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Minutes of the Village Board Meeting June 8, 2026 Village Board Room at Village Hall 1. CALL TO ORDER Village President John Muraski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Muraski called for a roll call. Present: Village President John Muraski; Trustee Maria Lasecki, District 1; Trustee Chris Nielsen, District 2; Trustee Cathy Hughes, District 3; Trustee Mike Nieft, District 5; Craig McAllister, District 8 Excused: Trustee Ray Suennen, District 6; Trustee Adam Lemorande, District 7 Staff: Administrator Paul Evert, Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom, Director of Public Works Geoff Farr, Director of Engineering Josh Gerrits, Director of Community Development Dave Wiese, Fire Chief Dennis Staeven, PIO/Deputy Clerk Ciara Hurrish, Director of Howard Commons Lisa Swan 3. RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Muraski led the meeting in the pledge. 4. REPORT BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETING LAWS President Muraski read the following notice: Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.81-19.98, the Village Board is meeting to conduct public business. In accordance with state law, the meeting agenda was posted at Village Hall, other municipal buildings, and on the Village of Howard website and was also distributed to the local media and other requesters at least 24 business hours prior to the start of this meeting. 5. APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING C. Hughes made a motion to approve the agenda. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 6. PUBLIC APPEARANCES J. Muraski opened public appearances and invited members of the public to speak. No one stepped forward. J. Muraski closed public appearances. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS (NONE) 8. COMMUNICATIONS 9. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA M. Lasecki made a motion to approve the consent agenda. C. Nielsen seconded. The motion carried unanimously, and the following items were approved: a. The Village Board meeting minutes from May 11, 2026 b. The Plan Commission meeting minutes from May 11, 2026 c. The SORAB meeting minutes from May 20, 2026 d. The Deer Control Committee meeting minutes from May 28, 2026 e. The Municipal Invoices totaling $421,158.99, paid with checks #87512–87637 f. PLAN COMMISSION ITEMS (The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the following items.) i. The Grid-Iron District Final Plat ii. Rezoning VH-666, 2483 Duck Creek Parkway from R-1 Residential Single-Family to R-3 Duplex Village Board Meeting Agenda, June 8, 2026 Page 2 of 5 iii. Rezoning VH-230-1, 793 Frederick Court from R-5 Rural Estate Residential to R-1 Residential Single Family iv. Rezoning VH-14-3 Shawano Avenue Howard Fire Station #2 from Rural R-5 Rural Estate Residential to R-1 Residential Single Family g. The renewal of 2026-27 Class A beer and liquor license applications for the following: i. Kwik Trip Inc./Kwik Trip #725, 399 Cardinal Ln. ii. Wagner Shell/Maplewood Shell, 4720 Milltown Rd. iii. Wagner Shell/Velp Ave Shell, 2401 Velp Ave. iv. Walgreens #06569, 464 Cardinal Ln. h. The renewal of 2026-27 Class B beer license applications for the following: i. AmericInn by Wyndham Green Bay West, 2032 Velp Ave. ii. Brown County Sportsmen’s Club, 1711 W. Deerfield Ave. i. The renewal of 2026-27 Class B beer and liquor license applications for the following: i. Barley’s Deerfield Diner, 1780 E. Deerfield Ave ii. Bark & Brew LLC, 2514 Glendale Ave iii. CK Asian Cuisine/Pho Lodge, 445 Cardinal Ln # 101 iv. ETS Food & Beverage/River St. Pier, 1984 Velp Ave v. FR Marshall Enterprises LLC / Josephines Pizza & Pastaria, 2560 Glendale Ave vi. KSC Mill Center LLC/ Kropp’s Supper Club, 4570 Shawano Ave vii. The Clubhouse Indoor Golf LLC, 2445 Lineville Rd Suites C – E viii. The Watering Hole of Green Bay, 2107 Velp Ave ix. Village Lanes of Howard, 3798 Velp Ave j. The Temporary Class B Retailer’s License for Packerland Sunrise Rotary for the Puttin’ for Purpose on Aug. 6, 2026 at the Duck Creek Mini Golf Center, located at 345 Village Ct. k. The following Operator Licenses Operator licenses, per s. 125.17 of the Wisconsin Statutes and s. 12.02(4)(h) of the Howard Municipal Code, if approved, are valid for a period of up to two years expiring on June 30. i. Paul Andrew Couillard ii. Justin Gerald Kangas iii. Hayleigh Jane Maes-Kroll iv. Tori Ann Hohenstein v. Chanoni Bhagvat Patel vi. Chirag Bhagvat Patel vii. Charlie Thomas Vanark viii. Samantha Lorna Vinyard ix. Kim M Benton x. Debra Gerard Calcagni xi. Lea R. Zimanek xii. Tina May Bonifas xiii. Jamie William Pasterski xiv. Darlene J Kane xv. Ashley Sue Leisgang xvi. Melissa Rose Ziegler xvii. Bhagvat Rambhai Patel xviii. Daniel Walter Kelley xix. Elijah Joseph Aulik xx. Sandra Lee Gajeski xxi. Joshua Xiong xxii. Mary L. Athey xxiii. Jody Katheleen Martin xxiv. Bret Allyne Gustafson xxv. Vicky L Bocik xxvi. Stephanie Ann Sorenson xxvii. Rhonda Sue Salo xxviii. Sydney Marie Clark xxix. Josie Marie Steeno xxx. Calee Ryan Bowden xxxi. Amy Sue Sawyer xxxii. Maycee Kay Heimke xxxiii. Olivia Rose Holschuh 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OR OLD BUSINESS ITEMS (NONE) Village Board Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 Page 3 of 5 11. