Village Packet 07.01.2026

Kurt Handrick, Jr. Village President Cassie Lang Village Clerk / Deputy Treasurer 311 Walnut Street | P .O. Box 487 Marathon City, WI 54448 Tel: 715-443-2221 www.marathoncitywi.gov VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICIAL NOTICE & AGENDA Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:00 pm – Marathon Municipal Center PUBLIC VIRTUAL ACCESS Join Teams Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 229 434 982 56 Passcode: 832Rn6k4 1) CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: K. HANDRICK, M. AHRENS, K. SORENSON, K. PAUL, B. PARLIER, J. LAWRENCE, A. CABRERA 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) RECOGNITION OF VISITORS a) Virtual Meeting Guidelines This meeting will be recorded and available upon request b) Public Participation at Government Meetings 4) INTRODUCTION FROM ANDY WUETHRICH – CANDIDATE FOR 86TH ASSEMBLY 5) APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 2026 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES 6) REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS a) GPM Southeast, LLC Operator Licenses i) Terri Mouw ii) Judy Ann Whitston b) Ben Leffel – Renewal for Home Bar & Grill c) Temporary Picnic License – Alois Dreikosen American Legion Post 469 – Fundays i) Operator Licenses – Anton Wiesman, Duane Handrick, Jeffrey Smith, William Buttke d) Class B Liquor License – The Blume Barn 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Monthly Permits Issued b) Discussion on N. Business Parkway c) Discuss and Approve Replacement of Village At-Large Joint Review Board Member 8) NEW BUSINESS a) Review and Possible Action on Draft Conditional Use Permit for Alex & Dana Blume, dba. The Blume Barn 9) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF BILLS 10) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 11) FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS: a) Special Joint Village/School Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 6:00 pm b) Special Joint Village Board/Utility Commission Meeting – Monday, July 20, 2026 – 4:00 pm c) Regular Village Board Meeting – Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 6:00 pm d) Special Village Board – As Needed 12) ADJOURNMENT VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1) CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 pm ROLL CALL: K. HANDRICK-Present, M. AHRENS-Present, K. SORENSON-Absent, K. PAUL-Present, B. PARLIER-Present, J. LAWRENCE-Absent, A. CABRERA-Absent 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) RECOGNITION OF VISITORS a) Virtual Meeting Guidelines - This meeting will be recorded and available upon request b) Public Participation at Government Meetings In Person Attendance: Eric Geier – Marathon 8U Baseball, Brian Kaldunski – Marathon Youth Softball, Jennifer Whipple Virtual Attendance: Kevin O’Brien – Record Review, Ronnie Griggs & Mike Wahl – Flock Safety 4) APPROVAL OF MAY 6, 2026 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MOTION – Approve May 6, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes Motion made by Paul second by Ahrens. Motion passed by voice vote. 5) REVIEW OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS a) Renewals - Lists in Packet i) Cigarette Licenses ii) Liquor Licenses iii) Operators Licenses Jennifer Whipple appeared before the Board to discuss her Operator License application for Home Bar & Grill. Cherek explained it came back with an unsatisfactory background check. Whipple explained she i s been 2 years sober and currently has a .02 interlock installed in her vehicle. She was approved for an operator license in February in Wausau. The Board discussed a similar occurrence in fall of 2025 where they granted a 6-month probationary license. They agreed to do the same for this instance. Administrator Cherek and Police Chief Geske will discuss any incidents/violations within the 6-month period, if none arise the Operator License will be brought back to the Board at the December meeting for approval to continue License thru June 30, 2027. MOTION – Approve a 6-month Probationary Operator License to Jennifer Whipple for Home Bar & Grill Motion made by Parlier second by Paul. Motion passed by voice vote. All other License renewals passed background checks and turned in required paperwork. Cherek recommends approval of all Cigarette, Liquor and Operator Licenses. MOTION – Approve all Renewal Cigarette, Class A and Class B Liquor, Operator Licenses for 2026- 2027 Motion made by Paul second by Ahrens. Motion passed by voice vote. b) Temporary Licenses i) Marathon Youth Softball – Brian Kaldunski ii) Marathon 8U Baseball – Eric Geier & David Stevens Cherek explained the ball teams filled out applications for Temporary Liquor (Picnic) Licenses and Temporary Operator Licenses. No issues with background checks. MOTION – Approve Temporary Licenses Motion made by Paul second by Ahrens. Motion passed by voice vote. 6) ADMINISTRATORS REPORT • Administrator’s Office Daily Operations Update • Permits – 7 Building, 1 Sign, 1 Utility • Public Works Department Daily Operations Update • Public Safety Daily Operations Update • May Fire/EMS Calls – 4 Fire and 11 EMS Calls for the Department Cherek updated the Board with the daily activities of the Village staff for May and upcoming activities/projects for June. His full Administrators Report can be found in the Agenda Packet. 