REGULAR MEETING
MINOCQUA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 2nd, 2014
A regular meeting of the Minocqua Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Mark Hartzheim at 6:00
p.m. on April 2nd, 2014 in the Board Room of the Minocqua Center.
Present were: Chairman Mark Hartzheim, Supervisors John Thompson, Bryan Jennings, Billy Fried and Sue Heil,
Clerk Roben Haggart, Lt. Dave Jaeger and Butch Welch, Director of Public Works.
Motion by Heil, seconded by Jennings to approve the agenda presented. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Fried to approval the minutes from Regular Town Board held on March
18th, 2014. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT
Butch Welch reported that the crew has been busy with snow removal, sanding and clearing storm drains due to the
spring thaw. They are working with the Chamber on preparing for the Fool’s Run and getting garbage cans, picnic
tables and benches ready for summer.
LAKELAND ATV CLUB – REAUTHORIZE & ADD SUMMER ATV ROUTES
Members of the club were present. Chairman Hartzheim reviewed a letter received by the club. They are requesting
reauthorization of the summer routes from May 1 st through November 1st, 2014. In addition, based on feedback
from residents in the Cedar Falls, Swamsauger Heights and East Pier Lake Road area, they are requesting that the
following roads be authorized for year-round use; a portion of Pine Lake Road from East Manhardt Drive to the
town line; Swamsauger Heights Road; East Manhardt Drive; Manhardt Road from East Manhardt Drive to Pine
Lake Road; East Pier Lake Road; Willow Road from Manhardt Road to the town line and the portion of Cedar Falls
Road from Cedar Falls Campground south to the town line. This would connect to the Little Rice Route which is
already open year round. This will be on the next board agenda for a first reading of the amended ordinance.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Heil to approve the reauthorization and adding of additional roads to the
summer ATV routes. Voice Vote: Motion Carried. Supervisor Jennings voted nay.
LAKELAND AIR SHOW- KENT PETERSEN
Kent Petersen was present to present his idea for a Lakeland Area Air Show to be held on August 8 th & 9th, 2014 at
the Lakeland Area Airport. These dates were selected as they follow the air show held in Oshkosh and would give
an opportunity for some of the pilots to come to our area at a reduced rate. Although he is still working through the
details and obtaining sponsorship he reviewed some ideas he has including, an airshow at the Friday night Minaqua-Bats Ski Show, car show, rides, lessons and a hangar dance where you can meet and visit with some of the
pilots. A lot of the logistics need to be worked out like parking, garbage and bathrooms. Kent is requesting $5,000
from the town as a commitment to support the event. He will also be meeting with the other town boards requesting
support.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Fried to support and commit $5,000 to the Lakeland Air Show. Voice Vote:
Motion Carried.
FIRST READING – AMENDED ORDINANCE AIR TRANSPORTATION
This amendment is not needed at this time.
MINOCQUA LIONS CLUB – TORPY PARK PAVILLION
Tom Handrick was present representing the Minocqua Lions Club. He is suggesting that the Town/Club pay an
architect or engineering firm $5,000 to obtain state approved plans rather than each contractor bidding providing
state approved plans. This will save money and allow for uniform bids.
There was a debate over a metal roof versus shingled. The shingled roof would add approximately $14,000 to the
cost of the structure. Tom also advised that there may be an additional cost of $13,000 for concrete if frost walls
are needed. He is still waiting for confirmation on this. Initial approximate proposed costs are:
Metal roof/metal ceiling:
$104,000
Additional concrete would add: $13,000
Shingle roof would add:
$14,000
After discussion, the board decided to go ahead with the metal roof for bid purposes with the thought that they could
always change it should they desire. Supervisor Heil advised that she would prefer a shingle roof and requested that
Clerk Haggart check with the Town’s insurance company on insuring of metal roofs. The bid does not include
upgrades for electric, plumbing or tree removal. The club is committing to $50,000 - $60,000 over five years and
the town would pay the rest.
Motion by Fried, seconded by Jennings authorizing the advertising for bids and commitment from the Town
in the amount of $50,000 towards the Lions Club proposed Torpy Park renovation plans with the final
design to be approved by the Town Board. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
BOAT PATROL UPDATE
Lt. Jaeger reported that he is working with Chief Drewsen from Woodruff on creating an eligibility list for officers
which would include the summer boat patrol position They have begun the advertising process.
PICNIC LICENSE - MINOCQUA FIRE & RESCUE INVITATIONAL
Clerk Roben Haggart presented an application for a Picnic License from the Minocqua Fire Department for The 3rd
Annual Minocqua Fire & Rescue Invitational on June 28th, 2014. There was discussion on location of the event, the
Minocqua Ball Park versus the Minocqua Park Complex. The Minocqua Park Complex is booked that day for a
family reunion so the fire department if looking at doing it at the Minocqua Ball Park (across from Sedlak’s).
Parking and noise would be an issue as there is a residential area adjacent to the ballpark. The board preferred that
the event be held at the Minocqua Park Complex even if an alternate date needed to be considered.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Jennings to approve the Picnic License application at either location with
the preference being at the Minocqua Park Complex on Highway 70 West. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
CLASS C WINE LICENSE – WILDBERRY MARKET
Clerk Roben Haggart presented a Class C Wine license application for Wildberry Market, LLC, Megan Rudisell,
agent, 9699 Highway 70 West (relocating store) for approval.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Heil to approve the Class C Wine License application for Wildberry
Market as presented. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
CLASS B BEER/CLASS C WINE LICENSE APPLICATION – TIMBER RIDGE GOLF CLUB
Clerk Roben Haggart presented a Class B Beer/Class C Wine license application for TRE, LLP, d/b/a Timber Ridge
Golf Club, Jerry Collins, agent, 10030 Timber Ridge Road for approval.
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Thompson to approve the Class B Beer/Class C Wine application for
Timber Ridge Golf Club as presented. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
OPERTOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Clerk Roben Haggart presented the following Operator License applications for approval: Elizabeth Kahn (2 yr);
Richard McIntyre (2 yr). Lt. Jaeger is recommending approval for both applicants.
Motion by Heil, seconded by Jennings to approve the applications as presented. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
Motion by Heil, seconded by Fried to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) –
Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting
other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. For the
purpose of discussing the possible purchase of property. Roll Call Vote: Fried, aye; Heil, aye; Hartzheim, aye;
Jennings, aye; Thompson, aye.
Motion by Heil, seconded by Fried to reconvene into open session. Roll Call Vote: Thompson, aye; Jennings,
aye; Heil, aye; Fried, aye; Hartzheim, aye.
Motion by Fried, seconded by Jennings to bring the conditional offer to purchase for $300,000 for 815
Highway 51 North (North of Torpy Park) to the Annual Meeting on April 17th, 2014 for discussion and
approval. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.
Motion by Fried, seconded by Heil to adjourn meeting. Voice Vote: Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15
p.m.
Roben Haggart
Town Clerk