Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 23, 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 23, 2024. Mayor Darryl Teske called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present were Donna McGinley, Courtney Ferguson, Barb Hoilien, Leanna Hagen, Jim Allaby, and Rick Noe. Also present were Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, Police Chief Mike Zilisch, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy. 2. Pledge of Allegiance-Mayor Teske led the pledge. 3. Minutes- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve the minutes of April 9 and April 16, 2024. Motion carried. 4. Citizens Address to the Council- None 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions- McGinley invited everyone to the Mauston Ambulance open houses on May 20 at the Necedah station from 4-7, and on May 21 at the Mauston station, Gundersen air will be landing during the Mauston open house smoked pork sandwiches will be served. May 23 Share Night from 5-8 at Culver's. 6. Public Works Committee Report- Director of Public Works Nelson stated that the Bridge work has started. Nelson asked the council if we could donate the old dock to Outdoors Forever. There was no immediate issue with this but it will be put on the next agenda to be voted upon. Hoillien mentioned the Lynxx project and the problems with their contractor's work. Nelson has reached out to Lynxx and they are taking care of this. 7. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report a. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve the Vouchers of $285,073.52. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve the Financial and Investment Policy with corrections. Motion carried. c. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve the Procurement Policy. Motion carried. d. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve the taxi replacement schedule. Motion carried.  e. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Hoilien to approve the Engagement Letter from Ehlers for $3,500 for the Annual TID reporting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 8. Plan Commission a. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve Ordinance 2024-2065 Amending Chapter 114 Zoning Article I Sec.114-16. Definitions. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Motion made by Hoilien, Seconded by McGinley to approve Ordinance 2024-2066 Amending Chapter 114 Zoning Article II Sec.114-46. Non-residential districts. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve Ordinance 2024-2067 Amending Chapter 114 Zoning Article IV Sec.114-124 Commerical Land Uses. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. d. Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to approve MKB Mauston LLC Certified Survey Map. Motion carried. 9. Police Chief's Report- Chief Zilisch gave his March’s report and answered any questions anyone had. 10. City Council Report- none 11. Mayor's Report- Teske expressed gratitude to WRJC for airing the recent meetings on the radio and acknowledged their regular feature of hosting our administrator for community updates on the third Thursday of each month. He proposed the idea of having WRJC record and broadcast our meetings and encouraged the council to explore additional avenues for transparent communication with the public about City affairs. a. Mayor Teske recognized Croell Concrete. b. Arbor Day Proclamation was read by Mayor Teske. 12. City Administrator's Report a. Haugh updated the Council on the progress of the raze order at 300 Pine Street. Some questions were raised regarding the taxes and when the county would start foreclosure.  b. Motion made by Ferguson, Seconded by McGinley to approve Resolution 2024-07 No Mow May. However any yard not mowed by June 10, 2024 will be enforced by ordinance. Motion carried. 5 Yea and 1 Nay (Hoilien) c. Haugh reminded everyone about Open Book on May 1 from 3:00-5:00 pm and the Board of Review is May 21 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 13. Closed Session- Motion made by Noe, Seconded by Ferguson to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved for legal updates with attorney. Motion carried by unaimous roll call vote. Went into closed session at 7:12 pm. 14. Reconvene in Open Session- Motion made by McGinley, Seconded by Noe to go into open session. Motion carried at 7:30 pm. 15. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters- There was nothing to report in open session. 16. Adjourn- Motion made by Hoilien, Seconded by Noe. to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. ______________________________ _______________________________ Administrator Date