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS a. Recommendation on the Appointment of Village Trustee (District 4, Wards 7–8) J. Muraski reported that he, along with Trustees C. Nielsen and C. McAllister, interviewed candidates for the vacant Village Trustee position following a public recruitment process. Based on the interview process, community involvement, professional background, and several years of service on the Plan Commission, the committee recommended the appointment of Daniel Kussow to serve as Village Trustee for District 4, Wards 7–8. C. Nielsen said he participated in the interview process and believes Kussow has done an excellent job serving on the Plan Commission. He noted that Kussow is thoughtful, level-headed, and makes decisions with the best interests of the Village in mind. C. Nielsen moved to approve the appointment of Daniel Kussow as Village Trustee for District 4, Wards 7–8. C. McAllister seconded. The motion passed unanimously. b. Swearing-in ceremony for new Trustee Dan Kussow C. Haltom administered the Oath of Office to Trustee Daniel Kussow. Trustee Kussow joined the Village Board for the remainder of the meeting. c. Review and take action on Final Planned Development District Approval for a Single-Family Subdivision with Substandard Lots Located on Shawano Avenue at 4245 Parcel Number VH- 38-3, VH-12 and VH-12-8 (The Plan Commission recommended approval with a 5-2 vote.) D. Wiese explained that the request is for the Pamperin Place development. The Planned Development District (PDD) is requested because several lots within the subdivision are 75 feet wide, which is below the standard 80-foot lot width requirement. Board members discussed the proposed lot sizes, environmental constraints on the property, impacts to neighboring properties, housing diversity, and future development impacts on Village services. C. McAllister raised questions regarding the concentration of the 75-foot lots, wetlands on the property, drainage impacts, and assessments to adjacent property owners. C. Hughes asked about the reasons for the dissenting Plan Commission votes and future staffing needs associated with continued residential growth. C. Nielsen made a motion to approve the Final Planned Development District approval for a SINGLE-FAMILY subdivision with substandard lots located Shawano Avenue at 4245 PARCEL Number VH-38-3, VH-12 and VH-12-8. J. Muraski seconded. Prior to the vote, M. Lasecki stated she would abstain due to the project being associated with Tycore. The motion carried 4-2-1 (No: C. McAllister, C. Hughes; Abstained: M. Lasecki). d. Review and take action on Final Resolution 2026-19 authorizing the levying of special assessments on the Plat of Lacona Heights J. Gerrits explained that the special assessments are associated with the extension of Lacona Court, which was previously approved by the Village Board. He said the contracts have been awarded, the developer agreement completed, and the project is underway with completion anticipated in September. He noted that the developer is responsible for all project costs except for a portion of the off-street trail that the Village is funding. M. Nieft made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-19 authorizing the levying of special assessments against benefited property on the Plat of Lacona Heights. C. Nielsen seconded. The motion carried 6:1 (No: C. McAllister) e. Review and take action on Final Resolution 2026-20 authorizing the levying of special assessments on Shawano Avenue and the Plat of Kropps Corner J. Gerrits explained that the project follows a similar timeline as previous special assessment projects, with the plat approved in March and contracts awarded in April along with the developer agreement. He noted that the project is 100% developer funded, with no Village participation and no residents being assessed. The project is underway and scheduled for completion in September. C. Hughes made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-20 authorizing the levying of special assessments against benefited property on the Plat of Kropps Corner. D. Kussow seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Village Board Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 Page 4 of 5 f. Review and take action on Final Resolution 2026-21 authorizing the levying of special assessments on Hidden Creek Trail, Oliver Court, and the Plat of the Cottages at Hidden Creek 4th Addition J. Gerrits explained that the project is underway and scheduled for completion in September. He said no residents are being assessed. Gerrits noted that the Village has a larger assessment related to property it purchased on the opposite side of the railroad tracks and a trail acquired from the developer. M. Lasecki made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-21 authorizing the levying of special assessments against benefited property on Hidden Creek Trail, Oliver Court and the Plat of the Cottages at Hidden Creek 4th Addition. C. Nielsen seconded. The motion carried unanimously. g. Review and take action on Resolution 2026-22 renaming AMS Boulevard, United Drive and Lancaster Terrace G. Farr explained that the resolution is associated with the previously approved Grid-Iron District Final Plat and formally adopts the street names shown on the plat. He noted that no properties will require address changes as a result of the street renaming. C. Hughes made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-22 renaming AMS Boulevard as Grid-Iron Boulevard, United Drive as Green-n- Gold Way and Lancaster Terrace as Glasoir Street. D. Kussow seconded. The motion carried unanimously. h. Review and take action on awarding the 2026 Resurfacing project to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for $794,597.75 G. Farr explained that the resurfacing project was previously approved by the Village Board and includes roadway resurfacing and miscellaneous concrete repairs. He noted that additional utility and enterprise fund improvements associated with the project are budgeted separately. C. Nielsen made a motion to award the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Project, schedules as listed and recommended to NEA Inc., for $794,597.75, contingent upon Attorney review of the contract. