1-07-2025

TOWN BOARD MEETING, January 7, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chair Dick Green, Supervisors Eric Olson, Faith Schuck, and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan. ABSENT: Supervisors Melanie Miller and Renee Gouaux OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ryan Dalsoren, 2280 County Rd. N., Jason Kellnhofer, 1768 Kaase Rd., Matt Haugen, 2928 County Rd. MN., Jeff Winge, 2426 Wildflower Rd. CALL TO ORDER Chair Green called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT: The Board listens to residents speak on any issue (three-minute time limit) No one registered to speak during the public comment period. Any item listed on the agenda is subject for action. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed under consent agenda will be approved in one motion without discussion unless any Board member requests that an item(s) be removed for individual discussion. That item then can be considered at an appropriate time during the Board’s regular order of business. 1. Approval of minutes of the December 17, 2024 Town Board meeting. 2. Approval of the check register dated December 26, 2024, and January 7, 2025. 3. Approval of an Operator’s License for: (Background check conducted, no issues found) • James P. Bedrosian, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Damika P. Haskins, Road Ranger 4. Approval of the return of driveway damage deposit(s) for: (Public works inspected, no issues found, approval recommended) • Robert Arnold, 2526 Brown Deer Rd • Joe & Michelle Murray, 3084 Sunnyside St. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the consent agenda items as listed. Motion carried 3-0. BUSINESS. Discussion and possible action regarding adopting Ordinance O -2024-001: Establishing All-terrain and Utility-terrain vehicle routes in Pleasant Springs. (third and final reading). The Board reviewed the final version of the ordinance. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the adoption of Ordinance O -2024-001: Establishing All -terrain and Utility -terrain vehicle routes in Pleasant Springs. Motion carried 3 -0 on a roll call vote with Supervisors Olson , Schuck and Chair Green voting in favor. Discussion and possible action regarding a maintenance agreement with the City of Stoughton regarding the previous annexation property along Skaalen Rd. and Williams Dr. Chair Green reported out. He contacted the City of Stoughton’s Mayor regarding a maintenance agreement, and a timeline for the agreement. The city owes the Town $30,000 plus for the previous work on Skaalen road for the city’s portion of the road. There will be a meeting set up in the future with the city attorney, city public works director, and mayor to discuss the agreement. No action taken. This will be a future agenda. Discussion and possible action regarding rescheduling the 2025 Town Board meeting dates which fall on election days for the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary, and the April 1, 2025 Spring Election. The Board will wait to see if a February meeting is needed due to the Spring Primary being held on Feb. 18, 2025. Motion by Supervisor Schuck, second by Sup. Olson, to move the April 1 , 2025 Town Board meeting to Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. due to the Spring Election being held on April 1, 2025. Motion carried 3-0. Discussion of Public Works projects and duties. Chair Green reported out. Damaged and worn road signs are being replaced throughout the town, the arrow signs have been replaced on the curves on Fairview St., two truck entrance signs have been placed on Williams Dr. by Nathan Moe’s driveway, he will be invoiced for the signs. The wood chipper has been delivered, Christmas trees are being picked up, sanding and salting roads as needed, the Spring Hill Park shelter has been removed, and tree trimming. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out staff have been working on collecting tax payments and issuing dog licenses, boat landing stickers, end of year processes and reporting requirements, final audit, and all the day to day responsibilities of the office. Discussion on items to be placed on the next and / or future agenda: • Maintenance agreement with City of Stoughton • Other items as requested PLAN COMMISSION REPORT (Reports will generally only be reported upon after the Plan Commission has met between Town Board meetings; unless there is additional information to report). The Plan Commission did not meet. REPORTS Town Board Reports Supervisor Schuck reported out on the Deer-Grove EMS meeting she attended. One of their ambulances was in an accident and there were insurance issues with the driver’s insurance carrier. The Board reviewed the reports included in the packet. CORRESPONDENCE The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet. Chair Green reported out on a resident’s construction issue(s). The Board determined to reschedule the Feb. 13 , 2025 Quad Towns meeting to Feb. 2, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. If that date does not work, they will work on a date for possibly in March. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup . Schuck, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Note: These minutes are not considered official until acted upon at a future meeting, and, therefore, are subject to revision.