Meeting Minutes

Harbor Commission Meeting June 25th, 2026 Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF LA POINTE Board of Harbor Commissioners Thursday June 25th, 2026 9am at Town Hall and Live via YouTube Approved Minutes Commissioners Present: Zach Montagne, Glenn Carlson, Michael Collins, Mary Ross, Jay Wiltz, Susan Widmar, Evan Erickson Jr (absent) Staff Present: Katie Kisner, Chief Administrative Officer Public Present: Cal Linehan, John Carlson, Candy Sterling, LeeAnn Schaub, Elena Erickson, Steve Law, Dave Donkers, Mabel Stedman 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*: John Carlson would like to know if there will be special meetings for special tariffs beyond what is approved for other businesses as well. Elena Erickson was hoping to find out who is in charge of and how to best manage and repair the moorings in the designated mooring area in front of Joni’s Beach. how to repair the moorings at Joni’s Beach and if the Town would be willing to help. Susan Widmar stated that the DNR and USCG would be the responsible parties to contact .Candy stated the reasons that she no longer works for MIFL LLC. She believes the management is not what it should be. 4. Minutes – 6/8/26: Motion by M. Collins to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, motion carried. 5. Chief Administrative Officer Report – Katie Kisner: The Chamber of Commerce would like to join for a July meeting to discuss how the ferry rates are potentially impacting tourism. Motion by M. Collins to place the CAO report on file, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, motion carried. 6. Possible Cargo Contract: Motion by Z. Montagne to table discussion until next meeting, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, motion carried. 7. Consider Repayment of Loan to Town: Motion by Z. Montagne to repay the loan plus interest to the Town in the amount of $455,648.47, seconded by S. Widmar, all in favor, motion carried. 8. Middle Road Property Update: Consensus to send the Brenna’s and additional written letter. 9. MIFL Island Housing Update: Cal shares that beginning October 15th, 2026, MIFL will be renting a house for $2500/month everything included for 1 year with the option to extend 6 months. MIFL LLC is currently renting a 2-bedroom house for $2000/month. Harbor Commission Meeting June 25th, 2026 Page 2 of 2 10. AED Information Update: Z. Montagne shares an update from Richard Kula stating the different programs that he has applied to on behalf of the Harbor Commission/MIFL LLC. 11. MV Bayfield Repair Update: Cal provided a detailed update on the Bayfield via email prior to meeting. No additional questions were asked. 12. Approval of Bills: Motion by Z. Montagne to approve the bills in the amount of $352,576.89, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, motion carried. 13. Future Agenda Items: Tariff Discussion With Chamber of Commerce, Possible Cargo Contract, AED Update, Public Wifi Options 14. Meeting Dates: Monday July 13th, 2026 15. Public Comment B**: Steve Law proposes making Wifi that the Town is already paying for accessible to the public throughout Town, including on the ferry. Not only can it provide updates on island events, but it will also enhance public safety. 16. Consider Approval of RFP : Motion by G.Carlson to enter closed session, seconded by Z. Montagne, 6 ayes, motion carried. Meeting in closed session at 9:30am. 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. 17. Town of La Pointe Harbor Commission & Bayfield Harbor Commission MOU 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. 18. 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 M. Collins, 6 ayes, motion carried. Meeting back in open session at 9:53am. Motion by Z. Montagne to approve the RFP as presented, seconded by M.Collins, all in favor, motion carried. 19. Adjourn: Motion by Z. Montagne to adjourn, seconded by M.Ross, all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:53am. Respectfully submitted by Katie Kisner, Interim Harbor Commission Secretary, Thursday June 25th, 2026. Minutes approved with edits in italics Monday July 13th, 2026.