Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE A. CALL TO ORDER The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas at 6:30 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present in person were Mayor Donna Douglas, Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, and Christopher Vestin. Absent was Craig Franke. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - JANUARY 5, 2026 The minutes for January 5, 2026, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Proclamation Amendment The Mayor presented an amended proclamation to her previously issued proclamation in support of immigrants. 2. Resolution Recognizing City of Monroe Employees for Length of Service A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the  resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None G. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC 1. Appearance by Citizens 2. Appearance by Property/Business Owners with the City of Monroe of Their Authorized Agents H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Misc Licenses A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Kleven, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None I. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report was accepted as presented. J. PLAN COMMISSION 1. Resolution Approving Easement Request from Alliant Energy at Parcel 0101.0000 - 11th Street Parking Lot A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Thoman, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None K. JUDICIARY AND ORDINACE REVEIW COMMITTEE  1. Set Public Hearing for February 2, 2026 for Ordinance Repealing and Recreating 5-1-22 Definition of Two-Family Residential, 5-2-2, 5-2-11, 5-2-12(2), 5-2-12(7), 5-3-5, 5-3-6, 5-3-17(20), 5-4-4(2-3), 5-4-5(3-5), 5-7-9(10), 5-7-25(5)(d), 5-7-27(5), 5-7-27(7)(a), Table found in Section 5-9-11 of the Monroe City Code: Deletion of DR-8 and Modification of TR- 10 One and Two-Family Zoning Districts A public hearing was set for February 2, 2026. L. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Amending the 2026 Fee Schedule A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Miller, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None 2. Resolution Authorizing an Agricultural Lease Agreement Between the City of Monroe and Gratz Brothers A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None 3. Resolution Establishing a TID 7 Facade Grant Program for the Downtown District A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Kleven, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None M. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution Hiring Midwest Sealcoating of Dodgeville for Tennis Court Repairs and Resurfacing A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Thoman, to approve the resolution.  The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None 2. Resolution Hiring Gentz Electric to Install New Lighting at Twining Park West A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Adding a Future Council Agenda Item for Alderperson Committee Report Outs Alder Kleven requested that special boards and committees provide updates on projects and funds spent and that these updates be included as an official agenda item. Suggested agenda items included: (1) updates from special meetings and (2) other business. Alder Sheaffer expressed support for the idea and suggested it occur once a month. Alder Miller stated he was not in favor, noting that the information is already available to the public. Administrator Rindy explained that the proposal would be referred to the Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee for consideration and a recommendation to the Common Council. A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Kleven, to recommend for approval Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee to review updating the ordinance for the agenda to include special committee reports. The motion passed 7-1, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: Tom Miller ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None Alder Miller provided an update on Main Street activities, noting that the farmers market operated for the last 26 weeks and generated over $170,000 in sales in 2025. He stated that the market is vital to downtown Monroe. The next market is scheduled for March, which is anticipated to be the largest to date. O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS  1. Update Regarding the Mayoral Race and No Spring Primary Election Will Be Held Administrator Rindy provided an update on the spring election cycles. Chief Fred announced his retirement, with his last day being June 7, 2026 P. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS Q. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to adjourn at 7:07 PM. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.