Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 09, 2025 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Common Council Meeting was called to order on September 09, 2025, by Mayor Teske at 6:31 p.m. Members present were Jim Allaby, Leanna Hagen, Kayla Thomas, Barb Hoilien, Vivian Gabower, and Mary Bender. Also present were Mayor Darryl Teske, City Administrator Daron Haugh, and Deputy Clerk Carole Wolff. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Minutes: Motion made by Hagen, seconded by Thomas, to approve the August 26, 2025 minutes. Motion carried by voice vote. 4. Citizens Address to the Council: None 5. Public Hearing regarding Rezoning Property from Planned Business (PB) to Neighborhood Business (NB): Mayor Teske opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. regarding property located at N4896 St Rd 58, Parcel # 29-018-1376.2. Kory and Tiffany Klump were present for questions and highlighted that the proposed business will focus on mental health and have skill building labs, a kitchen, and space to provide various types of life training. There were no other questions asked. 6. Close Public Hearing: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Thomas, to close the public hearing. Motion carried by voice vote. Public Hearing closed at 6:35 p.m. 7. Plan Commission: Recommends the rezoning of Parcel #29-018-1376.2 from Planned Business (PB) to Neighborhood Business NB). 8. Mauston-Lemonweir Extraterritorial Zoning Committee: Recommends the rezoning of Parcel #29-018-1376.2 from Planned Business (PB) to Neighborhood Business NB). 9. First Reading of Ordinance 2025-2078 Amending Mauston-Lemonweir Extraterritorial Zoning Map: Mayor Teske presented the first reading. 10. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: Hatch Public Library provided a Summer Recap flyer highlighting all the events from the summer. 11. Ordinance, Licenses, and Permits Committee Report a. Second Reading and Action of Ordinance 2025-2079 Amending Chapter 36 Traffic and Vehicles Article IV Sec. 36-122(a)(4): No Parking Areas. Motion by Allaby, seconded by Hagen, to approve Ordinance 2025-2079 amending Chapter 36 Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV, Sec. 36-122(a)(4). Motion carried by voice vote. 12. Personnel and Negotiating Committee Report a. Streets Equipment Operator: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Allaby, to proceed with the hiring of the Streets Equipment Operator as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 13. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report a. Vouchers: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Gabower, to approve the vouchers in the amount of $1,370,005.57. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Administrative Fees to Continue the Dissolution with the CDBG Housing Program: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Gabower, to approve the $2,000 per year administration fees to MSA to continue to administer the CDBG Housing Program. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. City of Mauston Comprehensive Plan Amendment Professional Services Agreement with Vierbicher: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Gabower, to approve $22,000 to Vierbicher to provide Comprehensive Plan Update Services. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. d. 5-Year Capital Replacement Plan for Years 2026-2030: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Gabower, to approve the 2026-2030 5-year capital plan. Motion carried by voice vote. 14. Fire Chief's Report: Fire Captain Allaby reviewed the August Fire Report for the Council noting that training is ongoing. The Brush truck is getting new lights and the new Command truck should be delivered any time. 15. City Council Report: Hoilien noted the positive participation during the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Mauston State Street Lounge (Vibrant Green Space) in downtown Mauston, which was held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. 16. Mayor's Report: a. Mayor Teske recognized Jim Kolba for serving on the Board of Parks since 2002 by presenting a plaque in his honor. Mayor Teske read the resignation letter from Alderperson Ricard Noe for Ward 6. 17. City Administrator's Report a. 2026 Budget Schedule of Completion – Haugh reviewed the budget process and highlighted the timeline of deliverables. A budget workshop will be scheduled in October with Council members and the 2026 budget is scheduled to be approved at the November 11, 2025 Council meeting. b. MasterMold: Motion by Thomas, seconded by Hagen, to approve the purchase offer from MasterMold. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 18. Adjourn: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Hoilien, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. __________________________________ _________________________________ Chair Date