Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE A. CALL TO ORDER The Organizational Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas at 6:31 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Donna Douglas, Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, and Christopher Vestin. Absent was Lynne Kleven. D. RECONGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR & ALDERPERSON Administrator Rindy recognized Mayor Douglas and Alder Lynne Kleven for their time and dedication to the Common Council. E. ADJOURN SINE DIE Mayor Douglas adjourned sine die. F. NEW COUNCIL CONVENES The new Common Council meeting convened. G. CLERK ADMINISTERS OATHS TO NEWLY ELECTED OR RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS Clerk Wahl administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected City of Monroe Mayor Tom Miller and Alderpersons Richard Thoman, Heidi Truethardt, Chris Vestin, and Darlene Voelkli. H. ROLL CALL Present in person were Mayor Tom Miller, Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, and Darlene Voelkli. I. SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT 1. Procedural Memo from Legal Alder Sheaffer nominated Alder Treuthardt as Council President. There was no other nominations. A motion was made by Franke, seconded by McGuire, to close nominations for Council President. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Nominations for Council President closed. Roll call vote for Alder Treuthardt to be elected as Council President passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None J. BUSINESS BY MAYOR Mayor Miller shared a few remarks, stating that he is glad to serve as Mayor and looks forward to continuing the progress made over the past several years. He noted that the City has a great team and emphasized the importance of cooperation with local organizations. 1. Mayoral Appointments of Alderpersons and Designation of Chairpersons to Standing Committees Mayor Miller presented the list of appointments to the standing committees. 2. Mayoral Appointments to Special Boards, Committees, Commissions and Offices including Designations of Chairpersons Mayor Miller presented the list of appointments to special boards and committees. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the appointments to the special board and committees. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None  3. Discussion Regarding Filling the Current Alderperson at Large Vacancy on the City Council and Setting a Deadline for Accepting Nomination Papers Administrator Rindy reviewed the procedures for filling the vacancy and presented a proposed timeline. If the item were placed in the April 29th paper, applications would be due by May 6th for consideration at the May 18th Council meeting. Alder Thoman expressed concern that the timeline felt rushed, while Alder Sheaffer felt the proposed schedule was acceptable. An alternative timeline was discussed for consideration at the June 1th Council meeting, with an application deadline of May 26th. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Franke, to have nomination papers for the Alderperson vacancy due on May 26th. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None K. APPOINT OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER 1. Fourth Class City Memo A motion was made by Franke, seconded by Vestin, to select the Monroe Times as the official paper of the City of Monroe. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Administrator Rindy thanked everyone who put themselves forward for the election, welcomed returning members, and expressed appreciation for Alder Kleven’s service. N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Vestin, to adjourn at 6:58 PM. The motion 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.