August Minutes

FREDERIC VILLAGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Frederic Village Hall ∙110 Oak Street E Monday, August 11, 2025 ∙ 7:00 PM Call to Order Regular Board Meeting by President Amanda Blackmon at 7:00 pm at the Frederic Village Hall Agenda Approval Motion to approve the agenda by J Peterson/D Wisse. Vote: Carried Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Motion to approve July 14, 2025 minutes as presented by P Swenson/D Wisse. Vote: Carried Public Comments William Johnson reminded the Board/Public that the pie social and bike expo are this weekend. Rebecca Harlander commented on an agenda item regarding the Park Board. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $762,873 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related $1,695,274 Financial Assistance Agreement Kianna Lindh, MSA, was present and explained the basis of the resolution concerning the Wisconsin Avenue Project. Motion to approve Resolution 08112025, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $762,873 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related $1,695,274 Financial Assistance Agreement by B Harlander/ D Wisse. Vote: Carried. Fair Housing Proclamation Kianna Lindh, MSA, explained the Fair Housing Proclamation and the fair housing requirements for the CDBG portion of the Wisconsin Avenue project. Motion to approve proclamation by R Lillehaug/P Swenson. Vote: Carried Wisconsin Avenue Funding Review Kianna Lindh, MSA, reviewed the funding for the Wisconsin Avenue Project. The Board discussed the possibility of using TID funds for the project to lower the loan amount and future loan payments. No action was taken at this time. DOR Equalized Value Report Error Kianna Lindh, MSA, explained that there was a DOR error regarding the ratio for assessed value in the Village TID. The Village will receive more information from the DOR on the effect on 2025/2026 payments. Frederic Arts Temp License Board reviewed Frederic Arts application for a picnic license for two upcoming summer concerts, August 18 and September 19. Motion to approve Frederic Arts application by B Harlander/P Swenson. Vote: Carried Personnel and Finance Committee Recommendation Board reviewed Personnel and Finance Committee recommendation to change the General Government ordinance concerning the Park Board. The committee recommends changing the Park Board to a Park and Rec Committee. After discussion it was decided to continue the conversation with the Village Board, Park Board and Public Works regarding this change. Governance Committee Recommendation Board reviewed the Governance Committee recommendation to change Animal Ordinance concerning feral cats. Frederic PD has received multiple complaints regarding feral cats. Motion to approve moving forward with the amendment to the Animal Control ordinance to include feral cats by P Swenson/B Morris. Vote: Carried Committee and Department Head Report No Questions. Approval of Check Register – Check #193996-194039 Motion to approve checks 193996-194039 by P Swenson/B Harlander. Vote: Carried Items for Future Agendas None Convene into Closed Session Motion to convene into closed session by R Lillehaug/P Swenson. Roll Call Vote: Carried Reconvene in Open Session Motion to Reconvene into Open Session by B Harlander/P Swenson. Vote: Carried Action, if Any, from Closed Session Motion to begin the chargeback process with the DOR for a portion of the 2024 property taxes on parcel #126-00447-0100 by P Swenson/B Harlander. Vote: Carried Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm by P Swenson/R Lillehaug. Vote: Carried