7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None to discuss 8) NEW BUSINESS a) Review and Possible Action of Conditional Use Permit for Stittleburg Restorative Health Care Cherek presented the Board with a CUP for Stittleburg Restorative Health Care, previously approved by the Plan Commission at the May 20, 2026 meeting. Approving the CUP would allow SRHC to operate Whole Roots & Co., a farm to table market in the C-2, Downtown Commercial, zone of the Village’s zoning code of ordinances. MOTION – Approve Conditional Use Permit for Stittleburg Restorative Health Care Motion made by Ahrens second by Parlier. Motion passed by voice vote. b) Review and Possible Action of County Materials Sports Complex – Phase 1 Part E – Added Paved Parking Cherek was approached by a donation source concerned over the parking at County Materials Sports Complex. He shared a site design drawn up by Vierbicher Engineers adding over 100 paved parking spots. The work would be fully funded by donations. MOTION – Approve Site Design of Additional Paved Parking at County Material Sports Complex – Funded by Donation Source Motion made by Paul second by Parlier. Motion passed by voice vote. c) Review and Possible Action of Flock Safety Camera at Maratech Ave and STH 107 Cherek explained that Police Chief Geske has had conversations with business owners off Maratech Ave regarding vandalism and theft at places of business. He shared a 3-year contract with Flock Safety to install cameras on Maratech Ave at Highway 107 corridor as a secondary source to identify vehicles in criminal instances. The cameras would be linked to a car scanner/radio read to the PD. The 3-year cost is $10,800 ($3,500/year + $300 install fee). Flock would install and maintain the camera system. Geske secured funding from donation sources for all 3 years. MOTION – Approve Flock Safety Camera System 3-Year Contract Funded by Donation Sources Motion made by Paul second by Parlier. Motion passed by voice vote. 9) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustees questioned the following bill payments: Check 49555 – SD Ellenbecker – Handicap ramp and curb at Peterson Kraemer Funeral Home Check 49571 – Integrity Fire Protection – Annual Inspetion of sprinkler system at Fire Department MOTION – Approve Payment of Bills Motion made by Ahrens second by Paul. Motion passed by voice vote. 10) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES a) Review and Possible Action on Ordinance 13.4.7.9 Amendment to Zoning Code for Rezoning of Parcels 151-2806-082-0971 and 151-2806-082-0972, owned by Steven and Caleb Seubert, from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (R-4) Administrator Cherek received a zoning change request from land owner, Steven Seubert, for the parcels listed above. His request was to change the parcels from Agricultural (A) to Rural Residential (R-4). Cherek informed that Board that under the current Village Zoning Code, the parcels violate the minimum acreage requirement of 6 acres to be zoned Agricultural. Amending the zoning to Rural Residential would satisfy the Village Zoning Code. The Plan Commission approved the zoning change at their May 20, 2026 meeting. MOTION – Approve Ordinance 13.4.7.9 Amendment to Zoning Code for Parcels 151-2806-082-0971 & 151-2806-082-0972, owned by Steven & Caleb Seubert, from Agricultural (A) to Rural Residential (R- 4) Motion made by Ahrens second by Paul. Motion passed by voice vote. Cassie Lang Village Clerk / Deputy Treasurer i) Review and Possible Action on Marcott Certified Survey In reviewing the zoning change above, Cherek received a CSM for the parcels requesting the zone change, owned by Seuberts, along with parcel 151-2806-082-0973, owed by Scott Marcott. The CSM shows a change in layout of the Seubert parcels. The current lot line runs east-west and the new layout with approved CSM would change the lot line to run north-south. The change would allow easement access to both new lots, currently lacking for the north Seubert parcel, 151-2806-082- 0971. Cherek recommended approval of the CSM. MOTION – Approve Marcott CSM Motion made by Parlier second by Paul. Motion passed by voice vote. b) Review and Possible Action on Creating “Authorized Use of Golf Carts” section 10.4.4 in Title 10, Article 4 of the General Ordinance. At the August 6, 2025 meeting the Board agreed to have Cherek and Attorney VanderWaal continue with creating a draft ordinance to allow golf carts on Village streets. Cherek presented the draft to the Board with key points noted in the draft. Golf carts allowed on Village streets with a 25-mph posted speed limit, carts not to exceed 20 mph, all carts must be inspected and registered by the Village Police Department, registration fee to be set by the Village Board annual fee schedule, carts not allowed on sidewalks with the exception of the 4th St Trail, from Marathon Area Elementary School to County Materials Sports Complex. Trustees discussed the details of the draft and agreed so remove the portion that allows golf carts to run on the 4th St Trail, keeping regulation the same as ATV/UTVs in the Village. MOTION – Approve Ordinance 10.4.4 “Authorizing Use of Golf Carts” with Removal of 4th St Trail Exception in Section 10.4.4(F)(5) Motion made by Paul second by Parlier. Motion passed by voice vote. i) Review and Possible Action on Village Golf Cart registration fee Trustees agreed to keep registration fee the same as the DNR charges for ATV/UTV registrations. MOTION – Approve Golf Cart Registration Fee to Follow What the WI DNR Charges for ATV/UTV Registrations Motion made by Paul second by Parlier. Motion passed by voice vote. c) Review and Possible Action on Resolution U-2026-06-03 – CMAR Report Cherek presented the Board with the 2025 CMAR (Compliance Maintenance Annual Report) Summary for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Village is required to provide recommendations or actions for any CMAR sections receiving a grade C or lower, as spelled out in Resolution U-2026-06-03. The Utility scored an overall 3.86 GPA on the Report, down from 2024’s grade of 4.0. No section of the Report scored a C or lower. The Utility Commission approved the 2025 CMAR at their meeting on May 27, 2026. Village Board approval would allow Director of Public Works, Ken Bloom, to submit the annual report to the DNR. MOTION – Approve Resolution U-2026-06-03 – 2025 CMAR Motion made by Paul second by Parlier. Motion passed by voice vote. 11) FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS: a) Joint Village Board and Utility Commission Meeting Date – To Be Determined b) Regular Village Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 6:00 pm c) Special Village Board – As Needed 12) ADJOURNMENT at 7:51 pm Motion to adjourn made by Parlier second by Paul. Motion passed by voice vote. ORDER GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ALEX AND DANA BLUME – “THE BLUME BARN” VILLAGE OF MARATHON CITY, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN WHEREAS, a complete application has been filed by ALEX AND DANA BLUME , (hereinafter “Applicant”) for the business/activity known as “THE BLUME BARN”, which is a Private Club/Reception Hall as a conditional use that will host special events, such as weddings and other celebratory events to the general public on property located at 225427 County Road B, Marathon City, WI; and WHEREAS, the A pplicant’s application and submitted documents consists of a completed and signed Conditional Use Permit Application dated May 6, 2026, a April 27, 2026 Petition for Annexation that depicts the Blume Barn building location on Subject Property; and WHEREAS, Applicant represents and warrants that the application and materials submitted heretofore are true, accurate, and correct; are incorporated fully herein and shall be relied upon by the Village in its determination(s) herein; and WHEREAS, the Applicant is the fee simple owner of that property located within the Village of Marathon City with a mailing address and Parcel ID as follows: 225427 County Road B Marathon City, WI 54448 Parcel ID: 054-2806-181-0989 with a new Village PIN to be assigned by Marathon County for the May 6th, 2026 Village Board Approved Annexation filed. (“Subject Property”) WHEREAS, the Subject Property is zoned C-1 General Commercial pursuant to the Zoning Code of the Village; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §13.5.10 and table 13-5 (A) of the Zoning Code, a Private Club and Reception Hall, hospitality (i.e. Hospitality, Accommodation & Food Services industry) is the equivalent of the “Blume Barn” activity that the Applicant proposes in its Application and is permitted as conditional accessory use in the C-1 General Commercial District use; and WHEREAS, Applicant further intends to utilize the Subject Property for those permitted uses identified in the C -1 General Commercial District and as set forth in that Conditional Use Permit Application with the Village of Marathon City; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of