Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 09, 2024 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call- The Mauston Common Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Mayor Dennis Nielsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present were Donna McGinley, Courtney Ferguson, Barb Hoilien, Leanna Hagen, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, and Darryl Teske. Also present were Mayor Dennis Nielsen, City Administrator Daron Haugh, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy. 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Mayor Nielsen led the pledge. 3. Minutes- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hagen to approve the minutes of March 26, 2024. Motion carried. 4. Citizens Address to the Council- None 5. Presentation by Lee Fredrick from the Urban Forestry Council to award Jordan Wilike the 2024 Wisconsin Arborist Association award for innovations in urban forestry for the living food pantry project. 6. Resolution to Commit Match Funds & Certification of Match Funds Secured for CDBG- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve Resolution 2024-05. Motion carried. 7. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions- None 8. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report- a. Motion made by Teske, Seconded by Hoilien to approve Vouchers of $211,540.96. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Teske to approve giving $25,000 this year for the School Summer Recreation Program. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. Motion made by Teske, Seconded by Noe to approve Dean Fish's lease of parcels A- E. Also, Carl Miller's lease of the City Lagoons and East Business Park is contingent on the 5.1 acres sale to Horizon. Carl Miller will resume the lease on the East Business Park for the full acreage available until spring 2024. At that time, a review of the contract will take place to reduce acreage after the closing of the pending sale. Motion carried. 9. Plan Commission a. The first reading of Ordinance 2024-2065 Amending Chapter 114 Zoning Article I Sec.114-16. Definitions was completed. b. The first reading of Ordinance 2024-2066 Amending Chapter 114 Zoning Article II Sec.114-46. Non-residential districts was completed. c. The first reading of Ordinance 2024-2067 Amending Chapter 114 Zoning Article IV Sec.114- 124 Commerical Land Uses was completed. 10. Public Works Committee Report - a. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Allaby to approve Lunda Construction bridge deck repairs not to exceed $75,000. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. During the Public Works Committee meeting, it was proposed that we reach out to our legislators and maintain a detailed list of costs to demonstrate annual expenses for bridge repairs. b. Director of Public Works Report- Nelson reported that the Manholes are nearly complete, and leaf/brush pickup has started this week. 11. Fire Chief's Report- Allaby gave the Fire Department report and answered any questions that anyone had. 12. City Council Report- None 13. City Administrator's Report- a. Haugh presented Mayor Nielsen with a plague for his 18 years of service to the City of Mauston. b. Review of Municipal Code Enforcement March's report Haugh gave an update on the service stations cleanup around their property by interstate. 14. Mayor's Report- The Mayor thanked the staff, citizens and council for his support. Congratulated Mr. Teske on his appointment as Mayor of Mauston. 15. Closed Session- Under 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 regarding TIFF incentives. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Went into closed session at 6:55 pm. 16. Reconvene in Open Session- Motion made by Hagen, Seconded by Ferguson to go into open session. Motion carried. Went into open session at 7:30 pm. 17. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters- Motion made by Teske, Seconded by Hagen for the City Administrator to work with Verizon Development group for an incentive of $300,000 from the fund housing to build low-income housing in the City. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 18. Adjourn- Motion made by McGinley, Seconded by Hoilien to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm. _______________________________________ ___________________________ Administrator Date