Town of Lincoln

The agenda includes reviewing town road concerns involving road bids, culverts, and washouts. Other key topics include the assessment contract for revaluation, snow plowing contract bids, the disaster fund application for snow removal, surplus equipment auction, cemetery repairs, and town hall facility maintenance. Additionally, the board will review beverage operator license applications and discuss the appointment of a deputy clerk.

The meeting included a review of the treasurer's report and annual financial records, along with detailed road and bridge inspection reports covering maintenance, culvert repairs, and funding applications. Additional topics included dog license enforcement, upcoming contract bids for snow and lawn care services, and updates on the fire department station expansion. The board also discussed town hall infrastructure repairs, continued participation in the county recycling program, and the designation of the town's official financial institution.

The Town Board will discuss several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items include a review of the town's insurance policy with Rural Mutual Insurance, consideration of a rezoning request from Riverland Energy regarding bitcoin mining containers, and addressing various town road concerns involving specific infrastructure projects. Additionally, the agenda covers the potential auction of town equipment, including a disk mower and grader, as well as plans for cemetery monument repairs.

The Public Hearing reviewed the proposed 2026 Town Budget, including anticipated revenues, expenditures, and the proposed tax levy. The Special Town Meeting of the Electors approved the 2026 total highway expenditures and adopted the 2025 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2026.

The annual meeting covered financial reports, including checking, savings, and various fund balances. Road maintenance needs were discussed, including blading, culvert replacement, and rock/breaker rock for several roads. Bridge inspections and LRIP applications were also mentioned. A report on dog licenses and rabies cases was given. The board approved continued advertising, banking with Bank of Alma, and short-term borrowing authority. Updates were provided on the WMLFD brush truck, WMLFR radios, and the Western Buffalo County Ambulance Service's new ambulance. Discussion of a flock camera purchase was tabled.