Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, MAY 4, 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 Miller at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 4, 2026. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present in person were Mayor Tom Miller, Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, and Darlene Voelkli. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - APRIL 20 & 21, 2026 The minutes for April 20 & 21, 2026, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR Mayor Miller also recognized the week of May 4th as International Firefighters’ Day, along with National Teachers Appreciation Week and Nurses Week, expressing appreciation for their service. 1. Recognition of Main Street Monroe, Inc & Jordan Nordby Mayor Miller recognized Jordan Nordby and Main Street Monroe. Jordan provided an update on recent and upcoming Main Street Monroe events. The Mayor and Alders  thanked Jordan for his work with Main Street Monroe and the Pocket Park. 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 Wartenweiler, seconded by Vestin, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 7-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: Craig Franke I. LICENSE COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Temporary Extension of Licensed Premises for Leisure Lanes to Add an Outdoor Beer Garden A motion was made by Vestin, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution. 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 J. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Special Event Permits:1. Main Street Monroe's Summer Kickoff 2. Union Presbyterian Church's Cinco de Mayo 3. Monroe High School's Pride Parade A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Franke, to approve the resolution. 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. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Set Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendment to Revise the One and Two Family Residential (TR-10) Zoning District Classification Regarding Minimum Lot Area Requirements A public hearing was set for May 18, 2026. 2. Set Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendment to Revise the Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU)) Zoning District Classification Regarding Minimum Lot Area Requirements. A public hearing was set for May 18, 2026. 3. Set Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendment for City of Monroe MR-15 Residential Zoning District to Relax Restrictions on Number of Units per Multi-Family Building by Right A public hearing was set for May 18, 2026. 4. Set Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendments Regarding Parking Requirements in NMU, MR-15 and MR-30 Zoning Districts A public hearing was set for May 18, 2026. L. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving 2026 Miscellaneous Wages to Add Seasonal Bathhouse/Slide Attendant Position A motion was made by Franke, seconded by Vestin, to approve the resolution. 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 M. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. BUSINESS CLOSED: 19.85(E) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public  business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session: Consideration of Purchasing Land of Right of Way of 13th Street and 31st Avenue 2. BUSINESS CLOSED: 19.85(E) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session: CONSIDERATION OF AN UPDATED CONTRACT TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY ON 21ST STREET A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Sheaffer, to entered closed session at 6:57 PM. 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 A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Sheaffer, to return from closed session at 7:11 PM. 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. BUSINESS OPEN: Possible Action from Closed Session Regarding Consideration of Purchasing Land of Right of Way of 13th Street and 31st Avenue A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by McGuire, to approve the resolution. 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 4. BUSINESS OPEN: Possible Action from Closed Session Regarding Consideration of an Updated Contract to Purchase Property on 21st Street A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution. 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 N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS 1. Special Committee Report Outs Alder Franke reported on the Main Street Monroe Board, noting discussions about a potential increase in financial support for organizations as part of the upcoming budget. O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Clerk Wahl reminded that there is a Board of Public Works meeting on Tuesday. P. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS Q. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Wartenweiler, to adjourn at 7:17 PM. 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 This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.