Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property (CLIPP) Committee Meeting

COMMUNITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY (CLIPP) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 03, 2025 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chairperson Trustee Chris Eiden called the February 3, 2025 Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property (CLIPP) Committee Meeting to order at 6 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance Those in attendance were invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call PRESENT: Trustee Chris Eiden, Trustee Aaron Myszka, Ryan Leff and Pat Kilsdonk ABSENT: Trenton Karch STAFF: Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Clerk Jennifer Poyer GUEST: Fred Heider, North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Bernie Kramer, 2150 E. State Hwy. 153, Peplin, WI, 54455 – Kramer commented on the education level of first responders vs. paramedics. He said there is new leadership for Riverside. He would like to see a feasibility study for the Village ambulance service that includes costs and qualifications of EMS personnel. Peter Fish, 3793 Martin Road, Kronenwetter, WI, 54455 – Fish commented on agenda item 5N. Discussion and Possible Action: § 496-7 ATV/UTV Language. Fish said he would like to see expanded ATV/UTV hours in the Village. He said this would allow for uniformity with the surrounding municipalities. Dave Geiger, 2104 River Forest Lane, Kronenwetter, WI, 54455 – Geiger commented on agenda item 5N. Discussion and Possible Action: § 496-7 ATV/UTV Language. He said he would like to see expanded ATV/UTV hours in the Village. He said this would accommodate hunters, etc. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. December 2, 2024 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes Motion by Kilsdonk/Myszka to approve the December 2, 2024 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. 4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented the Kronenwetter Fire Department’s Annual report. E. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He answered questions regarding staffing and staffing options. F. Public Works Director Report Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented his report including the water filtration facility, TID money used for roads and Lift Station 8. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved by CLIPP Committee on March 3, 2025.  G. Community Development Director Report Community Development Director Peter Wegner presented his report including the hiring of a planning tech, a new CUP and Kronenwetter owned properties for sale. H. Complaint Log 5. NEW BUSINESS (ITEM K. Discussion and Possible Action: 2026-2030 Kronenwetter Outdoor Recreational Plan was moved to first discussion item under 5. NEW BUSINESS.) (ITEM N. Discussion and Possible Action: § 496-7 ATV/UTV Language was moved to second discussion item under 5. NEW BUSINESS.) I. Discussion and Possible Action: Ambulance Service Contract Motion by Kilsdonk/Leff to recommend the Village Board pursue an RFP for Village ambulance service. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Discussed the need to change contract and protect residents; billing procedure concerns; advantages of RFP; need for ambulance service in Marathon County; and need for complaint process. J. Discussion and Possible Action: Village Alcohol Licensing Ordinance Review No action taken. K. Discussion and Possible Action: 2026-2030 Kronenwetter Outdoor Recreational Plan Motion by Kilsdonk/Myszka to continue the planning process work with North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Fred Heider from North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission presented the process and benefits of their service. Discussed the survey questions to be sent to residents. L. Discussion and Possible Action: Duct Cleaning for the Kronenwetter Municipal Complex Motion by Kilsdonk/Leff to not approve duct cleaning for the Kronenwetter Municipal Complex. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Discussed the need for duct cleaning, EPA recommendations, etc. M. Discussion and Possible Action: § 419-6 Variance Language Motion by Eiden/Kilsdonk to approve the added langue to § 419-6 Variance Language. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Discussed the background of the language change proposal and how it affects residents. N. Discussion and Possible Action: § 496-7 ATV/UTV Language Motion by Leff/Myszka to eliminate hours for ATV/UTV operation in the Village. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Discussed adding hours to the ordinance to match surrounding municipalities; little problems associated with ATV/UTV operation; and police opinion regarding extending hours. 6. NEXT MEETING: March 3, 2025 7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Speed limits for ATVS/UTVS 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Myszka/Leff to adjourn the February 3, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved by CLIPP Committee on March 3, 2025.