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Village Board Minutes – July 20, 2026 Page 1 of 5 VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. Village Hall, 105 E. Main Street, Twin Lakes, WI Minutes are a record of actions taken by the body and are not a verbatim transcript. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL Trustee Karow called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Trustees Barb Andres, Jim Baxa, Aaron Karow, Bob Livingston, Ken Perl Absent: Trustee Kevin Fitzgerald and President Howard Skinner Also Present: Administrator Laura Jager, Police Captain Jacob Bauer, Engineer Greg Droessler, Clerk Sabrina Waswo APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT Karow/Livingston motion to approve Corporate Checking (including General Fund, Sanitation, Capital Projects-E/M, Sewer Utility, Lake Rehab, Sewer Hook-Up, Sewer Replacement, and Tax Account): 37768- 37875, 1082-1098 Expenses – $680,905.27. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the June 15, 2026, Regular Board meeting and June 15, 2026, Special Board meeting were not included in the meeting packet. No action was taken. The minutes will be placed on the next agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Mary Brennan, 341 Indian Point Road, requested that the Village enforce its short-term rental ordinance and not renew the license for 359 Indian Point Road. She stated that the owners were aware of the licensing requirements but continued renting after being notified that they did not have a valid Village license. She expressed concern that failing to enforce the ordinance would encourage others to disregard the requirements. Mario Gonzalez and Lyn Soto, 359 Indian Point Road, stated that the missed renewal deadline resulted from confusion between the County’s June deadline and the Village’s January deadline. Gonzalez described the lapse as an oversight and stated that it would not happen again. Soto stated that they had promptly addressed concerns and had not received any citations. She requested that the ordinance be applied fairly and that their license be renewed. OMNIBUS AGENDA 1. Motion to approve a Short-Term Rental License for 353 Indian Point Road, Lane/Kylee Johnson. 2. Motion to approve a Short-Term Rental License for 1551 Richmond Road, Lowell Hall/Lakeview Comfort LLC. 3. Motion to approve a Short-Term Rental License for 512 Barry Road, Natalie/Kyle Barry. 4. Motion to approve an original license application filed by The Prine Properties LLC, d/b/a The Prine Properties LLC, 201 Lance Drive; Payton Hulne, Agent, for a “Class B” intoxicating liquor license, Class “B” fermented malt beverage license, cabaret license, and amusement device license. (Removed for separate consideration.) 5. Motion to approve an original Class “B” fermented malt beverage license application filed by De la Montana LLC, d/b/a De la Montana LLC, 405 N. Lake Ave.; Gabriel Giraldo, Agent. 6. Motion to approve an event permit application filed by Emily Planton for Briar’s Ski4All to be held at Lance Park on August 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including requested use of park facilities, a tent/bar area, extra trash cans, and reserved parking stalls. 7. Motion to approve a Temporary Class “B” fermented malt beverage license application filed by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association for Briar’s Ski4All to be held on August 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lance Park. Village Board Minutes – July 20, 2026 Page 2 of 5 8. Motion to approve a quote from Aronson Fence for a fence replacement at Lake Elizabeth Marina. 9. Motion to approve requiring sidewalk installation by the developer in Fairway Woods. 10. Motion to approve the Community Library Agreement. 11. Motion to approve a quote from Gohlke for a new well at the WWTF for $11,450. 12. Motion to approve a quote from Sabel Mechanical for repairs to two pumps at Lift Station #9. Karow/Perl motion to approve all items on the omnibus agenda except Item No. 4. Motion carried 5-0. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE OMNIBUS AGENDA Motion to approve an original license application filed by The Prine Properties LLC, d/b/a The Prine Properties LLC, 201 Lance Drive; Payton Hulne, Agent, for a “Class B” intoxicating liquor license, Class “B” fermented malt beverage license, cabaret license, and amusement device license. Clerk Waswo reported that, at the direction of the Committee of the Whole, she obtained guidance from the Village Attorney and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of Alcohol Beverages, regarding the proposed licensed premises. The DAB agent recommended limiting the licensed premises to the restaurant, bar, kitchen, outdoor decks, grassy area between the building and lake, alcohol-storage areas, and office, while excluding the motel rooms, parking lot, and other areas unrelated to the alcohol operation. Clerk Waswo explained that all areas included in the premises description become part of the licensed premises and are subject to alcohol-law requirements and inspection. Limiting the licensed premises would reduce the license holder’s responsibility for guest conduct in motel rooms and vehicles, clarify operator and carry-in alcohol requirements, and limit inspections to areas used for alcohol sales and service. If the license holder wishes to hold an event in the parking lot, the licensed premises may be temporarily extended for that specific event with Village Board approval. The Board discussed carry-in alcohol within the grassy area. Clerk Waswo reported that the DAB agent recommended posting “No Carry-Ins” signs and prohibiting motel guests from bringing personally purchased alcohol into any licensed area. Karow/Baxa motion to approve the issuance of the Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor licenses to The Prine