Meeting Minutes

Town of Lind Special Month Board Meeting Minutes Lind Town Hall, N1315 County Road A, Waupaca, WI Monday, March 26th, 2026, immediately following the Public Hearing • Amended Agenda: Motion by Supervisor I Stearns to approve agenda as printed; seconded by Supervisor II Hardy; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Public Input/Comments: • Lori Knutson attended the Waupaca School District meeting regarding the referendum which is on the April 7th election. The last meeting Waupaca School District is holding regarding the referendum is Tuesday, March 31st. • New Business: a) Zoning Map Amendment Application for Jordan Bauer, parcel number 12 07 12 29, 1.56 acres at E2793 Crystal Road, Waupaca: Recommendation from Planning Commission to approve. Discussion was held. Chair Nickel informed the public if the residence burnt down could be rebuilt; cars do have to be registered and licensed; 2 cars can be unlicensed; if the business closes, zoning does not revert back to residential; Supervisor II Hardy shared information Sunset Zoning law which reverts property back to residential if business closes. She will follow up with Waupaca County Zoning on this. Motion by Chair Nickel to approve zoning map amendment application for Jordan Bauer, parcel number 12 07 12 29, 1.56 acres at E2793 Crystal Road, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. b) Conditional Use Application for Jordan Bauer; parcel number 12 07 12 29. 1.56 acres at E2793 Crystal Road, Waupaca: The following is the list of conditional use recommendations from the Planning Commission 1. If complaint on the cosmetic view of the property a 6 ft. privacy fence would be installed; 2. Waste management/Hazard plan be created and presented to the Planning Commission for review by March 1, 2026; 3. The well be tested yearly; 4. Driveway be upgraded and maintained; 5. Allowing 10 cars and 5 U-Haul trailers on the property at one time; 6. Drainage in the building be closed off; 7. All cars on the property are registered; 8. Outdoor lighting be angled down. Discussion was held on the recommendations. Question was asked on how often is the waste disposed of: 6 months – year on scape metal; oil – haven’t hit capacity, there are 4- 55 gal. drums; testing of the well will be eliminated; driveway has been and will continue to be maintained; allowing a maximum of 8 customers cars and 5 U- Haul trailers; eliminating sealing of garage floor drainage; maximum of 2 unregistered vehicles, all outside lighting will be down; Town Board recommended an updated waste management plan including the schedule of disposing of waste. Motion by Chair Nickel to approve the CUP with conditions as listed and an updated waste management plan, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. c) Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment: Motion by Supervisor II Hardy, second by Supervisor I Stearns to approve the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from residential to residential commercial- general; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. d) Approve Ordinance 2026-2 adopting an amendment to the comprehensive plan for the Town of Lind: Motion by Supervisor II Hardy, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve Ordinance 2026-2 adopting an amendment to the comprehensive plan for the Town of Lind; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Old Business: a) Waupaca County Planning and Zoning: Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance: Met with attorney looking over county ordinance proposed amendments; attorney is researching and will provide feedback. Chairperson Nickel sent an email to every chair and clerk requesting them to send an email to zoning requesting a delay in hearing of the ordinance changes; setting up a round table discussion with townships board members and planning committee members for Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the county highway meeting room. • Upcoming Meetings: a) Boards appreciation meeting with Waupaca County Highway personnel, March 30, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. b) Monthly Board Meeting April 13, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. • Adjournment: Motion by Chairperson Nickel to adjourn; seconded by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Submitted by C. McCoy, Clerk