Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:40 am.

Committee members present: Doug Becker, Gordon Anderson, Richard Dunn, Steve Rudd

Excused Absence: Gina Emily

Others present: Judy Becker, Nancy Moye, Eric Lindgren, Matt Hipscher, Peter Rothe, Dave Mucculough

Old Business:

  • Motion to approve the November, 2025 minutes by R. Dunn, seconded by S. Rudd; passed.
  • Budget review: no report.
  • Maintenance Update:
    • Playgrounds: back fill was completed last fall by R. Dunn.
    • Parking Lot Lighting: improvements ongoing by the Town.
  • Campground:
    • Dunn reported solar batteries repaired by Kurt Nelson & himself. Need addition of water twice/year. An app is available for monitoring battery status.
  • Cornucopia Sign: N. Moye presented subcommittee ideas on locations, materials and sizes being explored. New design may be determined through a contest.
  • Flowing Well Kiosk Drainage: a well specialist has been contacted; no update.
  • Posting Board (near Post Office): plexiglass will be installed by G. Anderson.
  • Swenson Pavilion Decking: deferred until spring.
  • Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
    • No known Town action taken to list old dock for sale.
  • County Outdoor Exerciser Equipment Grant: 2026 County information not available.

New Business:

  • Spring Breakwall Maintenance Annual Report: R. Dunn noticed cracks in outer structure last fall. Deferred until spring inspection.
  • Flag Lighting: under investigation by Town.
  • MOU Renewal: Town representative to the Bayfield Area Trails Committee, P. Rothe, sought committee endorsement. A motion was made by G. Anderson to endorse the 2026 Memorandum Of Understanding guidelines/changes for Town approval; seconded by S. Rudd. Passed.
  • Other:
    • Term Limit Expiration of position 3 (R. Dunn) and position 4 (D. Becker). Positions 1 (S. Rudd) & 2 (Gina Emily) expire in April 2028.
    • Limited Parking Signs: G. Anderson presented several unused signs with parking rules near beaches. Much discussion. Currently installed sign on Lost Creek Road legality and placement discussed. No action taken by committee.
    • Lost Creek Beach Access: N. Moye discussed access improvement of Lost Creek Town Beach. Committee will inspect in Spring.
  • Next meeting: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
  • Motion to adjourn made by S. Rudd, seconded by G. Anderson. Passed at 10:18 a.m.

The Town of Bell

The Town of Bell is a small community located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. The unincorporated village of Cornucopia is located within the town.

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