July 14, 2025

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM JULY 14, 2025 The regular board meeting of the Village Board, of the Village of Strum, Trempealeau County, was held in the Village Community Room on July 14, 2025 Meeting called to order: The meeting was called to order by the Village President, Dean Boehne at 6:32pm. Village Clerk, Tish Nelson, took the minutes of the meeting. The following board members were present: Berge, Bjerke, Rindal, Thompson, Hanson. Absent: Maki. Also present, B. Olson. Open Meeting Law Requirements have been complied with: President Boehne announced the open meeting laws have been met for the meeting. Approval of minutes: A motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Bjerke to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 9, 2025, as printed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Berge to approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting held June 16, 2025, as printed. Motion carried. Appearance of citizens and others: a. Eleva-Strum Dip Stix – A discussion of weather a lease agreement is needed for the Strum Car and Truck Show or if the group can come to the board annually was debated. A lease agreement will not be eƯective at this time, and the public welfare committee will meet to pursue options for next year (2026). b. Stacey Allen – Did not appear. Reports from OƯicers: a. Zoning Commissioner i. A motion was made by Berge to approve Building Permit for Andrew Sedahl, 212 Oak St. A discussion about whether the signatures of the neighbors on the building permit should be witnessed by the Clerk or Deputy Clerk, an amended motion was made by Berge to include Clerk or Deputy Clerk verification by phone the signatures on the permit, for this instance. Further discussion/action on the matter at the next meeting. This amended motion is seconded by Thompson and carried. b. Clerk i. Presented the DOR reports to the board as followed: Maintenance of EƯort, Annual TID, Alcohol/Tabacco ii. 2024 Audit was finalized and presented to the board. iii. Public Land Commissioner’s loan application had been received and pre-approved. It will be on the docket/agenda at their next scheduled meeting. iv. Operator’s License - A motion was made by Hanson to approve new operator’s license. Seconded by Bjerke, motion carried. a. Sarah Svoma; Foolish Pleasure Firehouse, LLC Reports from Committees: a. Personnel i. Flexible Time OƯ – No discussion. b. Finance i. Spruce St Development counteroƯer was declined via email as of 6/26/2025, no further discussion at this time. d. Public Welfare i. Park Expenses for 2025, Jan- July, and approx. update/renovation cost(s) as of 2022 as shown in tables below Miscellaneous: a. Woodland Park Complaint – A resident had submitted a complaint about the presentation of the large pavilion in Woodland Park for Yoga in the park, the board discussed the complaint and concluded that the Public Works Department can only be accountable for so much as the Village only has so many employees. The groups/committees who are scheduling such events can help out and do their part also by going to check things out prior to event and cleanup what they can to make presentable and pleasant for everyone. A board member will reach out to convey the thoughts of the board. b. Walnut Park Planters – A discussion by the board for the planters was had and decided some of the bricks/blocks need to be replaced on the North planter, one with the park sign. The other planter is to be determined on what to do with it at a later date. c. Ethan Glosky property has been cleaned up and cleared. d. The goose laser gun was brought up, and when the laser was purchased, it was the intention that it would be used. Unfortunately, it broke then was repaired, however it has not been used since. A board member will be reaching out to departments and groups. e. Chief Marsolek wanted to extend a huge thanks to Robbe McGee for the great detail job he did on the Strum Squad Truck, per Dean. Approval of the Vouchers and Journal Entries Motion made by Thompson, seconded by Berge to approve Vouchers & Journal Entries as presented. Motion carried. Motion made by Rindal, seconded by Hanson to adjourn meeting @ 7:28pm. Motion carried. Dean Boehne, Village President Natisha “Tish” Nelson, Clerk