the completed application for a Conditional Use Permit and materials identified hereinabove, the Village Clerk properly referred the same to the Plan Commission of the Village of Marathon City for a public hearing and recommendation; and -2- WHEREAS, upon referral of the Conditional Use Permit application by the Village Clerk, the Plan Commission for the Village of Marathon City scheduled a public hearing thereon as soon as practical; and WH EREAS, upon the necessary publication of the required notice of public hearing as required by §13.4.8(4) of the Zoning Code, the Plan Commission held a public hearing on the application on May 20, 2026; and WH EREAS, the Plan Commission, following the public hearing and necessary study and investigation, having given the matter due consideration, and having based its recommendation on those factors set forth in §13.4.8(6) Zoning Code of the Village of Marathon City including the health, general welfare, safety and economic prosperity of the Village, as well as the Comprehensive Plan of the Villa ge, recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with conditions; and WH EREAS, the Village Board after review of the recommendation of the Plan Commission and after it also conducted the necessary study and investigation, having giving the matter due consideration, and basing its determination on the effects of those standards as set forth in §13.4.8(6) as well as §13.5.10 of the Zoning Code, and as long as the conditional use operates in strict compliance with the following conditions resolves, orders and finds that: IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED AND RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing upon the date hereof, a Conditional Use Permit for the Subject Property is hereby granted as set forth herein. The Conditional Use Permit granted herein shall apply only to the specific use of the Subject Property by Alex and Dana Blume, and the Conditional Use Permit shall continue and exist only so long as the Subject Property is operated in strict compliance with the terms of this Permit. This Conditional Use Permit is subject to initial and continued compliance with each and every one of the following conditions, restrictions, and limitations: 1. This Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow a Private Club and Reception Hall, hospitality (i.e. Hospitality, Accommodation & Food Services industry) as set forth in the application and related materials under the following conditions: A. Applicant shall operate the private club and reception hall, hosting weddings and other privately scheduled special events to the general public under the name of “T he Blume Barn”, al l as set forth and in compliance with the application and documents submitted therewith. B. Parking Restrictions: Parking of vehicles associated with the use conditionally permitted herein shall be prohibited along County Road B at all times. All parking associated with the use conditionally permitted herein, shall be confined entirely within the Subject Property boundaries and in designated and approved parking areas on the Subject Property. Parking areas needs to be designed according to 13.7.21 of the Zoning Code. -3- C. Camper and Recreational Vehicle (collectively RV) Restrictions: Campers and recreational vehicles may be present on the Subject Property in association with scheduled events. All RV’s shall be removed from the Subject Property within twenty-four (24) hours following the conclusion of the event for which the RV is present. No long-term or permanent occupancy of RVs shall be permitted on the Subject Property. D. L ighting Restrictions : All exterior lighting shall be designed, installed, and maintained to prevent glare or light to trespass onto County Road B or adjacent properties. Lighting fixtures shall be fully shielded and directed downward toward the ground within the boundaries of the Subject Property to minimize off-site illumination and distractions. E. O utdoor Music and Noise Restrictions : No amplified sound or music is permitted outside the enclosed (building) premises. Amplifie d sound or music is not permitted in the outdoor area. If amplified music is provided within the enclosed premises (barn or dance hall ), after 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and after 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, all doors and openings shall be closed to reduce noise traveling outside the enclosed building. F. S anitary Facilities (Bathroom): Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided on-site to accommodate the maximum number of attendees associated with each scheduled event. Such facilities shall be properly equipped, maintained, and serviced in accordance with applicable health and sanitation regulations. G. P arcel Split / Subdivision Restriction: This Conditional Use Permit is granted based upon the current configuration of the S ubject Property, consisting of approximately five (5) acres. In the event the parcel is subdivided, split, or otherwise altered in size or configuration, this Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review and may be deemed null and void by the Village Board. 