe made a motion to approve proposed change. Brad seconded. M.C. Discuss Recycling Center Hours of Operation: Joe made a motion to change the recycling center summer hours so that the center is open the first Wednesday of May to first Wednesday of August starting in 2026. Siri seconded. Review and Discuss Annual Fire Number Fee: Terry shared that the Rural Fire Association is considering a possible increase in the annual charge per fire number. It will be determined at the next Association meeting and will affect the Town’s budget. 2026 Budget Update: Sarah gave updated information about the 2026 town budget following changes and new information from the state. Set Date for Budget Hearing and Town Elector Meeting: Mary made a motion to set the public hearing for the 2026 town budget on November 3, 2025, starting at 6:30pm. The Town Elector Meeting will meet immediately following the public hearing. M.C. Resolution 2025-B: A Resolution to Recommend Board Compensation: Tabled to the November 3, 2025, Town Elector meeting. Resolution 2025-C: Resolution of Town Board Proposing to Exceed Levy Limit via Town Meeting: Brad moved to adopt Resolution 2025 – C: Resolution Proposing to Exceed Levy Limit via Town Meeting. Mary seconded. M.C. Board and Staff Communications: Terry invited Tricia and Jacob Durocher to discuss their dogs, which are roaming off property often. The Durochers discussed steps they have taken to keep their dogs contained. These include an in-ground fence, and they have rehomed one of the dogs. The Board asked them to consider a physical fence and to keep the fence collars on all the time. Terry stated that if the dogs are out one more time, a citation will be issued. Brad shared that the Roads Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9 has been canceled. Joe made a motion to pay Don $200 for skid steer work at electronic recycling. Mary seconded. M.C. Siri shared that SwiftCurrent internet is being installed in her area. Mary gave updates on the Parks Committee. A UWRF journalism student attended the most recent Parks meeting as a class assignment. The complaint about the trail on Birch Cliff has been resolved and the bus frame is getting closer to being installed as a bridge frame in Halverson Park. Sarah thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Elections Commission conference. She also had several items that need to go on future board agendas. Don said the anerobic digester at the Peterson Farm is starting to operate and the pipeline has been pressure tested and will begin use soon. They have also been hiring employees to work at the facility. Jerome gave an update on gaining access and making improvements at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Terry said that 900th Street had a new culvert put in after a hole developed after the heavy rain earlier this month. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from October 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Discuss Impact Fees • Review and Discuss Annual Fire Number Fee • Discuss Fall Tax Newsletter • Update Town Fees and Charges • Set Date and Discuss Plans for Holiday Reception • Discuss DNR Municipal Transport Information • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to audit and pay bills, Siri seconded. M.C. Joe moved to adjourn. Mary seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 9:20pm. Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Ordinary Income/Expense Income Fire Protection Fire Calls Deposit 10/08/251158Raymundo Diaz Fire Call 5178 Money Market Acc...100.00 100.00 Total Fire Calls 100.00 100.00 Fire Inspection Fees Deposit 10/14/257160Trebus InvestmentsFI 5189 Money Market Acc...50.00 50.00 Deposit 10/14/252247Sky Properties/FilarskyFI 5190 Money Market Acc...100.00 150.00 Deposit 10/14/258309Garden Divas FI 5191 Money Market Acc...50.00 200.00 Deposit 10/14/254221Michelle RinehartFI 5192 Money Market Acc...50.00 250.00 Deposit 10/20/251507WoodVine LLC FI 5204 Money Market Acc...50.00 300.00 Deposit 10/20/25215884Brotoloc FI 5205 Money Market Acc...50.00 350.00 Deposit 10/20/253816Greener Grass FI 5206 Money Market Acc...50.00 400.00 Deposit 10/20/2523644Steiner PlumbingFI 5207 Money Market Acc...50.00 450.00 Deposit 10/20/251210Heartland MontessoriFI 5209 Money Market Acc...50.00 500.00 Deposit 10/20/2514515Have a Heart FI 5210 Money Market Acc...50.00 550.00 Deposit 10/20/251061BAS Properties FI 5211 Money Market Acc...50.00 600.00 Deposit 10/20/2502289...Kinni Storage FI 5212 Money Market Acc...50.00 650.00 Total Fire Inspection Fees 650.00 650.00 Total Fire Protection 750.00 750.00 Licenses and Permits Dog License Fees/Kennel Deposit 10/20/251449Jacob Durocher DL 5213 Money Market Acc...12.00 12.00 Total Dog License Fees/Kennel 12.00 12.00 Total Licenses and Permits 12.00 12.00 Other Revenue Refunds Deposit 10/20/25R0041...Rural Mutual InsuranceDividend Refund...Money Market Acc...529.00 529.00 Total Refunds 529.00 529.00 Total Other Revenue 529.00 529.00 Public Charges for Services Town of River Falls 10/20/25 Profit and Loss Detail October 7 - 20, 2025 Page 1 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Recycling Center Deposit 10/08/25151450J.R.s Recycling 5176Money