Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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, March 16, 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, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, and Christopher Vestin. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - MARCH 2, 2026 The minutes for March 2, 2026, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Resolution Recognizing City of Monroe Employee on Their Retirement - Brad Zimmerman Mayor Douglas recognized Brad Zimmerman on his retirement. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Franke, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote:  AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: None 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. Misc Licenses 2. Claims List A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Miller, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None I. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report was accepted as presented. J. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Fire Department Annual Report Chief Rufer presented the department's annual report. The Council was given the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. 2. Police Department Annual Report Chief Kelley presented his final department annual report. The Council was given the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS 1. Special Committee Report Outs  Alder Sheaffer – Reported that the Plan Commission is working through zoning code simplification and has held two meetings regarding drive- thrus in the historic district. Also noted the Park & Recreation Board is discussing dogs in parks. Alder Miller – Shared that the Monroe Theatre Guild did an excellent job with their recent presentation and performance. Alder McGuire – Reported that the RDA met to discuss extending the grant program to non-owner-occupied properties and is also exploring a revolving loan option. Alder Thoman – Mentioned that St. Patrick’s Day events are upcoming and that the GCDC annual meeting will be held Thursday evening. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Chief Rufer reviewed the fire vehicles being sold at auction and introduced the new Deputy Fire Chief, Dan Perdue, to the Council. Clerk Wahl reviewed the upcoming election dates and reminded the Council that there will be no meetings the week of March 30th due to the fifth Monday. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS N. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. BUSINESS CLOSED: Wis. Stats. 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: REGARDING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION A motion was made by Wartenweiler, seconded by Thoman, to entered closed session at 7:16 PM. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Treuthardt, to adjourn at 7:43 PM. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote:  AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.