On the agenda: Tomah Meeting Minutes — data center (Jul 13)

Town of LaGrange Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
13 July 2026, 7:00pm at Town Hall
Attending: Brendan Smith, Loren Schleusener, Mandy Wagner, Wendy Von Haden, Rock Pierce,
Brock Bailey, Molly Kummer, Steve Abbott, Steve Jensen, Paul Marten
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance at 7:02 pm
Previous Month’s Minutes- two sets of minutes. June 8th monthly meeting, July 8th agenda meeting.
Loren made a motion to approve as presented. Brock second. No further discussion. All in favor, no
opposed.
Zastoupil (ET) Natural Gas Town Boarder Station CUP Review – the Planning Commission met in
June and recommends approving the CUP permit with no conditions. Loren made a motion to approve
the CUP with no conditions. Brock second. No further discussion. All in favor, no oppose.
Kummer (Flatiron) Roadside Stand CUP Review – the Planning Commission met in June and
recommended that the building is 36 feet from the edge of the road and to have a sign for parking, so
parking will take place in the driveway. Brendan made a motion to accept the CPU with conditions of
the building no less than 36’ from the edge of the road and parking would be no less than 33’ from the
center of the road. Loren second. No further discussion. All in favor, no opposed.
Treasurer’s Report – see attached.
Stucke/Cooper fire bill will be sent to the person that was driving the car.
Budget Review (April/July/October/January) - there was discussion about the budget through June
2026.
Citizen’s Concerns - one citizen was here to ask about a building permit. Brendan mentioned they can
call the County Zoning Office or Ken Erickson; all the information is on the website. He also asked
about a new address sign, Wendy gave him an application for the sign.
A citizen asked if we had any more questions/information about the data center. Brendan explained
that we have not had any since the property owner said she was not interested in selling/leasing her
property.
Election Prep/Execution:
11 August 26—Primary; 3 November 26—General Election - prep is going well for the August
11th election
Old Business
Ellsworth Bridge: 2027 Construction – utilities are being relocated. Brendan asked Rock to keep an
eye on this and make sure there is no road damage. This project will go out for bid in August. The
town received a bill for services; Brendan will contact the State about this.
Power is being bored in Moseley’s property on Elgin. Rock will keep an eye on this also.
Formica/Estate/Essex ARIP Project—2025 Design, 2026 Build – Brock asked about the Estate corner
to the south of the Coop, wondering about concrete to protect that corner. Brendan will check with
Mead and Hunt about this.
2026 Road Projects Updates (England Shouldering, Forest Ave TRIP D/S) - Forest Ave has been seal
coated.

County ET scoping meeting on Wednesday. This is from Hwy 12 to Forbes Ave. Brendan will attend
this meeting.
Cody is going to cut the hay at the town hall.
Brock and Brendan will talk about Elm Road ditching.
Brendan will work on getting quotes for internet at the town shop
Brendan needs to look into two campers that are still being used and don’t have proper permits.
Rock has started installing doors at the town shop. He has been repairing the mower and weed
trimmers. He will get out and mow ditches this week.
Rock mentioned a hydraulic leak in the tractor.
Rock mentioned that the recycling center has been very busy. It was mentioned that an audit be
conducted.
The town purchased a 20-ton flatbed trailer for $8900 to haul the backhoe.
New Business
Grass Mower Hires – Wanita and Cash are not available as often, so we are looking to hire a few more
lawn mowers. Chad Pergande and Dylen Pierce are interested. Chad may also be interested in some
assistant patrolman work. Brendan made a motion to hire Chad at $19.00 per hour and Dylan at
$18.00 per hour and review next year. Brock second. No further discussion. All in favor, no oppose.
Allied Coop propane prepay – Brock made a motion to purchase 1050 gallons of prepay propane.
Loren second. No further discussion. All in favor, no oppose.
Upcoming Meetings
July 20th at 6:00 pm County Zoning Meeting
August 5th at 5pm at the Town Hall: ARIP Construction Meeting
August 20th WTA meeting at Rivers End in Ontario
There was discussion about culverts, asking if the town pays for them or the homeowner. Brendan
explained that it is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Brendan gave a draft ordinance for a speed limit sign for Dial Ave. This will be on next month's
agenda.
Driveway permit – Loren made a motion to approve the driveway permit for Joe Martino. Brock
second. No further discussion. All in favor, no oppose.
Pay Bills – Loren made a motion to approve bills as presented. Brock second. No further discussion.
All in favor, no oppose.
Adjourn at 8:27pm
Wendy Von Haden, Clerk