Market Acc...225.50 225.50 Deposit 10/08/251106Eric Deaton Recycling 5181Money Market Acc...30.00 255.50 Deposit 10/08/258815Susan FreiermuthRecycling 5182Money Market Acc...33.00 288.50 Deposit 10/08/251382RF Construction Recycling 5183Money Market Acc...25.00 313.50 Deposit 10/08/257164Mark Anderson Recycling 5184Money Market Acc...14.00 327.50 Deposit 10/08/256277Chiselpoint BuildersRecycling 5185Money Market Acc...10.00 337.50 Deposit 10/08/25492Lukas Nelson Recycling 5186Money Market Acc... 6.00 343.50 Deposit 10/08/252417Kris Torkelson Recycling 5187Money Market Acc... 6.00 349.50 Deposit 10/08/25CashJoe Mahoney Recycling 5188Money Market Acc...879.11 1,228.61 Deposit 10/14/2512703Terry Kusilek RC 5193 Money Market Acc...110.00 1,338.61 Deposit 10/14/2512034Randall SwensonRC 5194 Money Market Acc...50.00 1,388.61 Deposit 10/14/254663Derek Borchardt RC 5195 Money Market Acc...30.00 1,418.61 Deposit 10/14/251109Eric Deaton RC 5196 Money Market Acc...25.00 1,443.61 Deposit 10/14/252518Brenda Rundle RC 5197 Money Market Acc...15.00 1,458.61 Deposit 10/14/258472Greg Elliott RC 5198 Money Market Acc...10.00 1,468.61 Deposit 10/14/251384RF Construction RC 5199 Money Market Acc...10.00 1,478.61 Deposit 10/14/252420Kris Torkelson RC 5200 Money Market Acc... 9.00 1,487.61 Deposit 10/14/25494Lukas Nelson RC 5201 Money Market Acc... 9.00 1,496.61 Deposit 10/14/252287Donna GilbertsonRC 5202 Money Market Acc... 6.00 1,502.61 Deposit 10/14/25CashJoe Mahoney RC 5203 Money Market Acc...818.85 2,321.46 Deposit 10/20/25155Je! Bump Recycling 5214Money Market Acc...62.00 2,383.46 Deposit 10/20/256973Allen Halvorson Recycling 5215Money Market Acc...60.00 2,443.46 Deposit 10/20/258419Dennis Blank Recycling 5216Money Market Acc...45.00 2,488.46 Deposit 10/20/255064Patricia Lavoie Recycling 5217Money Market Acc...30.00 2,518.46 Deposit 10/20/252699Annemie Fosler Recycling 5218Money Market Acc...25.00 2,543.46 Deposit 10/20/256071Randall Mittag Recycling 5219Money Market Acc...25.00 2,568.46 Deposit 10/20/259723Nancy Boryczka Recycling 5220Money Market Acc...20.00 2,588.46 Deposit 10/20/252256Rocky Branch Vet ServicesRecycling 5221Money Market Acc...18.00 2,606.46 Deposit 10/20/2511001Terry Knutson Recycling 5222Money Market Acc...10.00 2,616.46 Deposit 10/20/25495Lukas Nelson Recycling 5223Money Market Acc... 6.00 2,622.46 Deposit 10/20/25CashJoe Mahoney Recycling 5224Money Market Acc...842.30 3,464.76 Total Recycling Center 3,464.76 3,464.76 Zoning Fee Deposit 10/08/2519115Raspberry RentalsZoning 5175 Money Market Acc...360.00 360.00 Deposit 10/08/255384Kelly Heil Zoning 5177 Money Market Acc...120.00 480.00 Deposit 10/08/251086Mark Nolan Zoning 5179 Money Market Acc...120.00 600.00 Town of River Falls 10/20/25 Profit and Loss Detail October 7 - 20, 2025 Page 2 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Total Zoning Fee 600.00 600.00 Zoning Fee DW/Site Ins/TraDwel Deposit 10/08/251058Jacob Domagala Driveway/Field A...Money Market Acc...75.00 75.00 Total Zoning Fee DW/Site Ins/TraDwel 75.00 75.00 Total Public Charges for Services 4,139.76 4,139.76 Total Income 5,430.76 5,430.76 Net Ordinary Income 5,430.76 5,430.76 Net Income 5,430.76 5,430.76 Town of River Falls 10/20/25 Profit and Loss Detail October 7 - 20, 2025 Page 3 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS TREASURER’S REPORT OCTOBER 20, 2025 FNBRF MONEY MARKET $ 865,495.11 10/20/25 TRANSFERS $ 15,000.00 10/10/25 DESIGNATED FUNDS IN MM $ - 44,937.00 Highway Equip't $ - 40,000.00 Capital Outlay MONEY MARKET AVAILABLE $ 780,558.11 ROYAL CREDIT UNION $ 25.23 Business Savings $ 327,213.20 Equity Account $ -30,000.00 Revaluation Impact Fees OPEN NEW ACCOUNT RCU AVAILABLE $ 297,238.43 TOTAL AT BOTH BANKS $ 1,077,796.54 RECOMMENDED RESERVE $ 445,653.00 AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 632,143.54 See 2025 budget Fire Inspections—15 of 21 paid; Marzolf inspected and will be billed Update of outstanding fire calls—November or December meeting Two letters sent regarding special assessment/addition to property tax bill if no response by 10/31/25 Dan Cremin- $550.00 Elizabeth Schultz $834.10 Zoning Report Oct 6 – Oct 20, 2025 10/13 W8877 State Hwy 29 – Issued a zoning permit for a 20’ x 24’ accessory building to Mark and Lacey Nolan. Est Cost - $30,000. 10/20 W9127 710th Ave - Issued demolition permit to Terry Kusilek. December 2025 Newsletter Topics and Timeline Timeline: November 3 - Articles due to Sarah November 10 - Send it for print Topics/Article Ideas: • Dog licensing and rabies vaccinations • Burn permits • Property tax payments • Snow/Winter Parking/What happens when my mailbox gets hit • Road work o 2025 work recap and highlights o Next year's road project plans • 2026 Election update • Recycling changes Important Dates: Dog Licensing: Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. until noon Annual Town Caucus: January 20, 2026, 6:30 P.M. February Primary Election (if required): February 17, 2026 Spring Election: April 7, 2026 Annual Town Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:00 P.M. Fall Primary Election: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Fall General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Winter Recycling