Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property (CLIPP) Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingKronenwetter, WI · May 5, 2025
Minutes
COMMUNITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC
PROPERTY (CLIPP) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 05, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Clerk Jennifer Poyer called the May 5, 2025 Community Life, Infrastructure and Public Property 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 Ken Charneski, Trustee Dan Joling, Garrett Lysne, Patty Tikalsky
ABSENT: Ryan Leff
STAFF: Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Community Development Director Peter
Wegner, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Clerk Jennifer Poyer
GUESTS: Fred Heider, North Central WI Regional Planning Commission
2. SELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON
Trustee Charneski nominated Trustee Charneski to serve as the chairperson of the CLIPP Committee.
Nomination approved by voice vote. 4:0
TRUSTEE CHARNESKI PRESIDED OVER THE MEETING FOLLOWING THE VOTE.
3. SELECTION OF A VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Trustee Dan Joling nominated Committee Member Ryan Leff to serve as the new vice-chairperson of the
CLIPP Committee. Nomination approved by voice vote. 4:0.
4. COMMITTEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REVIEW
C. CLIPP Committee Duties and Responsibilities
Clerk Jennifer Poyer reviewed the assigned CLIPP Committee Duties and Responsibilities.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bernie Kramer, 2150 E. State Hwy 153, Peplin, WI 54455 – Kramer commented on the Kronenwetter parks.
He said there is no need for improvements because they do not get used a lot. He reviewed the list of
possible improvements from the park survey and said many are not relevant to the Village.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D. April 7, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes
Motion by Lysne/Joling to approve the April 7, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes. Motion carried
by voice vote. 4:0.
7. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
E. Fire Chief Report
Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien present her monthly report. She explained the information and format of her
report. She welcomed a tour of the fire department to CLIPP members.
F. Police Chief Report
Minutes Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Page 1 of 2
Approved on June 2, 2025
Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He mentioned the vandalism that occurred in a park
bathroom. He said it is a constant problem for the Village.
G. Interim Finance Director Report
No comments regarding the Interim Finance Director Report.
H. Public Works Director Report
Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented his monthly report. He discussed the upcoming
construction schedules that will affect the Village residents.
I. Community Development Director Report
Community Development Director Peter Wegner presented his monthly report. He discussed Denyon
Homes’ plans for property and interceptors vs. lift stations.
J. Complaint Log
Discussed the history of the complaint log. Committee members requested it contain the complainant.
8. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
K. Update on Kronenwetter Outdoor Recreation Plan
Fred Heider presented his work on the Kronenwetter Outdoor Recreation Plan. Discussion included the
number of survey responses; the results of the survey; goals and objectives; population growth;
community park needs; adjacent community pool membership; and proposed Marathon County Park in
the local area.
L. Establish a Committee Work Plan
Committee members discussed the future topics they would like to discuss as a committee based on
suggestions made by Trustee Charneski. (See suggestions below.)
A revamping of Village Ordinance Chapter 41 Elections
Review of Village parks - condition, plans for this year, etc.
Review of Village roads, capital projects and other infrastructure - condition, plans for this year,
etc.
Review of capital equipment 5 year replacement plan.
Possible field trips to KPD, KFD, parks, Public Works, maybe W&S, etc to familiarize everyone
with the committee's subject areas.
Possible review and discussion of the Constitutional history, principles, oath, and duties of
committee members
9. NEXT MEETING: June 2, 2025
10. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Elections
Constitutional history
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Joling/Tikalsky to adjourn the May 5, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting. Motion carried by voice
vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Page 2 of 2
Approved on June 2, 2025
Agenda
COMMUNITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC
PROPERTY (CLIPP) COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
May 05, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. SELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON
3. SELECTION OF A VICE-CHAIRPERSON
4. COMMITTEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REVIEW
C. CLIPP Committee Duties and Responsibilities
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Please be advised per State Statute Section 19.84(2), information will be received from the public. It is the
policy of this Village that Public Comment will take no longer than 15 minutes with a three-minute time
period, per person, with time extension per the Chief Presiding Officer’s discretion. Be further advised that
there may be limited discussion on the information received, however, no action will be taken under public
comments.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D. April 7, 2025 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes
7. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
E. Fire Chief Report
F. Police Chief Report
G. Interim Finance Director Report
H. Public Works Director Report
I. Community Development Director Report
J. Complaint Log
8. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
K. Update on Kronenwetter Outdoor Recreation Plan
L. Establish a Committee Work Plan
9. NEXT MEETING: June 2, 2025
10. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
11. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing
should be made at least 24 hours in advance to the Village Clerk’s office at (715) 693-4200 during business
hours.
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