Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 08, 2025 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Mayor Teske called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT Jim Allaby, Leanna Hagen, Rick Noe, Kayla Thomas, Barb Hoilien, and Mary Bender ALSO PRESENT City Administrator Daron Haugh, Director of Public Works Rob Nelson, and Deputy Clerk Carole Wolff 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Minutes: Motion made by Hoilien, seconded by Noe, to approve the June 24, 2025 minutes. Motion passed by voice vote. 4. Citizens Address to the Council: None 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions Daron Haugh provided an update on the recent Ambulance Committee meeting held at the end of June. Topics discussed included financial matters, staffing, and the impact of expanding service coverage. Rick Noe provided an update on the Airport Project, noting that dirt work has been completed and lighting installation is expected soon. The project is progressing and on track. 6. Planning Commission Report a. Sawyer Ridge Apartment CSM: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Sawyer Ridge Apartment CSM. Motion passed by voice vote. b. Sawyer Ridge Conditional Use Resolution 2025-P-11 for Construction of Two Apartment Buildings on Treml Drive: This was tabled until the next meeting without discussion. 7. Ordinance, Licensing, and Permits Committee Report a. Appointment of Kwik Trip Agent: Motion made by Allaby, seconded by Hagen to approve the Kwik Trip Agent. Motion passed by voice vote. 8. Public Works Committee Report  a. Termination of Sewer Charges for Parcel #0294.057: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Thomas. Motion passed by voice vote. b. Pay App No. 1 to A1 Excavating in the Amount of $292,835.39: Motion made by Noe, seconded by Bender. Voting Yea: Allaby, Hagen, Noe, Thomas, Hoilien, and Bender. Motion passed. c. Director of Public Works Director Rob Nelson provided updates on several projects: The Downtown project and Jones Park improvements are progressing, though recent rain has delayed work. The Wastewater Treatment Plant project along Highways 12 & 16 now has three pumps installed and operational; the project is approximately two-thirds complete. All summer maintenance projects have been completed, with painting scheduled to begin soon. Ongoing service issues with Republic Services were noted, including trash and recycling cans being left in the street or damaged by drivers. Similar complaints have been reported by other municipalities. The matter is being addressed. 9. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report a. June 24, 2025 Vouchers in the Amount of $389,812.80: Motion made by Hoilien, seconded by Noe to approve the vouchers.. Voting Yea: Allaby, Hagen, Noe, Thomas, Hoilien, and Bender. Motion passed. b. July 8, 2025 Vouchers in the Amount of $384,726.39: Motion made by Hoilien, seconded by Noe to approve the vouchers. Voting Yea: Allaby, Hagen, Noe, Thomas, Hoilien, and Bender. Motion passed. 10. Fire Chief's Report Assistant Fire Chief Rob Nelson provided the Fire Chief's Report 11. City Council Report: There is a current vacancy for Alderperson in District 1. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Mayor Darryl Teske to express their interest in serving the City of Mauston in this capacity. 12. Mayor's Report: Independence Day Celebration Mayor Teske provided a follow-up on the Independence Day celebration. Due to weather conditions, Saturday events were cancelled. While fireworks can be lit in the rain, they cannot be safely set up in wet conditions. Sunday’s events were well attended, and the fireworks  display received positive feedback. Food options were well received, and enthusiasm for the event continues to grow. Planning improvements are underway for next year’s celebration. 13. City Administrator's Report a. Strategic Planning Meeting with Council A Strategic Planning Meeting with the Common Council is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Works Building. The purpose of the meeting is to review the previous year’s progress, assess the City's current position, and discuss future planning initiatives. b. ICMA Annual Conference City Administrator Daron Haugh will attend the ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, this October. The weeklong conference includes educational sessions, keynote speakers, skill- building workshops, and networking opportunities with peers and experts. Haugh received a scholarship that covers all but $1,500 of the total cost. 14. Adjourn: Motion made by Hoilien, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. Motion passed by voice vote. ___________________________________ _____________________________ Chair Date