Minutes

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES VILLAGE OF STOCKHOLM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM The meeting was called to order by village president Dennis Riechert at 6:13 Roll call- Dennis Riechert, Matt Anderson, Adam Petersen, Jerry Larson, Scott Krause Poem by John Graber-The Leonard was read Clerk’s Report: April Minutes Matt made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Scott all were in favor. Treasurer: April Financials and review of May invoices- Jerry made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and invoice seconded by Adam all were in favor. Park Committee Report: - They hope to have a park meeting next week. A total of 31 ash trees were removed from the park. The water has been tested and turn on. Application for the license has been completed and will be mailed. Site 24 and pavilion electrical has been updated, new door on the bathroom, A big Thank you to Randy & Jo and Pam & Larry for doing a great job at the Village Park. Installation of Heidi’s bench will occur by the end of May (weather dependent) the work will be done by Chris, Rebecca and Reece. Scott made a motion to approve the Park Committee report seconded by Adam all were in favor. Cemetery Committee Report: New headstone was placed; Memorial Day service will be held on Monday May 26, 2025 at 8:45AM. (Oakland Cemetery Hwy. J) The woodpeckers are destroying the cemetery sign, something must be done to deter the woodpeckers. Jerry made a motion to approve the Cemetery Committee report seconded by Matt all were in favor. Citizens’ Concerns: Charlie was concerned about the trailer house next to him where mice, rats and other vermin may be living and possible mold and other possible contaminants causing health issues. Dennis will be in contact with the owners or possible contractors who maybe working with the property. VOS Board Comments: • Adam inquired about a mobile home ordinance; Nancy will investigate the ordinances. • Fiber-optics (Swift Current) should be up and going in June. • Blue Bike program Colleen Flynn, Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles St. Paul, MN (Benita & Michael Warn) Bicycles should be in place within the next few days. Stockholm Pie offers them lunch for getting the bikes set up. • Tour de Pepin is Saturday June 7th Carol Wiersma Stockholm event coordinator for the Tour is looking for volunteers to help with the event. Contact 715-448-3502 • Fresh Art Tour is June 6,7,8. Business: 1. Cedar Corp. Updates -Josh updated the board about the CUP for Scott Zerby with maps showing the parking areas. The trail leading to the 13x13 cabin with a porch. The Cedar Corp. engineers have reviewed the submitted Zerby’s plans and feel it would be proper to issue a CUP. 2. Discussion / Action on the conditional use permit request by Scott Zerby for a single-family home in the bluff land are located at W12412 Highway 35. Stockholm WI 54769 zoned A-1 Agriculture. Discussion was held and the CUP was reviewed. Matt made a motion to approve the Conditional Use permit for Mr. Zerby with Addendums. The height of the cabin no more than 15 feet in height. (4) yays (1) no, motion carried 3. Discussion / action on the condition use permit request by Kim and Rand Kirmeier for a small-scale event space located at W11976 Highway 35 Stockholm WI 54769. Discussion was held and the CUP was reviewed. Matt made a motion to approve the conditional use permit with addendums. The board can revoke the CUP at any time, 650 feet set back from dwellings, must follow the Scenic Byway ordinance. Seconded by Scott all were in favor. 4. Rebecca Pope- Spoke on the history regarding a portion of Mill Street for the grave site of Eric Peterson and create a memorial for all the village to participate. Rebecca spoke on the history of Eric Peterson, the founder of Stockholm. She is proposing to name the area Founders’ Park. So, tourist and local people can visit. The board will review the ideas presented and discuss potential costs. 5. June meeting date – June 10th at 6:00 PM 6. Adjourn meeting - Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Adam seconded the motion, motion Carried. **Nancy Wolfe Village of Stockholm Clerk