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Village Special Board Minutes – April 6, 2026 Page 1 of 2 VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 6, 2026 – Following the Committee of the Whole 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 7:09 p.m. Present: Trustees Barb Andres, Bill Kaskin, Kevin Fitzgerald, Ken Perl, Jim Baxa, Aaron Karow, President Howard Skinner. Also Present: Administrator Laura Jager, Clerk Sabrina Waswo. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Bryan Neal, 142 W. Park Drive, raised legal and procedural questions regarding the proposed Aquanuts agreements, including the pier, legal fees, insurance requirements, contractor provisions, the security deposit, DNR permitting, and whether the Aquanuts Board had formally approved the arrangement. Dan Borman, speaking on behalf of the Aquanuts, emphasized the organization’s 50-year history and community involvement. He stated that several upcoming events are tied to the Aquanuts’ pier and expressed concern that the season and pier installation may be in jeopardy. He questioned the shoreline improvement requirements and urged the Board to reach a resolution before the summer season. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AQUANUTS The Board discussed the proposed Aquanuts development and lease agreements with Aquanuts representatives Andy Amore and Dan Borman, focusing primarily on the shoreline restoration component of the development agreement. The Aquanuts explained that their previously identified shoreline restoration contractor withdrew from the project shortly before the meeting due to concerns related to potential litigation involving the site. As a result, the Aquanuts were unable to provide contractor information requested by the Village. They stated that other materials, including cross-sections, material sourcing, and a layout showing boulder placement, had been prepared. Mr. Borman asked whether the Village would consider contributing financially to the shoreline restoration, since the original proposal relied on donated materials and volunteer labor. President Skinner expressed concern that this could risk repeating issues that led to prior litigation. Trustee Fitzgerald suggested narrowing the immediate restoration scope to the area adjacent to the pier, rather than requiring restoration of the full shoreline area at this time. A smaller scope would be more manageable, address the structural concern near the pier, and allow the remaining shoreline work to be addressed separately in the future. Trustee Karow requested that the Aquanuts provide a clear sketch or drawing showing the proposed scope of work, materials, placement method, and relationship to the pier location. He clarified that engineered drawings were not being requested, but that the Board needed a documented plan showing what work would be completed. DNR boulder shoreline restoration guidelines were discussed as a reference. The Aquanuts indicated they could prepare the requested drawing and would continue working to identify a new contractor or clarify whether the work could be completed with donated materials and volunteer labor. Discussion included the Village’s history of allowing volunteer groups to complete improvements in public parks, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. Village Special Board Minutes – April 6, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Borman also raised concern with requiring a construction bond or letter of credit for donated work by a volunteer organization. Trustee Fitzgerald acknowledged the concern and indicated that any financial security requirement could potentially be adjusted based on a reduced shoreline restoration scope and documented work plan. The Board discussed tabling both the development agreement and lease agreement to allow the Aquanuts time to provide a shoreline plan and contractor information. The intent was to bring the items back at the next meeting, with the shared goal of allowing the pier to be installed as soon as possible. Skinner/Andres motion to continue items 5 and 6 to the next meeting. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AQUANUTS Continued in conjunction with item 5, as noted above. ADJOURN Karow/Fitzgerald motion to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.