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. i. Review and take action on Resolution 2026-23 approving the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the Howard Sewer Utility G. Farr explained that the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report is an annual report that provides financial and maintenance information for the Sewer Utility and evaluates system performance. He noted that the report is required to be submitted by the end of June. M. Lasecki made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-23 adopting Howard’s Sewer Utility 2025 Compliance Maintenance Report. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. j. Review and take action on Ordinance 2026-07 regarding noise prohibited P. Evert explained that the proposed ordinance was brought forward following concerns about construction activity occurring early in the morning. Staff reviewed ordinances from other municipalities and developed a proposed amendment establishing quiet hours and identifying exceptions. M. Lasecki said she had received complaints from residents regarding construction- related noise occurring before 7:00 a.m. and supported establishing a start time for such activities. Board members discussed enforcement of the ordinance and potential exemptions for agricultural activities. M. Lasecki moved to approve Ordinance 2026-07 amending Section 24-282 of the Municipal Code regarding prohibited and unnecessary noise, with the inclusion of an exception for agricultural activities. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Village Board Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 Page 5 of 5 k. Review and take action on an extraterritorial CSM for Burkel part of PI-602, Town of Pittsfield D. Wiese explained that the proposed Certified Survey Map would create a 2.04-acre parcel from part of PI-602 in the Town of Pittsfield. Staff did not identify any concerns with the request and recommended approval with the inclusion of Village utility easement language. Jim Sehloff of TNT Professional Land Surveyors, Inc. stated that the parcel is being created for a future sale and that the proposed future use of the property is a truck wash. C. McAllister made a motion to approve the extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for Burkel part of PI-602, Town of Pittsfield with the Village of Howard utility easement language included on the CSM. J. Muraski seconded. The motion carried unanimously. l. Review and take action on an extraterritorial CSM for Scott and Cindy Tennant, PI-597-1, 5959 Glendale Avenue, Town of Pittsfield D. Wiese explained that the proposed Certified Survey Map would create a 1.72-acre parcel containing the existing business and a second parcel for future development. Staff did not identify any concerns with the request and recommended approval with the inclusion of Village utility easement language. Rick VanGoethem, 4054 Frobisher Fields, representing the property owners, explained that the property owner is retiring and selling the existing business. He said the purchaser was not interested in acquiring the entire property, prompting the proposed lot division. Board members discussed the Village utility easement language included on the Certified Survey Map. C. Hughes made a motion to approve the extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for Scott and Cindy Tennant, PI-597-01, 5959 Glendale Avenue, Town of Pittsfield, with the Village of Howard utility easement language included on the CSM. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. m. Review and take action on the Certified Survey Map to divide Lot 164 of Hazel Estates Fourth Addition into two lots at 4245 Shawano Avenue, Village of Howard D. Wiese explained that the property is owned by the Village of Howard and was previously affected by wetlands. Following the necessary permitting, the proposed Certified Survey Map would divide Lot 164 into two lots that meet the minimum lot width and area requirements of the R-1 zoning district. Prior to the motion, M. Lasecki stated she would abstain due to the project being associated with Tycore and requested that future development-related agenda materials identify the developer to assist with conflict disclosures. C. Nielsen moved to approve the Certified Survey Map to divide Lot 164 of Hazel Estates Fourth Addition into two lots at 4245 Shawano Avenue, Village of Howard. D. Kussow seconded. The motion carried 6-0-1 (Abstained: M. Lasecki). 12. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS a. Director of Howard Commons L. Swan provided an update on the Howard Commons Activity Complex. No action was taken. b. C. Haltom provided a financial report for the four months ended May 31, 2026, for the General Fund and the Village Green Golf Course. No action was taken. c. P. Evert reviewed the 2026-30 Strategic Plan – Goals 1, 2 and 3. No action was taken. 13. CLOSED SESSION (NONE) 14. ADJOURNMENT M. Lasecki made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Ciara Hurrish PIO/Deputy Clerk