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Many speakers urge signage, voluntary guidelines and better enforcement; board promises review before any vote
Summary
Rather than an outright ban, numerous residents proposed posting voluntary guidelines at launches, time-of-day limits, coordinated signage, and improved enforcement; the board closed the hearing and will review comments for at least 30 days before next steps.
A recurring theme at the hearing was that enforcement and community compromise should be tried before an outright prohibition. Multiple residents urged the board to require posted voluntary guidelines at boat launches, set limited weekend or daytime windows for wake activities, or adopt clear distance/depth rules enforced through better signage and education.
Speakers also questioned whether the Lake Keesus Management District (LKMD) or the DNR should take primary responsibility for enforcement; some urged the town to avoid intervention until local management shows it cannot resolve issues. Michael Lehmann and others said existing rules are not consistently enforced and that a new ordinance would not by itself solve enforcement lapses. Chairman Tim Klink closed the hearing and reminded attendees the board will review comments and place the matter on a future agenda after at least 30 days of review.