Properties LLC, d/b/a The Prine Properties LLC, contingent upon the Pink House Resort surrendering its existing alcohol licenses, with the licensed premises described as follows: Alcohol beverages are sold and served in the dining room, bar, outdoor deck areas, and grassy outdoor area between the building and the lake. Alcohol beverages are stored behind the bar and in the kitchen. Alcohol-related receipts and records are maintained in the office. Motion carried 5-0. PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS TRUSTEE BARB ANDRES - ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, JUDICIARY, LICENSING Discussion and possible action regarding an event permit application filed by Andrew Kane, owner of Buoys, 402 S. Lake Ave., for the Buoys Car Show on August 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including closure of South Lake Avenue from Barry Road to Wilmot Avenue, subject to the Fire Chief’s condition that the road reopen by 8:30 p.m. The Board reviewed conditions submitted by the Edgewater Beach Condominium Association regarding resident access and protection of the condominium and beachfront properties. Andrew Kane stated that he had discussed the concerns with the condominium association and agreed to install orange fencing, assign staff at both ends of the beachfront, and post private property signs. Captain Bauer stated that the Police Department could inspect the event setup if available but did not intend to assign officers to remain at the event. The applicant would be responsible for the cost of any additional officers requested for security. Village Board Minutes – July 20, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Clerk Waswo reported that the Village Attorney recommended requiring certificates of insurance from Buoys and Laurin’s Landing and posting signs identifying the boundaries of the area where alcohol was permitted. The Board recommended using Wilmot Avenue and Legion Drive as the detour route, and Kane agreed to coordinate the barricades and signage with Public Works and the Police Department. The applicant requested permission for both fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor to be allowed within the proposed temporary extension of the licensed premises. The Board reached a consensus to allow only fermented malt beverages in plastic containers on the street. Karow/Perl motion to approve the event permit application filed by Andrew Kane, owner of Buoys, 402 S. Lake Avenue, for the Buoys Car Show on August 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including the closure of South Lake Avenue from Barry Road to Wilmot Avenue, subject to the following conditions: the road must reopen by 8:30 p.m.; Public Works must inspect the barricades and detour route; the Police Department must inspect the premises signage; the conditions identified in the Edgewater Beach Condominium Association’s letter must be followed; and Buoys and Laurin’s Landing must provide the required certificates of insurance. Motion carried 5-0. Karow/Andres motion to grant temporary extensions of the licensed premises for the Class “B” fermented malt beverage licenses held by Buoys and Laurin’s Landing for the Buoys Car Show on August 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Trustee Karow clarified that the extensions did not include either establishment’s “Class B” intoxicating liquor license. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding a Short-Term Rental License for 359 Indian Point Road, Mario Gonzalez. Captain Bauer reported that there had been approximately six separate incidents involving the property, with possibly one additional incident in June. He clarified that some entries in the Police Department’s records were follow-up contacts rather than separate incidents. Captain Bauer stated that one of the department’s officers would be issuing a citation; however, the citation had not yet been issued because the ordinance and corresponding bond amount were not available in the department’s records system. Administrator Jager explained that the ordinance refers to calls for service rather than citations when establishing grounds for possible license revocation. The Village Attorney advised that revocation would require a properly noticed hearing and that the ordinance does not provide for automatic denial based on a late renewal application. If renewed, the license would remain valid through December 31, 2026. The Board discussed the management of the property, whether calls for service without citations should constitute violations, and whether the license lapse should affect the renewal application. Members also discussed aligning the Village’s licensing period with the state tourist rooming house permit, imposing additional fees for late renewals, establishing renter age restrictions, and clarifying what constitutes an infraction. Staff was reviewing the ordinance, and proposed revisions were expected to be presented at the August Committee of the Whole meeting. Mr. Gonzalez stated that he stopped accepting short-term rentals after being notified that the license had expired, canceled his existing Airbnb reservations, and immediately submitted a renewal application. He stated that the property was currently occupied under a month-to-month lease that met the requirements of a long-term rental. He explained that renters must be at least 21 years old and that the property is marketed primarily to families. Bill Poetker, 1510 Sunrise Drive, Sebring, Florida, expressed concerns regarding repeated parties, water patrol complaints, and the effect of short-term rentals on the residential neighborhood. He supported penalties for Village Board Minutes – July 20, 2026 Page 4 of 5 noncompliance, a uniform January licensing period, and requiring applicants with expired licenses to complete the full initial application process. Mary