August Minutes

FREDERIC VILLAGE BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Frederic Village Hall ∙110 Oak Street E Monday, August 10, 2026 ∙ 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/R Crandell. Vote: Carried Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Motion to approve July 13, 2026 minutes as presented by B Harlander/B Morris. Vote: Carried Public Comments – Erin Hornbeak, Chamber rep, stated that National Night Out was successful. The community came together for a great event. A Blackmon thanked Erin and Brandon for their work on the event. E Hornbeak also discussed the upcoming Fall Festival which will be September 20. The plans include a craft fair and chili, with many other things being offered as well. Street closures etc., will be discussed at the September meeting. William Johnson reminded the Board that August 15 is the day for the His torical Society Pie Social, Friends of the Gandy Bike Expo and the Frederic Grocery Co-Op Rummage sale. Recommendation from Governance Committee – Curfew Ordinance B Harlander reviewed the Governance Committee discussions regarding the curfew ordinance. Working with Chief Sams they came up with some revisions based on age. The ordinance will now reflect that the curfew for 15 years and under will change to 10 pm every day. The provision allowing those under 18 to move from home to home after curfew was removed. Motion to approve Governance recommendation to revise the curfew ordinance as presented by J Peterson/Z Anderson. Vote: Carried. Recommendation from Governance Committee – Short-Stay Ordinance B Harlander discussed the Governance Committee recommendation and the Board reviewed the ordinance which pertains to motels and hotels. Motion to approve Governance recommendation to adopt the Short-Stay Ordinance as presented by R Lillehaug/B Harlander. Vote: Carried. Recommendation from Governance Committee – Data Center Moratorium Process B Harlander discussed the Governance Committee recommendation to start the process to establish a Moratorium on Data Centers in the Village of Frederic. R Lillehaug shared that he has done some research and there will need to be a public hearing, once the actual moratorium is written, before it can be adopted. The Board also discussed that Board members cannot enter into non-disclosure agreements. Motion to approve Governance recommendation to start the process to develop a Data Center Moratorium by J Peterson/R Crandell. Vote: Carried. Simplified Rate Case - Water Department The PSC recently reached out to the Village and stated that the water department is eligible to apply for a “simplified rate case” water increase. Water rates will be increased by 3% starting in the 4 th quarter of 2026. A notice will be placed in the newspaper. Motion to approve moving ahead with the simplified rate case process by B Harlander/B Morris. Vote: Carried. Committee and Department Head Report B Struck informed board that street work and storm sewer repair was being completed and he is happy with the results. He also informed the Board that a company will be in town next week to clean and televise a number of sewer lines. Approval of Check Register and Journal Entries – Check #194554-194578 Motion to approve checks 194554-194578 and monthly journal entries by B Harlander/J Peterson. Vote: Carried Items for Future Agendas Fall Festival requests Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 7:33 pm by J Peterson/R Crandell. Vote: Carried