Polk County Unit Meeting
January 22nd, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location: Polk County Justice Center – Community Room #1159
| 1005 W Main Street
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Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 Get Directions »
County unit meeting participation is encouraged for all town officials. The meetings empower you to network with other town officials, engage with legislators, learn from speakers, hear updates from WTA Directors, and improve your ability to serve your constituents. The Polk County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
*Agenda subject to change
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Dale Lindh, Unit Chair, 651-248-3681, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of October 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Chairman’s Report
- Report from WTA Directors
- Reports from:
- Members (or Staff) of the Wisconsin Legislature
- Paul Schneider, Arnell Humane Society
- Land and Water Resources Department, Eric Wojchik, County Conservationist – Presentation on Wake Boats – Richard Phillips, Last Wilderness Alliance
- Updates from Josh Kelch, Highway Commissioner
- Updates from Lisa McMahon, Polk County Emergency Management
- County Town Road Improvement (CTRI) updates – Chairperson Ed Gullickson (Town of Garfield)
- Business Items:
- Agenda items for the next meeting
- Next Meeting dates: April 23, 2026; July 16, 2026; October 22, 2026
- Adjourn
*Agenda subject to change
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Dale Lindh, Unit Chair, 651-248-3681, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!