Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 08, 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 April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Darryl 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, Rob Nelson Director of Public Works, 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 March 25, 2025. Motion carried. 4. Citizens Address to the Council: No one appeared 5. Republic Services Representatives: Ken Maxey, General Manager of Republic Services, introduced himself and his team to the Council following the company's recent acquisition of Lenorud Services. He provided a brief overview of Republic Services and shared the core values of the organization. Mr. Maxey assured the Council that Mauston residents can expect the same high-quality service they received from Lenorud Services. He also emphasized the company's commitment to community involvement in the areas they serve. 6. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: Nothing to report 7. Public Works Committee Report: a. Bid Award: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Hoilien, approval of the bids from Scott Construction for seal coating in the amount of $115,999.79, and from D.L. Gasser for mill and fill in the amount of $116,964.00. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. WWTF Project: Motion made by Noe, seconded by McGinley, to approve the Professional Services Agreement Phase 2 for $109,100. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. Director of Public Works: Nelson reported that street sweeping is currently underway, and brush collection is scheduled to begin next week. The fence at Jones Park will be removed next week to allow for the next phase of the reconstruction project. The Wastewater Treatment Project is nearing the halfway point of completion. 8. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Ray, to approve the vouchers of $369,039.53. Motion carried by unnaimous roll call vote. 9. Ordinance, Licenses and Permits Committee Report a. Ordinance 2025-2075: Motion made by Allaby, seconded by Hagen, to approve Ordinance 2025-2075 Amending Downtown Parking District: Chapter 36 Traffic and Vehicles: Article IV Sec. 36122(b)(1). Motion carried. b. Ordinance 2025-2076: First reading of Ordinance 2025-2076 Amending Chapter 36 Traffic and Vehicles Article IV Sec. 36-122(a)(3): No Parking Areas. 10. Fire Chief's Report: Assistant Fire Chief Nelson presented the fire report, noting that three new members have joined the department and three current members are attending officer training. Hose testing is scheduled for next Monday. He also announced that the department received a grant to purchase wildfire firefighting gear. 11. City Council Report: Nothing to report. 12. Mayor's Report: As this was Donna McGinley’s final meeting, Mayor Teske expressed his gratitude for her service and presented her with a plaque in recognition of her two terms as alderperson. He also reminded everyone that The Phantom of the Opera, presented by Mauston High School, will be performed this weekend, with both Alderperson Ray and himself appearing in the production. Additionally, the 25th anniversary celebration of the Hatch Public Library will take place on Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 13. City Administrator's Report: Haugh informed the council that Open Book is set for May 14, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Board of Review will be on June 3, 2025 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. 14. Closed Session: Proposed townhome development project at the intersection of Treml Dr. and Herriot Dr. was tabled. 15. Adjourn: Motion made by Ray, seconded by Hagen to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:13 p.m. ____________________________________ _____________________________ Administrator Date