Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM 1260 North Road Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mauston Common Council held a special Budget session meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mayor Darryl Teske called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Members present were Barb Hoilien, Jim Allaby, Rick Noe, Leanna Hagen, Donna McGinley, and Mary Bender. Absent was Courtney Ferguson. Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, Police Chief Mike Zilisch, Library Director Bridget Christenson, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy were also present. 2. 2025 Budget Development Workshop: Haugh presented the 2025 Budget to the council and addressed their questions. There was significant discussion about the increases in ambulance and sewer rates. Haugh noted that all department heads were satisfied with the overall budget. He emphasized that our goal of securing funds from the Expenditure Restraint Program in 2026 remains on track, as we are keeping the Expenditure Restraint Incentive Program limit below 3.9%. 3. Adjourn: The motion was made by McGinley and seconded by Hagen to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:22 pm. ________________________________ _______________________________ Chair Date