Abbe Thompson

The board meeting will address a public hearing for proposed amendments to the land division ordinance, followed by a resolution regarding those amendments. Other key topics include the renewal of mowing contracts for Selwood Park, Ryan Park, and the transfer site, as well as a lease renewal for the transfer site cropland and pasture. The agenda also covers a new computer setup, a permit for a wood-burning facility, updates on road projects and the legal process for abandoning minor roads, an inter-governmental agreement with the Lodi Area EMS, and the completion of county inventory forms and hazard mitigation surveys.

The meeting addressed a variety of municipal matters, including the review of an Assessor's Plat and citizen input regarding property involvement. Key legislative actions included the adoption of Ordinance #2026-02-12 related to Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances and initiating procedures for amending Chapter 6, as well as the approval of a rezoning request and Certified Survey Map (CSM) for a local property. The Board also renewed several service contracts, including the Roadside Mowing Contract, the Town Hall Cropland Lease, and the Columbia County Humane Society agreement. Additionally, the Board authorized the preparation of bid documents for the Van Ness Road project and appointed representatives to the Lodi Area Public Safety Building Steering Committee, while receiving various committee reports from Fire and EMS commissions.

The Town Board meeting included the approval of the agenda and financial reports, including the General Fund balance as of December 31, 2025. Correspondence received involved concerns from the Pine Vista Community Board and acknowledgment of recorded documents and received draft minutes from various commissions. Bills and deposits were reviewed and approved for payment. A variance request from William & Lori Statz regarding minimum required setbacks was discussed, and the Board recommended denial to the Columbia County Board of Adjustments, citing that "legal hardship" was not met. The Board also approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) and recommended approval for a proposed rezoning for Kathleen Breunig, Victoria Bush, and Maria & Cole Endres. A CSM combining four parcels at Pine Vista Mobile Home Park was approved, subject to specific limitations regarding development rights and required exhibit inclusions. The Board discussed issues with the Transfer Site closing early due to full bins and consequently voted to change the Transfer Site operating hours to 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Town Engineer's memo regarding current work was noted. The discussion on the "Impact of Abandoning Minor Roads and the Legal Process" was postponed. Reports from the Lodi Fire Commission and Lodi EMS Commission were provided. Several items, including computer set-up completion and setting up emails for Town Supervisors, were postponed until the next meeting.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting. Correspondence addressed a resubmitted variance request and concerns regarding the Pine Vista mobile home park maintenance. A public hearing and subsequent action were taken regarding a variance request for William & Lori Statz concerning minimum required setbacks for constructing a new single-family residence; the Commission recommended denial of the variance as 'legal hardship' was not met. The Commission also conducted a public hearing and recommended approval for a Certified Survey Map (CSM) and rezoning for parcels owned by Kathleen Breunig, Victoria Bush, and Maria & Cole Endres to create a smaller residential lot. Action was taken on a CSM for Pine Vista MHC WI LLC to combine four parcels, adopting a motion suggested by the Town Attorney concerning limited review and development rights, incorporating suggested modifications from correspondence. An informal presentation was heard from Garrett & Abigal Schreiber regarding a proposed rezone for their property from A-1 Agriculture to RR-1 Rural Residence with an A-4 Agricultural Overlay.

The Plan Commission meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the current agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. Correspondence included receipt of a 60-day notice for a variance request from Columbia County, which will be scheduled for a public hearing, and a rezone request for two parcels, also scheduled for a public hearing. For a Certified Survey Map (CSM) request by MHC WI LLC to combine four parcels for mobile home expansion, the Commission voted to postpone a decision to allow for further legal interpretation regarding compliance with expansion plans. The Commission also heard an informal presentation from Cole and Maria Endres regarding a rezone request for two parcels intended for building a house, suggesting they provide documentation regarding development rights and the CSM for the next meeting.