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Village Board Minutes – June 15, 2026 Page 1 of 5 VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 15, 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 President Skinner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Trustees Barb Andres, Jim Baxa, Kevin Fitzgerald, Aaron Karow, Bob Livingston, Ken Perl, and President Howard Skinner Also Present: Administrator Laura Jager, Attorney Chris Geary, Police Chief Katie Hall, Fire Chief Ron Redlin, Clerk Sabrina Waswo SWEARING IN OF POLICE AND WATER PATROL OFFICERS Clerk Waswo swore in Police Officer Cory Keske and Water Patrol Officers Thomas Marshall and Amanda McWhinney. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT Skinner/Fitzgerald 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): 37702- 37767, 1046-1072 Expenses – $839,214.19. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skinner/Andres motion to approve the May 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Charlie Barthold, 109 Cobblestone Court, addressed the Board regarding ongoing stormwater flooding concerns affecting his property. He requested that the Village work with the county to help resolve the issue. Russ Standlee, 107 Cobblestone Court, spoke in support of the flooding concerns and stated that neighboring properties may also be affected. He urged that the matter be addressed before additional rain events occur. Bryan Neal, 142 W. Park Dr., addressed the Board regarding the audit presentation and stated that he believed additional financial information should have been discussed. He urged the Board to seek a more complete explanation from the auditor. OMNIBUS AGENDA 1. Motion to approve a Fireworks Permit Application submitted by MDS LLC / Jimmy Ellis for a fireworks display on Lake Elizabeth on July 11, 2026, beginning at dusk, approximately 9:00 p.m., with a rain date of July 25, 2026. 2. Motion to approve an Event Permit Application submitted by Main Street Tap and Village View Pub for the Street Party and Car Show on August 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight). 3. Motion to approve an extension of premises for the Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage licenses for Main Street Tap and Village View Pub for the Street Party and Car Show on August 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 4. Motion to approve a request submitted by Aces Sports Bar & Grill Inc., DBA Aces Sports Bar & Grill, 200 E. Main St., to extend the Cabaret License to the outside patio. 5. Motion to approve a new Cabaret License & Amusement Device License application filed by The Twisted Hook LLC, DBA The Twisted Hook, 121 S. Lake Ave., for approval from June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and renewal approval for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 license year. Village Board Minutes – June 15, 2026 Page 2 of 5 6. Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Dion Romano, Parcel 85-4-119-211-1100 with the condition that the permit is tied to Mr. Romano’s tenancy and that any future operator would be required to return to the Plan Commission and Village Board for approval. 7. Motion to approve renewal license applications listed below, contingent upon payment of all outstanding liabilities and delinquencies with the Village of Twin Lakes and wholesaler invoices, clearance of any Department of Revenue holds, and approval of background checks, where applicable: 1. Renewal of Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class A” Intoxicating Liquor Licenses filed by: 1. Twinkot Ltd DBA Berkot’s Super Foods, 600 N. Lake Ave., Jean Pikalek, Agent 2. Twin Lakes BP Operating Corporation DBA Twin Lakes BP, 475 N. Lake Ave., Judith Schwartz, Agent 3. Twin Lakes Citgo Inc DBA Twin Lakes Citgo, 410 N. Lake Ave., Rupinder Singh, Agent 2. Renewal of Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor Licenses, Cabaret Licenses, and Amusement Device Licenses filed by: 1. Aces Sports Bar & Grill Inc DBA Aces Sports Bar & Grill, 200 E. Main St., Kanwal Singh, Agent 2. Joe-Elaine Lightning 1926 LLC DBA The Blue Goose, 1205 N. Lake Ave., Amanda Londberg, Agent 3. Kane’s Lakeside LLC DBA Buoys, 402 S. Lake Ave., Andrew Kane, Agent 4. FST Inc DBA Donovan’s Reef, 611 Rink Ave., Barbara Eterno, Agent 5. Karr Incorporated DBA Main Street Tap, 338 E. Main St., Richard Karrasch, Agent 6. On the Go Bar & Grill Inc DBA On-the-Go Bar & Grill, 406 N. Lake Ave., Gurpinder Kaur, Agent 7. Hawes, Inc DBA Pink House Resort, 201 Lance Dr., Shirley Newkirk, Agent 8. Rumpoles Inc DBA Rumpole’s Banquet & Bowling, 352 E. Main St., Adija Alijoski, Agent 9. Toor Country Club Inc DBA Twin Lakes Country Club, 1230 Legion Dr., Gurpinder Kaur, Agent 10. 