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VILLAGE OF LISBON W234N8676 Woodside Road Lisbon, WI 53089-1545 MEETING MINUTES VILLAGE BOARD LISBON VILLAGE HALL – MARCH 11, 2026 Office: (262) 246-6100 | Email: VillageHall@LisbonWI.gov | Website: www.LisbonWI.gov Call to Order President Gehrke called the Village Board meeting to order at 6:33p.m. Roll Call President Gehrke; Trustees Quinn, Moonen, Beal, and Baum; DPW Director Wilichowski; and Administrator Green. Clerk Cappozzo was absent and excused. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present. Public Comments Judge Tim Kay of Lake Country Municipal Court was invited to speak about highlights from the annual court report. Judge Kay advised that the Village of Palmyra would be joining the consolidated court beginning May 1, bringing the court's membership to 22 municipalities. He reported a total court budget of approximately $409,000 for the prior year, which was met through citation revenue. The judge noted that the Village of Lisbon generated approximately $65,000 in revenue from citations last year, consistent with prior years. He also noted that the court is currently the fourth largest municipal court in the state. Joseph DeStefano, Sr., of Hickory Road, expressed enthusiasm for the connectivity the change would provide to neighboring communities including Town of Merton, Richfield, Slinger, and Germantown, which have already adopted similar ordinances. David Woyak, Town of Merton resident and member of a local UTV/ATV club, described a specific connectivity gap at the end of his road where the Town of Merton's permitted route terminates at the Village of Lisbon boundary and asked that Center Oak Road in particular be considered for inclusi on. Joe Osterman (via Zoom) of Lisbon Road, also voiced support, noting that modern UTVs are comparable in size and capability to automobiles and encouraged the Board to advance the matter. Consent Agenda (Items approved together unless a Trustee requests removal for separate consideration) A. February 11, 2026 Village Board minutes B. February 18, 2026 Special Village Board minutes C. Draft POLICY re: repair vs. replacement of failed grinder pumps Village Board Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 2 of 6 Office: (262) 246-6100 | Email: VillageHall@LisbonWI.gov | Website: www.LisbonWI.gov President Gehrke noted one technical correction to the draft grinder pump policy under item 4c, changing the threshold language to read "more than 50 percent" rather than the prior phrasing. Motion by Quinn, second by Baum, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Accounts Payable A. Authorize payment of the OneClick bills dated 2/25 for $2,134.66 Motion by Moonen, second by Beal, to approve payment of the One Click bills as presented. Motion carried 4:0 with Trustee Baum abstaining. B. Authorize payment of remaining bills dated 2/25 for $581,922.66 and 3/6 for $79,660.87 Motion by Beal, second by Moonen, to approve payment of remaining bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Announcements/Correspondence President Gehrke reviewed upcoming event, election, and meeting dates. Administrator Report Administrator Green gave a brief update on current Village projects and departments. New Business A. Parkitecture presentation, discussion & necessary action re: conceptual Park Plan options Blake Theisen from Parkitecture presented conceptual park improvement plans developed following site visits, staff consultations, and a community survey conducted beginning in October 2025. Mr. Theisen framed parks as a series of "rooms" connected by corridors and noted that Lisbon Community Park (LCP) is unusually large for a municipal park, more typical of a county -level facility. He presented concepts for four park sites. Lisbon Community Park (LCP) Mr. Theisen proposed a new 41-stall parking lot adjacent to the new baseball diamond, connected by an ADA-compliant sidewalk, noting that the current facilities are largely non-compliant for ADA access—a growing liability concern. A new restroom and open -air shelter building was proposed near the diamond and the existing playground to serve increased patron loading. The Board discussed the restroom configuration, with Mr. Theisen recommending consideration of family or unisex restrooms in lieu of traditiona l gendered multi -stall configurations, which the Board received favorably. The concept also includes a renovated playground featuring age-appropriate zones (2–5 and 5– 12), a large swing bank, a double zip line, independent play equipment, and hill play elements. Mr. Theisen noted that hill play is very popular and already in use in neighboring Sussex. A disc golf course was proposed in two nine -hole loops—one north of the park road and one south —at an Village Board Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Office: (262) 246-6100 | Email: VillageHall@LisbonWI.gov | Website: www.LisbonWI.gov estimated cost of approximately $1,200 per hole including a concrete tee box. Mr. Theisen noted that disc golf serves the difficult -to-engage tween and teen demographic, provides walkable trails, and offers sponsorship opportunities for local businesses. The Board responded positively to this element. Additional recommendations included upgrading the fishing platform at the northern end of the park, adding a kayak/canoe launch, expanding the lower parking lot, and introducing a two-court pickleball complex at the lower end of the park away from resident ial areas to mitigate noise concerns. The archery range was proposed to be relocated and reoriented for safety, with an elevated