2. T his Conditional Use Permit is granted solely and exclusively to the Applicant for only so long as it continues to own in fee simple the Subject Property. This Conditional Use Permit is not transferrable to any other person or entity without the prior approval of the Village. 3. T his Conditional Use Permit is conditioned upon the Applicant and the Subject Property being and remaining compliant with all other Village, County, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. The Applicant shall apply for, receive, and file proof of such permission with the Village Administrator of all other required local, state, and federal permits before activities commence. 4. T he terms, conditions, and representations of the submittal s by the Applicant for Conditional Use Permit dated May 6 , 2026, are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of the conditions hereof to the extent not otherwise modified by the -4- requirements herein and to the extent so modified, the conditions set forth herein shall control. 5. T he Applicant shall promptly reimburse the Village for all costs and expenses of any type that the Village incurs in connection with this Conditional Use Permit, including by way of enumeration without limitation, the cost of professional services incurred by the Village (including legal and other consulting fees) for review of and preparation of the Conditional Use Permit, attendance at meetings or other related professional services as well as for any actions the Village is required to take to enforce any of the conditions in this Conditional Use Permit due to a violation of these conditions by the Applicant. 6. A ny use not specifically listed as permitted shall be considered to be prohibited except as maybe otherwise specifically provided herein. In case of a question as to the classification of use, the question shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for recommendation and Village Board for determination. 7. N o use is hereby authorized unless the use is conducted in a lawful, orderly, and peaceful manner. Nothing in this Permit shall be deemed to authorize any public or private nuisance or to constitute a waiver, exemption, or exception to any law, ordinance, order, or rule by the Village , Marathon County, State of Wisconsin, United States, or other duly constituted authority, except only to the extent that it authorizes the use of the Subject Property in any specific respects described herein. 8. S hould this permitted Conditional Use be abandoned or discontinued in any manner for twelve (12) months or greater or continued other than in strict conformity with the conditions of the original approval or should the Applicant be delinquent in payment of any monies due and owing to the Village, this Conditional Use shall be deemed terminated and therefore null and void. 9. A ny change, addition, modification, alteration and/or amendment of any aspect of this Conditional Use, including but not limited to an addition, modification, alteration and/or amendment to the use, premises, structures, land or owners other than as specifically authorized herein, shall require a new permit and all procedures in place at the time must be followed. 10. S hould any paragraphs or phrase of this Conditional Use Permit be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, illegal, or unconstitutional, said determination as to the particular phrase or paragraph shall not void the remainder of this Conditional Use and the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. 11. I f any aspect of this Conditional Use Permit is in conflict with any other aspect of the Conditional Use Permit, the more restrictive provision shall be controlling as determined by the Village Board. -5- 12. Copies of this Order shall be filed in the permanent records of the Village Board for the Village of Marathon City and copies sent to the proper authorities as well as the Applicant. Approved this _____ day of ____________, 2026. V ILLAGE BOARD, VILLAGE OF MARATHON CITY B y:_______________________________________ Kurt Handrick, Village President A ttest: ____________________________________ Cassandra Lang, Village Clerk A pproval/Acceptance of Applicant dated this ___ day of _________________, 2026. ALEX AND DANA BLUME, for "THE BLUME BARN" Applicant: B y:___________________________________ Alex Blume I ts: ___________________________________ Dana Blume