City Council

Village of Balsam Lake Municipal Building 404 Main Street Balsam Lake Regular Meeting of the Balsam Lake Board of Trustees, Monday November 3rd 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. 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 the November 3rd, 2025, Regular Board meeting agenda. 6. To consider and possibly act to approve the October 6th, 2025, Regular Board meeting minutes. 7. Police Chief Report-Monthly Activity. 8. Fire Chief Report- Monthly Activity. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding Innovation Grant Application. 10. To consider and possibly act to appoint Gary Johnson as an alternate member to the Milltown Community Fire Association. 11. Public Works Report-Monthly Activity. 12. Library Director Report-Monthly Activity. 13. Chamber of Commerce Report-Monthly Activity. 14. To consider and possibly act to approve Poultry Permit Renewal Application #26-01 James & Lori Duncan & #26-02 Elexis Blouin-Potvin. 15. To consider and possible act to approve annual rental license applications. 16. Discussion and possible action regarding Municipal HVAC Unit, Johnson Controls, Ben LaLone. 17. Discussion and possible action to approve contract agreement for Vacant Building Inspector, Joe Atwood. 18. Water/Sewer/M&E Committee Report. 19. To consider and possibly act to approve water tower maintenance agreement. 20. To consider and possibly act to approve purchasing a 2024 New Holland Skid Steer upon trade. 21. Discussion and possible action regarding Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 14 Staab Construction. 22. Discussion and possible action on Water Treatment Plant, Simon McCormack, SEH. 23. Finance Committee Report. 24. To consider and possibly act to approve October 31st, 2025, Treasurers Report. 25. Building Permit Log Report. 26. Labor Committee Report. 27. 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. Clerk Treasurer roles and responsibilities. 28. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Handbook. 29. Set committee meetings for November 2025. 30. Announcements. 31. Adjournment. Posted on Friday October 31st, 2025, at the Municipal Building, Pillar Bank, www.balsamlakevillage.com