2BG Inc DBA Twin Lakes Roadhouse, 1519 Musial Rd., Andrea Watson, Agent 11. A.S. Tonishing Inc DBA Village View Pub, 350 E. Main St., Kristina Kerwer, Agent 3. Renewal of Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and Cabaret Licenses filed by: 1. JDR Investments LLC DBA La Casita Mexican Restaurant, 201 E. Main St., Luciano Ortiz, Agent 2. Lake Elizabeth Sandbar and Island Grill LLC DBA Sand Bar & Island Grill, 3101 E. Lake Shore Dr., Chrystal Barnes, Agent 3. The Twisted Hook LLC DBA The Twisted Hook, 121 S. Lake Ave., Mehmet Uygur, Agent 4. Lakeside Entertainment LLC DBA Woody’s, 511 Wilmot Ave., Brian Walmsley, Agent 4. Renewal of Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and Amusement Device License filed by: 1. Laurin’s Landing LLC DBA Laurin’s Landing, 425 Wilmot Ave., Jeffrey Laurin, Agent Village Board Minutes – June 15, 2026 Page 3 of 5 5. Renewal of Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor Licenses filed by: 1. Twin Lakes Vault Inc DBA Corner Kitchen Family Restaurant, 100 N. Lake Ave., Adija Alijoski, Agent 6. Renewal of Amusement Device License filed by: 1. Melody Park LLC DBA Melody Park Campground, 2154 E. Lakeshore Drive Skinner/Fitzgerald motion to approve the entire omnibus agenda. Motion carried 7-0. PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS TRUSTEE KEN PERL - POLICE, FIRE, LAKE CONTROL, PARKS AND BEACHES Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 2026-6-1 Creating Chapter 8.90 of the Twin Lakes Code Pertaining to Outdoor Lighting. Village Attorney Geary summarized the latest draft changes. He explained that the most significant change was the removal of prior language in Section 8.90.6 requiring dock, pier, berthing structure, or shoreline lighting to be shielded to prevent direct visibility beyond 50 feet. He stated that this language created enforceability concerns because light may be visible farther than it actually illuminates, particularly over the lake, and visibility alone does not necessarily constitute light trespass. He supported the current draft’s use of the defined light trespass standard, measured at 5.4 lux at 4 feet above the ground or water surface at 150 feet from the shoreline, as a more objective and enforceable standard. The Board discussed the effective date and compliance timeline and agreed that the ordinance would take effect 90 days after adoption and publication. The Board noted that the 90-day period would allow time for public education, including informational materials or notice in the Lake District mailer, to help residents understand the new requirements. The Board briefly discussed the bond schedule for enforcement. Village Attorney Geary explained that the ordinance sets the fine range, but the bond schedule is used by officers when issuing citations. It was noted that a $100 bond amount had been discussed with the Police Chief and Municipal Judge, and that any amendment to the bond schedule would come back separately for formal approval. Nadine Fabish, 545 Storms Drive, noted that the ordinance originated from a resident petition regarding lighting on the lake and asked whether the ordinance would prevent light trespass onto navigable waters. Village Attorney Geary explained that the ordinance includes a light trespass standard measured at 150 feet from the shoreline and that alleged violations would follow the compliance and enforcement process. The Board discussed whether the reference to light trespass “onto navigable waters and adjacent properties” in Section 8.90.6 could create confusion or enforcement ambiguity, since “light trespass” was already separately defined in the ordinance. Trustee Karow expressed concern that the language could be interpreted to mean that any light touching the water would be a violation, which was not the Board’s intent. President Skinner stated that the concern was the intensity and glare of certain lighting across the lake, rather than the presence of light itself. Village Attorney Geary recommended removing the additional language after “prevent light trespass” to preserve the defined, measurable standard and avoid ambiguity. Mike Gurda, 310 Sunset Trail, asked whether the ordinance included a permitting provision for temporary events such as weddings, outdoor parties, or Corn Fest that may involve elevated lighting after dark. Board members confirmed that such a provision was included in the ordinance. Village Board Minutes – June 15, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Sharon Opryszek, 2909 Lakeshore Way, spoke in opposition to the ordinance as written and raised concerns regarding safety and security lighting for piers, boats, channels, and nighttime activity near the lake. She also expressed concern about the cost and disruption of retrofitting existing lighting, the subjectivity of terms such as glare, and