Meeting Minutes

1 | P a g e 6/9/26 TOWN OF LA POINTE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING June 9th, 2026 at Town Hall at 5:00PM Minutes Town Board Members Present: Town Chair Glenn Carlson, Supervisor Mike Anderson, Supervisor Aimee Baxter, Supervisor John Carlson Staff Present: Town Administrator Max Imholte, MRF Interim Supervisor Evan Erickson, Town Clerk Alex Smith, Public Present: Craig Stevenson, Paul Brummer, Dave Donkers (via zoom), Ken Goldfine Call to Order: 5:00pm I. Public Comment A*: Dave Donkers commented on the Town Administrator’s report about moving the police department to the SRE building. The Town Administrator said it was a mistake and should be corrected to say the Winter Transportation Building. Dave Donkers left the meeting via zoom at 5:01pm II. Open Bids A. Dust Abatement Bids: The town received two bids, one from Kafta Dustbuster Plus for $1.65 a gallon for calcium and $1.60 a gallon for magnesium, which does not include the ferry fees. The second bid was from Chemical Industries in the amount of $33,980 for 20 totes (2,000lbs per tote) which includes the ferry fees. III. Administrative Reports A. Town Administrator’s Report: Correction from SRE to Winter Transportation Building. John Carlson asked about the bathroom at the Recreation Center being closed on Memorial weekend, the Town Board was under the impression the bathrooms would be open to the public on the weekends while the children were not at school. Prepared and discussed by Max Imholte. B. Public Works Director’s Report: Prepared by Pete Wiggins. John Carlson asked how the town is doing on the gravel supply. Evan Erickson stated the supply is running pretty low, probably a couple thousand yards left. The Town Board also discussed the beaver issue on the North end. C. MRF Supervisor’s Report: Prepared by Evan Erickson. D. Airport Manager’s Report & Checklist: Prepared by Paul Wilharm. E. Planning and Zoning Administrator’s Report: Prepared by Rich Kula. Mike Anderson questioned a discrepancy between his report and the Ambulance Director’s report for the EMS radios. His report says the grant we received was $38,000 while the Ambulance Director’s report says we were granted $48,000. Max Imholte stated the EMS cost $48,000 but the grant was $38,000. F. Accounting Manager’s Report: Prepared by Liz Brown. G. Police Chief’s Report: Prepared by Thom Rossberger. H. Fire Chief’s Report: Prepared by Jay Wiltz. I. Ambulance Director’s Report: Prepared by Sarah Schram. 2 | P a g e 6/9/26 All monthly reports placed on file by unanimous consent. IV. Public Works A. Roads, Dock and Harbor 1. Purchase Order for Lakeside Products (PO#2026-18): Motion to approve the purchase order for two Lakeside orders in the amount $5,250, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. V. Committees A. Planning and Zoning: Nothing to discuss or approve at this meeting. VI. Town Hall Administration A. Approve Agreement for Use of Russell Park with Grampa Tony’s: Motion to approve the agreement with Grampa Tony’s for the use of Russell Park, A. Baxter/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. B. Committee Update Discussion: The Town Board came to a consensus that every committee/task force shall present a yearly report around or during budget season. C. Award/Approve Dust Abatement Bid: Motion to award and approve the dust abatement bid with Chemical Industries, A. Baxter/M. Anderson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. D. Discussion of ADA Doors for Town & Library: The Town Board was presented with two quotes for electrical from La Pointe Construction for the Town Hall ($1,953) and Library ($1,616). Even without the electrical quotes the door quotes exceed what is in the budget. The Town Board has asked Max to contact the company and discuss logistics/a better price breakdown of the doors with the possibility of doing one now and another later on. E. Resolution #2026-0609 Amend 2026 Fee Schedule: Motion to approve Resolution #2026-0609 to amend the 2026 Fee Schedule to include the Ferry Tariff No. 5, A. Baxter/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. F. Approve Contract with La Pointe Construction: Motion to approve the contract with La Pointe Construction, A. Baxter/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. G. Approve Amended Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance Chap. 425: Motion to approve amending Ordinance Chapter 425 to include the no parking near the MIYC fence from 2:30am to 5:30am, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. H. Approve Updated ESB Microgrid Proposal: The updated Plan B total cost project is $213,100.51, with the town’s portion being $108,681.51. There is currently $120,000 in the budget for the ESB Microgrid. Motion to approve the updated Plan B, A. Baxter/M. Anderson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. VII. Vouchers A. Town of La Pointe: Motion to approve the