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

COMMUNITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY (CLIPP) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 04, 2025 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chairperson and Trustee Ken Charneski called the 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 and Patty Tikalsky ABSENT: Ryan Leff STAFF: Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Interim Finance Director John Jacobs, Clerk Jennifer Poyer GUEST: Village President David Baker 2. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. 3. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He spoke of National Night Out and the hiring process. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. She mentioned the upcoming National Night Out event. E. Public Works Director Report Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented his report. He mentioned the recent permit obtained by a fiber optic company. F. Community Development Director Report Community Development Director Peter Wegner presented his report. G. Complaint Log Community Development Director Peter Wegner answered questions regarding the Complaint Log. H. Review of Committee Recommendations Trustee Charneski presented his report on previous actions taken by CLIPP and how they have fared with the Village Board and other committees. 4. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION I. Intersection of CTH X, CTH XX and Pine Road-Discussion with Marathon County Highway Department Deputy Director Kevin Lang Deputy Director Kevin Lang presented the results of Marathon County’s study on the intersection of CTH X, CTH XX and Pine Road. He answered questions from Village Board members and the audience. The solutions presented included a four-way stop or a roundabout. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on September 4, 2025 Page 1 of 2  J. Chicken Ownership in the Village Motion by Charneski/Joling to recommend this ordinance go to Planning Commission to run it though the approval process. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Committee discussed the proposed ordinance changes, including the meaning of “reasonably free of chicken manure.” They also proposed adding “greater than 25 feet from a residential structure on any adjacent lot.” The verbiage will be added and taken to the Planning Commission. K. Yard Waste Site Status Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented information on this agenda item. Options were suggested for resident convenience and access. A second driveway was recommended for use during high activity months (spring and fall). Ulman was tasked with carrying forth this option. L. Trails and Leisure for Village Owned Property on Lea Rd. Motion by Tikalsky/Joling to accept this plan minus the mulch path and minus the fencing, not to exceed $52,000, to go to the board. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. M. Potential Upgrades for Parks Discussed under agenda item 5P. N. Proposed Improvements to Pond Area Behind Municipal Center Motion by Charneski/Tikalsky to delay action on this item until the next meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Discussed the proposed plans; cost; geese in area; possible campgrounds; sand; black soil; fire rings; County’s public health office; ADA compliance; possible dock; and water testing. Staff was tasked with gathering further information and contacting the public health office and Kronenwetter Fire Department. O. Election Inspector Selection Process The committee discussed the selection process for election inspectors. Trustee Charneski was tasked with putting the process into ordinance form. Clerk Jennifer Poyer and Patty Tikalsky were tasked with addressing the next election complaint. 5. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION P. Updated Capital Improvement Plan Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented an updated Capital Improvement Plan for the Village and discussed its importance, especially in the budget process. Q. 2026 Budget Guidelines and Expectations Village President David Baker and Interim Finance Director John Jacobs presented and explained the 2026 Budget Guidelines and Expectations to the committee members. 6. NEXT MEETING: The committee members decided to move the next meeting to Thursday, September 4, 2025 due to the Labor Day holiday. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No items were considered. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Joling/Lysne to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. 4:0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on September 4, 2025 Page 2 of 2