Meeting Minutes

1 1 3/6/25 TOWN OF LA POINTE SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 6th, 2025 5:00PM at Town Hall Minutes Town Board Members Present: Chair Glenn Carlson, Supervisor Michael Anderson, Supervisor Aimée Baxter, Supervisor Sue Brenna, Supervisor Samantha Dobson Staff Present: Town Administrator Max Imholte, Town Clerk Alex Smith Public Present: John Carlson, Debbie Knopf, Gipp Matthews, Robin Russell, Michael Collins, I. Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Glenn Carlson at 5:00pm. II. Public Comment A*: None. III. Approve Updated Ferry Tariffs for Railroad Commission Submission: The Town Board discussed the presented tariffs for 2025. The Ferry Tariffs are increasing by about 16%-23% without a MAG card and 10%-15% with a MAG card. After submission to the Railroad Commission, the ferry tariffs can be lowered but not raised. Sue Brenna brought up the discouragement of raising livestock with the current fees presented. Robin Russell clarified that this livestock fee is mostly for trailer animals such as horses. Aimee Baxter stated her disagreement with the Winter Operation Surcharge (an additional ferry charge in winter), as during the winter locals make the least amount of money during that season. Glenn Carlson said this is the sealing ceiling of the tariffs, but they a subject to be lowered if needed. He also mentioned the future possibility of making MAG cards more accessible for frequent ferry riders. IV. Public Comment B: Gipp Matthews stated his concerns with the increasing ferry tariffs as a business owner and for future businesses. V. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn, S. Brenna/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. 5:19pm Submitted by Town Clerk, Alex Smith. Approved with word correction to public comment. 3/11/25