Center Hours: Saturdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. TOWN OF RIVER FALLS The River Falls Town Board would like to wish all Town residents a Happy Holiday Season! Below are several important year-end reminders. SEASON'S GREETINGS! PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS Property tax payments should be made to the Pierce County Treasurer’s Office in Ellsworth (not the Town of River Falls). Please turn this page over for more information on submitting property tax payments. DOG LICENSING AND RABIES VACCINATIONS Dog Licensing & Rabies Vaccinations are required by state law. A Town license will help quickly reunite lost dog and owner!! Please license your dog(s) using the form on the back side of this page. These payments are made to the Town Treasurer as indicated on the form (not the County Treasurer). Contact Rita Kozak, Town Treasurer at 715-425-8554 if you have dog licensing questions. IMPORTANT DATES Dog Licensing: Sat, January 25, 2025, 9am - 12pm Annual Town Caucus: January 21, 2025, 7:30pm February Primary Election: February 18, 2025 Spring Election: April 1, 2025 Annual Town Meeting: Tue, April 15, 2025, 7pm Winter Recycling Center Hours: Saturdays 8am - 4pm DECEMBER 2024 BURN PERMITS 2025 Burn Permits are available at the Town Recycling Center during center hours. Burn permits are also available from Town Board and staff members by appointment. PERMITS REQUIRED Home remodeling, deck building, and new home or shed construction are all examples of activities requiring permits. This is not an all inclusive list. Businesses (homebased or not) also require permits. Remote officing or businesses where the only contact with customers is remote do not require a permit. Contact Don Rodewald, Zoning Administrator for more information. 715-307-0564 or zoning@riverfallstown.com TOWN CAUCUS The caucus is the method the Town uses for nominating candidates to be placed on the Spring Election ballot. The caucus is open to the public, but only qualified electors of the municipality may nominate and vote for candidates. Nominations for Supervisor I, Supervisor II, Town Chair, Clerk, and Treasurer will be accepted at the caucus on 1/21/25. WINTER REMINDERS Pushing snow across the road is a safety hazard. Thepractice of pushing snow across the road when plowingcreates a safety hazard for the traveling public andcreates a problem for the road plowing operation. If you believe your mailbox was damaged during a snowevent, assess if the mailbox was hit by the force of thesnow hitting the mailbox or was it physically hit by theplow equipment. The mailbox policy states that adamaged mailbox will be replaced with a plainstandard mailbox when it is evident that the snowremoval equipment damaged the box. If you believe thedamage was caused by the plow equipment, call theTown Chair to report the damage. UPDATE FROM THE ROADS COMMITTEE In October, we celebrated the completion of a 2 year resurfacing project on 770th Ave with a picnic at the Town Hall. Looking ahead to 2025, the Town plans to start work on resurfacing 850th Street north of State Road 29. Other projects will include cold patch, sealcoating and more tree work. ABANDONED WELLS Wells no longer used or maintained should consider formal abandonment and closure because they act as direct conduits to groundwater and make it more vulnerable to contamination from the surface. Most well abandonments are eligible for costing sharing assistance through the Pierce County Land Conservation Department. Use this link to visit our facebook page. Follow us to get regular updates and annoucements as they are posted. DOG LICENSING AND RABIES VACCINATIONS DOG LICENSES ARE REQUIRED YEARLY.* PLEASE RETURN FORM AND PAYMENT BY JANUARY 31, 2025 Please fill out form below and return with the proper fee. Checks should be made out to the Town of River Falls and mailed to the Town Treasurer, Rita Kozak, W9015 770th Avenue, River Falls, WI 54022. Phone: 715- 425-8554. Name _______________________________ Address _______________________________________ Phone_______________________________ Name of dog: ________________________ Name of dog: ________________________ Breed: ________________________ Breed: _______________________ Color: ________________________ Color: ________________________ ___ Male $12.00 ___ Neutered Male $7.00 ___ Male $12.00 ___ Neutered Male $7.00 ___ Female $12.00 ___ Spayed Female $7.00 ___ Female $12.00 ___ Spayed Female $7.00 Date of Rabies Vaccination: ______________ Date of Rabies Vaccination: ______________ Vaccine Mfg.: ______________ Vaccine Mfg.: ______________ Serial Number: ______________ Serial Number: ______________ ___Kennel License $40.00 (A Town of River Falls conditional use permit and a kennel license are required. This fee licenses 6-10 dogs. For 11 or more dogs, please add an additional $5 per animal.) *WI STATUTES 174.05 (5) states there is a $5.00 late fee per dog to be assessed to a dog owner if the dog was at least 5 months old and not licensed by April 1st. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING TAX PAYMENTS If you want a receipt dated 2024, your payment must be received at the county by Tuesday, December 31. Receipts show the date the payment was processed, not the envelope postmark date. Option One: Pay By Mail Please mail your tax payment to: Your payment must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2025. Please make checks payable to Pierce County Treasurer. Enclose the payment stub from your tax statement so payment will be applied correctly. However, if there are delinquent taxes, payment will be applied to delinquent taxes first. If you want receipts, please include a self- addressed envelope with appropriate postage. If you want a receipt with a 2024 date, it must be received by the county no later than Tuesday, 12/31/24. Option Two: Dropbox at Courthouse We welcome you to use the 24-hour payment drop box which is located near the courthouse rear parking lot off Kinne Street. When you drive into the parking lot, look straight ahead and you will see signs marking the drop box location. Option Three: Online Payment (https://public-portal.co.pierce.wi.us/Login) On the Pierce County home page, hover over the word “Departments”. Slide over and click on the word “Treasurer”. Click on “Online Tax Payments”. (You will need to click “Accept and Sign In” to access the guest portal.) Click on the word "search" located in the left column of the screen. The Pierce County Web Search screen will appear. Type your last name in the “Last Name” field (or parcel number in the “Property Number” field) and press enter on your keyboard. A list of your parcel’s tax bills will appear at the bottom of the screen. Put a check in the box on the left of the line for each parcel you would like to pay. Click “Add to Cart”. Click “View Cart”. Click “Checkout”. You will be re-directed to Value Payment Systems. Click on your preferred payment method and make your payment by following the directions on the payment screens. If you wish to pay taxes by credit card or electronic check, a credit card processing fee of 2.39% of the amount being paid or a check processing fee of $1.50 for payments up to $10,000 will be added to your transaction. You will need your parcel computer number and dollar amount to complete the transaction. DO NOT send dog license fees to Pierce County. Dog licenses are managed by the town and will be issued by the town treasurer (instructions below). Pierce County Treasurer PO Box 87, Ellsworth, WI 54011 1 Town of River Falls Fees and Charges Revised 3/6/06; 3/20/06;12/4/06; 5/21/07; 5/19/08; 5/4/09; 6/21/10; 6/6/11; 6/12 (no changes made); 12/17/12 (fire call fees added to schedule per Res. 2012-G); Nonmetallic Mining Fees added on 7/15/13; Revised 5/5/14; Revised 6/1/15 and 6/15/15; 6/20/16; No revisions made in 2017 or 2018; Reviewed and revised in 2021. Updated June 2024; April 2025 Latest revision: July 7, 2025 Administrative Photo copying $.25/page Locating a Record $0 unless costs exceed $50 Cash deposit will be required if actual cost is estimated to be more than $50 Nonsufficient fund checks $40 Duplicate meeting recording $35 Alcohol Service and Events Class “A” – allows the retail sale of fermented malt beverages (beer) $100 Annual license – expires June 30 “Class A” Liquor – allows the retail sale of intoxicating liquor (distilled spirits and wine, including alcoholic cider) $500 Annual license – expires June 30 Class “B” – allows the retail sale of fermented malt beverages (beer) for consumption on or off the licensed premises $100 Annual license – expires June 30 “Class B” Liquor – allows the retail sale of intoxicating liquor (distilled spirits and wine, including alcoholic cider) for consumption on the licensed premises $500 Annual license – expires June 30 Reserve “Class B” (liquor on & off) $10,000 Annual license – expires June 30 “Class C” – allows the retail sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on the licensed premises $100 Annual license – expires June 30 Temporary Alcohol Beverage License (“Class B” or Class “B” only) $40.00 14-day license for nonprofit events Operator’s license $40 Two-Year license – expires June 30 Temporary operator’s license $15 14-day license for nonprofit events Provisional operator’s license $15 60-day license Special Events Permit Medium sized gathering (300-500 people) $40 Large sized gathering (500+ people) $75 Cemetery Glass Valley Cemetery Lot $700 Glass Valley Cremation Lot (24” x 24”) $200 If a marker is requested the cost of the marker will be added to the lot cost Glass Valley Cemetery Lot without a Vault ??? 2 Dogs Neutered males & spayed females $7 Additional $5 late fee applies to all dog license applied for after April 1st, annual fee Unneutered males & unspayed females $12 Annual fee Dogs in private and commercial kennels $40 Will license 6-10 dogs, annual fee Each additional dog $5 New tag or transfer of license $2 Animal control fee $50 Variable based on actual expenses with current animal control contract Fire Calls General fire calls (not vehicle accidents) $800 * Plus actual cost of any other expenses as determined by the River Falls Rural Fire Dept 1 vehicle accident $800 * Plus actual cost of any other expenses as determined by the River Falls Rural Fire Dept 2 vehicle accident $600/each * Plus actual cost of any other expenses as determined by the River Falls Rural Fire Dept 