shooting tower to better simulate hunting conditions. Mr. Theisen also suggested introducing kinetic nature art in collaboratio n with local artists, and noted that a potential donor may be interested in contributing to that element. The Board discussed the lower parking lot expansion and generally agreed it should be deferred unless pickleball courts are constructed, as the upper lot would serve the diamond and playground. The restroom and shelter building near the diamond was identif ied as a high priority given current vault toilet conditions and the increased usage anticipated from the new diamond. There was discussion about the possibility of a four -season enclosed rental building, raised by Trustee Moonen, who noted that the Village lacks any rentable indoor space and that a 4 -season facility could support festivals, winter events, and community fu nctions year -round. Village President Gehrke expressed hesitation about the cost —which Mr. Theisen estimated at approximately $1,000,000 for a building suitable for year -round rental —and indicated that the survey results did not reflect that as a community priority. No consensus was reached on this element. Lisbon Oaks Park Mr. Theisen recommended repaving the parking lot and expanding it by four feet to the west to meet standard stall dimensions, noting the current lot falls four feet short of the recommended 60-foot width. He proposed an ADA -compliant concrete sidewalk conn ecting all park elements, replacement of the aging playground equipment with a slightly expanded footprint, a porta-potty enclosure near the service drive, and concrete cornhole/bag toss pads near the gazebo as a low- cost amenity to encourage family engage ment. The Board discussed that the park's basketball court and ball diamond draw significant use, and that street parking is common due to the current lot's condition and drainage issues near the diamond. Stoney Halquist Park Mr. Theisen proposed repaving and slightly expanding the parking lot, relocating the ADA stall to improve connectivity, replacing the playground equipment and shifting it slightly south to provide more separation from the north property line and existing t rees, and connecting amenities with a new concrete sidewalk. He acknowledged the playground here is in somewhat better condition than Lisbon Oaks but noted that the vintage fire truck play structure, while nostalgic, should be retired as a play piece. Trustee Moonen suggested it could be retained as an art element. Village Board Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 4 of 6 Office: (262) 246-6100 | Email: VillageHall@LisbonWI.gov | Website: www.LisbonWI.gov The Board discussed the proximity of the existing parking lot to the baseball diamond and the related foul ball hazard, with Trustee Moonen suggesting that relocating the parking lot further south, better aligned with the neighborhood street, would reduce that concern and improve access. Mr. Theisen agreed this was a worthwhile design adjustment to explore and indicated he would incorporate it into further planning. He noted that since the pavement will require full reconstruction regardless, the additional earthwork to reposition it would not significantly increase cost relative to the benefit of separating parking from the foul ball zone. The possibility of coordinating cost-sharing with the Village of Sussex for restroom and shelter improvements at this joint park was discussed favorably. Village Hall/ Jane Stadler Park Mr. Theisen recommended a paved perimeter walking loop, a larger pickleball court complex (six courts shown, with a possible tennis/pickleball combination also analyzed), replacement of the existing deteriorated playground equipment relocated to a more central position in the upper park area, replacement of the existing deteriorated pavilion, and conversion of the current Village Hall building into a restroom and open-air shelter if and when Village Hall operations relocate. He also proposed converting port ions of currently mowed turf in the southwest and northeast corners to native prairie to reduce maintenance burden. The Board acknowledged that the playground at this site is among the worst in the system and that the shelter is also in poor condition, suggesting these elements should be addressed with some urgency regardless of whether larger improvements are deferred. Cost, Phasing, and Staffing Discussion Mr. Theisen presented a total conceptual cost estimate of approximately $4.9 million across all parks, including soft costs estimated at 8%. Village President Gehrke noted the Village has approximately $300,000 in park impact fees available, and that the B oard would need to target a realistic budget closer to $2 –3.5 million. Discussion followed regarding phasing, the feasibility of DPW performing any of the work in-house, grant opportunities, and private fundraising. DPW Director Wilichowski noted that while the department is fully capable of construction work, the volume and pace of improvements contemplated would place an unreasonable burden on staff who are already at capacity with road maintenance, storm response, and other obligations. Trustee Moonen concurred strongly, stating it would be a disservice to the community to burden DPW with park construction on top of their existing responsibilities, noting that even the Stone Family Park project —which DPW helped cons truct—was a significant strain. The Board generally agreed that park improvements should be bid out to contractors. Trustee Baum noted that bundling multiple projects together could yield better unit pricing on concrete, freight, and