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Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Village Hall 2417 Brewery Road Cross Plains, WI 53528 (608) 798-3241 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Cameron Bjorklund Roll Call Present: Cameron Bjorklund, Candace Montag, and Tami Roll. Excused absence: Kevin Engelien and Randy Swingen Also present: Chief Tony Ruesga, Chief Holly Ellickson, Sgt. Matt Hudson, Officer Taylor Fingerson, Officer Zach Esser, Seth Johnson, Laken Hansen, Courtney Lenzendorf, and Eugene Maier. Pledge of Allegiance Presentations / Recognitions: Officer Taylor Fingers (Pro-active Traffic Enforcement Officer Zach Esser (Life Saving Award) Public Comment: – Seth Johnson spoke about the proposed 3 way stop signs on Evergreen Pkwy and eBike Ordinance. Approval of Minutes from June 16, 2026, PSC Meeting: Motion by Roll, seconded by Montag, to approve minutes. All ayes. Motion carried. Report of PSC Officers Chairperson - Reported about the National Nightout Event and was appreciative of the event and the efforts from first responders and the committee. Members - None Special Guest - None Report of First Responders Cross Plains Area EMS Chief – Reported a total of 328 calls for the year. Reported the roof was replaced and the flooring will soon be replaced. Reported having 23 transfer calls Cross Plains Fire Chief – No Report Cross Plains Police Chief – Reported having over 3500 calls for service for the year. Reported Officer Reece Lehman began the police academy in August. Reported on the move process to the new police department. Committee Discussion Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Village Ordinance Inspection Authority of Massage Parlors. Motion by Roll, seconded by Montag, to send the draft ordinance proposal to Village Attorney for reviewed and return the item for discussion at the next PSC Meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding no parking on Hillpoint Rd from Stone Valley Rd to Laufenberg Blvd. After some discussion, motion by Montag, seconded by Roll to recommend to the Village Board that they make a it a no parking zone on Hillpoint Road from Stone Valley Rd. to CTH P. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a 3-way stop at Twin Pine and Evergreen. – No action taken requested to return the matter to the next PSC Meeting. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Bicycle Ordinance. After some discussion, motion by Roll, seconded by Montag to recommend to the Village Board that they adopt the additions to Village Ordinance regarding Bicycles. All ayes. Motion carried. Future Items of Discussion Village Ordinance - Inspection Authority at Massage Parlors Student and Traffic Flow on Evergreen Pkwy. XI. Schedule Next Meeting Date Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7pm. XII. Adjournment Motion by Montag, seconded by Roll, to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried. Proper notice of this meeting was given to the public and posted on the public bulletin boards in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Respectfully submitted, Tony Ruesga Jr. Chief of Police