January Minutes

FREDERIC VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Frederic Village Hall ∙110 Oak Street E Monday, January 13, 2025 ∙ 7:00 PM Members Present: Amanda Blackmon, Patty Swenson, Ben Morris, Rob Lillehaug, Brad Harlander, Duane Wisse and Jackie Peterson Call to Order by President Amanda Blackmon at 7:02 pm at the Frederic Village Hall Agenda Approval - Motion to approve the agenda by P Swenson/B Morris. Vote: Carried Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Motion to approve December 9, 2024 minutes as presented by B Harlander/J Peterson. Vote: Carried Public Comments – None Public Nuisance Complaint Resident complaint regarding a truck at 109 Wisconsin Avenue N that idles for hours at a time. PD Chief Larson stated they had been made aware of the complaint and the department has been patrolling the area but have not gone by when the truck was idling. Brad Harlander stated that he would start the process by talking to the truck owner about the public nuisance. Board and Police will continue to monitor the situation. SPARK Shed Request SPARK, an organization that supports children, inquired about placing a storage shed on Village property at the end of Second Avenue N. The question of liability and insurance was raised. There was Board consensus that another location might be better. Amanda B will reach out to SPARK. Motel/Residential License Issue Chief Larson informed the Board that Polk County Health had issued a cease-and-desist letter to Richard Berget, owner of the Frederic Motel, regarding the license for the motel. Chief Larson has been trying to contact the manager to discuss. The Board decided to see what Polk County Health determined and then discuss again. Vacant Building Ordinance Update The letters went out last fall and only two vacant building owners have responded. The Board discussed the vacant buildings and possible solutions. Forms will be completed for the vacant building owners that have not responded and inspections will be the next step. Committee and Department Head Report B Harlander reported that the skating rink is open and in great shape. The Coon Lake Classic event will be happening February 8, there are many exciting things planned for the day! Chief Larson reported there is a young man interested in purchasing the Chevy Impala. Board stated Chief Larson should handle the sale. Chief Larson also requested Board opinion on sending Northwest Passage an invoice for the last transport. The Village received a bill from St Croix Health for $931 for the medical care of the child, our officer was involved for 21 hours and transported the juvenile to Winnebago, which is 544 miles round trip. There was Board consensus to send an invoice to Northwest Passage for the incurred costs. Approval of Check Register – Check #193637-193685 Motion to approve checks 193637-193685 by D Wisse/P Swenson. Vote: Carried Items for Future Agendas - None Adjourn - Motion to adjourn at 7:36 pm by R Lillehaug/J Peterson. Vote: Carried.