TOWN OF LAND O’ LAKES
TOWN BOARD MEETING
JUNE 10, 2015
Vol. 2015-6
1.Call to Order
Chairman Dan Balog called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
In Attendance: Chairman Dan Balog, Supervisors: Michael Stopczynski and Samuel Otterpohl, ClerkTreasurer Lynn Bybee and 48 guests.
2. Proper notice has been given by the Clerk
3. Pledge of allegiance
4. Approve agenda and revise order as needed:
Motion by M. Stopczynski, 2nd by S. Otterpohl to approve the agenda as written. All voted Aye.
Carried 3-0.
5. Approve minutes from the May 13th Town Board meeting, May 19th Adjournment of the Board of
Review and May 21th Special Town Board meeting, 2015:
Motion by M. Stopzcynski, 2nd by S. Otterpohl to approve the minutes from the May 13th, 2015 Town
Board meeting, May 19th, 2015 Adjournment of the Board of Review and the May 21st, 2015 Special
Town Board meeting. All voted aye. Carried 3-0.
6. Treasurer’s report
Motion by M. Stopczynski, 2nd by S. Otterpohl to approve Treasurer’s report as given and pay check
vouchers #12004-12119 in the amount of $93,046.76 for the general fund and approve check #1362 for
$150,000 from the tax collection account for the general fund. All voted aye. Carried 3-0.
A cash balance summary report is included in the minutes.
7. Report of Standing and Special Committees:
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Accommodations Commission: Adventures Sweepstake promotion has started with the prizes as
follows: 2 nights stay at the Gateway and 2 bike rentals, 2 nights stay at the Bel Air Motel and Canoe
rental and 2 nights stay at Bent’s camp with a two day fishing boat rental included.
Beautification: Barbara Nehring was present at the meeting to give an update to the board. The
Committee would like to thank the Town Crew for putting out the banners, benches and new flower
pots in the Leo Lang garden and triangle by the grocery store. P&B would like for the Town Board to
help with finding another source for the woodchips for the walking path.
Library: Cindy Geib was present to give an update to the Board. The library is receiving many
compliments for the landscaping that is done by volunteers. The patron count so far this summer is
over 100 people per day coming into the library. The movie this month is The Judge and will be
shown on Thursday 18th, 2015 at 1:00pm. The summer youth programs “Be a Hero –Read”. The first
program will be June 17th at 10am called “Superpower Workshop”. The second program will be June
24th at 10am called “Wildlife Superhero”.
Plan Commission: Darlene Wasielewski, Chairman gave an update to the board on the individuals
interested in being on the Economic Development Committee. 8 people of interest attended the Plan
Commission meeting to get information and share contact information. Jim Thomas gave a handout
from the Vilas County Zoning Ordinance that shows zoning districts and what could be put on the
property purchased by the Mattson Land Company without needing a conditional use permit. This
will give protection to the town as far as what type of businesses can go there.
8. Review and action adoption of the Town of Land O’ Lakes All-Terrain Vehicle and [Utility Terrain
Vehicle] Route Ordinance #2015-1 :
The route for the ATV/UTV ordinance was discussed. The ordinance states 1.9 miles of County
Road B from US Hwy 45 to Spruce Road, 1.3 miles of Little Portage Lake Rd from County Road B
to Razorback Road, 2.2 miles of Razorback Road to the Land O’ Lakes town line. The existing trail
that utilizes the abandoned railroad right of way, south to Airport Road and 1 mile along Airport
Road to US Hwy 45.
General discussion was had on the speed limits, hours of operation, operation on the roadway and
enforcement. ATV/UTVs are to use the roadway single file and not the bike path. Discussion was
had on the letters and e-mails that have come to the town, for and against the use of town roads for
ATVs and a request to have a survey done on the issue.
Motion by M. Stopczynski, 2nd by S. Otterpohl to adopt the Town of Land O’ Lakes All-Terrain [Utility
TerrainVehicle] Route Ordinance #2015-1 . Vote was by voice call: Mike Stopczynski-Yes, Sam
Otterpohl-Yes and Dan Balog-Yes. Carried 3-0.
9. Review and action on creation of an Economic Development Committee and appointment of
members:
9 people showed interest and submitted letters of interest to be on the Committee. The individuals are: Luke
Schmalz, Amy Thomason, Lori Schiltz, Kathy Schuh, Bill Boscamp, Mike McAdams, Kevin Konnow, Mike
Bukowiecki, and Dan Wait.
Motion by D. Balog, 2nd by S. Otterpohl to accept the above names to the Economic Development
Committee. All voted aye. Carried 3-0.
The committee members will have 1,2 and 3 year staggered terms.
10. Review and action on Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License Applications for July 1, 2015 to
June 30, 2016 :
Jeff Visner was present at the meeting to discuss the Visner Enterprises liquor license. The project at
Dawson’s has been delayed due to the work load that Visner is involved in at this time. The town ordinance
does specify that the license needs to be active for 30 consecutive days in each licensing period.
Motion by M. Stopczynski, 2nd by D. Balog to approve Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License
Applications as presented by the Clerk. All voted aye. Carried 3-0. (List attached in the minutes)
11. Review and action on Operator’s License Applications for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:
Motion by D. Balog, 2nd by M. Stopczynski to approve the operator’s license applications as presented .
All voted aye. Carried 3-0. (List attached in the minutes)
12. Review and action on Cigarette License Applications for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:
Motion by S. Otterpohl, 2nd by D. Balog to approve Cigarette Licenses for EAL, Inc; Krist Oil Co.;
Gateway 76, Inc; Forest Lake Country Store; T&M Lanes; Bent’s Camp Up-North; and Brew’s Pub.
All voted aye. Carried 3-0. (List attached in the minutes)
13. Public Input will be limited to items on the agenda:
Sandy Gabarek mentioned that the light for the town sign on Hwy 45 is not working, the benches and bike
racks need to be repaired and the Gateway is removing dead trees on their property.
Barbara Nehring explained that the benches are going to be refinished and that they are rustic and unique to
the area. The P&B Committee is in need of members as Lois Bates has resigned from the committee.
Linda Johnson would like the 30% of the room tax money to be used to invest in the infrastructure of town.
14. Additional information:
7/8//15
Town Board Meeting 6pm
15. Adjournment:
Motion by D. Balog, 2nd by M. Stopczynski to adjourn the meeting 6:55p.m. All voted aye.
Carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Lynn Bybee, Clerk-Treasurer
Minutes are subject to approval at the next town board meeting