Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, MAY 18, 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 18, 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 - MAY 4, 2026 The minutes for May 4, 2026, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR Mayor Miller recognized and celebrated EMS Week and thanked the EMS personnel who serve the City. He also spoke regarding the downtown fire, recognizing the impacted businesses and residents, and complimented Chief Rufer, the Police Department, Public Works, and the surrounding communities that assisted with the response. Mayor Miller also spoke to the dedication of the Pocket Park and the strong community support shown in helping one another. 1. Poppy Day Proclamation Mayor Miller proclaimed May 22nd as Poppy Day. 2. Special Appointment  A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the special appointment of Cassie Miller to a 3-year term to the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli 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 Thoman, to approve the resolution the consent agenda. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli 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. Resolution Approving Special Events: 1. Main Street Monroe's Cars on the Square 2. Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square 3. Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post Memorial Day 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, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None K. LICENSE COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Temporary "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Beer Garden Applications for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square Events Alder Wartenweiler expressed opposition to allowing open containers at the event, citing concerns about alcoholic beverages being present around families and children. A motion was made by Vestin, seconded by Franke, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 7-1, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:Corinne Wartenweiler ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None 2. Resolution Approving Temporary Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Beer Garden Application for Main Street Monroe, Inc in Conjunction with Cars on the Square Event A motion was made by Vestin, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 7-1, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:Corinne Wartenweiler ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None L. PLAN COMMISSION 1. Resolution Approving Certified Survey Map for 1423 & 1425 21st Street A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Vestin, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin,  Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None M. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVEIW COMMITTEE 1. Hold Public Hearing and Approval for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendment to Revise the One and Two Family Residential (TR-10) Zoning District Classification Regarding Minimum Lot Area Requirements Public hearing was opened; no one appeared or spoke, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by McGuire, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 2. Hold Public Hearing and Approval for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendment to Revise the Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU)) Zoning District Classification Regarding Minimum Lot Area Requirements. Public hearing was opened; no one appeared or spoke, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by McGuire, seconded by Franke, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 3. Hold Public Hearing and Approval 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 Public hearing was opened; no one appeared or spoke, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by McGuire, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the  ordinance. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 4. Hold Public Hearing and Approval for Ordinance Regarding Zoning Text Amendments Regarding Parking Requirements in NMU, MR-15 and MR-30 Zoning Districts Public hearing was opened; no one appeared or spoke, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by McGuire, seconded by Franke, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None N. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution Hiring Fischer Brothers for Pool Slide & Start Tower Repairs A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None 2. Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Chevrolet Pickup Truck for the Water Department Mike Kennison explained the change from the Board of Public Works meeting, noting that Ruda Chevrolet is no longer able to obtain the 2026 truck. He is now recommending purchasing the truck from Badger Chevrolet for $43,462. A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution with the purchase from Badger Chevrolet for $43,462. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote:  AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 3. Resolution Approving Update to the Roadway Functional Classification for the City of Monroe 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, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None 4. Resolution Awarding Contract for 2026 Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk Construction A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None O. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving 2026 Compensation Pay Scale to Include Account Technician - Utility Account Tech and Remove Utility Staff Accountant 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, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 2. 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 TREASURER PAY GRADE AND STEP IN RELATION TO CURRENT  ADJUSTMENTS IN RESPONSIBILITIES 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: DISCUSSION REGARDING EXTENSION OF OPTION TO PURCHASE LAND IN TID 9 A motion was made by Wartenweiler, seconded by Treuthardt, to entered closed session at 7:09 PM. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Wartenweiler, to return from closed session at 7:24 PM. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 3. Resolution Approving Pay Grade Step Increase for the City Treasurer 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, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None Q. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. BUSINESS OPEN: Resolution Approving Extension of Option to Purchase Land in TID 9 A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote:  AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Q. COUNICL OF THE WHOLE 1. Resolution Approving Permit for Possession and Use of Fireworks - City of Monroe th Parks & Recreation Dept for July 4 Celebration A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Thoman, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None 2. Resolution Approving the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report Mike Kennison provided a brief overview of the report and credited the operators for their work. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Thoman, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin, Darlene Voelkli NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None R. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS 1. Special Committee Report Outs S. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Clerk Wahl reminded the Council that next week’s committee meetings will be held on Tuesday due to City Hall being closed for Memorial Day. He also noted that on June 1st, the next tour will be held at the wastewater treatment plant. T. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS U. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Wartenweiler, seconded by Treuthardt, to adjourn at 7:35 PM. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, 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. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting, including need for an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations, should be made to the Office of the City Clerk at (608) 329-2530 with as much advance notice as possible so that proper arrangements can be made.