Common Council Meeting

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Common Council meeting was called to order on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:36 p.m. by Mayor Darryl Teske. Members present were Jim Allaby, Mary Bender, Leanna Hagen, Barb Hoilien, Casey Radcliff, and Kayla Thomas. Also present were City Administrator Daron Haugh, Public Works Director Rob Nelson, and Deputy Clerk Carole Wolff. Absent was Vivian Gabower. Allaby and Nelson left the meeting at 7.29 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Minutes: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Hagen, to approve the March 24, 2026, minutes. Motion carried by voice vote. 4. Citizens Address to the Council: None 5. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: None 6. Ordinances, Licenses, and Permits Committee Report: a. Ordinance 2026-2083: Motion by Allaby, seconded by Hagen, to approve Ordinance 2026- 2083, Amending Chapter 32, Streets and Sidewalks, Article 1, Sec 32-5(b). Motion carried by voice vote. 7. Personnel and Negotiating Committee Report a. Employee Handbook: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Allaby, to approve an amendment Section 7.4 of the Employee Handbook regarding inclement weather. Motion carried by voice vote. 8. Public Works Committee Report a. Sewer Bypass Pumps: Motion by Thomas, seconded by Bender, to approve the purchase from Crane Engineering per the ERF in the amount of $98,900 for 2 Valu Prime Diesel Engine Driven w/Optimal Wheel Kits and Dual Floats. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. Director of Public Works: Nelson reported that the first brush pickup and the quarterly cleanup were successful, a recent vet clinic at the Public Works building was well attended, and spot repairs on Union Street will begin next month. 9. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report a. Vouchers: Motion by Radcliff, seconded by Hoilien, to approve vouchers in the amount of $882,379.83. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. b. SCBA Packs: Motion by Radcliff, seconded by Hoilien, to approve the Jefferson Fire & Safety quote in the amount of $37,166.40 for 4 SCBA packs and 4 SCBA tanks. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. c. Dog Park Fence: Motion by Radcliff, seconded by Hoilien, to approve the G-Line fence quote in the amount of $6,480. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 10. Fire Chief's Report: Assistant Fire Chief Nelson reviewed the March report and noted that hose testing has begun to ensure compliance. 11. City Council Report: Alderperson Radcliff reported receiving complaints regarding garbage pickup service. The Mayor directed concerns to be handled through the City. Haugh noted that Republic Service has been responsive to prior issues. 12. Mayor's Report: The Mayor reviewed the emergency response matrix for citizen inquiries and noted openings on various boards and commissions. 13. City Administrator's Report a. City Theme and Website Redesign: Haugh reported that the City is partnering with GMTA, CiviSocial, and CivicPlus to develop a community branding theme and redesign to the City website. A community survey will be conducted. The website redesign will take approximately six to seven months to develop and will ensure ADA compliance by April 30, 2027. Motion by Hagen, seconded by Radcliff, to proceed with the theme. Motion carried by voice vote. b. Board of Review Training: Council members must complete training by May 1, 2026, in preparation for Open Book on May 8, 2026. c. Powers Road Land Annexation: Haugh reported on potential annexation of additional properties into the City, noting it would bring parcels into the City for new service and growth. Annexation would position the City for future growth. Motion by Radcliff, seconded by Hagen to proceed. Motion carried by voice vote. d. Municipal Court Fees: The State increased municipal court processing fees to $10 in March 2026. The TRACS system will be updated to reflect this change. 14. Adjourn: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Thomas, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. ___________________________________ ________________________ Chair Date