Common Council

Common Council Minutes The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson. The roll call was conducted by City Clerk Kallee Dhein. Roll Call Aldermen Present: Alan Marcoux, Larry Krubsack, Brian Lytner, Mike Kumm, Daniel Downing, Anthony Carlson, Brad Hamilton, and Garett Kuhn Also in attendance was, Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Shawn Woods – Police Chief, Rick Schmidt – Director of Public Works, Darla Allen – Library Director, Dennis Fenske, and Tim Bovee Attendance via Zoom: Nick Abts – City Attorney Citizen Comment Darla Allen presented a painting by Anne Horjus. The painting depicted the backside of the Domtar mill - the view from the bridge as you come into town. Darla offered to contact the artist if any council members or the city were interested in purchasing a print, which costs $101 plus tax. She mentioned that all prints were signed and numbered. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – May 13th, 2025. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meetings on May 13th, 2025, as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports Public Works A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of June 3rd, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend hiring 2 students, Sofia Gaupp, and Brayden Stevens as summer help for the Public Works Department. Subject to preemployment drug and alcohol testing. 2. Recommend purchasing paint and materials needed to refresh and allow for Pickleball on the tennis courts. Cost of approximately $1,500.00 and work to be completed by the streets crew. 3. Recommend sending mailer to city residents to educate citizens of the costs to mitigate impacts on the system and the benefits of reducing fats, oils, and grease in the sanitary sewer system by residents. 4. Recommend DPW Director Rick Schmidt to obtain quotes for replacing/repairing the asphalt between Shelter 1 and Shelter 2 at Riverside Park and overlaying several areas along the bike trail.  5. Discussion and an update on Safestep audit and sidewalk repair program for the summer of 2025. DPW Director Rick Schmidt is compiling a list of top candidates for replacement and will send cost to repair letters. 6. Discussion on funding options for road projects on Glendale and Elmwood Lanes. Recommend having Rick apply for the safe drinking water loan for completing Fairview Lane project. 7. Discussion on the purchase of a new van for the Water Utility Department. Respectfully submitted, Anthony Carlson, Secretary Motion that Items 1,2,3,4, and 6 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Property Recreation and Human Affairs A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee report of June 3rd, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend development settlement agreement with S.C. Swiderski. 2. Discussed submitting an economic development grant with Wood County for 2026. 3. Recommend purchasing picnic tables not to exceed $6,000.00 for the new Kautzer Park building. 4. Discussed purchasing donor plaques for the new Kautzer Park building. Respectfully submitted, Brad Hamilton, Secretary Motion that Item 1 and 3 of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Ways & Means A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of June 10th, 2025 be accepted as written. Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1.) Audited all bills. 2.) Recommend license applications: (see attached list) 3.) Recommend Baseball Association and Lions Club request for exemption of the rental fee for the Kautzer Park Pavillion for 2025. 4.) Discussed creating a fee schedule for city services. Respectfully submitted, Brad Hamilton, Secretary Motion that Items 1,2, and 3 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. See list: Class A Combo Beer/Liquor: Dolgencorp LLC. – Jason Stankowski Nekoosa Foodtown Inc. – Wade A. Korntved The Party Connection (Maa Varahi Inc.) – Yogesh C. Patel GPM Southeast LLC. – Nathan Eckhardt Shambhu LLC. (Mobil Gas Station) – Manish C. Patel Class A Beer: Napa Auto Parts – Dale Williamson Class B Picnic: For Nekoosa – Heather Sairs Class B Combo Beer/Liquor: 2 The Edge LLC. – Scott Bloyd K&B’s Bar and Grill – Kirk L. Barton The Spot by Jacoby LLC. – Brandon