(Editor’s Note: Minutes are not posted until approval by the Board.)

The Scandinavia Village Board granted alcohol and tobacco licenses to several local businesses and voted against renewing its contract with the Humane Society of Waupaca County during its regular monthly meeting June 9 in the Community Room at the Municipal Center.

President Pro-Tem Mike Hayes called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in the absence of President Dave Mork. Trustees Mike Hayes, Kelton Wilhite, Kyle Swenson and Dan Koehler, along with Clerk Alison Dunham, Deputy Clerk Mike Stockwell and Treasurer Bob Fredy, attended.

The board unanimously approved its June agenda and the minutes from its May meeting. It then approved a series of liquor and beer licenses for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Trustee Wilhite abstained from the alcohol-related votes. Approved licenses included:

  • Jeremy Leitzke of Happy Daaze, LLC, for a combination Class “B” Beer and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor license.
  • Carol Kraco of Haul Boogie, LLC, dba Odin & Freja’s Place, for a combination Class “B” Beer and Class “B” Intoxicating Liquor license.
  • Erik Hanson of Depot Street Station LLC, dba Scandi C-Store, for a combination Class “A” Beer and Class “A” Intoxicating Liquor license.
  • Lisa Shirek of Sliced LLC, for a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Class “C” Wine license.

The board also granted Erik Hanson of Depot Street Station LLC a Cigarette, Tobacco and Vapors Product License and approved operator licenses for multiple individuals associated with the four establishments.

In a separate action, the board voted 4-0 not to renew its contract with the Humane Society of Waupaca County.

Deputy Clerk Stockwell provided updates on zoning and sewer issues. Hayes said he would contact Faulks Brothers Construction about mowing the lagoon area.

The board discussed the statement of values for village-owned properties and planned to review the Sentral Park valuation with its insurance agent. It also voted to move its August meeting to Aug. 4 and approved a CMAR Resolution.

The board approved bills as presented and reviewed year-to-date financials from Treasurer Fredy. Trustee Wilhite verified cash fund balances. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.