City Council

Village of Balsam Lake Municipal Building 404 Main Street Balsam Lake Regular Meeting of the Balsam Lake Board of Trustees, Monday May 5th, 2025 at 6:00 pm “Notice is hereby given to the public and the news media pursuant to Wisconsin Statute that a Village Board meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, will be held as indicated below for the purpose of transacting such business as indicated on the following agenda. Discussion and possible action could be taken on any agenda item.” Agenda: 1. Call to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Village President Oath of Office- Gary Johnson. 4. Village Trustees Oath of Office-Kellie Flaherty. 5. To consider and possibly act to appoint Len Manning as Village Trustee. 6. Village Trustee Oath of Office- Len Manning. 7. Conducting Village Board Meeting-there will be no public input to the board after public comments, except during a properly called public hearing. 8. Public Comments-3 minutes per person. 9. To consider and possibly act to approve the May 5th, 2025, Regular Board meeting agenda. 10. To consider and possibly act to approve the April 7th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting minutes. 11. Public Protection Committee Report. 12. Discussion and possible action to appoint two members to work with Milltown Area Fire Association on Fire Department Merger. 13. Fire Chief Report-Monthly Activity. 14. Police Chief Report-Monthly Activity. 15. Library Director Report-Monthly Activity. 16. Chamber of Commerce Report-Monthly Activity 17. To consider and possibly act to approve Street Closure Permit #23-01-BLCC. 18. To consider and possibly act to approve Amplified Device Permit #3102-BLCC. 19. To consider and possibly act to approve Temporary Class B Beer License #1188-1189 -BLCC. 20. Discussion and possible action regarding the use of Pine Park for the Suicide Awareness Walk. 21. Discussion and possible action regarding landscape projects, Peter Nelton. 22. Discussion and possible action regarding Pine Park campsites & frisbee golf course, Chris Sondrol. 23. To consider and possibly act to approve Residential Rental License #25-220, 800 Cedar Island, Alejandra Anna Avendano. 24. To consider and possibly act to approve Resolution 2025-01, Discontinuing a portion of Old Courthouse Avenue. 25. To consider and possibly act to approve Resolution 2025-02, Approving An All Hazard Mitigation Plan For The Village of Balsam Lake. 26. To consider and possibly act to approve Resolution 2025-03, Establishing Fees for the Vacant Building Registration Program. 27. To consider and possibly act to delegate too or seek bids for Vacant Building Inspector. 28. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed Ordinance changes for special exceptions for Zoning. 29. Discussion and possible action regarding Raze Order at 201 2nd Avenue East. 30. Discussion and possible action regarding Raze Order at 411 Main Street. 31. Discussion and possible action regarding BLPRD Board request for easement from Village Board for cameras at the boat cleaning stations, Jack Weix. 32. Discussion and possible action regarding Boat Cleaning Station agreements 33. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution 2025-04, Easement Agreements and Privileges in Streets Permit Related to Balsam Lake Boat Launches. 34. Public Works Director Report-Monthly Activity. 35. Discussion and possible action regarding color selection for WTP. 36. Water Treatment Plant update. 37. Discussion and possible action regarding Cross-Connection Control Compliance for Balsam Lake Estates. 38. To consider and possibly act to approve bid clerk’s office. 39. Finance Committee Report. 40. To consider and possibly act to approve April 30th, 2025, Treasurers Report. 41. Building Permit Log Report. 42. To consider and possibly act to set Village Committees. 43. Set committee meetings for May 2025. 44. Board of Review scheduled for Friday May 16th from 10-12pm. Confirm Committee Members. 45. To consider and possibly act to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 exemptions (1) (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Discussion and possible action regarding Purchasing Land. 46. To consider and possibly act to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 exemptions (1) (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Proposed Engineering plan for property near Balsam Lake Beach. 47. To consider and possibly act to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 exemptions (1) (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Discussion and possible action regarding Old County Highway Property. 48. To consider and possibly act to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 exemptions (1) (g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. CBDG Housing RLF Program. 49. To consider and possibly act to go into open session. 50. Statement from any closed session agenda item. 51. Adjournment. Posted on Friday May 2nd, 2025, at the Municipal Building, Pillar Bank, www.balsamlakevillage.com