3 vehicle accident $500/each Plus actual cost of any other expenses as determined by the River Falls Rural Fire Dept Hazardous Materials response $800 Plus actual cost of any other expenses as determined by the River Falls Rural Fire Dept Damage to equipment due to inadequate driveway maintenance Actual costs, net after applying for insurance coverage Fire Inspections ??? Miscellaneous Cigarette license $100 Annual fee Fence Review $50 Per occurrence Mobile Home Parks $2 per space, $25 minimum, $10 transfer fee Annual fee Nonmetallic Mining Operator’s License $600 Annual fee Nonmetallic Mining Base Administration Fee $10,000 Initial occurrence Nonmetallic Renewal of License Fee $600 Annual fee Recyclable/solid waste haulers license $200 Annual fee Salvage Yard license $500 Initial occurrence Renewal $250 Annual fee 3 No changes made in 2015, 2016 or 2017; Revised 2018; Revised 2021 Town of River Falls Highway Department Fees and Charges Highway Dept Machinery (only in emergency and with Town Chair approval) Grader $250/hour Plus labor and 10% admin fee Loader $250/hour Plus labor and 10% admin fee Truck $250/hour Plus labor and 10% admin fee Mowing $250/hour Plus labor and 10% admin fee Tractor $250/hour Plus labor and 10% admin fee Driveway plowing or sanding $250/hour Plus labor, 10% admin fee and any salt/sand supply expense Materials Salt/Sand $2/five-gallon bucket $40/small pick-up truck load (less than ½ yard) You load $80/cubic yard + $25 loading fee Crushed rock $2/ five-gallon bucket $40/ small pick-up truck load (less than ½ yard) You load 4 Town of River Falls Building and Zoning Fees and Charges Adopted: 5/5/14; No revisions made in 2015; No revisions made in 2017; 10% added in 2016.; Reviewed July of 2018. No changes made; Reviewed and revised July 2021; Reviewed July 2025 Building Permit Fees Auxiliary Buildings $120 per building Under $3000 value, no permit required Agricultural Buildings $120 per building Under $3000 value, no permit required Commercial and Industrial (new) Small (Less than 10,000 sq. ft.) $1200 Large (More than 10,000 sq. ft.) $2400 Site plan review $120 Plus Town Engineer Review fee Commercial and Industrial (remodel) Small (Less than 10,000 sq. ft.) $240 Large (More than 10,000 sq. ft.) $480 Demolition Permit $100 Land Use Fee for Dwellings New, including attached garage $1200 Plus inspection fee Additions $120 Plus inspection fee Attached decks (added after original house construction $120 Plus inspection fee Remodel $120 Plus inspection fee. No permit needed for replacement of already permitted items (windows, siding, shingles) or repainting. Remodel Permit required for any damage by fire or wind that exceeds $3000 (unless already exempted) Documentation Fee (State UDC Form) $30 State sets this fee Swimming Pool (in-ground) $120 Plus inspection fee Building Inspection Fees As charged by current contract TF Inspection Agency https://tfinspectionagency.com/ Fire Number (as charged by Pierce County) New $75 Replacement $30 Impact Fees New single-family dwelling $1298.70 New duplex $2597.40 Industrial/Commercial Impact fee will be calculated Land Division Certified Survey Map – one lot $350 Each Additional Lot $75/additional lot Subdivision or Plat – one lot $900 5 Each additional lot $150/additional lot Site Inspection Review Fees Building Site Review Non-dwelling in A-1 & A-2 $75 Dwelling and non-dwelling in R-1 & R-2 $75 Dwelling in A-1 & A-2 $175 Driveway and Site Review Permit $75 In R-1 & R-2 $120 In A-1 & A-2 $200 Transfer of Dwelling Site $425 Zoning (all fees include publication cost) Conditional Use Permit $300 Zoning District Change $700 Variance $700 Miscellaneous Holding Tank $75 Public road access by another unit of govt $330 Sign (maximum 32 sq ft – each side) $90 Structure moving (includes road inspection) $325 Tower (fee plus town engineer fee) $3000 Set by state Class 2 Colocation $500 Utility $175 Antenna Change Based on current state statutes Appeals (all fees include publication cost) Administrative $750 Impact Fee $750 6 Town of River Falls Recycling Department Fees and Charges – as of April 2, 2025 Bagged Garbage up to 17 gallons $3/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy up to 35 gallons $5/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy up to 55 gallons $7/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy over 55 gallons $8/bag or can Equivalent volume bases may be moved up in cost if heavy Bulk Waste Truck or Trailer (Price varies based on levelness with sides of the truck bed and weight of load) Compact sized pick-up truck $50 Full Size sized pick-up truck $65 Extended size pick-up truck $80 Shingles sheet rock, heavy loads Based on load and materials Bulk Waste Items Toilet or sink $15 Chair $15 Futon frame and mattress, sectional piece $20 Loveseat, reclining chair $25 Sofa, reclining sofa $30 Oversized sectional $50 Tables $10 - $15 Nightstand $10 - $15 Dresser $15 - $20 Children’s Toys $5 - $30 Size dependent Crib Mattress $5 Twin Mattress or box spring $10 Full Mattress or box spring $15 Queen mattress or box spring $20 King mattress or box spring $25 Carpet or Rug 6’ x8’ $20 Carpet or Rug 10’ x 12’ $30 Carpet or Rug greater than 10’ x 12’ $40 