Judiciary — Minutes

MINUTES JUDICIARY THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 – 8:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING Members present: Chair Brigitte Schmidt and Tony O’Neill. Members excused: Deborah Sievert Others Attending: Mayor Katie Berman, Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Kasal, Attorney David Spangenberg, Parks & Recreation Director Lori Tonn, Public Works Director Matt Decur, Interim Police Chief Derek Koronkiewicz, Alderperson Robert Warren, Garrett Bach, Nancy Camp-Nelson, Shannon Bickel, Jason & Missy Mech, Jill Bedwell, Britney McNulty, Mark Winters, Tonnie Schmidt, and Dan Dudka. Chair Schmidt called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by O’Neill to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3/0. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by O’Neill to approve the minutes of October 29, 2025. Motion carried 2/0. Review maximum dog allowance waiver at 211 Maple St.: - Garrett Bach owner of the dogs at 211 Maple St. presented five letters of support for the dog allowance with the only prior complaint coming from a neighbor he has ongoing issues with. - Jill Bedwell spoke in favor of the dogs as they are well kept and taken care of, have no barking issues, and are well behaved. - Nancy Camp-Nelson owner of the dogs at 211 Maple St. defined rescue dogs with placement at the home and not to be rehomed to another owner. She spoke of people stopping to admire the dogs and referenced the letters of support. Letters of complaint from Shannon Bickel and Jason & Missy Mech were reviewed. The terms of the waiver of the dog limit were reviewed. The waiver was given based on the dogs were going to be fostered and rehomed. The property owners were under the assumption the waiver was to rescue and keep the dogs. Discussion was held on reviewing the change in rescue versus fostering of the dogs at a future meeting. Reviewing how future requests from other residents to exceed the limit would be handled will be discussed at a future meeting. ATV/UTV ordinance and enforcement in Badger Campground and Park: Parks & Recreation Director Tonn requested ATVs/UTVs be allowed in Badger Campground and Park. Interim Police Chief Koronkiewicz reported no past issues with ATVs/UTVs in the park or campground. Discussion was held on changing the ordinance. Page 2 Judiciary April 9, 2026 Motion by Schmidt and seconded by O’Neill recommending Council approve Ordinance 2026- 01 amending Ordinance 2020-02, All-Terrain (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) to allow ATVs and UTVs to operate within Badger Park on the improved trails and roads leading from the parking lot and main road to designated camp sites. Motion carried 2/0. Other Matters: Interim Police Chief Koronkiewicz requested two new ordinances to address contributing to the delinquency of a child and disorderly conduct regarding a vehicle. Set future meeting(s): The next Judiciary meeting will be scheduled at a later date. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by O’Neill to adjourn at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried 2/0. Tammy Kasal Clerk-Treasurer