Meeting Minutes

Harbor Commission Meeting August 27th, 2026 Page 1 of 3 TOWN OF LA POINTE Board of Harbor Commissioners Thursday August 27th, 2026 9am at Town Hall and Live via YouTube Meeting Agenda Amended on August 25th, 2026 at 1:05pm Approved Minutes Commissioners Present: Zach Montagne, Glenn Carlson, Michael Collins, Mary Ross, Evan Erickson Jr, Jay Wiltz, Susan Widmar (Zoom) Staff Present: Katie Kisner, Chief Administrative Officer Public Present: Dave Donkers, Jim Maciejewski, Connie Ross, Peggy Heir, Peggy Heir’s Daughter, Evan Erickson Sr, Shannon Mager (Zoom), Mabel Stedman, Cal Linehan(9:10am) 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 9am by Z. Montagne. 2. Roll Call: All members, staff and public present as listed above 3. Public Comment A*: Jim Maciejewski shares that the Catholic Church priest used to receive free passage when the ferry line was privately owned. He would like to request for the priest to have free passage again. He would like to point out that the state statute that allowed the Harbor Commission to provide reduced rates to the Fire & EMS also states that it could be provided to the members that spread the gospel as well. Next year the church will be celebrating 125 years and will be planning celebrations. Connie Ross states that she had previously requested for ‘No Wake Zones’ to be put up in the harbor as a safety concern. Jay Wiltz shares that we are currently looking into where. 4. Minutes – 8/10/26: Motion by G. Carlson to approve as presented, seconded by M. Collins, all in favor, motion carried. 5. Chief Administrative Officer Report – Katie Kisner: The Budget Committee had their first meeting August 26th and are waiting for the capital projects breakdown from MIFL. Motion by Z. Montagne to place the CAO report on file, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, motion carried. 6. Tariff Administrative Policy Discussion: Motion by G. Carlson to adopt the administrative policy pertaining to the Fire & EMS reduced rates as presented, seconded by M. Collins, all in favor, motion carried. 7. After Hours EMS Trips Discussion: MIFL LLC submitted a request to change the rate of Special EMS trips, regardless of the time, to $350.00. Motion by G. Carlson to adopt this change and submit it to the Railroad Commission at our next opportunity, seconded by M.Collins, all in favor, motion carried. 8. Harbor Commission Long Term Finance Task Force Update: S. Widmar shares that the Finance Task Force, Town Treasurer and Town Administrator, will work together to review the proposal that was submitted as well as other options. The task force will Harbor Commission Meeting August 27th, 2026 Page 2 of 3 then write a report sharing their evaluations for the Harbor Commission by September 25th. 9. Discuss Green Fleet EV Chargers with Xcel: Consensus to not move forward with further inquiries about the proposal for these spots in the Bayfield parking lot. The information will be shared with the Town to see if it is something the Town is interested in pursuing. 10. Apostle Island Cruise Service Use of Town Dock: Motion by G.Carlson to charge a one-time fee of $500 for Apostle Island Cruise Service to use the Town dock on September 5th for unloading wedding passengers, seconded by Z. Montagne, all in favor, motion carried. 11. Approval of Bills: Motion by Z.Montagne to approve the bills in the amount of $189,082.53, seconded by E. Erickson, all in favor, motion carried. o 12. Future Agenda Items: Free Passage for Clergy, Possible Office and Dock Maintenance Contract, Long Term Finance Task Force Update 13. Meeting Dates: Monday September 14th, 2026 at 4:30pm 14. Public Comment B**: Jim Maciejewski wanted to share that the priest only comes over during the summer, but they will be extending it from Memorial Day to Applefest. 15. Approve Terms of Bayfield Harbor Commission MOU: Motion by G. Carlson to go into closed session, seconded by Z. Montagne, 7 ayes, motion carried. Meeting in closed session at 9:41am. This meeting may, upon duly made motion, be convened in closed session under State Statute 19.85 (1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. If the Commission goes into closed session, it will reconvene in open session before adjourning. 16. Review of MIFL Management Contract This meeting may, upon duly made motion, be convened in closed session under State Statute 19.85 (1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. If the Commission goes into closed session, it will reconvene in open session before adjourning. Motion by G. Carlson to go back into open session, seconded by Z. Montagne, 7 ayes, motion carried. Meeting back in open session at 10:10am. Motion by Z. Montagne to approve the terms of the Bayfield Harbor Commission MOU and recommend it to the Town Board, seconded by E. Erickson, 6 ayes 1 abstain, motion carried. 17. Adjourn: Motion by E. Erickson to adjourn, seconded by M. Collins, all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:12am. Respectfully submitted by Katie Kisner, Interim Harbor Commission Secretary, Thursday August 27th, 2026. Minutes approved as presented Monday September 14th, 2026. Harbor Commission Meeting August 27th, 2026 Page 3 of 3