Appliances (standard household appliances Vacuum cleaner $10 Convection oven, dehumidifier, dishwasher, drinking fountain, dryer, freezer, furnace, humidifier, microwave, refrigerator, stove, trash compactor, washing machines, water heater $15 Water Softener $25 Air Conditioner, Water Softeners $20 Gas powered Refrigerator or Freezer (under 4 ft) $400 and up Computers 7 Hard drive, CPU, keyboard, modem, desk top printer, iPad, small scanner, cell phone, answering machine, speaker set, video game $4 Fax machine, shredder, collator, typewriter, label maker, VCR, stereo, DVD/CD players, satellite receiver, video camera, camera, monitor $5 Large scanner, lap top computer $10 Commercial size printer $35 Televisions Satellite or Cable box $3 VCR or DVD player $5 VCR/DVD combo $8 TV 19" or less $15 TV 20" to 30" $20 TV 31" to 40" $30 TV 41" to 54" $40 TV Greater than 55" $50 TV Salvaged $55 Projection TV $100 Light bulbs 4’ or less, compacts, u shape, circular $1 Greater than 4’ $2 Tires Lawn and bike $2 Passenger, SUV, light truck, ATV $10 without rim $15 with rim Large truck, small semi or small tractor $35 without rim $45 with rim Large Tractor $40-300 Price by size and weight of tires Garden and Lawn Equipment (all fluids must be taken out) Chainsaws, weed whip $10 Riding lawn mower without tires $40 Riding lawn mower with tires $48 Snowblowers, rototillers, push mower $20 Miscellaneous Carbon Monoxide, smoke detectors and light ballasts $3 LP tanks $6 40 lbs or less, LP tank must be empty with valve open Rechargeable batteries (drill, saw, sander, etc) $5 each Like NiCad batteries Rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, D, D, button, etc) $1 each Ballast $3 Car batteries $0 8 2025 Holiday Reception Dec 15, 2025 6:00pm? Invited: Board members, Recycling workers, Rob, Dalton, Committee members, Ruth, Election workers Holiday Bonus Amounts: Rob: $200 Dalton: $200 Darrell Hubbell: $50 Sarah, Rita, Don: $100 Jerome: $50 Recycling $50 Joe M Albert Kaleb Garrett Mary M Chris Kristin Greg S Who is bringing what: Terry: Rita: Meatballs Don: Cheese and Meat Tray Brad: Appetizer Joe: Cookies Siri: Appetizer Mary F: Sarah: Dessert Mary M: Cookies 1 STREAM CULVERTS (NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS)—BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (Sept. 2015)  Non-erodible coffer dams up and downstream to isolate the pipe during excavation. Common methods include sand bags wrapped in plastic sheeting, other reinforced plastic sheeting, steel sheeting, and water bladder barrier.  Treat water from the culvert trench to prevent cloudy water from reaching waterways or wetlands. Common methods include temporary settling basin, infiltration basin, filtration bag, sediment tank. Water applied polymer may be needed in conjunction with these methods.  Maintain streamflow downstream to protect aquatic life. Common methods include by-pass pumping, plastic and rock/ rock bag lined channel, by-pass culvert, and diverting water to one culvert (at sites with 2 or more culverts only). Trenched in silt fence, fiber logs, or other method Topsoil and seed protected by mulch or erosion mat Place geotextile fabric then cover with clean, sediment free riprap 6” to 24” in di- ameter as appropriate for the site. DURING Construction: AFTER Construction: At sites with water quality issues (road overtopping, bank erosion, streambed scour, etc.), installing a larger culvert that does not constrict the stream channel is an important best management practice for water quality protec- tion and flood resiliency. maintain streamflow dewatering the pipe trench downstream cofferdam upstream cofferdam BEFORE Construction: Devise an erosion control plan for the project site. Be sure the plans include stockpile protec- tion. Further, be sure all stockpiles and borrow/waste sites are setback from waterways, wetlands, and floodplains. Begin to install erosion control items before any ground is disturbed. Common methods include: construction site diversion, silt fence, ditch checks, vegetative buffers, inlet protection, sediment traps, and tracking pads. The following example describes typical best management practices that are needed to protect water quality at culvert replacement projects. 2 STREAM CULVERTS (NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS) —BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (Sept. 2015) Construction Timing: Once waterway work begins (below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM)), all construction activities in those waterways must be continuous to the greatest extent practicable until the work is completed and the site is stabilized. If periods of inactivity are unavoidable, the site must be temporarily stabilized until the work is resumed and completed. Timing Restrictions: To minimize adverse impacts on fish movement, fish spawning, and egg incubation periods, work below the OHWM may not occur during the following time periods:  September 15th to May 15th for all trout streams.  