town vouchers in the amount of $91,104.77, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. VIII. Minutes A. Regular Town Board Meeting – May 26th, 2026: 3 | P a g e 6/9/26 Motion to approve the minutes from 5/16 with an addition to IV. Committees, A. Baxter/M. Anderson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. IX. Emergency Services A. Fire Department 1. Purchase Order for Hydraulic Rescue Tool/SCBA service: Motion to approve the purchase order for rescue tool and SCBA service in the amount of $5,500, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. X. Public Comment B**: No public comment. XI. Liquor Licenses A. Combination “Class A” Liquor License and Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage License 1. Madeline Island Yacht Club Inc., Monique Darton 2. Mission Hill Coffee House/La Pointe Provisions, Marie Noha 3. Farmhouse Madeline Island LLC/Darlings Grocery, Lauren Schuppe (Pending debt payment) Motion to approve the listed Combo “Class A” Liquor Licenses, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. B. “Class B” Liquor License 1. Bell Street Global/ Bell Street Tavern, Joseph Wiltz 2. Bell Street Restaurant’s Inc/ Beach Club, Joseph Wiltz 3. The Pub on Madeline Island Inc., Hristo Kopanarov Motion to approve the listed “Class B” Liquor Licenses, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. C. Reserve “Class B” Liquor License 1. Middle Road Literary/ Arts Society Inc./ Tom’s Burned Down Café, Kirsten Pedersen Motion to approve the listed Reserve “Class B” Liquor License, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. D. Class “B” Retail Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages License 1. Madeline Island Golf Club Inc., Ken Myhre 2. Rock House Food Truck, Elena Bangeeva Erickson 3. Bell Street Global/Bell Street Tavern, Joseph Wiltz 4. Bell Street Restaurant’s Inc/ Beach Club, Joseph Wiltz, Agent 5. Farmhouse Madeline Island/ Farmhouse Kitchen & Inn, Lauren Schuppe (Pending debt payment) 6. Middle Road Literary/ Arts Society Inc./ Tom’s Burned Down Café, Kirsten Pedersen 7. The Pub on Madeline Island Inc., Hristo Kopanarov 8. A Girl and Her Lake/Bell Street Gallery, Kayla Picciano 9. Frankie’s Inc./ Grampa Tony’s, Susan Flores 10. McBurtuax LLC/Firefly Market & Café, Lauren Burtaux Motion to approve the listed Class “B” Licenses, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. E. “Class C” Wine License 1. Frankie’s Inc./ Grampa Tony’s, Susan Flores 4 | P a g e 6/9/26 2. A Girl and Her Lake/Bell Street Gallery, Kayla Picciano 3. Farmhouse Madeline Island/ Farmhouse Kitchen & Inn, Lauren Schuppe (Pending debt payment) 4. McBurtaux LLC/Firefly Market & Café, Lauren Burtaux Motion to approve the listed “Class C’ Wine Licenses, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. F. Cigarette and Tobacco License 1. Farmhouse Madeline Island LLC/ Darling’s Grocery (Pending debt payment) 2. Middle Road Literary/ Arts Society Inc./ Tom’s Burned Down Café Motion to approve the listed Cigarette and Tabacco Licenses, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. H. Non-Intoxicating Beverage License 1. Bell Street Restaurant Inc/Beach Club 2. Bell Street Global/Bell Street Tavern 3. Farmhouse Madeline Island/Farmhouse Kitchen & Inn (Pending debt payment) 4. Farmhouse Madeline Island LLC/ Darling’s Grocery (Pending debt payment) 5. Frankie’s Inc./Grampa Tony’s 6. Middle Road Literary Arts Society Inc./ Tom’s Burned Down Café 7. The Pub on Madeline Island Inc. 8. Rockhouse Food Truck 9. Madeline Island Golf Club Inc 10. Madeline Island Yacht Club 11. Mission Hill/La Pointe Provisions 12. Bell Street Galley/A Girl and Her Lake LLC 13. McBurtaux LLC/Firefly Café & Market Motion to approve the listed Non-Intoxicating Beverage Licenses, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. I. Temporary Class “B” Picnic License for the La Pointe Center for Summer Concert Series Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B’ for the La Pointe Center’s Concert Series, for 11 events, M. Anderson/J. Carlson, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. XII. Lawsuits & Legal Issues The Town Board may go into closed session during the meeting for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved in accordance with to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(g). After the completion of the closed session, the Board will come back into open session to act upon the discussion in the closed session or otherwise complete the business of the meeting before adjourning. A. Petition with Ashland County Circuit Court case Regarding Ashland County Tax Levy Nothing new to discuss. No closed session. XIII. New Agenda Items for Future Meetings: ADA Doors for Town and Library Liquor Licenses Soda Licenses XV. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn, J. Carlson/A. Baxter, 4 Ayes, Motion Carried. 5:48pm Submitted by Town Clerk, Alex Smith Approved as submitted 6/23/26.