Regular Meeting

CITY OF DELAFIELD MEETING AGENDA LAKE WELFARE COMMITTEE Chair: Mike Hausman Members: Chris Arndt, Greg Domino, Jerry Dunnick, Jim Ellsworth, Gayle Gaborsky, Travis Manard, Susan McVey, Ald. Paul Price, Sarah Reardon, Andrew Vrakas Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – cityofdelafieldwi.gov May 13, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St. Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approve the following meeting minutes: A. April 8, 2026 Regular Meeting 5. Citizen Comments 6. Unfinished Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. “Welcome to the Lake” Program B. Wakesurfing Recommendations, Notifications, Communicator Article C. Erosion / Storm Runoff from East Side of Nagawicka Lake D. Aerators 7. New Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Nagawicka Lake Water Level and No-Wake Rules 8. Requested Future Agenda Items 9. Correspondence 10. Lake Welfare Committee Meeting Dates and Deadlines A. Regular Meeting: June 10, 2026 B. Regular Meeting Submittal Deadline: June 1, 2026 11. Adjournment All meetings of the Lake Welfare Committee are public meetings. The meeting of the Committee is a working session for the Committee itself, and, outside of the Citizens Comments section, discussion by those in attendance is limited to Committee members, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE: Upon reasonable notice (at least 72 hours in advance) the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information: no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. Clerk: CC Posted: 05/08/2026 X City Hall Bulleting Board X Website X Notified Media Wakesurfing: The Debate Continues BY CITY OF THE DELAFIELD LAKE WELFARE COMMITTEE Lake activities involving artificial wake enhancement – i.e. wakesurfing – continue to be controversial in Wisconsin and across the country. In the past couple years, multiple state bills have been introduced – e.g. SB 1024, SB 1025, AB 1033 – addressing aspects of wakesurfing. None have become law; all effectively dying in legislative session. In lieu of state regulations, over 50 municipalities in Wisconsin have passed ordinances restricting or even banning wake-enhanced boating. One ordinance passed by the town of Scott in Burnett County, has resulted in a lawsuit (filed in 2025). This case looks to be the first direct legal challenge to local wakesurfing control in Wisconsin and is likely a test case to potentially challenge similar ordinances statewide. The City of Delafield, and particularly the Lake Welfare Committee, has discussed the pros and cons of passing an ordinance restricting wakesurfing. In April of 2024, the Delafield Common Council approved the current guidelines and map, that wakesurfing take place more than 500 feet from shore, piers, lifts, and swimmers, along with a minimum depth of 30 feet or more. Since then, there has been discussion about codifying the guidelines into an ordinance. We would prefer to educate rather than legislate but that will depend on compliance with the recommendations. Please provide feedback to any Lake Welfare Committee member