the need for finality if property owners make compliance efforts. Bryan Neal, 142 West Park Drive, stated that other communities have addressed similar lighting issues and that the main concern is the lumens and intensity of light spreading beyond a property. He stated that proper shielding should prevent the light source itself from being visible and expressed concern that the ordinance may not address the specific light that prompted the petition. Fitzgerald/Andres motion to approve the lighting ordinance with the following amendments: Section 8.90.6 amended to read: “Shoreland and water-oriented lighting pertains to all lighting on berthing structures, piers, or docks designed to illuminate those structures. Lighting or luminaries on docks, piers, berthing structures, or shoreline areas shall be shielded and directed downward to minimize glare and prevent light trespass”; and Section 8.90.11 amended to read: “This chapter shall take effect 90 days after adoption and publication.” Motion carried 6-1, with President Skinner voting “no.” Village Attorney Geary left the meeting at 7:34 p.m. TRUSTEE BARB ANDRES - ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, JUDICIARY, LICENSING Presentation by Ehlers on TID #1 Harry Allen of Ehlers gave a presentation regarding Tax Increment District No. 1 and reviewed how tax increment financing captures new value within the district to pay eligible project costs, while taxing jurisdictions continue to receive taxes on the base value. TID No. 1 was created on September 17, 2007, with an expenditure period ending September 17, 2029, and a maximum life through September 17, 2034. The district is in a good financial position, with no existing advances, all remaining debt prepayable, and outstanding principal of $827,250 for the 2012 G.O. Refunding Bonds and $27,287 for the 2019 State Trust Fund Loan. TID revenues were projected at $453,151 in 2026 and approximately $394,000 in 2027. If no additional projects are pursued, the Village could close the TID after prepaying existing obligations. If the Village wants to fund additional projects, eligible costs must be incurred before the September 17, 2029 expenditure deadline and included in the Joint Review Board-approved project plan. Eligible projects must either be physically started or have established financing, a signed contract, or a signed developer’s agreement in place. The Board discussed whether to close the TID early or keep it open to fund potential projects. Mr. Allen explained that closing the TID would result in a levy limit adjustment in the following year and noted that TID closure generally benefits taxpayers while increasing Village revenue capacity. The Board requested additional information regarding potential eligible projects, the project plan, and the levy limit impact. TRUSTEE KEVIN FITZGERALD - STREETS & ROADS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS, WEEDS, LAKE PLANNING AND PROTECTION Discussion and possible action regarding sidewalk repairs downtown. Trustee Fitzgerald presented the bid proposal for downtown sidewalk concrete replacement, noting that mud jacking and foam jacking were being deferred. Public Works Foreman Al Stolp recommended Glembocki for the section that Public Works was not comfortable completing in-house. It was noted that Public Works may be able to complete other sidewalk work near Residence on Main and west toward the parking lot area, which could be discussed further with future TID project planning. Village Board Minutes – June 15, 2026 Page 5 of 5 Fitzgerald/Skinner motion to approve the Glembocki contract for the downtown sidewalk. Motion carried 7-0. TRUSTEE AARON KAROW - BUILDING AND ZONING, PLAN COMMISSION, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS May 2026 Building Permits: 72; Valuation: $4,315,751.41; Fees Collected: $42,246.65. TRUSTEE KEN PERL - POLICE, FIRE, LAKE CONTROL, PARKS AND BEACHES May 2026 Code Enforcement: Active Cases: 28, Closed Cases: 6 May 2026 Police Department Report Police Chief Hall provided highlights from the May Police Department report. The department had 1,478 calls for service, including 663 extra patrols and 146 traffic stops, and completed 160 training hours to meet state recertification requirements. Chief Hall also noted that a full-time position was filled, Officer Sergio Kipps completed field training and moved to solo assignment, and monthly incident highlights were available online. TRUSTEE ROBERT LIVINGSTON - SEWER, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, YOUTH, LIBRARY Livingston/Skinner motion to approve Resolution R2026-6-1 to Approve and Adopt the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for 2025. Motion carried 7-0. ADJOURN Skinner/Andres motion to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.