Town Board and Plan Commission — Agenda packet

Town of River Falls Town Board 8/18/25 Meeting Materials TOWN OF RIVER FALLS The following River Falls Town Meetings will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the River Falls Town Hall, W9015 770th Ave. 6:00 P.M. – Plan Commission Agenda: Minutes; Comments & Requests; Zoning Administrator Report; Discuss Agriculture and Accessory Building Descriptions; Discuss Impact Fees Needs Assessment Subcommittee; Discuss Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Subcommittee; Discuss Extraterritorial Zoning Town Ordinance Subcommittee; 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 August 18, 2025, Regular Board Meeting 3. Financial/Fire Call Report 4. Public Comments and Requests 5. Zoning Administrator Report 6. Plan Commission Report 7. Discuss and Approve Letter for Fire Call Process 8. Discuss and Take Action on Exterior Door Replacement at Town Hall 9. Discuss and Take Action on All Croix Inspections and Building Permit at W8892 770th Avenue 10. Board and Staff Communications 11. Future Agenda Items 12. Audit and Pay Bills 13. 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, August 18, 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, Troy and Shana Coburn The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:02pm. Brad made a motion that the agenda be approved with adjustment. Joe seconded. M.C. Plan Commission Report: Siri shared that the Plan Commission recommends the approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit for Troy and Shana Coburn, N7727 920th Street. Siri moved to accept the approval and approve the Conditional Use Permit. Joe seconded. M.C. 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. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2025, Regular Board meeting. Siri seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current Money Market account balance is $583,814.49. Siri moved, and Brad seconded to approve the financial and fire call reports. M.C. Public Comments & Requests: Mary Merta shared that Digital Brigade recycles old laptops. She also reported that 910th is starting to wash out and could use some attention. Discuss and Schedule Employee Review Meeting: The employee review sessions will take place on September 17 starting at 1pm. There will be a closed meeting at the September 15 meeting to discuss the employee review process. Discuss and Take Action on Contract for Website Management: Brad moved to approve the proposed three- year contract with Town Web for website hosting and updating service. Siri seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Policy on Non-Sufficient Funds: Siri moved, and Mary seconded to approve the proposed policy for Non-Sufficient Funds. The charges will include the check amount, bank fees and $30 administrative fees. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on Recycling Manager Compensation: Brad moved to pay Joe Mahoney $200 per month for scheduling and Recycling Center management work. Also, Joe will be compensated retroactively to April 2025. Siri seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on All Croix Inspections and Building Permit at W8892 770th Avenue: Don shared a timeline of actions and steps taken throughout the building process of the building at W8892 770th Avenue. Terry and Don will attempt to meet with All Croix prior to the September 2nd meeting. Board and Staff Communications: Rita stated that the state loan payment came in to reimburse the town for the truck and tractor expense. Joe is working on fixing the vehicle counter at the town hall and has implemented a new key system at the shop gate. Mary shared that there will be a Parks workday at Birch Cliff on Wednesday at 8am. Sarah reminded the group that the Town is tax-exempt and to please get tax removed when purchasing for the town. Terry suggested that a small fireproof safe be purchased and kept at the town hall to protect important documents. Terry is meeting with contractors to get quotes to replace the exterior doors at the town hall. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from August 4, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Discuss and Approve Letter for Fire Call Process • Discuss and Take Action on All Croix Inspections and Building Permit at W8892 770th Avenue • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Siri moved to audit and pay bills, Joe seconded. M.C. Joe moved to adjourn. Mary seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 9:03pm. Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Ordinary Income/Expense Income Dividends/Refunds Received Deposit 08/31/25Cashfnbrf Bank Error Money Market Acc...120.00 120.00 Total Dividends/Refunds Received 120.00 120.00 Fire Protection Fire Calls Deposit 08/29/257750Neil Anderson Fire Call 5110 Money Market Acc...858.40 858.40 Deposit 08/29/2551-44/...Helmsman ManagementFire Call Spauldi...Money Market Acc...800.00 1,658.40 Total Fire Calls 1,658.40 1,658.40 Total Fire Protection 1,658.40 1,658.40 Interest Earned MM, CDs, Ck Public Equity Account Deposit 08/31/25CashRCU Equity Account I...Royal Credit Union1,088.59 1,088.59 Total Public Equity Account 1,088.59 1,088.59 Recycling Deposit 08/31/25CashRCU Recycling CD Int...Royal Credit Union 44.84 44.84 Total Recycling 44.84 44.84 Interest Earned Money Market Deposit 08/29/25Cashfnbrf MM Interest 4113Money Market Acc...608.02 608.02 Total Interest Earned Money Market 608.02 608.02 Other Interest Deposit 08/31/25CashRCU Business Savings...Royal Credit Union 0.01 0.01 Total Other Interest 0.01 0.01 Total Interest Earned MM, CDs, Ck 1,741.46 1,741.46 Licenses and Permits Dog License Fees/Kennel Deposit 08/29/251441Jacob Durocher Dog License 5112Money Market Acc...24.00 24.00 Total Dog License Fees/Kennel 24.00 24.00 Special Event and Alcohol Town of River Falls 09/02/25 Profit and Loss Detail August 18 through September 2, 2025 Page 1 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Deposit 08/25/257052Forestville Winery5 operator licens...Money Market Acc...200.00 200.00 Total Special Event and Alcohol 200.00 200.00 Total Licenses and Permits 224.00 224.00 Public Charges for Services Recycling Center Deposit 08/19/252714STR ConstructionRecycling 5087Money Market Acc...40.00 40.00 Deposit 08/19/251096Eric Deaton Recycling 5088Money Market Acc...30.00 70.00 Deposit 08/19/251570April Edin Recycling 5089Money Market Acc...20.00 90.00 Deposit 08/19/252389Michael SchmidtRecycling 5090Money Market Acc...15.00 105.00 Deposit 08/19/252392Kris Torkelson Recycling 5091Money Market Acc...14.00 119.00 Deposit 08/19/25453Lukas Nelson Recycling 5092Money Market Acc... 6.00 125.00 Deposit 08/19/259709Euge Isherwood Recycling 5093Money Market Acc... 5.00 130.00 Deposit 08/19/25CashJoe Mahoney Recycling 5094Money Market Acc...984.81 1,114.81 Deposit 08/25/252390Michael SchmidtRecycling 5098Money Market Acc...70.00 1,184.81 Deposit 08/25/258295Jean Hill Recycling 5099Money Market Acc...60.00 1,244.81 Deposit 08/25/251098Eric Deaton Recycling 5100Money Market Acc...50.00 1,294.81 Deposit 08/25/251451Michael Blair Recycling 5101Money Market Acc...50.00 1,344.81 Deposit 08/25/2511855Peter Stern Recycling 5102Money Market Acc...50.00 1,394.81 Deposit 08/25/256774Jeremiah HarrelsonRecycling 5103Money Market Acc...45.00 1,439.81 Deposit 08/25/251042Russ Henke Recycling 5104Money Market Acc...30.00 1,469.81 Deposit 08/25/256439Andrew Strub Recycling 5105Money Market Acc...25.00 1,494.81 Deposit 08/25/252398Kris Torkelson Recycling 5106Money Market Acc...12.00 1,506.81 Deposit 08/25/25455Lukas Nelson Recycling 5107Money Market Acc... 9.00 1,515.81 Deposit 08/25/25CashGarrett Gill Recycling 5108Money Market Acc...2,237.32 3,753.13 Deposit 08/25/25 S Recycling 5116Money Market Acc...60.00 3,813.13 Total Recycling Center 3,813.13 3,813.13 Zoning Fee Deposit 08/19/255764Thomas Stoiber Bldg Permit 5095Money Market Acc...120.00 120.00 Deposit 08/19/2547312Jim Cobian Demo Permit 5096Money Market Acc...100.00 220.00 Total Zoning Fee 220.00 220.00 Total Public Charges for Services 4,033.13 4,033.13 Taxes Property Taxes Deposit 08/19/25CashPierce County TreasurerAugust Settleme...Money Market Acc...302,064.70 302,064.70 Town of River Falls 09/02/25 Profit and Loss Detail August 18 through September 2, 2025 Page 2 Type DateNum Name Memo Clr Split Amount Balance Total Property Taxes 302,064.70 302,064.70 Total Taxes 302,064.70 302,064.70 Total Income 309,841.69 309,841.69 Net Ordinary Income 309,841.69 309,841.69 Net Income 309,841.69 309,841.69 Town of River Falls 09/02/25 Profit and Loss Detail August 18 through September 2, 2025 Page 3 TOWN OF RIVER FALLS TREASURER’S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 FNBRF MONEY MARKET $ 892,402.74 TRANSFERS $ - DESIGNATED FUNDS IN MM $ 44,937.00 Highway Equip't $ 40,000.00 Capital Outlay MONEY MARKET AVAILABLE $ 807,465.74 ROYAL CREDIT UNION $ 25.22 Business Savings $ 316,160.07 Equity Account Revaluation $20,000.00 move $10000 from FNBRF Recycling CD Now in equity account rolled into equity 8/25 Impact Fees OPEN NEW ACCOUNT RCU AVAILABLE $ 296,185.29 TOTAL AT BOTH BANKS $ 1,103,651.03 REQUIRED RESERVE $ 445,653.00 AVAILABLE FUNDS $ 657,998.03 See 2025 budget Fire/Accident Call Letter Update Recycling Report t 9/15/25 meeting Zoning Report Aug 18 – Sept 2, 2025 8/21 650th St. – Issued driveway/field access permit to Zach Kuechenmeister. 