Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

VILLAGE OF WILD ROSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AUGUST 5, 2026 APPROVED MINUTES – 9/2/2026 President Ganzel called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at Village of Wild Rose Village Hall, 500 Main St, Wild Rose, WI 54984 Present: P/Tim Ganzel, T/Mary Pilz, T/Craig Szymborski, T/Tom Lauritzen, T/Steve Yeska and T/John Eilers. Also present: Clerk/Treasurer Lindsey Inda, Street/Sewer Operator Robert Jansen, Street/Sewer Maintenance Harold Hansen Jr, Police Chief Nathan Klapoetke and Library Director Kent Barnard. Agenda: T/Pilz seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Public Comment: Diann Drmolka voiced concerns regarding a loose handrail on Main Street’s sidewalk, weed cutting on the Millpond and overgrown weeds and brush by the dam and Mill. A resident voiced concerns to the clerk about the number of deer in the village and the destruction of vegetation they are causing. The board felt the best options would be personal fencing to keep deer out as opening up hunting in the village would be too dangerous. Dylan Testin provided updates on upcoming events. Dylan also mentioned he had a group of people interested in improving Roberts Park, including the addition of a splash pad. Tara Anderson provided an overview of Wild Rose Days 2026 and stated that turnout for the Friday night picnic, parade and firework show was up, while turnout at the park event was down. Correspondence: P/Ganzel informed the board of the Waushara County Public Safety Meeting August 12, 2026 at 4:30pm that will discuss the future of the Waushara County EMS program. Consent Agenda: T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Items included: approval of minutes: Street Committee Meeting June 30, 2026, Regular Board Meeting July 1, 2026, Wild Rose Days Meeting July 8, 2026, Street/Sewer Committee Meeting July 13, 2026, Wild Rose Days Meeting July 15, 2026, and Executive Committee Meeting July 21, 2026; payment of General Fund bills in the amount of $86,487.69, payment of Sewer Utility bills in the amount of $26,962.79; and Wild Rose Days bills in the amount of $30,967.92; Operator’s Licenses for Scott Pudil. Motion carried. Reports: Chief Klapoetke provided the July police report. Lindsey Inda provided the quarterly financial report for the Joint Municipal Court. Robert Jansen introduced Harold Hansen Jr as the new street/sewer employee. Jansen also provided an updated quote from Aqualis to include jetting of the sewer lines in conjunction with the televising. Kent Barnard provided the library report and presentation of upcoming library events. T/Eilers provided the Fire Report. Old Business: Building permits were presented. The HVAC inspection from Weiss heating and cooling was presented. Quotes for replacements will be considered during budget workshops. P/Ganzel presented the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) application and explained that further ordinance updates will need to be considered prior to moving forward with the DORA. New Business: T/Ganzel seconded by T/Pilz made a motion to approve the appointment of Jody Jansen to the vacant trustee position. Motion carried. T/Yeska seconded by T/Pilz made a motion to approve the extension of premise to include outdoor seating at True Harvest. Motion carried. No action was taken on the online payment option for tax payments. If there is a high demand for the option, the topic will be brought back to the table. T/Eilers seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve a donation of $150 to the Wild Rose Classic Car Show. Motion carried. T/Pilz seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the updated jetting and televising quote from Aqualis. Motion carried. T/Pilz seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the transfer of the Patterson Memorial Fund CD to the Community Foundation Fund account. Motion carried. Future Agenda Items: Donation to Wild Rose Days for fireworks ground display Next meeting: Regular Board Meeting September 2, 2026 @ 7:00p.m. Mill Restoration Committee TBD Community Center Committee TBD Executive Committee TBD Parks Committee TBD Adjournment: T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Lindsey Inda Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Wild Rose