Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 2 Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 • Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Klink 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Klink • Minutes of March 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting. A motion to approve the Minutes of March 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting was made by Fleming/Krogman. Motion carried. • Minutes of March 23, 2026 Town Board Meeting. No action taken the minutes where not done. Present: Chairman Klink, Supervisors Olson, Fleming and Krogmann, , DPW Director Griffin, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Supervisor Herrick, Treasurer Kempen and Attorney Murn. Also, in attendance: Chief Wraalstad, Chief Hoffman Citizen Comments and Concerns: Chief Wraalstad gave a report on the patrol summary for March 23 to April 12. Asst Fire Chief Joe Hoffman submitted the monthly report from Western Lakes to the board. He talked about the Easter Egg Hunt at the Stone Bank Fire Station and how well attended it was. Pat Bolger talked against doing an ordinance at this time and questions on the studies. Diane Brunclik feels that Lake Keesus has a crowding problem and ask for an opportunity for everyone to share the lake. Mark Davis feels the board should hear from experts prior to any restrictions. Craig Snyder feels the data is not complete and the state is not coming to a determination. Not enough data for a ban. Dave Mielke talked about a way to map where boats can use the lake. Old Business: Discussion on Wake Enhancement Restrictions for Moose Lake and Lake Keesus and set Public Hearing Date. Chairman talked about a draft that was prepared by the Town Attorney. Chairman Klink recommended setting the public hearing for May 4 @ 6:30 with the agreement of the other board members. New Business: Discussion/Act on MOU with Western Lakes Fire District to commit to adopting an impact fee ordinance. Chief Hoffman talked about the MOU and the responsibility to work with a legal team to adopt an impact fee from new construction. The MOU is the town’s letter of support. Clerk Hann stated that Western Lakes Fire Board would like to use Attorney Larson to prepare the MOU. Attorney Larson does represent some of the other owners and WLFD wanted to make sure all the owners are ok with that. Chairman Klink explained that the impact fee would be paid by new construction during the building permit process. Clerk Hann will follow up with Western Lakes that Page 2 of 2 the board does not have any concerns with using Attorney Larson to work with Western Lakes on the MOU. Consider/Act on Outdoor Event for Kuhtz Fourth of July Outdoor Food and Beer Tent. A motion to approve the Outdoor Event for Kuhtz Fourth of July Outdoor Food/Beer tent was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on 100th Anniversary Party Outdoor Food and Beer Tent on September 25 and 26 for Kuhtz. A motion to approve the Outdoor Event for Kuhtz’s 100th Anniversary Party was made by Olson/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Monches Rec Chicken fest At Monches Park. A motion to approve Monches Rec Chicken Fest at Monches Park was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. Supervisor Fleming asked about the concrete benches at the soccer park. Clerk Hann reported on the election turnout for the Town and thanked the elections workers for all their work. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Olson/Krogmann. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk