Twin Lakes meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Twin Lakes officials weigh TIF plan, lake district budget, and street bids in busy July stretch

Twin Lakes officials spent the first half of July discussing major financial items — including a tax-increment financing plan, a lake district budget with a $300,000 reserve question, and bids for street and sewer work — but minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no final outcomes are confirmed. Residents should watch the July 20 Village Board meeting, where several of these items are scheduled for action.

Committee of the Whole — July 6

The Village Board Committee of the Whole agenda listed discussion of the TIF #1 Project Plan, which involves the Administration, Finance, Judiciary, and Licensing areas. No final votes are taken at Committee of the Whole meetings; items move to the full board for possible action.

The committee also discussed short-term rental license applications for four properties: 353 Indian Point Road, 1551 Richmond Road, 512 Barry Road, and 359 Indian Point Road. Proposed edits to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance were on the agenda as well.

Other items included event permits for the Buoys Car Show (Aug. 15) and Briar's Ski4All (Aug. 22) at Lance Park, a Fire and EMS Study by Public Administration Associates, 2026 street resurfacing and storm sewer bids, and a Community Library Agreement. Minutes are not yet published.

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District — July 6

Lake District commissioners were scheduled to consider approving the draft 2027 annual budget and proposed tax levy. The agenda also included discussion and possible action on the existing $300,000 Spillway Reserve Fund Earmark, approval of minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting, and approval of the agenda for the 2026 annual meeting. Minutes are not yet published.

Park Board — July 14

The Park Board of Commissioners was scheduled to receive a presentation on the first draft of the Outdoor Recreation Plan, with discussion and possible direction from the board. Minutes are not yet published.

Village Board — July 15

The Village Board agenda called for a vote on a motion to enter a closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate the village's competitive-bidding strategy and proposed bid amount for purchasing a vacuum truck. If the motion passed, the board would reconvene in open session to act on any matters discussed. No other substantive items were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

Village Board — July 20: The board is scheduled to consider approving short-term rental licenses for three properties, a Community Library Agreement with Paddock Lake and Salem Lakes, a temporary Class B alcohol license for Briar's Ski4All at Lance Park, 2026 Street Resurfacing Bids, and 2026 Storm Sewer Improvement Bids. This meeting could produce the first confirmed board actions on several items discussed earlier this month.

Twin Lakes boards weighed budget, fire/EMS study, and rental licenses in early July meetings

Twin Lakes officials spent the first week of July with a packed schedule across three public bodies, but residents will have to wait for published minutes to learn what was actually decided. All three meetings are listed as "agenda only" — meaning the minutes have not yet been released and outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

The Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District commissioners met July 6 with the most financially significant agenda of the week. Commissioners were scheduled to consider approving the draft 2027 annual budget and proposed tax levy, along with a recommendation on the existing $300,000 Spillway Reserve Fund Earmark.

The agenda also included approval of minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting and approval of the agenda for the 2026 annual meeting.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the budget, tax levy, or the Spillway Reserve Fund Earmark recommendation were approved.

Committee of the Whole

Also on July 6, the Village Board Committee of the Whole discussed a broad set of topics. No final votes are taken at Committee of the Whole meetings; items are for discussion and possible future board action.

Agenda items included:

• The TIF #1 Project Plan, listed under Administration, Finance, Judiciary, and Licensing.
• Short-term rental license applications for four properties: 353 Indian Point Road, 1551 Richmond Road, 512 Barry Road, and 359 Indian Point Road.
• Proposed edits to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
• Event permits for the Buoys Car Show on August 15 and Briar's Ski4All on August 22, both at Lance Park.
• A Fire and EMS Study conducted by Public Administration Associates.
• 2026 street resurfacing and storm sewer bids.
• A Community Library Agreement.

The Fire and EMS Study discussion is notable because it follows a June 30 Police and Fire Commission meeting focused on hiring for the same department.

Police and Fire Commission

On June 30, the Police and Fire Commission was scheduled to hold a closed session to conduct candidate interviews for a Full-Time Firefighter / Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professional position. The commission could reconvene in open session to take action on items discussed behind closed doors.

The agenda also included approval of minutes from October 15, 2025. No other substantive business was listed.

Whether the commission took action on the firefighter/EMS hire after the closed session is not yet known, as minutes have not been published.

What this means for residents

The Lake District's 2027 budget and tax levy, if approved, would directly affect property owners within the district. The Committee of the Whole's discussion of the Fire and EMS Study and the Police and Fire Commission's candidate interviews both point to potential changes in how Twin Lakes staffs fire and emergency medical services. Short-term rental license applications and ordinance edits could affect both rental operators and neighboring property owners. None of these outcomes are confirmed until minutes are published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents who want to confirm what was decided at the July 6 meetings should watch for published minutes from the Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District and the Village Board Committee of the Whole, as well as minutes from the June 30 Police and Fire Commission meeting.