March 1st through June 15th for ALL other waters. The timing restrictions listed may be waived or modified by the WDNR Transportation Liaison. Wetlands: Vegetation, material, soil stockpiles, or equipment cannot be stored in wetlands (even on a temporary basis). The project needs to be constructed in a manner that will maintain natural hydrology in the wetland complex. Erosion and Sediment Control Practices: The project site shall implement erosion and sediment control measures that ad- equately control or prevent erosion, and prevent damage to waterways and wetlands as outlined in NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code. All erosion control measures must meet or exceed the WDNR Technical Standards.  All grading, excavation and disturbance will be confined to the minimum area necessary for the placement of the structure.  Construction equipment should not operate on the bed of the stream, below the OHWM, except for that which is necessary for the placement of the structure.  Unless the waterway is dry for the duration of the construction activities, you must install a cofferdam upstream and down- stream of your project area. The coffer dam needs to be installed in conjunction with a method to maintain downstream flow .  Cofferdams and temporary diversion channels must be constructed of non-erodible material and secured with rock/ rock- bags at the bottom of the channel and top of the banks. No earthen cofferdams are permitted.  Pump intakes and discharges shall prevent impacts to fisheries, wildlife, and their habitat, and must be placed to prevent the disturbance, removal and/or scour of bed material.  Temporary bypass structures used to maintain streamflow (i.e. diversion channel, pump bypass system, diverting to one cul- vert at a time, etc.) need to be adequately sized to prevent damage from upstream flooding and downstream siltation, wash- out, or scouring.  Construction and dewatering activities shall be accomplished in such a manner as to prevent erosion and siltation into sur- face waters and wetlands.  Remove all coffer dams in such a way that minimizes the release of sediment and other downstream impacts. Conventional practice is to remove the downstream coffer dam first then slowly remove the upstream coffer dam. When no longer need- ed, restore any bypass channel to original condition.  Unless it is an emergency situation, avoid construction during periods of high water to avoid flooding the construction site. Suitable Fill Material: All fill must consist of clean suitable soil material, as defined by s. NR 500.03(214), Wis. Admin. Code, free from hazardous substances as defined by s. 289.01(11), Wis. Stats., and free from solid waste as defined by ss. 289.01(11) and (33), Wis. Stats. Dredging: Any dredging necessary to bury the culvert will be limited to the greatest extent possible and deposition of sand, gravel, or stone will only occur immediately underneath and within 2 feet of the culvert. The width and depth of the water- way must not be altered. Site Maintenance: The replacement stream culvert must be maintained in good condition. Remove accumulated brush, de- bris or other obstructions that are trapped in or underneath the structure regularly. Invasive Species: Invasive species pose adverse effects to waters of the state. Any equipment that has been in contact with waters of the state needs to be properly cleaned and decontaminated. Note: If the project includes any wetland fill, approval from DNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) is required. If the project in- cludes land-disturbance activity in excess of one acre, a Construction Site Stormwater Permit may be needed. Municipalities are responsible for obtaining any other permit or approval required by local zoning ordinances, other local authority, other state permits and by the ACOE be- fore starting your project. Ditch Maintenance Best Management Practices (BMPs) (11/2018) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) appreciates the opportunity to work with municipalities on road improvement projects. Ditch creation and maintenance is an important component of road improvement projects. The best management practices outlined below will aid municipalities in completing these projects. Ditching, the removal of accumulated sediment to the original construction configuration, is a basic maintenance procedure, provided the best management practices to protect water quality are followed. However, creating or deepening existing ditches in wetlands may cause negative water quality impacts and result in costly road maintenance and safety concerns in certain situations. Please contact the WDNR Transportation Liaison for your county (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Sectors/documents/transportation/Liaisons.pdf) before working in ditches. Ditch Maintenance: If you are proposing to change the depth, width, or direction of flow in an existing ditch through or near a wetland, please contact the WDNR Transportation Liaison for your area. ❖ Work should take place during dry conditions, whenever possible. ❖ A municipality can remove accumulated sediment or vegetation from a ditch provided the materials removed are deposited in an upland (non-wetland) area. ❖ Maintenance equipment should not be operated in wetland areas. Ditch cleaning should be done with a back-hoe from the road to avoid compaction of wetland soils. ❖ The ditch