PORT WING TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 11, 2026

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Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm, by Chairperson, Scott Jardine. Present were Ken Bodeen, Carri Hoagland, Pam Holt, Nora Tribys Brett Bodeen, Troy Kavajecz, Sam Kurland, Tygar Leveque, Sheila Bergman, Sharon Graham, Judy Lundquist, and Leann Hess. Motion was made to accept the meeting minutes from 4-13-2026 by Carri Hoagland, second by Ken Bodeen. All in favor. Motion was made by Carri Hoagland, second by Ken Bodeen to accept the April 2026 Treasurer’s Report. All in favor.

• BID OPENING – Shepler $30,000; Copper Creek $77,900; Mellen $28,400. No bid was accepted and the project

needs further review. Will consult legal for bonding, licensing and insurance requirements.

• Citizen’s Input –

o Planning Committee. Sharon Graham reported the Planning Committee – We have been granted a Solar Bench from Xcel Energy. We have not received it yet. Needs a concrete platform before installation. Need to determine where we will put the bench. Discussed pulling the 2nd boat launch. Mentioned that Senator Baldwin earmarked funds for harbors/

o Park Committee/Town Hall.

– Need uniform signage at Twin Falls Park. Large signs need to be replaced. Contact Heather to get a price. Ken Zivic replaced flower beds. There will be a June meeting with Sherry Hager from the DNR concerning the wetlands and hiking trails. Scott Jardine mentioned that we should try to connect the trail to Twin Falls Park. Carol Weston will be off the Park Board in June. They also need to replace two high school student appointees. There will be a Pickleball camp June 21st-24th

. Fee is $90 for a three-day intermediate course. The town hall wall will be assessed by a contractor. Sherry Krusky is measuring for new murals. Old Fire Hall is deteriorating quickly – animals are moving in. Town Hall committee is discussing the wall, and roofing as a priority. Bathroom and plumbing need ADA renovations. They will revisit the acoustics and how to economically install panels. They will evaluate the stove/oven. Discussed Norvado grant. Discussed drainage issue around the exterior of the town hall.

• Fire Department/EMT. Tygar Leveque – There were two fire drills at the school. Truck #2 is completely unloaded and can go out for bid. No update on ambulance staffing situation in Bayfield County.

ON GOING BUSINESS:

• Blacktop/Road projects – Ken Bodeen working on grants – we were awarded an LRIP grant for Wisconsin Avenue from Helsing to Fifth Street. Ken is still working on completing the reimbursement paperwork on the Grand

Avenue project. Applying for LRIP from for White Birch Road.

• Saturday Market – Amy Hubbell will be overseeing the market. It will run May 23rd thru Applefest. 9am-1pm.

• Solar Project – Discussed internet access at the Wastewater Plant and Well. Signed change orders that were required by Xcel – needed for the energy management system.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Need resolution for local road funding (requested by Town’s Association).

• Sheila Bergman appointed alternate for the Board of Review.

ZONING REQUESTS: None

TOWN CREW REPORT: Sam Kurland reported – Docks going in this month. Flushing hydrants. Students will be out at Twin Falls for community service. Backhoe needs maintenance. Sam will be taking certification test for wastewater. Discussed sewer lining to seal the ground water seepage. Met with Jolma regarding the sewer and water data collectors. We will not need sheds for the solar batteries. Maryann set to start cutting grass.Next meeting set for June 8, 2026 at 7pm. Meeting adjourned by Carri Hoagland, second by Ken Bodeen. All in favor. Reminder – Board of Review will be on June 8th at 5pm

Respectively Submitted by Pam Lawrenz Holt, Town Clerk