contractor labor. Mr. Theisen agreed that larger combined projects typically bid more competitively than phased individual projects. Village Board Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 5 of 6 Office: (262) 246-6100 | Email: VillageHall@LisbonWI.gov | Website: www.LisbonWI.gov Administrator Green noted that grant funding tends to support passive recreation elements such as fishing piers and water access rather than active amenities like playgrounds and courts. Mr. Theisen confirmed he provided Administrator Green with a list of grant opportunities, though most have annual March 1 deadlines. A T-Mobile grant program supporting park improvements in small communities was noted as potentially sunsetting after a March 31 deadline this cycle. Mr. Theisen also suggested engaging the local pickleball community as a potential fundraising source, noting a Marshfield court complex that was fully funded by pickleball community donations. Administrator Green noted potential outreach to private donors, including the family for whom Stony Halquist Park is named, and local businesses. The possibility of sponsoring individual disc golf holes was also discussed as a modest revenue opportunity. The Board reached general consensus that the most immediate priorities are: the restroom/shelter building and upper parking lot at LCP, playground replacements at Lisbon Oaks and Stoney Halquist, and playground and shelter replacement at Village Hall/ Jane Stadler Park. Further phasing and financial analysis will be developed by staff and Parkitecture for Board consideration. B. Discussion & necessary action re: RESOLUTION 2026-01 to update Village Fee Schedule The Board discussed various potential updates to the Fee Schedule. Administrator Green indicated he would bring the item back for review and approval at a future meeting. No formal action taken. C. Discussion only re: draft ordinance verbiage to allow UTV/ATV usage on Village roads Administrator Green introduced the draft ordinance, noting that staff reviewed ordinances from Pewaukee and Summit as well as the Town of Richfield, and that the draft presented was modeled most closely after Summit and Pewaukee's approach. He summarized t he key provisions as follows: • Route Access: ATVs and UTVs would be permitted on all Village -maintained roads but not on county or state highways. Crossing those highways would remain permissible under existing state statute. • Signage: Route start and end signage would be required consistent with state statutes. Administrator Green noted that a full sign count had not yet been developed, but estimated the number could range from 40 to 200 signs depending on the approach. He noted that applying the permit village-wide would likely require fewer signs than restricting it to a portion of the Village, as only entry and termination points would need to be posted. • Temporary Closures: The Lisbon Department of Public Works would retain authority to temporarily close ATV routes in emergency situations, such as severe weather or pavement issues. • Operator Requirements: Operators must be at least 16 years of age, hold a valid driver's license, and wear protective gear as required by state statute. • Traffic Compliance: Operators must obey all posted speed limits and traffic control signs. Village Board Minutes March 11, 2026 Page 6 of 6 Office: (262) 246-6100 | Email: VillageHall@LisbonWI.gov | Website: www.LisbonWI.gov The Board discussed the question of whether to establish a maximum speed limit below the posted road speed, or to simply require compliance with existing speed limits. Trustee Baum expressed support for aligning the ATV/UTV speed with the posted road speed rather than imposing a separate lower cap, noting that requiring vehicles to travel significantly below the posted limit could itself create a safety hazard, particularly on roads posted at 45 mph. Trustee Moonen agreed, adding that vehicles traveling in the road lane are generally safer than those in ditches. Administrator Green noted for comparison that the City of Pewaukee caps speeds at 25 mph, which reflects its lake-area context, while Summit allows up to 35 mph. Trustee Baum stated support for applying the ordinance to the entire village rather than selectively, both for simplicity of administration and to avoid inequity between the northern and southern portions of the Village. Trustee Moonen concurred. Village President Gehrke acknowledged he remained on the fence personally, observing that residents in favor of the change tend to be more vocal, but expressing uncertainty about the broader sentiment among residents who may oppose it without appearing at meetings. He emphasized wanting the matter heard at multiple meetings before any formal action is taken. There was brief discussion regarding enforcement, noise, and year -round applicability. It was confirmed that exhaust modifications would be prohibited under the proposed ordinance and that hours of operation would be limited. Enforcement would be handled i n the same manner as any other traffic violation. The Board reached consensus to direct Administrator Green to proceed with the full legal review, cost analysis, and sign inventory needed to bring the matter back for formal action. No public hearing is required as the proposal does not constitute a zoning code amendment. Administrator Green indicated the ordinance could be ready for a vote at the April Board meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, motion by Quinn, second by Moonen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elisa M. Cappozzo, WCMC Lisbon Village Clerk