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Police chief raises concerns about railroad markings and detour route; board requests flashing lights at key intersection
Summary
Police Chief Jeremy Bonikowske reported recent call volumes and interagency coordination, asked for repainting of railroad markings on Wisconsin Street, flagged railroad-track safety on a designated detour route, and President Darnell requested flashing warning lights at Highway 12/16 and County HH.
Police Chief Jeremy Bonikowske told the board the village had 18 police calls for service during the reporting period while Juneau County Sheriff's Office handled 32 calls; the Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with an interstate incident. Chief Bonikowske said deficiencies related to Rose Street are under review by the village attorney.
Chief Bonikowske reported he is working with Juneau County Highway to repaint railroad markings on Wisconsin Street and said he is "in discussions with Derrik from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding traffic rerouting during interstate incidents," including concerns about railroad tracks along the detour route. President Bob Darnell requested flashing warning lights be installed at the intersection of Highway 12/16 and County Highway HH when traffic is temporarily rerouted through the area.
The minutes record the coordination with county and state agencies but do not include schedules, cost estimates, or installation timetables for the requested flashing lights or repainting work. The board directed staff to pursue the interagency coordination steps already underway.
