Ladysmith, WI
Recent Ladysmith public meeting topics include contracts & procurement, resolutions & ordinances, roads & infrastructure.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Roads & infrastructure
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Our record for Ladysmith may be out of date. The most recent record we hold is from Wed May 6, 2026. (106 days ago) Newer meetings may not have been published to the official portal yet, or may not have been collected by us yet — this is a statement about our record, not about whether the board or council has met. Check the official portal before concluding nothing is scheduled.
Recent meetings
Wed May 6, 2026
Park Board
✓ Decided: Park Board approves $12,570 in security, lighting, and bench upgrades
The Ladysmith Park Board approved $6,820 for a camera at Beachview Pavilion and $5,750 for LED lighting at Armstrong Pavilion and North Bathrooms, plus $1,200 for memorial bench pads. They also approved an Eagle Scout project to install ten bat houses in four parks, and approved three dates for Music in the Park vendors. The board discussed but took no action on removing a historic garden, Southside Park improvements, and traffic concerns.
- Approved $6,820 for Beachview Pavilion camera (unanimous)
- Approved $5,750 for LED lighting at Armstrong Pavilion & North Bathrooms (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 for Memorial Bench Pads (unanimous)
- Approved Eagle Scout bat house project (voice vote)
- Approved Music in the Park vendor dates: June 4, July 30, Aug 6, 2026 (voice vote)
- Elected Kyle Jeffress as chairman, Doug Parker as secretary (unanimous)
- Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
📄 From the minutes
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May 6, 2026 LADYSMITH PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
5:15 PM Meeting in Southside Park. Members present: Kyle Jeffress, Nancy Christianson, Nathan
Johnson, Marlene Tuma, Brian Groothousen, Cheyenne Makinia, not present Kelli Grotzinger.
Others present: Asst. DPW- Doug Parker, Admin-Alan Christianson, Jarod Prokop, Elizabeth Prokop,
Steve Berg, Joe Baye, Bobby Johnson, Tiffany Johnson.
Call to Order:
Chairman Kyle Jeffress called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM.
Approve of Minutes:
July 23, 2025 Park Board minutes.
Motion to approve the July 23, 2025 Park Board Minutes by Nathan Johnson, second by Marlene
Tuma. Carried by voice vote, motion passes.
Election:
Chairman Jeffress asked for Park Board Chairman nominations. Nathan Johnson nominated Kyle Jeffress,
Second by Brian Groothousen. Nominations called for a second time; nominations called for a third
time.
Motion to elect Kyle Jeffress as park board chairman by Nathan Johnson, second by Brian
Groothousen. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Chairman Jeffress thank everyone for their support.
Chairman Jeffress open the floor for nominations of Park Board Secretary, Motion by Brian
Groothousen to nominate Doug Parker Park Board Secretary, second by Nathan Johnson. Nominations
called for three times. Doug Parker elected as Park Board Secretary.
Public Comments:
Jared Prokop informed the Park Board of a recent Youth & Rec Meeting at which youth soccer was
approved utilizing the large green sp …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
Cemetery Board
✓ Decided: Cemetery Board approves $10,824 mower purchase and winter burial fee hike
The Ladysmith Cemetery Board approved the purchase of a new Badboy Rebel zero-turn mower for $10,824, replacing an older Cub Cadet. The board also recommended increasing winter burial surcharges to $381.18 for traditional graves and $190.59 for cremains/baby graves, extending the surcharge period from Dec 1 to May 1. Additionally, the board approved the use of above-ground columbaria monuments for cremated remains, pending a new ordinance, with niche marker fees set at $75 for city residents, $120 for county residents, $150 for Wisconsin residents, and $170 for out-of-state residents, increasing 3% annually.
- Approved purchase of Badboy Rebel zero-turn mower for $10,824 (unanimous roll call)
- Recommended council extend winter burial surcharge months to Dec 1–May 1 and increase surcharge to $381.18 (traditional) and $190.59 (cremains/baby graves) (unanimous)
- Approved use of above-ground columbaria monuments for cremated remains, pending ordinance (unanimous)
- Set niche marker fees: $75 city resident, $120 county resident, $150 Wisconsin resident, $170 out-of-state, with 3% annual increase
- Requested ordinance be drafted to allow above-ground burials
📄 From the minutes
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City of Ladysmith Website: www.cityofladysmithwi.com
120 Miner Ave. West, P. O. Box 431, Ladysmith, WI 54848 Fax 715-532-2620
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mayor
532-2656
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
532-2651
City/County Library
532-2604
Administrator
532-2653
Director of Public Works
532-2603
Police Department
532-2186
Clerk
532-0564
Bldg. Inspector
532-2603
Municipal Court Clerk
532-2613
Treasurer
532-2655
Asst. Director Public Works
532-2654
MARCH 5, 2026 5:00 PM Cemetery Board Minutes
Members present: John Kenyon, Doug Pavlik, Marilee Morgan, Marlene Tuma
Others present: Asst. DPW Doug Parker, Clerk Sara Nelson, Melissa Holman
Call to Order:
John Kenyon called meeting to order at 5:00 PM
Approve April 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes:
Motion by Marlene Tuma to approve April 10, 2025 Cemetery Board Minutes, second by Doug Pavlik.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Cemetery Mower Purchase:
Mr. Parker provided a quote from Duffy Sales to purchase a new Badboy Rebel Zero-turn mower, the mower is
34 HP with a Kawasaki EVO820 motor and 61” deck. The new mower will replace Cub Cadet mower with
1200+ hours.
Motion by Doug Pavlik, second by Marlene Tuma to purchase Badboy Rebel $10,824. Roll call vote:
Doug Pavlik—Yes, John Kenyon—Yes, Marilee Morgan—Yes, Marlene Tuma—Yes. Motion carried.
Winter Burial Rate Increase:
The Wint …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Library Board
✓ Decided: Library Board approves December minutes, financials, and invoices
The Rusk County Community Library Board approved the December 2025 minutes, financial statements, and invoices for December 2025/January 2026. The board also discussed building maintenance, including flooring work and HVAC funding, and heard the director's report on programming and circulation.
- Approved December 2025 minutes (motion by Nathan Johnson, seconded by Kathy Plahuta)
- Accepted December 2025 financial statements (motion by Cheyenne Makinia, seconded by Kathy Plahuta)
- Approved December 2025/January 2026 invoices (motion by Cheyenne Makinia, seconded by Nathan Johnson)
📄 From the minutes
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Rusk County Community Library Board.
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Present: Lynette Anderson, Nathan Johnson, Anna Kauffman, Cheyenne Makinia, Kathy
Plahuta, Christinna Swearingen, Dave Willingham
1. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm.
2. Appearances by Public – There were no public appearances
3. December 2025 minutes – The Board reviewed the December 2025 minutes. Nathan
Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes. Kathy Plahuta seconded. Motion
carried.
4. December 2025 Financial Statements – The Board reviewed the financial statements
from December 2025. The library is charged by the city and the county for maintenance.
The Library received a solar refund for the month of December from excess energy
created by the solar panels. Cheyenne Makinia made a motion to accept the financial
statements. Kathy Plahuta seconded. Motion carried.
5. December 2025/January 2026 Invoices – The Board reviewed the invoices from
December 2025 and January 2026. Cheyenne Makinia made a motion to approve.
Nathan Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and possible action on building maintenance issues –
• The contractor has started working on the lower level flooring. They will try to
work on sections in the evening to avoid disrupting operations.
• Christinna has met with the new Finance Director. She was able to help figure out
where the Library is at on the capital improvement budget to pay for the HVAC.
There is money leftover in the city …
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