City Council

Village of Balsam Lake Municipal Building 404 Main Street Balsam Lake Public Hearing for Ordinance Amendment 2025-01, Monday August 4th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Regular Meeting of the Balsam Lake Board of Trustees, Monday August 4th, 2025, to follow Public Hearing “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.” Open Public Hearing - Discussion regarding Ordinance Amendment 2025-01, proposed amendment to 300-7 Waterfront Development, H. Setback Exceptions. Close Public Hearing Agenda: 1. Call to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Conducting Village Board Meeting-there will be no public input to the board after public comments, except during a properly called public hearing. 4. Public Comments-3 minutes per person. 5. To consider and possibly act to approve August 4th, 2025, Regular Board meeting agenda. 6. To consider and possibly act to approve July 7th, 2025, Regular Board meeting minutes. 7. To consider and possibly act to approve Ordinance Amendment 2025-01, Amendment to 300-7 Waterfront Development, H. Setback Exceptions. 8. Police Chief Report-Monthly Activity. 9. Public Works Report-Monthly Activity. 10. Library Director Report-Monthly Activity. 11. Chamber of Commerce Report-Monthly Activity. 12. To consider and possibly act to approve Street Closure Permit Application #25-03, Corn on the Curb, KJ’s New North. 13. To consider and possibly act to approve Amplified Device Permit Application #3105, KJ’s New North. 14. To consider and possibly act to approve Amplified Device Permit Application #3106, Polk County Historical Society. 15. To consider and possibly act to approve Amplified Device Permit Application #3107, Balsam Lake Trading Co. 16. To consider and possibly act to approve Amplified Device Permit Application #3108, John Amrhien. 17. To consider and possibly act to approve renewal Original Operator license #1658-1661. 18. To consider and possibly act to approve Mobile Home Park License: Lakeview Park #96-25, Wards Resort #93-25. 19. To consider and possibly act to approve Poultry Permit Application #25-04, Erika Rice. 20. To consider and possibly act to approve operating agreement for Endeavors for 2025. 21. To consider and possibly act to approve goose hunting designation times and hunting zones within the Village for 2025. 22. Discussion and possible action regarding American Legion Building Permit Request for deck, Pine Park. 23. Discussion and possible action regarding lift station repair. 24. Discussion and possible action regarding Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 11 Staab Construction. 25. Discussion and possible action & Update regarding Municipal HVAC Unit, Johnson Controls, Ben LaLone. 26. 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 property near Balsam Lake Beach. 27. To consider and possibly act to go into open session. 28. Discussion and possible action on any closed session items. 29. Fire Chief Report-Monthly Activity. 30. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed Bylaws from the Milltown Area Fire Association. 31. Finance Committee Report. 32. Discussion and possible action regarding use of fund balances. 33. Discussion and possible action regarding employee benefit payout. 34. To consider and possibly act to approve July 31st, 2025, Treasurers Report. 35. To consider and possibly act to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (c): Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. 1. Discussion and possible action regarding sick hour benefits. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding vacation hour benefits. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding holiday benefits. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding reporting inconsistent timecard hours between holiday, vacation, and sick leave for part-time employees. 36. To consider and possible act to go into open session. 37. Discussion and possible action on any closed session items. 38. To consider and possible act to amend employee handbook, leave policy. 39. Building Permit Log Report. 40. Set committee meetings for August 2025. 41. Announcements. 42. Adjournment. Posted on Thursday July 31st 2025, at the Municipal Building, Pillar Bank, www.balsamlakevillage.com