STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of Washburn
DRAFT – Town Board Meeting Minutes – June 9, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 by Scottie Sandstrom, Chair.

In Attendance: Scottie Sandstrom, Matt Tetzner, Seth Vasser, Vicki Thoen. Mike Harvey, Kim Bro, Stephanie Lodge
Online: Wendy Stein, Jerry Smith (Superior Sealers)

Proper public notice was verified: Ashland Daily Press, Tetzner’s Dairy, Town Hall, & website.

Public Comment: Stephanie Lodge asked about the process for applying for an additional road on her property. Advised to discuss with the Plan Commission.

A motion was made by Matt to accept the agenda. Seth seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Seth to approve the Minutes from the May 12 meeting and June 4 Special meeting. Matt seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Reports:
Clerk – Reported that she and the treasurer have been working on getting the new accounts set up at Northern State Bank. The bill payments for approval should be the last checks written from the Old National Bank account. Scottie helped with taking the voting machines to the County Court House for annual maintenance. We didn’t have anyone mowing the lawn at the Town Hall. A notice was posted on Facebook and Pat Guske was the first to respond. He will be doing the mowing as needed throughout the summer.
Treasurer – Bank accounts have been reconciled for May 2026. We are in a strong cash position. One snowplow invoice is still outstanding. They have received a second invoice and if they don’t pay, we can put the amount owed on their 2026 Tax Bill. If payment isn’t received by the end of June, she will send out a final invoice with a letter explaining that the owed amount will be added to their tax bill. Working on getting online access to the Norther State Bank accounts, activating debit cards and getting direct deposits switched over.
Road Crew – Mike reported that they have been busy grading and mowing. Waiting on the back hoe to get fixed. Gravel has been added to Hove Lane as the first step in dust mitigation. Discussed 15 mph speed limit enforcement and asking sheriff to have randomly check speeds on that road. New tractor is working well and the box plate has been a good investment.
Chair – April 17 storm damage on Nevers Rd has been cleaned up. Mike and Tetzner’s Excavating took less time than expected. Some residence in the Town don’t have infrastructure for Norvado available yet. Scottie checked into this and learned that the grant limited the area. Scottie thought the second grant was going to serve the entire town of Washburn. Norvado is looking at getting service to some of the pockets that don’t have service. He reminded the Board that the Road Tours are this Friday at 8:00 am. Meet at the Town Hall.

Approval of Reports: Matt made the motion to approve the reports. Seth seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Plan Commission: Kim reported that the County Zoning changes are mainly to get in alignment with state minimum ordinances. Most are required ordinances and will be approved quickly. The Plan Commission is going to suggest that there should be an ordinance dealing with development on steep slopes. The board agreed to sign the letter to the zoning committee with that suggestion. Seth moved to send the County the suggestion letter, Scottie seconded, all ayes. Motion carried. Scottie signed the letter. Kim will send it.

Open Crack Sealing Road Bids: Superior Sealers, Bloomer WI $36,630; Seal Tech, Cambridge MN, $60,560; Fahrner Asphalt, $88,120; Precision Seal Coating, southern WI, $70,000. After comparing the bids and processes proposed, the board voted to accept the bid from Seal Tech. Seth made the motion that we accept Seal Tech’s bid. Matt seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Discussion/Action on Road Striping this year: Will put off until next year due to budgetary concerns.

Resolution to change Blueberry Rd name to FR692 – Resolution 2026-4 Seth made the motion that we change Blueberry Rd. to FR692. Matt seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Items to be placed on future agendas:
Craft 5 year road plan
Hove Lane speed limit enforcement update

Authorize the payment of bills: After review, Seth made the motion to authorize the payment of the bills. Matt seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Adjournment: Scottie made the motion for adjournment at 8:36. Seth seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vicki Thoen, Clerk