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1 AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS May 6 , 2026 The Amery City Council met on May 6 , 2026 , at the Amery City Center . Mayor, Rick Van Blaricom called the meeting to order at 5 :0 0 p.m. Roll Call: Clerk-Treasurer , Taylor Larson conducted Roll Call. Present: Mayor , Rick Van Blaricom ; and Alderpersons ; Jason Bottolfson; Frances Duncanson ; Eric Elkin ; Adam Honl; Sharon Marks and Roger Van Someren . Staff Present: City Administrator, Alex Mansfield; Clerk -Treasurer , Taylor Larson ; Police Chief , Dan Peters ; Fire Chief, Chuck Frohn ; Library Director, Heather Wiarda; Public Works Director, Jeff Mahoney and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Lisa Gunderson . Others present: Members of the Public Motion by Alderperson Elkin ; seconded by Alderperson Marks to adopt the agenda. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. Consent Agenda Items: Minutes – City Council (April 1, 2026), City Council (April 15, 2026), Special Council Meeting (April 21, 2026), Plan Commission (April 23, 2026), Joint Fire Committee (February 9, 2026) Finance Committee (April 14, 2026), Public Safety Committee (April 14, 2026and Recycling Committee (March 3, 2026) Motion by Alderperson Duncason ; seconded by Alderperson Honl ; to approve the consent agenda items as listed. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. New Business 1. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit request for Soldiers Field part of PID 201-01065-0000 and 201-01070-0000 – A public hearing was had of a Conditional Use Application to run a private campground in a CD-1 zoning district. Motion by Alderperson Van Someren; seconded by Alderperson Marks to open the Public Hearing. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. Public comment s and /or rebuttal was heard from the following individuals in favor of the conditional use permit: Larrry Kresl – 250 George Ave Brent Troff – 21 Warren St Jenna Johnson – 588 115 th St Scott Lee – 588 115 th St These individuals spoke in favor of campgrounds and camping in general and addressed neighbors concerns about the project. Public Comment and /or rebuttal were heard from the following individuals opposed to the conditional use permit: 2 Andrea Franzen – 120 South St W Kyrsten Hughes – 124 South St W The se individuals spoke about neighbor concerns such as drainage, noise, and quality of life. They also offered ideas of conditions that could be put in place as part of the permit. Staff shared information when necessary. Motion by Elkin; seconded by Duncanson to close the Pu blic Hearing. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. 2. Discussion on Conditional Use Permit request for Soldiers Field part of PID 201-01065-0000 and 201-01070-0000 and possible adoption of Resolution 09-2026 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Partner Properties LLC for the Construction and Operation of a Campground and RV Park on the Soldier ’s Field Property – Alderperson Elkin explained that the Plan Commission had passed this Conditional User Permit along and had recommend approval with some conditions. The conditions are detailed out in Resolution 09-2026. Council members shared their thoughts on the permit. Motion by Alderperson Elkin; seconded by Alderperson Van Someren to approve Resolution 09-2026 approving a conditional use permit for Partner Properties LLC for the Construction and Operation of a Campground and RV Park on Soldier ’s Field Property. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Bottolfson, Duncanson, Elkin, Honl, Marks, Van Someren Nayes – None Motion Carried 3. Public Comment – Alex Mansfield thanked the individuals who assisted with the parks clean up day on May 2 nd . 4. Appointments for City Committees, Commissions and Special Appointments – Council reviewed the list of requested appointments. Motion by Alderperson Elkin; seconded by Alderperson Honl to a approve the list of appointments for city committees, commissions and special appointments. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. 5. Selection of Council President Moti on by Alderperson Elkin; seconded by Alderperson Bottolfson to nominate Roger Van Someren as Council President. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. 6. Ordinance 05-2026 Repealing Municipal Code §47-13 Ethics Board – Council discussed the new Fraud Prevention & Whistleblower policy put in place at the April council meeting would help handle items previously handled by the ethics committee, so the committee is no longer needed. Motion by Alderperson Duncanson ; seconded by Alderperson Van Someren to adopt Ordinance 05-2026 repealing Municipal Code §47-13 Ethics Board. 3 Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. 7. Resolution 08-2026 Adopting a Revised City ’s Gifts and Memorials Policy – There was a request at the April meeting to consolidate the City ’s Gifts and Memorials Policy so it wasn ’t so lengthy. Administrator Mansfield presented an abbreviated policy that still has all of the necessary components. Motion by Alderperson Marks; seconded by Alderperson Honl to approve resolution 08-2026 adopting a revised City ’s Gifts and Memorials Policy. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Bottolfson, Duncanson, Elkin, Honl, Marks, Van Someren Nayes – None Motion Carried 8. Approval of Contract between the City of Amery and West Wisconsin Inspection Agency, LLC for Building Inspection Services – The Council approved West Wisconsin Inspection Agency, LLC after an RFP at the April 15 th Council meeting. A formal contract between the City and the agency is necessary to begin services. Motion by Alderperson Duncanson; seconded by Alderperson Bottolfson to approve the contract between the City of Amery and West Wisconsin Inspection Agency LLC for building inspection services. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Bottolfson, Duncanson, Elkin, Honl, Marks, Van Someren Nayes – None Motion Carried 9. Department Head Reports – City Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library Director, and Public Works Director — Reports were heard from City Administrator Mansfield, Clerk-Treasurer Larson, Police Chief Peters, Fire Chief Frohn, Library Director Wiarda, and Public Works Director Mahoney. 10. Council Comment – Council members shared comments. Motion by Alderperson Elkin ; seconded by Alderperson Marks ; to adjourn at 6 :26 P.M. Ayes – 6 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson City Clerk-Treasurer May 12 , 202 6