Heritage Days Committee — Minutes

HERITAGE DAYS COMMITTEE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL 106 W. DIVISION STREET NEILLSVILLE, WI 54456 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 6:00 P.M. Meeting called to order by Chair Neville at 6:00 P.M. Roll Call: Logan Grap, Jerry Pfeiffer, Joe Neville, Mike Winder, Tom Opelt, Katie Mohr, Justin Poeschel, Barb Miller and Dale Erickson. Absent: Michelle Friemoth and Clarissa Rochester. Motion Winder, second Miller to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as filed with the Clerk. All Aye. Financial Report: Neville presented the financial report. Appearances: None. Discussion and action on Glow Run. Discussion on route followed. No action taken. Discussion on and action on Loyal Mini Rodders. Motion Pfeiffer, second Grap to hire the Loyal Mini Rodders for Friday at the American Legion. All Aye. Discussion and action on tent rental. Discussion followed. No action taken. Discussion and action on chicken feed. Motion Erickson, second Grap to have the chicken feed on Sunday. All Aye. Discussion and action on American Legion events. Discussion followed with Neville to reach out to the Legion. No action taken. Discussion and action on theme. Motion Mohr, second Grap, to have the theme “A Balanced Legacy – Keeping Neillsville Running for Over 40 years”. All Aye. Discussion and action on kid events. Discussion followed. No action taken. Discussion and action on volleyball tournament. Discussion followed with Opelt to reach out to JD’s Brickyard. No action taken. Discussion and action on street closures. Discussion on the following street closures: Thursday, July 9, 2026 West Street – from W. Fifth Street to W. Sixth Street Friday, July 10, 2026 Boon Boulevard – from the North Legion Hall driveway to Lucille Lane Saturday, July 11, 2026 Willow Street – from E. Division Street to Center Street Sunday, July 12, 2026 West Street – from W. Fourth Street to W. Sixth Street W. Fifth Street – from Hewett Street to the Mama G’s parking lot entrance W. Sixth Street – from Hewett Street to Grand Avenue E. Second Street – from Hewett Street to Court Street Court Street – from E. First Street to E. Fifth Street E. First Street – from Hewett Street to Court Street Hewett Street – from Division Street to E. Sixth Street (parade route times) Motion Erickson, second Winder, to recommend and request that the City Council approve the street closures as listed. All Aye Discussion and action on event insurance. Discussion followed with Grap to fill out the application to request a quote for weather insurance. Next meeting: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. Motion by Grap, second by Mohr, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________ Jose Neville – Chairman