Meeting Minutes

Harbor Commission April 17th, 2025 Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF LA POINTE Board of Harbor Commissioners THURSDAY April 17 th, 2025 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall and Live via YouTube Approved Minutes Commissioners Present: Michael Collins, Zach Montagne, Glenn Carlson, Evan Erickson Jr., Susan Widmar, Jay Wiltz, Mary Ross Staff Present: Lauren Burtaux, Harbor Commission Secretary, Katie Kisner, Chief Administrative Officer Public Present: Cal Linehan (via Zoom), Paul Brummer 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*: a. Paul Brummer requested the Harbor meetings be held at 4:30/5pm. b. Cal Linehan asked that the town lower their flags to half mass as a prominent member of the community passed away this morning. c. Mary Ross informed everyone that Gary Russell passed away and asked for a moment of silence in honor of Gary. Motion by J. Wiltz to move to items #8 & 9, seconded by M. Collins, all in favor, motion carried. Discussion to approve the contracts and adjourn the meeting due to the passing of Gary Russell. 4. Introduction of New Harbor Commissioner: No discussion. 5. Minutes – 4/4/25: No discussion. 6. Chief Administrative Officer Report – Katie Kisner: No discussion. 7. Discuss Tariff Modifications: No discussion. 8. Approve Contract for Cooper Engineering for Engineering Preconstruction Site Studies and Planning: Motion by G. Carlson to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Z. Montagne, M. Ross abstains, E. Erickson absent for the vote, 5 ayes, all in favor, motion carried. 9. Approve Contract for Cabs-Rops & Attachments for Steel Ferry Dock Loading Ramp: Motion by Z. Montagne to approve the contract as presented, seconded by S. Widmar, M. Ross abstains, E. Erickson absent for the vote, 5 ayes, all in favor, motion carried. 10. Updates on Late Boats for After School Activities : No discussion. 11. Board of Commissioners of Public Land Loan Update : No discussion. 12. Harbor Assistance Program Project Updates: No discussion. 13. Review of MIFL Management Contract: No discussion. Harbor Commission April 17th, 2025 Page 2 of 2 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. 14. Approval of Bills: No discussion. 15. Future Agenda Items : No discussion. 16. Meeting Dates: Monday, April 21st at 9am. 17. Public Comment B** Public Comment that is longer than one minute. 18. Adjourn: Motion by Z. Montagne to adjourn, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, meeting adjourned at 9:08am. Respectfully submitted by Lauren Burtaux, Harbor Commission Secretary. Minutes approved as presented Monday April 21st, 2025, L. Burtaux.