8/29 W10247 Cty FF – Extended building permit completion date for MBA Energy and Industrial. Expected completion in November 2025. Accident/Fire Call Billing 09/02/2025 The current method of billing for accident/fire calls entails: *Town billing (1 to 3 letters depending on payment of invoice) Note: The first letter sent gives those billed 90 days to respond, second letter indicates 60 days and final letter--30 days. *Invoice from the Rural Fire Department regarding description of call *Town invoice *Town Ordinance 2010-2 *Town Resolution 2012-G Proposed Changes Propose to simplify Town process using a new letter/invoice format. Sarah received input from a variety of sources from a LISTSERVE request. See proposed letter. 1. Does the Town want to extend payments out 90 days? Or would any letter sent after 30 days indicate PAST DUE? 2. Access to resolution/ordinance on line? Advantages of Proposed Changes Statement that the Town has not and will not contact insurance company. Invoice for payment is included within the letter and the RFRFD invoice can be appended. 30 day window noted rather than 90 day Saving on postage due to reduced bulk a new cleaner logo maybe??? DATE Name Address Address Included in this mailing is the Town of River Falls’ cost recovery invoice detailing the charges for a recent fire or accident call for service to the River Falls Rural Fire Department. You are encouraged to contact your auto or home insurance carrier about this invoice. Some insurance companies may reimburse you these costs. This invoice has not been submitted to your insurance company. The Town of River Falls is not authorized to bill your insurance on your behalf. Date of Incident: Responsible Party: Personnel $ Apparatus, Equipment, Supplies $ Total Incident Costs $ The total incident costs are due within 30 days of this billing. Please submit your timely payment to: Town of River Falls W9015 770th Avenue River Falls, WI 54022 The Town of River Falls adopted Ordinance No. 2010-2 (see website?) which authorizes the recovery of fire department response fees. Cost recovery charges (Resolution #2012-G) are listed on the reverse side of this document Please contact the Town Treasurer with any questions related to this invoice. Sincerely, Rita M. Kozak, Treasurer torf.treasurer@gmail.com 715.425.8554 Town of River Falls Resolution #2012-G Recoverable Fire Department Response Fees $800.00 All fire department calls, specifically including building fire, grass fire, vehicle fire, vehicle extrication, false alarms and rescues.* Vehicle Accident Response $800.00 1 Vehicle* $600.00/each 2 Vehicles* $500.00/each 3 or more vehicles/each* *Plus actual cost of any other expenses as determined by the River Falls Rural Fire Department. Hazardous Materials Response $800.00 Minimum charge or such greater amount for actual costs as may be charged for the specific call by the responding fire department(s). 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Payroll Liabilities 036-00003408... 1,718.62 30,389.10 09/02/2025 28742 Kozak, Rita M -split- 1,010.29 29,378.81 09/02/2025 28743 Kusilek (employee), ... -split- 788.64 28,590.17 09/02/2025 28744 Mahoney, Joseph M -split- 1,481.50 27,108.67 09/02/2025 28745 Meyer, Sarah K -split- 3,036.88 24,071.79 09/02/2025 28746 Mogen (supervisor), ... -split- 329.84 23,741.95 09/02/2025 28747 Smith (supervisor), Siri -split- 454.56 23,287.39 09/02/2025 28748 Foster, Mary J -split- 523.32 22,764.07 09/02/2025 28749 Terry Kusilek Public Works - Roads:... 67.62 22,696.45 09/02/2025 28750 Joe Mahoney Public Works - Recycli... 84.65 22,611.80 09/02/2025 28751 Rodewald, Donald T -split- 325.83 22,285.97 09/02/2025 28752 Rodewald, Jerome C -split- 170.48 22,115.49 09/02/2025 28753 Jerome or Marcella R... Zoning Administrator ... 50.00 22,065.49 09/02/2025 28754 Don Rodewald -split- 322.19 21,743.30 Town of River Falls 9/2/2025 12:34 PM Page 1