Amended Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mauston Common Council was called to order on February 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm by Mayor Teske. Attending members were Barb Hoilien, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, Courtney Ray, Donna McGinley, Mary Bender, and Leanna Hagen. Mayor Darryl Teske, Administrator Daron Haugh, Public Works Director Rob Nelson, Zoning Administrator Val Nelson, Josh Low from Ehlers, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy were also present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the Pledge. 3. Minutes: Motion made by Ray, seconded by Hagen to approve minutes of January 28, 2025. Motion carried. 4. Citizens Address to the Council: None 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: None 6. Public Works Committee Report: a. Alliant Energy Easements: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien to approve Alliant Energy's request for easements underground. Motion carried. b. Well #4: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien to approve to approve CTW Wells & Pumps proposal not to exceed $26,284 for variable frequency drive conversion repairs. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. Director of Public Works: Nelson reported that the Wisconsin Surplus Auction concluded last week, with all items selling at favorable prices. Work has begun at Jones Park, starting with the removal of the dugouts. He concluded his report by stating that the Wastewater lab and office building upgrades are progressing as planned, with the bar screen installation scheduled for next week. 7. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report: a. Vouchers: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Ray to approve vouchers of $870,351.67. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. City Hall Cat Walk: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Bender to approve the proposal from Brandon Ruland Concrete & Masonry not to exceed $9,200 to come out of the Building Maintenance Equipment Replacement Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 8. Fire Chief's Report: Assistant Chief Nelson presented the January report and addressed any questions. He also announced that DNR training is scheduled for February 24. The fire station floor repairs are progressing, and an equipment list is being compiled to allocate the $7,500 grant award. 9. City Council Report: None 10. Mayor's Report: None 11. City Administrator's Report: a. Resolution 2025-04: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Allaby to approve Resolution 2025-04 Authorizing Conveyance of Real Estate Owned by City of Mauston - Mastermold, LLC. Motion carried. b. Festival Foods Fireworks: Motion made by Ray, seconded by Hagen to approve the 2-year fireworks sponsorship agreement with Festival Foods, 2025-2026. Motion carried. c. 4th of July Celebration: Motion made by Ray, seconded by Hagen to continue operations and funding of the annual 4th of July community celebration not to exceed $17,500. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. d. WP&L on Water Street: This item was tabled e. Resolution 2025-05: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien to approve Resolution 2025-05 Authorizing the sale of Real Estate to CMK Properties. Motion carried. 12. Closed Session: Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session Motion made by Noe, seconded by Ray. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote at 7:00 pm. a. Proposed townhome development project at the intersection of Treml Dr. and Herriot Dr. 13. Reconvene in Open Session: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hagen to go into open session. Motion carried at 7:39 pm. 14. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters: Nothing to report in open session. 15. Adjourn: Motion made by Hagen, seconded by Noe to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:42 pm. ________________________________________ ___________________________ Administrator Date