Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: P/Ganzel, T/Pilz, T/Szymborski, T/Hansen Jr, T/Lauritzen, T/Yeska and T/Eilers. Agenda: T/Pilz seconded by T/Eilers moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. The following people were present desiring audience with the board: Jennifer and Rebecca Popek from True Harvest Bourbon Company were not present, but will be at the September meeting. Sonja Brewer was not present for the meeting. Tara Anderson provided an overview of Wild Rose Days 2025. T/Yeska requested more firework debris to be cleaned up and T/Eilers inquired on increasing handicapped parking. Tara also presented an idea of using the Mill as a youth center. The Board and Committees will discuss further. Dylan Testin requested dates for Trick or Treat 2025 as there are events being planned to coincide with it, one of which being a Haunted Hayride. Dylan requested a route on Village streets that could be considered for the hayride. P/Ganzel said it would be discussed with Chief Klapoetke. It was requested that the hayride be completed prior to the start of Trick or Treating. T/Yeska seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to suspend the rules to move to New Business letter b. T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve Trick or Treat 2025 on Sunday October 26, 2025 from 3p to 5p. Motion carried. Diann Drmolka requested an update on her previous request for lighting at the dam. Quotes are being gathered. Diann also questioned if any weed cutting would be done on the millpond. Robert Jansen acknowledged that the weeds grew back faster than expected after the first cutting earlier this summer and plans on cutting again later in the summer when the risk of the weeds growing back is not as high. Minutes: T/Eilers seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to approve the following minutes: Wild Rose Days Committee July 1, 2025; Regular Board Meeting July 2, 2025; Ordinance Committee Meeting July 7, 2025; and Wild Rose Days Committee Meeting July 16, 2025. Motion carried. Police Report: Stats from previous month were presented. Street & Sewer Robert Jansen provided an update on street resurfacing projects stating that Roberts Road had been completed with shouldering to be done soon, as well as River Street double chip sealing being completed but waiting for the county to sweep it. No bids were received for the Village plow truck, so it will be put to surplus auction instead. Millpond, Parks & Cemetery Robert Jansen stated he is getting quotes for riprap and other repairs to the dam that were addressed in the most recent dam inspection report. T/Pilz and Kent Barnard provided an update on the Mill Restoration including cabinets that are being donated and the Historical Marker having been approved. 15 total trees have been planted in the Village Parks – 12 at Roberts Park and 3 at Dopp Memorial Park thanks to Mary Kusche and the Friends of Roberts Park. Library & Community Center T/Pilz provided an update on library programs and circulation. Fire Report T/Eilers provided WRAFD updates. Updates The building permit spreadsheet was presented. Nominations for open Committee positions was tabled until the Regular Board Meeting September 3, 2025. The HVAC maintenance quote from Weiss was presented. Revenues from Wild Rose Days 2025 was presented. New Business: No bids were received for the Village plow truck and therefore no action was taken. Trick or Treat 2025 was acted on in a motion to suspend the rules. T/Pilz seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-02. Roll Call Vote: T/Pilz, aye; T/Szymborski, aye; T/Hansen Jr, aye; T/Lauritzen, aye; T/Yeska, aye, T/Eilers, aye; P/Ganzel, aye. Motion carried. T/Pilz seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-03. Roll Call Vote: T/Pilz, aye; T/Szymborski, aye; T/Hansen Jr, aye; T/Lauritzen, aye; T/Yeska, aye, T/Eilers, aye; P/Ganzel, aye. Motion carried. T/Pilz seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the renewal of the Sewer Utility Replacement CD at Farmers State Bank at 4.05% for 7 months. Motion carried. T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the renewal of the Oak Hill Cemetery CD at Farmers State Bank at 4.05% for 7 months. Motion carried. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to approve the donation of $150 to the Wild Rose Classic Car Show. Motion carried. T/Eilers seconded by T/Szymborski made a motion to approve the HVAC Maintenance Agreement with Weiss Heating and Cooling. Motion carried. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to approve Operator’s Licenses for Alliana Pionke and Rick Mackey. Motion carried. Item j was a duplicate of item b made in error. T/Eilers seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the request from Pam Peterson to remove and replace the trailer at 625 Cleveland with the make and model presented. Motion carried. No action was taken on the building permit request for a temporary pallet structure at 1020 Main Street as the requestor was not present to provide necessary information to act on. Bills & Finance Report: T/Yeska seconded by T/Pilz, moved to approve Village checks #45474-45542; Sewer checks #7181-7194; Wild Rose checks #5129-5139. Motion carried. Time and Place of next meeting(s): Regular Board Meeting September 3, 2025 @ 7:00 PM T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Submitted to the Board by Lindsey Inda, Clerk/Treasurer