Town Board and Plan Commission — Minutes

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, September 2, 2025, River Falls Town Hall Elected officials and staff present: Terry Kusilek, Chair; 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, David Wilkens, Wendy DiPeso The meeting was called to order by Chair Terry Kusilek at 7:05pm. Joe made a motion that the agenda be approved. Brad seconded. M.C. Joe moved to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2025, Regular Board meeting. Brad seconded. M.C. Financial Report/Fire Call Report: Treasurer Rita provided the Treasurer’s Report. The current Money Market account balance is $892,402.74. Brad moved, and Joe 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 Letter for Fire Call Process: Rita presented a draft of a letter and updated process for fire call billing. Rita will make the changes discussed and bring it back to the next meeting. Discuss and Take Action on Exterior Door Replacement at Town Hall: Brad moved to accept the bid for exterior door replacement at the town hall. Rudesill Builders will complete the project for approximately $5,000. Siri seconded. M.C. Discuss and Take Action on All Croix Inspections and Building Permit at W8892 770th Avenue: David Wilkens’ contractor Detail Company Construction has submitted a request to withdraw the building permit application for the Accessory Dwelling Unit. All Croix Inspections LLC has agreed to cancel the permit and will refund the $6,033 to the contractor. All Croix will no longer be involved with the project and if the new contract wishes to apply for a permit, they will do so with TF inspection Agency. Board and Staff Communications: Rita shared that the state has made some changes, and the Town will need to update the Recycling Ordinance. This will come forward at a future meeting. Siri said there was a cow out on the road over the weekend, but it was contained. Sarah reminded the group that the Wisconsin Towns Association Fall workshops are coming up September 22 – 25. She continues to work on the website upgrade and will work with Siri and Rita to create a new logo and branding plan. Don and Jerome have started working with Pierce County on updating the farmland preservation Ordinances. Jerome shared that the Cemetery Committee had a discussion on Mt Zion. Jerome and Terry are planning to meet with Mark Gehl to get a right of way agreement in place. The Committee has requested a change in rules to allow casket burial without vault at Glass Valley. This will come up at a future Town Board meeting. Future Agenda items: • Approve Agenda • Minutes from September 2, 2025, Regular Board Meeting • Financial/Fire Call Report • Public Comments and Requests • Zoning Administrator Report • Plan Commission Report • Approve Recycling Grant Application • Guest Speaker: Bob Loberg • Discuss and Approve Fire Call Billing Process and Fees • Discuss Impact Fee Process • Closed Session: Employee Review Meeting and Pay Rates • Board and Staff Communications • Future Agenda Items • Audit and Pay Bills • Adjourn Joe moved to audit and pay bills, Brad seconded. M.C. Joe moved to adjourn. Siri seconded. M.C. Meeting adjourned at 8:22pm.