[Draft] Town Minutes June Meeting
June 8, 2026

PORT WING TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES (Draft)

(From Pam – Please call with any changes.)   

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm, by Chair, Scott Jardine.    Present were Scott Jardine, Ken Bodeen, Carri Hoagland, Pam Holt, Nora Tribys Brett Bodeen, Troy Kavajecz, Sam Kurland, Tygar Leveque, Jim Held, Sheila Bergman, Judy Moyer, and Judy Lundquist. Motion was made to accept the meeting minutes from 5-11-26 by Ken Bodeen, second by Carri Hoagland. All in favor. Motion was made by Ken Bodeen, second by Carri Hoagland to accept the May 2026 Treasurer.  All in favor.

• Citizen’s Input –
  • Planning Committee. Judy Moyer reported no updates.
  • Park Committee/Town Hall. – Clean-up Day was a huge success. The Bayfield County Wellness Grant was accepted for outdoor exercise equipment that simulates cross-country skiing.  We did not receive the grant for town hall acoustics. Two new toilets will be installed in the old fire hall restrooms.  Town Hall improvement committee is looking at updating the restrooms in the town hall.   Jim Held advised the board of updates that the town hall may need: screen door in town hall office; asbestos tiles, lead paint, kitchen ventilation.  He suggested that we meet with an engineer to assess the entire town hall building. Northland College is willing to sell used screen, protector and cart for $350 – approved for purchase.  Working on getting quotes for acoustic panels to improve sound quality in main hall.
• Fire Department/EMT.   Tygar Leveque – Requested to block off 7^th Street on August 23^rd for training.

ON GOING BUSINESS:  

• Blacktop/Road projects – Ken Bodeen working on grants –still working on completing the reimbursement paperwork on the Grand Avenue project. We did not receive any LRIP funding. No federal funding for Touve and White Birch.
• Solar Project –Still need to figure out internet access at the Wastewater Plant – needed for the energy management system. Change Orders signed. Johnson’s Store waiting on waivers for EV Charging stations. Motion made by Ken Bodeen for Resolution 2026-05-11 for financing of $170,000 at interest rate of 5.49% for two years, second by Carri Hoagland.  All in Favor.
• Roof repairs – Bid opening. No bids accepted.  Will issue more detailed specifications for new bids.
• Motion made by Ken Bodeen for Resolution 2026-06-08 for Local Road Funding, second by Carrie Hoagland. All in favor.  This will be sent on to State legislators and governor.

NEW BUSINESS:  

• Quarry Road speed limits to change from 35 to 25 mph for approximately ½ mile past Engstrom’s. Need to install Curve sign on each end.  The ATV needs to be posted to be 10 mph.
• Liquor License Applications – Motion made by Ken Bodeen to approve Port Bar Liquor License, second by Carrie Hoagland. All in favor. Motion made by Ken Bodeen to approve Johnson’s Recreational Properties, LLC Liquor License, second by Carri Hoagland. All in favor. Motion made by Carri Hoagland to approve Jardine’s South Shore Bar, LLC Liquor License, second by Ken Bodeen. All in favor.
• Discussed appointing John Carlson as town attorney.
• Discussed getting town credit cards for Town Crew. Pam Holt will contact bank to get process going.
• CMAR annual resolution reviewed approved 2026-06-08.

ZONING REQUESTS: None

TOWN CREW REPORT:  Sam Kurland and Troy Kavajecz reported – Fixed Park “horse on spring”.  Need placement instructions for solar bench in harbor. Decals on new truck. Working with students on Twin Falls Clean-up. Tree down by Fire Hall.  Troy out grading.

SATURDAY MARKET REPORT:  Amy Hubbell  reported – 37 vendor agreements.  Need to be informed if picnic tables are removed from pavilion. Concern of horses tied up on crab apple tress and damage being done to the tree.

Next meeting set for July 16^th (Thursday) 2026 at 7pm.  Meeting adjourned by Ken Bodeen, second by Carri Hoagland.  All in favor.

Respectively Submitted by Pam Lawrenz Holt, Town Clerk