Common Council Meeting
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · January 28, 2025
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 28, 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 January 28, 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, Police Chief Mike Zilisch, and Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy were also present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the pledge.
3. Minutes: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hagen to approve the minutes of January 14, 2025. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. Citizens Address to the Council:
a. Joel Heesch, Mauston School Superintendent- Spoke about the upcoming school
referendum
on the February 18, 2025, ballot. He encouraged both the council and residents to attend an
informational meeting at Mauston High School on Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m. He also
warned that if the referendum does not pass, the school district could face dissolution, as funds are
projected to run out by 2027. Jolene Routson, Principal of West Side Elementary and Mauston
Montessori-Addressed concerns regarding larger-than-desirable class sizes and emphasized the
critical need for support staff to maintain a safe, organized, and effective learning environment. Jim
Dillin, Mauston High School Principal - Discussed potential budget cuts if the referendum does
not pass, including reductions in extracurricular activities. Brett Kudick, Mauston Business
Owner - Representing the "Yes for Mauston Kids" group, he spoke about efforts to inform the
public on the referendum and the reasons for its importance.
b. Kathy Behnke from Mile Bluff Medical Center - introduced herself to the council and expressed her
willingness to provide any necessary information in the future.
5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: McGinnley provided a summary of the Ambulance
Annual Meeting, noting that Mauston and Necedah had the highest call volumes in 2024. She also stated that
most patients were transported to Mile Bluff Medical Center.
6. Public Works Committee Report
a. Olympic Builders Pay app #9: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien to approve Olympic
Builders Pay app #9 of $89,446.48. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
14. City Administrator's Report:
15. Resolution 2025-03: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Ray to approve Resolution 2025-03
Amending Resolution 2024-10 Procurement of Real Estate. Motion carried unanimously by roll call
vote.
16. Update on TXC development utility exchange with Brunner: Haugh discussed the progress with
TXC, noting that a Developer's Agreement with Brunner is being drafted and will soon be presented
to the council. He also mentioned that Johnson and Block are here this week doing field work for the
2024 audit.
15. Adjourn: Motion made by Hoilien, seconded by Ray to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously at 7:06 pm.
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Administrator Date
Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Discussion and action relating to Minutes
a. January 14, 2025
4. Citizens Address to the Council
Public comments from citizens regarding items on, or not on the agenda. Register before speaking.
State full name and full address when addressing the Council. The Council members may not debate
but can ask clarifying questions with the citizens making the comments. Individual presentations are
limited to three minutes.
a. Mauston School Representative
b. Kathy Behnke from Mile Bluff Medical Center
5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions
Chair/Representative of Body please state your full name and the Body you are representing
6. Public Works Committee Report
a. Discussion and action to approve Olympic Builders Pay app #9 of $89,446.48
b. Discussion and action regarding Well #4 Variable frequency Drive Conversion repairs not to
exceed $26,284.00.
c. Director of Public Works
7. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report
a. Discussion and action relating to Vouchers of $2,134,446.99
b. Discussion and action regarding Petition for County Highway Road Construction matching
funds for various road costs of $500
c. Discussion and action regarding Petition for County Highway Road Construction matching
funds for C.T.H. G cost of $1,500.
8. Ordinance, Licenses and Permits Committee
a. Second reading with discussion and possible adoption of Ordinance 2025-2073 Amending
Chapter 36 Traffic and Vehicles -Sec. 36-122 -No Parking
9. Personnel and Negotiating Committee
a. Discussion and action to increase Parks seasonal wage from $14 per hour to $15 per hour.
10. Municipal Court 4th Quarter 2024 Update
a. Municipal Court Update
11. Police Chief's Report
a. December's report
12. City Council Report
13. Mayor's Report
14. City Administrator's Report
a. Discussion and action regarding Resolution 2025-03 Amending Resolution 2024-10
Procurement of Real Estate
b. Update on TXC development including utility exchange with Brunner.
15. Adjourn
NOTICE:
It is possible that action will be taken on any of the items on the agenda and that the agenda may be
discussed in any order. It is also possible that a quorum of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any
governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred
to above in this notice.
Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals
through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact City
Deputy Clerk Nicole Lyddy (608) 747-2706.
Any member of the public wishing to join the meeting telephonically should call City Hall by 4pm the day
of the meeting. Staff will be happy to provide instructions on joining the meeting by phone. City Hall main
number: 608-847-6676
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