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

COMMUNITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY (CLIPP) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 06, 2026 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Trustee Ken Charneski called the April 6, 2026 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 Ken Charneski, President Dan Joling, Patty Tikalsky, Garrett Lysne, Paul Mijal STAFF: Administrator James Davel, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Community Development Director Peter Wegner, Public Works Director Greg Ulman, Clerk Jennifer Poyer GUESTS: Eric Donaldson, Kronenwetter representative on the Wausau Metropolitan Planning Organization Subcommittee 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Bernie Kramer- 2150 East State Hwy. 153, Peplin, WI 54455 – Kramer commented on agenda item 6L. Quit Claim Deed Village of Kronenwetter/Marathon County. He said there has been no discussion and the Village should not just “give it away.” 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. March 2, 2026 CLIPP Committee Meeting Minutes Motion by Tikalsky/Mijal to approve the meeting minutes as approved. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. 4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS D. Police Chief Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report and answered questions regarding complaint about the cancelled Village Board meeting and mental health transport call. E. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. She mentioned the fire department members have already used the houses recently purchased by Marathon County for training purposes. She answered questions regarding the training and the fire code. F. Public Works Director Report Public Works Director Greg Ulman presented his report. He mentioned the start of a new water utility employee. G. Community Development/Planning and Zoning Director Report Community Development/Planning and Zoning Director Peter Wegner presented his report. He mentioned a recent meeting with Marathon County representatives in reaction to Bernie Kramer’s public comment. H. Complaint Log Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on May 4, 2026. Page 1 of 2  Wegner answered a question regarding the metal containers listed on the Complaint Log. 5. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION I. Chapter 382 Nuisance Revision Motion by Joling/Tikalsky to move this forward for public hearing. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Discussed possible changes to the revised language including the removal of 382.6-B; language in 382.6-F; junked vehicles; and “considerable number” verbiage. Staff answered questions from committee members. The next step in the review process was discussed. J. Discussion of Signage on Kowalski Rd Motion by Tikalsky/Lysne to table until we get all the information we need to make a decision. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0 Ulman gave an update to this agenda item and presented information regarding establishing a truck route in the Village. Discussed possible truck route alternatives in the Village; potential distribution center issues; increased police patrol; and the need for more information to move forward. 6. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION K. Wausau Metropolitan Planning Organization Draft Model E-Bike Ordinance Eric Donaldson, Kronenwetter’s representative on the Wausau Metropolitan Planning Organization Subcommittee, presented the draft of an e-bike ordinance. The committee would like to have the municipalities in the area adopt the language. Committee members tasked staff with publicizing the information on social media, etc. and inviting residents to attend the next CLIPP meeting and offer feedback. L. Quit Claim Deed Village of Kronenwetter/Marathon County Motion by Charneski/Mijal to recommend we keep possession of this property for the time being. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Ulman and Wegner discussed the possible Village benefit of this quit claim deed and answered questions from the committee members. Committee discussed the need for the county to receive approval for their building; the county’s lack of support for Kowalski Interchange; and the land in question. M. Buska Park Playground Renovation Request for Proposals Motion by Tikalsky/Joling to go ahead and pick Lee Recreation and start fundraising project for playground equipment. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Ulman explained the process for the park fundraising and park design. He recommended Lee Recreation. The item will be recommended to the Village Board. Committee members discussed the current conditions of Buska Park; possible improvements; and next steps. 7. NEXT MEETING: May 4, 2026 8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No items were considered. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Tikalsky/Lysne to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 5:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on May 4, 2026. Page 2 of 2