Jon Molledahl

The Plan Commission discussed the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting, which were subsequently approved. The primary agenda item involved discussing and acting upon a request from Joseph and Kathleen Balistreri to divide a parcel of land located at 6974 Woodland Lane, Amherst, WI, into two smaller parcels measuring 10.84 acres and 8.33 acres, respectively. The motion to approve this land split carried with a 6-0-0 vote.

Key discussions during the meeting included the purchasing of a plow blade replacement for Sterling, although no action was taken. The board approved the Election Inspector List for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, and appointed David Wedde as the new GCAC representative following discussions about replacing John Droske. The board decided to schedule a separate meeting to review a web page demonstration. Furthermore, the board approved adjustments for both the 2025 and 2026 budgets. Financial reports, including the November 2025 treasurer's report, checklist, and balance sheet, were reviewed and approved. The board also discussed correspondence concerning the Waupaca and Tomorrow River School District levy increase without taking formal action.

The Town Plan Commission meeting involved discussing the minutes from the previous month. Key business included a recommendation to the town board concerning a request by Mark and Karen Camalieri to operate a contractor storage yard on their property, including recommending that an adjacent parcel be included in the special exception for the storage yard. The Commission also discussed Chapter 8 -- Land Use of the Town of Lanark Comprehensive Plan with a representative from Portage County Planning & Zoning; no action was taken on this item.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review and approval of the 2024 Budget Overview, the treasurer's report for February 2025, and financial statements including the Balance Sheet for February 2025. The board addressed the budgeting for future replacement of election equipment, although no action was taken. An alternate for the Board of Review for 2025 was approved. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of six flexible culvert markers and six road limit signs.

Key discussions during the meeting included input from the Amherst Fire District representative concerning the possibility of Lanark becoming a full member. The Board approved a parcel split request for property located at 11153 Badger Drive, subject to contingencies recommended by the Lanark Plan Commission, which included selling a portion to adjacent property owners. The Board also discussed submitting the Evergreen Hills East/West project for LRIP funding and approved the erection of concealed carry signage at the town hall and garage. Budget discussions focused on reviewing the 2012 budget and approving several adjustments to the 2011 budget, moving funds between various line items such as Cemeteries, Highway Construction, and Garbage Collection Expenses.