Common Council Meeting
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · May 12, 2026
Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 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, May 12, 2026, at
6:31 p.m. by Mayor Darryl Teske. Members present were Jim Allaby, Mary Bender, Vivian Gabower, Leanna
Hagen, Barb Hoilien, and Kayla Thomas. Also present were City Administrator Daron Haugh, Police Chief
Mike Zilisch, Public Works Director Rob Nelson, and Deputy Clerk Carole Wolff. Absent was Casey Radcliff.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Teske led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Minutes: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Allaby, to approve the April 28, 2026, minutes. Motion carried by
voice vote.
4. Citizens’ Address to the Council: None
5. Public Hearing: Mayor Teske opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. regarding a request by DBR
Enterprises LLC to amend a Conditional Use Resolution to allow a minor accessory structure and temporary
outdoor sales at 508 Gateway Ave. (Parcel No.29-251-0287). The public hearing closed at 6:34 p.m.
6. Conditional Use Resolution 2026-P-04: Motion by Thomas, seconded by Hagen, to approve the resolution.
Motion carried by voice vote.
7. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions: Nothing to report.
8. Ordinance, Licenses, and Permits Committee Report
a. Mobile Home Park License Renewals: Motion by Allaby, seconded by Hagen, to approve the mobile
home park license renewal applications. Motion carried by voice vote.
b. Ordinance 2026-2085: First reading completed regarding amending Chapter 36, Abandoned Vehicles,
Article IV, Sec. 36-118.
c. Ordinance 2026-2084: Motion by Allaby, seconded by Hagen, to approve Ordinance 2026-2084,
establishing age restrictions for hemp and vape products. Motion carried by voice vote.
9. Public Works Committee Report
a. Roosevelt Lift Station Valve Project: Motion by Thomas, seconded by Allaby, to approve the Crane
Engineering quote in the amount of $22,876. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
b. Director of Public Works Update: Nelson reported wastewater systems handled April rainfall without
major issues. Street crews continue storm sewer repairs, and a flagpole was installed at Veterans
Memorial Park.
10. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report
a. Vouchers: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Gabower, to approve vouchers in the amount of
$552,432.68. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
b. MYOCV App Presentation: Mike Branham presented information regarding a customizable municipal
communication app utilizing push notifications, weather alerts, and city-specific branding. Estimated
implementation timeline is 12 –14 weeks. This item will return for future consideration.
11. Fire Chief's Report: Assistant Fire Chief Nelson reviewed the April report, noting routine calls, continuing
hose testing, a pancake breakfast on June 13, and a public golf outing scheduled for September 20.
12. City Council Report: Nothing to report.
13. Mayor's Report: Mayor Teske reviewed proclamations for Police Week, Public Works Week, and
Emergency Medical Services Week and expressed appreciation for public safety and public works
personnel.
14. City Administrator's Report
a. Resolution 2026-03: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Hoilien, to approve earmarking GMADC funds.
Motion carried by voice vote.
b. Resolution 2026-06: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Gabower, to approve the transportation resolution
supporting infrastructure funding. Motion carried by voice vote.
c. E-Bike Ordinance: Motion by Allaby, seconded by Hagen, to approve creation of an E-Bike Ordinance.
Motion carried by voice vote.
d. EMS Comprehensive Plan Study - Phase 1: Study results were reviewed.
e. League Insurance Spring Exchange Conference: Haugh reviewed conference topics and updates.
15. Closed Session: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Hagen, to convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) regarding employment matters. Motion carried by voice vote. Council entered closed
session at 7:17 p.m.
a. Promotion from Accounting Assistant to Deputy Treasurer Role
16. Reconvene in Open Session: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Thomas, to reconvene into open session.
Motion carried by voice vote. Council reconvened in open session at 7:34 p.m.
17. Result of Closed Session Matters: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Gabower, to approve the promotion
from Accounting Assistant to Deputy Treasurer as presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
18. Adjourn: Motion by Hoilien, seconded by Bender, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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Chair Date
Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Discussion and Action Regarding Minutes
a. April 28, 2026
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.
5. Public Hearing: To Consider a Request by DBR Enterprises LLC to Amend the Conditional Use
Resolution to allow for Minor Accessory Structure and Temporary Outdoor Sales. The Property is
Located at 508 Gateway Ave. The Tax Parcel Number is 29-251-0287
a. Public Notice and Site Plan
6. Discussion and Action Regarding Conditional Use Resolution 2026-P-04 to Allow for Minor
Accessory Structure and Temporary Outdoor Sales
a. Conditional Use Resolution 2026-P-04
7. Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions
Chair/Representative of Body please state your full name and the Body you are representing
8. Ordinance, Licenses, and Permits Committee Report
a. Discussion and Action Regarding Mobile Home Park License Renewals
b. First Reading Regarding Ordinance 2026-2085, Amending Chapter 36, Abandoned Vehicles,
Article IV, Sec. 36-118
c. Second Reading and Action Regarding Ordinance 2026-2084, Adding Chapter 26, Offenses
and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article 1, Sec. 26-8
9. Public Works Committee Report
a. Discussion and Action Regarding the Roosevelt Lift Station Valve Project
b. Director of Public Works Projects Update
10. Finance and Purchasing Committee Report
a. Discussion and Action Regarding Vouchers In the Amount of $552,432.68
b. MYOCV App Presentation by Mike Branham
11. Fire Chief's Report
a. April Reports
12. City Council Report
13. Mayor's Report
a. Mayoral Proclamation for Police Week May 10-16
b. Mayoral Proclamation for Public Works Week May 17-23
c. Mayoral Proclamation for Emergency Medical Service Week of May 17-23
14. City Administrator's Report
a. Discussion and Action Regarding Earmarking the Funds from GMADC - Resolution 2026-03
b. Discussion and Action Regarding Approving Transportation Resolution 2026-06
c. Discussion and Action Regarding the Creation of an E-Bike Ordinance
d. Discussion and Update Regarding the EMS Comprehensive Plan Study - Phase 1
e. Discussion and Update Regarding the League Insurance Spring Exchange Conference
15. Closed Session
Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
a. Promotion from Accounting Assistant to Deputy Treasurer Role
16. Reconvene in Open Session
17. Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters
18. Adjourn
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