Jennifer Anderson

The proceedings included a Village Caucus for nominating candidates for the Spring Election Ballot, followed immediately by the Village Board Meeting. Key actions taken by the Board included approving the agenda, handling visitor appearances, approving the consent agenda which covered the December 2025 minutes and operator's licenses, and approving Change Order #3 Final Quantities Reconciliation for the STH 48 Improvements Project at $130,011.96. The board also approved the final payment application for the same project and authorized MSA to work on the Wastewater Treatment permit. Other approvals included codifying one ordinance for 2025 and paying the annual maintenance fee for the General Code. The board granted approval for the Community Club to host an ice skating event during the Winter Carnival and approved a Special Vendor and Street Use Application for Dickie's Diner Chili Cook Off. Committee reports were also presented, including updates on the Police, Finance, and Fire Departments.

The caucus meeting focused on taking nominations for three Village Trustee positions. Nominations were accepted for Bruce Anderson, Tim Van Meter, Jason Nelson, Mark Beidleman, and Bridget Cleary. A motion was subsequently passed to accept the listed nominees.

The combined meeting addressed several agenda items. The Village Board approved the motion to purchase the Alcivia Land located at 20 W 3rd Ave for $35,000.00. Regarding the Golf Commission items, the 2026 Golf Course Budget was tabled for further review. Additionally, the consideration of cart barn bids was tabled pending consultation with the Building Inspector regarding setbacks and subsequent review by the Planning Commission.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the Stout Construction Pay Application #4 for the STH 48 Improvements Project, contingent upon funding verification. The Board also approved Monarch Paving's proposal related to asphalt densities for the STH 48 Utilities Project. The design for the Big Butternut Boat Landing was approved, along with a motion authorizing a board member to discuss payment for the associated MSA Boat Landing Invoice with the Lake Association. The date for the Village Caucus was set for January 14, 2026. Permits and licenses for the Luck Winter Carnival scheduled for February 14, 2026, were approved. Election inspectors for the 2026-2027 term were appointed. The Board approved and recommended initiating the Raze Order process for the property at 31 W 1st Ave. Committee reports noted potential new equipment purchases for the Luck Fire Department and a new ambulance for Northland Ambulance. The Union Contract discussion was deferred to 2026.

The Village Board meeting included a presentation by Nick Otlo for Polk County Sheriff, discussion and approval of the STH 48 Improvements Project Change Order #2 and payment application, and a contract amendment. The board considered and ultimately tabled a decision on asphalt for STH 48 pending further testing results. They approved offering a certain amount for the Alcivia Land, deducting a sum from a sewer charge due to a water heater leak, and purchasing a new Public Works Department truck. Approvals were also given for the Holiday Experience event and the Hog Wild Food Truck special event. The board tabled accepting the golf course cart barn bid and the proposed 2026 Golf Budget until a joint meeting with the Golf Commission. They approved the 2026 Village Budget Levy and received reports from committee chairs on various topics including police, fire department, ambulance, library, tourism, lake management, planning commission, finance, community club, golf commission, and water/sewer.