Brennan, 341 Indian Point Road, stated that she had not complained about other short-term rentals in the neighborhood but had concerns regarding this property, including vehicles obstructing the street and unsafe boating activity late at night. She questioned whether short-term rentals continued after the license expired and requested that the Village verify the current long-term lease. Following discussion, the Board determined that the current ordinance did not provide a basis to deny the renewal application without further proceedings. Karow/Andres motion to approve renewal of the Short-Term Rental License issued to Mario Gonzalez for 359 Indian Point Road. Motion carried 3-2, with Trustees Baxa and Perl voting no. TRUSTEE KEVIN FITZGERALD - STREETS AND ROADS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS, WEEDS, LAKE PLANNING AND PROTECTION Discussion and possible action regarding 2026 Street Resurfacing Bids. Engineer Droessler reported that he spoke with Payne & Dolan regarding the addition of Swanson and Bonnie Brae to the project. Completing the alternate work separately would result in an additional mobilization charge of approximately $10,000. However, the charge could be avoided if the work was coordinated while the contractor and equipment were already on site. Administrator Jager stated that $450,000 had been budgeted for street resurfacing and $150,000 for storm sewer improvements. Both base bids exceeded their respective budgets. Droessler recommended awarding the street resurfacing base bid of $499,133.50 with a 10% contingency, consistent with the Village’s usual practice. If extensive undercutting or base repairs are not required, the alternates could potentially be completed within the authorized amount. Trustee Baxa asked whether additional pavement thickness had been included for the alternate locations. Droessler stated that additional thickness was included for Bonnie Brae but not Swanson. Swanson had deteriorated significantly since the previous fall. Bonnie Brae could likely wait another year; however, the proposed work involved only a 350-foot section. The Board discussed awarding the base bid with a 10% contingency and authorizing staff to add Alternates 1 and 2 if sufficient funds remain available and the total project cost does not exceed the authorized amount. Karow/Livingston motion to award the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project to Payne & Dolan for the base bid of $499,133.50, plus a 10% contingency, with the option to add Alternates 1 and 2, provided the final contract amount does not exceed the base bid plus the 10% contingency. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding 2026 Storm Sewer Improvement Bids. Karow/Perl motion to award the 2026 Storm Sewer Improvement Project to Bradford Contractors for its base bid of $173,895. Motion carried 5-0. TRUSTEE AARON KAROW - BUILDING AND ZONING, PLAN COMMISSION, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS June 2026 Building Permits: 48; Valuation: $664,601.00; Fees Collected: $5,105.00. Village Board Minutes – July 20, 2026 Page 5 of 5 TRUSTEE KEN PERL - POLICE, FIRE, LAKE CONTROL, PARKS AND BEACHES June 2026 Code Enforcement: Active Cases: 27, Closed Cases: 6. June 2026 Police Department Report Captain Bauer presented the June Police Department report. The department responded to 835 calls for service and conducted 654 extra patrols, for a combined total of 1,489. The department also recorded 14 criminal arrests, 149 traffic stops, four OWI arrests, and several cybercrime investigations. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a committee for EMS/fire consolidation. Administrator Jager recommended appointing two Board members to meet regularly with the Fire Chief regarding potential EMS and fire consolidation. Trustee Perl suggested that the Fire Chief lead the discussions and report back to the Board. Administrator Jager recommended appointing a backup representative in case a trustee is unavailable. The Board discussed asking the Village President to establish a standing committee. Karow/Perl motion to recommend that the Village President create a committee consisting of two Board members and the Fire Chief for the purpose of discussing EMS and fire consolidation with the Towns of Randall and Wheatland. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the HVAC system at the Police Department. The Board discussed leaking around the rooftop HVAC unit. Administrator Jager stated that she believed the unit was original to the building and at least 20 years old. The Board reviewed a $13,200 proposal from MGM Mechanical Contracting to remove and reinstall the existing 3-ton rooftop unit on a new pitched roof curb. Trustee Perl clarified that the proposal did not include a new HVAC unit. Engineer Droessler explained that raising the unit would address the leak and eliminate multiple bends that were impeding airflow. Karow/Andres motion to proceed with MGM Mechanical Contracting’s proposal in the amount of $13,200 to repair the roof and reuse the existing air-conditioning unit on the Police Department. Motion carried 5-0. TRUSTEE ROBERT LIVINGSTON - SEWER, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, YOUTH, LIBRARY Discussion and possible action regarding 2026 Sewer Main Repairs. Administrator Jager reported that Greg Richter had contacted Great Lakes TV Seal regarding the remaining work and that the contractor intended to honor its previous pricing and complete the work this year. Staff discussed postponing the repairs and combining multiple years of work into a larger project. This would allow the Village to use a formal bidding process with bonding requirements and provide greater assurance that the work would be completed in a timely manner. No action was taken. ADJOURN Karow/Andres motion to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.