Jacoby Moethus Entertainment Group LLC. (DeBasement Bar) – Kelly Kalisz-Day Foley’s Nita Brew – Kevin E. Foley PDD Enterprises LLC. (Goodfella’s Pizza) – Daniel J. Carlson Tobacco Licenses: Dolgencorp LLC. – Jason Stankowski Nekoosa Foodtown Inc. – Wade A. Korntved The Party Connection (Maa Varahi Inc.) – Yogesh C. Patel GPM Southeast LLC. – Nathan Eckhardt Shambhu LLC. (Mobil Gas Station) – Manish C. Patel Moethus Entertainment Group LLC. (DeBasement Bar) – Kelly Kalisz-Day Operator Licenses: Piggly Wiggly Heather L. Korntved Wade A. Korntved Jessica Grove Joshua K. Mancl Nicole E. Mancl Cindy M. McKee Terre L. Forbes Judith A. Voss Shambhu LLC. (Mobil Gas Station) Manish C. Patel Mark Philip Sylvester K&B’s Bar/Grill Kenneth A. Barton The Edge Theresa Mary Walta Gair Walta Lori Ann Olsen Stephanie Re’Nae Ysquierdo JoAnn E. Walta Bruce Eugene Layton Ariana Fay Garza DeAnn Lynn Smith Tammy J. Hoffman Jason Andrew Getzloff Katherine A. Martin GPM Southeast LLC. (Bread & Butter Shop #4530) Coby John Schesel Danielle Marie Smith Stephen Podlewski Daniel Jerome Worlund Jessica K. McDowell Nathan Allen Eckhardt Foley’s Nita Brew Alicia Marie Guldan Rachael R. Skaar Natasha Alice Nelson Debra A. Hutchinson Molly Ann Martin Mark James Tuttle Tammy J. Hoffman Dollar General Jamie Lee Carney For Nekoosa Heather Lynnae Sairs Joseph Wyatt Krcmar Goodfella’s Samantha Jo Kiple Theresa Ann Buehring Old Business No old business items were brought forward for discussion. New Business Discussion and possible action on the fire department mutual aid agreement. Fire Chief Hartje presented an updated mutual auto aid agreement with the Town of Rome Fire Department. He explained that they've had an agreement in place since 1978, three years after Rome started as a fire department. The new agreement is a four-page document that the public safety committee has received via email. The city attorney reviewed it and saw no issues. Motion to adopt the fire department mutual aid agreement. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion and approval of resolution to submit the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) to the Wisconsin DNR certifying treatment and collection benchmarks. Rick Schmidt - DPW explained that this report covers all the benchmarks tested at the wastewater plant, including phosphorus levels, flows, chemical usage, and energy consumption. It provides a snapshot of the plant's operations for the entire year. The DNR reviews this document to identify any changes or potential issues in the plant. The mayor and clerk signature is needed on the resolution, which will be attached to the report when submitted to the DNR. Motion to adopt Resolution 05-2025. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on Forward Appraisal’s contract for the next three years and a 2026 reevaluation. The clerk explained that Steve from Forward Appraisal had discussed the upcoming notice of noncompliance during the Board of Review. To avoid last-minute rushes, Steve proposed conducting the assessment and reevaluation now to prevent significant jumps in property values. The contract details were as presented, the annual flat fee for normal assessments, Board of Review, etc. and an additional fee for reevaluation of $30,000. Therefore, the contract totaled to $102,000 (including $54,000 for reevaluation next year and two maintenance years at $24,000 each). Motion to adopt the 3-year contract with Forward Appraisal for property assessment services. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 1 Nays. Alan Marcoux voted no. Approval of all Department Reports A motion was made to approve the various monthly reports from the Police Chief, Public Works Director, Fire Department, Community Center, Airport Commission, and Charles & JoAnn Lester Library. Motion by: Garett Kuhn Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills Pooled Cash: Check #63618-63656 and other voucher payments from 05/14/2025-06/10/2025 Total Expenditure from all Funds = $ 227,377.96 Payroll: Check #56226-56232 Voucher #V13429- V13496 payments from 05/14/2025 – 06/10/2025 Total: $95,182.30 A motion was made to approve the bills for the month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:18pm