RESCHEDULED Village Board Meeting

RESCHEDULED VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM Kronenwetter Municipal Center - 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Board Room (Lower Level) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER President Dan Joling called the April 14, 2026 Village Board 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: President Dan Joling, Trustee Ken Charneski, Trustee Craig Mortensen, Trustee Sandi Sorensen, Trustee Jessica Stowell, Trustee Dan Lesniak ABSENT: Trustee Aaron Myszka (excused) STAFF: Administrator James Davel, Police Chief Terry McHugh, Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien, Community Development/Planning and Zoning Director Peter Wegner, Finance Director John Jacobs, Clerk Jennifer Poyer 2. MOTION TO DEVIATE No items were moved. 3. CHAIRPERSON COMMENTS President Joling apologized for the rescheduled meeting. He said he expected more brutal weather. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Micki Scheeunemann – 1714 Forsyth Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Public comment read by clerk and attached to minutes. Rebecca and Jordan Hensel – 2414 Tower Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Public comment read by clerk and attached to minutes. Barbara West – 2177 Setter Drive, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – West spoke regarding the Gate of Heaven Cemetery and against zoning change request. She said the rezone would negatively impact the cemetery property. Mel Konkol – 1747 Kowalski Road, Kronenwetter, WI 54455 – Konkol asked questions regarding five homes recently sold east of the WPS. He asked questions about the cost of the properties, plans for the property and possible property taxes. Staff and board members answered questions. Konkol commented on the lack of property taxes that would be collected if Marathon County uses the land for a highway facility. Bernie Kramer – 2150 East State Highway 153, Peplin, WI 54455 – Kramer commented on the purpose of the audit. He commented on money spent for the recent investigation. He commented on the county’s lack of communication from county representatives regarding their recently purchased land in Kronenwetter. Chris Blenker – 6202 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 - Blenker is caretaker of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. She commented on her job at the cemetery of help people purchase lots at the cemetery. She said people appreciate the quiet, clean, peaceful and nice atmosphere of the cemetery. She said many groups and people utilize the space. She said she is not against Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 27, 2026. Page 1 of 3  development but wants to keep up with the current surroundings.She said she hopes there can be a workable solution for all involved. John Meidl – No address given. Meidl said he represents St. Therese and would like to comment on the possible zoning change to M2. He said this could create a problem for St. Therese and the Village of Kronenwetter. He said a business could move in with problems. He would like it to remain BP zoning. Sheryl Kazda – No address given. – Kazda said she is not in favor of changing the zoning to M2. She said it allows too heavy of equipment and new lighting that would make a lot of difference in the cemetery area. Dave Joswick – No address given. – Joswick said he is concerned about the environmental impact of the sand mine. Father Janusz Kowalski – No address given. – Kowalksi said the decision regarding the sand mine will make a huge effect on the people and cemetery in the area. He said he is not against business moving in, but against M2 zoning. Sid Sczuygelski –230734 Freedom Lane, Wausau, WI - Sczygelski owns two plots at the Gate of Heaven. He said changing the zoning to M2 is going to affect the value of the cemetery. He said he is not against the sand mine, he is against the M2 zoning. He said the cemetery will be here for hundreds of years. Matt Yde – 6102 Morning View Lane, Weston, WI 54476 – Yde said he represents St. Therese Parish. He said zoning law should not be allowed to make dramatic changes. He said neighbors should be included in the zoning change. He said a super majority vote is required because these changes should not be taken lightly. 5. REPORTS FROM STAFF AND VENDORS C. Police Chief's Report Police Chief Terry McHugh presented his report. He commented on the closure of Kowalski Road due to high water levels on the road. He said the police department and public works department are monitoring Village roads. D. Fire Chief Report Fire Chief Theresa O’Brien presented her report. She commented on the training the fire department has been doing in the houses recently bought by Marathon County. She added they would be having a controlled burn of one of the houses on April 25, 2026. E. Administrator Report Administrator James Davel presented his report. He commented on the recent election and meetings. He answered a question regarding a recent exit interview. F. January 2026 Credit Card Statement Activity Finance Director John Jacobs presented this report. He summarized the process for developing this report. He said this report was requested by Trustee Charneski. He answered a question from a board member regarding credit card fees. G. February 2026 Check Register, ACH Register, and Credit Card Statement Activity Finance Director Jacobs presented his reports for February. He said going forward, this will be the format for the reports. He answered a question regarding charges for water tests. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Motion by Lesniak/Stowell to approve the Consent Agenda as presented minus Item H. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. H. Operator (Bartender) License - Cory P. Boykins (Item removed from the Consent Agenda.) Motion by Stowell/Sorensen to deny the operator license for failure to disclose. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Discussed the information brought forth in the background check but not found on the application and reasons to deny a license. I. Mobile Home Park License - Kountry Squire Mobile Home Park J. March 9, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes K. March 12, 2026 Special Village Board Meeting Minutes Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 27, 2026. Page 2 of 3  L. March 30, 2026 Special Village Board Meeting Minutes 7. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION M. Zoning Change Request (Eau Claire River, LLC) (PC) Motion by Charneski/Lesniak to approve the zoning change. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Trustee Charneski presented this agenda item. He gave the background on this zoning change. He said there is already a sandpit in the location, and this zoning change is the only hope for future development. Community Development Director answered questions. The board discussed M1 and M2 zoning; land history; location; concerns of residents brought forth during public comment; flood zone; possible building up of the property with this new use; TID 1; and possible future development in this location. N. Distribution Facility Development Agreement, 1619 Highway XX, Kronenwetter, WI (PC) Motion by Sorensen/Mortensen to accept Resolution 2026-005. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Trustee Lesniak presented this item to the board. Resolution 2026-005 is the development agreement for a distribution facility. He said it meets what is required in the Village ordinance. Community Development Director Wegner answered questions regarding the changes made in the resolution. O. Buska Park Playground Fundraising RFP (CLIPP) Motion by Lesniak/Mortensen to authorize Village staff to continue working on this project with Lee Recreation. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Trustee Charneski presented information regarding fundraising for park improvements. P. Johnson Controls Fire Protection Contract (APC) Motion by Charneski/Lesniak to approve the contract with Johnson Controls. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. Q. 2026 Music at the Market Musician Contracts (APC) Motion by Sorensen/Stowell to accept the five musician contracts. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. R. Allen Kraft/Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters Petting Zoo Contract for Services Motion by Stowell/Sorensen to approve the Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters Petting Zoo Contract for Services. Motion carried by roll call vote. 6:0. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA The 2024 Audit was mentioned. Finance Director Jacobs gave an update to the board. President Joling presented Trustee Charneski a certificate of appreciation and gift card for his years served on the Village Board. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Charneski/Mortensen to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. 6:0. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Poyer. Approved on April 27, 2026. Page 3 of 3