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Town of La Pointe · Ashland County · meeting of Feb 12, 2025 · Minutes
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Harbor Commission February 12th, 2025
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TOWN OF LA POINTE
Board of Harbor Commissioners
WEDNESDAY, February 12th, 2025
8:00 a.m. at Town Hall and via Zoom
Approved Minutes
Commissioners Present: Michael Collins, Zach Montagne, Glenn Carlson (via Zoom), Susan
Widmar (via Zoom), Evan Erickson Jr., Jay Wiltz (arrived at 8:02am)
Commissioners Absent: Pete Ross
Staff Present: Lauren Burtaux, Harbor Commission Secretary, Katie Kisner, Chief
Administrative Officer
Public Present: Charley Brummer, Paul Brummer, Cal Linehan (arrived at 8:04am), Robin
Trinko Russell (arrived at 8:04am)
1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 8am by Z. Montagne.
2. Roll Call: All members, staff and public present as listed above.
3. Public Comment A*:
a. Paul Brummer requests for later meeting times.
b. Charley Brummer questions why the Windsleds were not running sooner if it
caused damage to continue using the ferry boats.
4. Minutes – 2/6/25: None.
5. Chief Administrative Officer Report – Katie Kisner: Motion by Z. Montagne to put
the CAO report on file, seconded by E. Erickson, all in favor, motion carried.
6. 2025 Tariffs Discussion: Data provided was inaccurate. Continued discussion on
getting a tariff sheet together with the proper numbers. Motion by G. Carlson to table
the topic, seconded by E. Erickson, all in favor, motion carried.
7. 2025 Schedule Discussion: Motion by E. Erickson to have MIFL create the schedule
with additional boats as discussed, seconded by G. Carlson, all in favor, motion
carried.
8. Authorization of New Boat Proposal for Congressional Directed Spending: Motion by
G. Carlson to authorize proposal not to exceed $25 million dollars for a new boat,
seconded by M. Collins, all in favor, motion carried.
9. Approval of Bills: Motion by E. Erickson to approve the bills in the amount of
$130,029.46, seconded by Z. Montagne, all in favor, motion carried.
10. Future Agenda Items: Tariffs, Payment Management Fee.
11. Meeting Dates: Thursday, February 20th at 9am.
12. Public Comment B**:
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a. Paul Brummer requests the Harbor Commission to consider keeping an 8:15am
ferry boat for special trips. He thanks the Commission for considering a late
meeting time.
b. Charley Brummer wishes E. Erickson a happy birthday.
13. Review of MIFL Management Contract: None.
14. Adjourn: Motion by Z. Montagne to adjourn the meeting, seconded by G. Carlson, all
in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:44am.
Respectfully submitted by Lauren Burtaux, Harbor Commission Secretary.
Minutes approved as presented on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, L. Burtaux.
Source: Town of La Pointe website. First collected Oct 12, 2026.