dimensions cannot be greatly altered by ditch maintenance activities. Please check the size and elevations of the ditch prior to maintenance. Ditch Creation: If you are planning on creating a new ditch in wetland, you must coordinate with your WDNR Transportation Liaison prior to starting this operation for necessary permits or approval. • Ditching in a wetland could severely alter the hydrology of the wetland resulting in a loss of wetland functions and values. • Ditching in a wetland will not take water away from the road, it will just create a place for more water to gather next to the road. Sometimes a ditch, isn’t a ditch! Often in Wisconsin, natural streams travel along roads and are not ditches at all. It is important to contact the WDNR Transportation Liaison for your area to determine if the area next to your roadway is a wetland or waterway before doing any maintenance work. For any work in ditches, check out the NHI Public Portal (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/erreview/publicportal.html) to determine if your project might impact endangered resources. Road improvements in wetland areas can minimize the need for ditching Note that some of these options may require a WDNR or USACE permit approval. • Install equalizer pipes (cross drainage culverts) to distribute the water evenly along the road corridor. • Raise the road elevation or improving the road base. • Reduce potential beaver problems by using equalizer pipes with beveled edges, installing end grates, and cleaning culverts frequently. Erosion Control BMPs (NR 151.225) (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/nr/100/151/IV/225) Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 151.225 describes erosion control BMPs required to protect waterways and wetland from excessive sediment deposition during and after construction. Transportation facility authorities are required to maintain erosion and sediment control practices at each site where land disturbing construction activity is to occur and prevent or reduce all of the following (from NR151.225(3)): (a) The deposition of soil from being tracked onto streets by vehicles. (b) The discharge of sediment from disturbed areas into on-site storm water inlets. (c) The discharge of sediment from disturbed areas into adjacent waters of the state. (d) The discharge of sediment from drainage ways that flow off the site. (e) The discharge of sediment by dewatering activities. (f) The discharge of sediment eroding from soil stockpiles existing for more than 7 days. (g) The transport by runoff into waters of the state of chemicals, cement and other building compounds and materials on the construction site during the construction period. However, projects that require the placement of these materials in waters of the state, such as constructing bridge footings or BMP installations, are not prohibited by this paragraph. BMPs shall be located so that treatment occurs before runoff enters waters of the state. The BMPs used to comply with this section shall be implemented as follows (from NR151.225(5)): (a) Erosion and sediment control practices shall be constructed or installed before land disturbing construction activities begin. (b) Erosion and sediment control practices shall be maintained until final stabilization. (c) Final stabilization activity shall commence when land disturbing activities cease and final grade has been reached on any portion of the site. (d) Temporary stabilization activity shall commence when land disturbing construction activities have temporarily ceased and will not resume for a period exceeding 14 calendar days. (e) BMPs that are no longer necessary for erosion and sediment control shall be removed by the responsible party. Register: 1st Nat. BK of RF:Clerk's Checking Account From 10/06/2025 through 10/20/2025 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo PaymentC Deposit Balance 10/06/2025 28790 Kozak, Rita M -split- 1,048.53 12,223.35 10/06/2025 28791 Foster, Mary J -split- 563.09 11,660.26 10/06/2025 28792 Kusilek (employee), ... -split- 788.64 10,871.62 10/06/2025 28793 Mahoney, Joseph M -split- 620.86 10,250.76 10/06/2025 28794 Meyer, Sarah K -split- 3,036.89 7,213.87 10/06/2025 28795 Mogen (supervisor), ... -split- 329.83 6,884.04 10/06/2025 28796 Smith (supervisor), Siri -split- 454.57 6,429.47 10/06/2025 28797 Terry Kusilek General Government:B... 100.10 6,329.37 10/06/2025 28798 Rita Kozak General Government:T... 250.00 6,079.37 10/06/2025 28799 Meyer, Sarah K -split- 566.26 5,513.11 10/07/2025 1st Nat. BK of RF:Mo... 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Public Works - Recycli... 683.10 21,494.20 10/13/2025 28818 Water Care Services General Government:T... 30.00 21,464.20 10/13/2025 28819 Waste Mgt of WI-MN -split- 2,320.82 19,143.38 10/13/2025 28820 Kwik Trip -split- 101.11 19,042.27 Town of River Falls 10/20/2025 10:57 AM Page 1 Register: 1st Nat. BK of RF:Clerk's Checking Account From 10/06/2025 through 10/20/2025 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref Date Number Payee Account Memo PaymentC Deposit Balance 10/13/2025 28821 River Falls Rural Fir... -split- 900.00 18,142.27 Town of River Falls 10/20/2025 10:57 AM Page 2