Board Meeting — Minutes

Village of Wild Rose May 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: P/Ganzel, T/Pilz, T/Szymborski, T/Lauritzen, T/Yeska and T/Eilers. T/Hansen Jr absent. Agenda: T/Eilers seconded by T/Pilz moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. The following people were present desiring audience with the board: 1. John Shipley was present to inquire on the buildability of a property located on Maple Ave. He is interested in purchasing the property and building a duplex, however, the property does not meet the property width requirements as stated in the ordinance, but does meet the property square footage. The board stated he would need to apply for a conditional use. 2. Dylan Testin was present but did not have any updates to share at this time. 3. Jim Curran was present to discuss the closure of TID 3 and the negative economic impact it would cause him. He was asked to set up a meeting with the board at a future date to discuss the TID closure and prior Birdsong agreements. 4. Diann Drmolka was present to inquire on the repairs on the dam spillway and filling of potholes. Robert Jansen stated that the dam repairs had not been started, but that he had begun filling potholes earlier that day. Minutes: T/Eilers seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to approve the following minutes: Public Hearing April 2, 2025; Regular Board Meeting April 2, 2025; Wild Rose Days Committee Meeting April 9, 2025; Parks Committee Meeting April 14, 2025; Ordinance Committee Meeting April 23, 2025; and Streets Committee Meeting May 6, 2025. Motion carried. Police Report: 1. Stats from previous month were presented. Joint Municipal Court 1. The quarterly financial report was presented. Ordinance Items 1. A proposed ordinance revision for swimming pools was reviewed. Because it is part of the zoning ordinances, it will go to public hearing on Thursday May 15 for consideration and approval. Street & Sewer 1. The streets committee made a recommendation to the board to accept an estimate from Hudziak Excavating to fix Sewer Lagoon Road. Millpond, Parks & Cemetery 1. No updates were provided at this time. Library & Community Center 1. Kent Barnard provided an update on library programs and circulation. 2. The Community Center Committee made a recommendation to the board to accept a bid from Bauer Electric to update lighting in the Community Center and foyer under the Focus on Energy grant program. Fire Report 1. There were no WRAFD updates at this time. Updates 1. The building permit spreadsheet was presented. 2. The siren inspection report was presented and reviewed. The board disagreed with the notation on the inspection that the pole needed to be straightened at this time. 3. The board reviewed the resignation letter from Doug Jirik effective November 1, 2025. Village of Wild Rose May 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 4. Committee appointments were presented with no changes. Members were asked to think about candidates for the vacant positions. New Business: a. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to close Front Street from Hwy 22 to the Legion Hall for the Oktoberfest event September 19 and 20, 2025. Motion carried. b. T/Yeska seconded by T/Szymborski made a motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Old Fashioned Fest LLC. Motion carried. c. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to approve the December 7, 2025 date for the Christmas event. Motion carried. d. T/Eilers seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the School Resource Officer Contract for the 2025- 2026 school year. Motion carried. e. T/Pilz seconded by T/Szymborski made a motion to approve the final resolution for sidewalk repair per Resolution #2025-04. Roll Call Vote: T/Pilz aye, T/Szymborski aye, T/Lauritzen aye, T/Yeska aye, T/Eilers aye and P/Ganzel aye. Motion carried. f. T/Yeska seconded by T/Pilz made a motion to approve Operator’s Licenses for Deborah Fahser, Angela Willie and Robin Miller. Motion carried. g. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Yeska made a motion to approve the proposal from TownWeb. Motion carried. h. T/Pilz seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the estimate from Hudziak Excavating for the repairs to Sewer Lagoon Road. Motion carried. i. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to approve the bid from Bauer Electric for the lighting upgrade at the Community Center. Motion carried. Bills & Finance Report: T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen, moved to approve Village checks #45323-45381; Sewer checks #7152-7165; and Wild Rose Days Checks #5125. Motion carried. Time and Place of next meeting(s): a. Board of Review May 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM b. Public Hearing May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 PM c. Special Board Meeting May 15, 2025 @ 6:30 PM d. Regular Board Meeting June 4, 2025 @ 7:00 PM e. Executive Board Meeting TBD f. Special Board Meeting TBD T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Submitted to the Board by Lindsey Inda, Clerk/Treasurer