Common Council

Name: Common Council — Nekoosa, WI
Start: 2025-09-09
End: 2025-09-09
Location: Nekoosa, WI

Regular Meeting

Nekoosa, WI · September 9, 2025

Minutes

Common Council Minutes The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, September 9th, 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 Kallee Ferk, City Clerk. 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, Rick Schmidt – Director of Public Works, Darla Allen – Library Director, Dennis Fenske, and Daniel Hofmeister Attendance via Zoom: Nick Abts – City Attorney, Bobbi Hertzberg – Treasurer, and Shawn Woods – Police Chief Citizen Comment – Daniel Hofmeister, a member of the Planning Commission wanted to stand up and speak about his disapproval of the potential purchase of 117 Ward Street for business development. He mentioned that he disagreed with the idea as there were many other open lots that should be sold and utilized before we purchase and make new areas open for development. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – August 12th, 2025 A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meetings as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports Planning Commission A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission report of September 2nd, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Discussed long-term strategy for commercial development 2. Motion to go into closed session to deliberate on the purchase of public property. a. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. 3. Motion to come out of closed session to make recommendations on the purchase of public property. a. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. 4. Recommendation to make offer to purchase 116 Ward Street for an offer of $65,000. a. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Roll Call Vote: (5-1) Hofmeister was 1 no 5. Discussion of Peckham Road project. Motion that Item 4 of the Planning Commission be sent back to committee for reconsideration. Motion by: Garett Kuhn Seconded by: Mike Kumm Roll call vote: 6 Ayes, 2 Nays. Aye: Larry Krubsack, Mike Kumm, Brian Lytner, Daniel Downing, Anthony Carlson, Garett Kuhn Nay: Alan Marcoux and Brad Hamilton Motion Carried. No further items from the Planning Commission needed motion. Public Works A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of September 2nd, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend City enter into negotiations for purchase of the triangle property to the north of the wastewater treatment plant. 2. Recommend applying for a street improvement project under the municipal steer improvement program (MSILT) under LRIP guidelines, for the Glendale Road project. 3. Recommend hiring Guelzow to install a new natural gas heating unit at the water filtration plant for $5,110.00 4. Discussion on installing a new generator at Well #5. Motion that Items 1, 2, and 3 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 September 2nd, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Discussed cameras at Kautzer Park. 2. Recommend hiring Badgerland Services to reset the survey monuments at the cemetery for $2,100.00. 3. Recommend new floor scrubber for the Nekoosa Community Center for $5,325.00 Motion that Items 2 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. Public Safety A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Safety report of September 9th, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend Fire Chief put out bids for ambulance service for the City of Nekoosa. Motion, carried 6-2 Motion that Item 1 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Committee of the Whole A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole report of September 9th, 2025 be accepted as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1.) Discussion with Jon Trautman from CLA on preliminary numbers for 2026 budget and setting the next meeting for Tuesday September 30th, 2025 at 5:30pm. No motion as there was nothing recommended for action. Ways & Means A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of September 9th, 2025 be accepted as written. Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1.) Audited the bill lists. 2.) Recommend beverage operator license for Sharon Jacoby for the Spot 3.) Recommend sending Treasurer to Municipal Court Clerk Seminar October 8th, 9th, and 10th in Wisconsin Dells per handbook. 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. Old Business - No old business items were brought forward for discussion. New Business Discussion and possible action on Resolution 12-2025 – Wood County Library Tax Exemption Resolution. A motion was made to approve Resolution 12-2025. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on Proclamation of National Library Card Sign Up Month from the Nekoosa Library. A motion was made to approve the Proclamation of September being National Library Card Sign Up Month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on Proclamation of National See Tracks? Think Train Week from Canadian National Railroad. A motion was made to approve the Proclamation of September 15th – 21st See Tracks? Think Train Week. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 13-2025 – Amending Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG Grant. A motion was made to approve Resolution 13-2025. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action on approval of the Grant Administration Contract with Vierbicher for CDBG Grant. A motion was made to approve the grant administration contract. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. 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: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills Pooled Cash: Check #63912-64040 and other voucher payments from 08/13/2025-09/09/2025 Total Expenditure from all Funds = $331,478.91 Payroll: Check #56253-56271 Voucher #V13688- V13781 payments from 08/13/2025– 09/09/2025 Total: $116,884.28 A motion was made to approve the bills for the month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn 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 7:24pm

Agenda

Common Council Agenda The Common Council will meet at the City of Nekoosa Office Location & Address: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting can be streamed via Zoom, see the link attached: Click Here The agenda is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Comment During the Citizens Comment period of the agenda, the council welcomes comments from any city resident on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the council members cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The council may refer the item to staff, a standing committee, or a future meeting for discussion and possible action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 10 minutes to speak, unless more time is granted by the council. If you wish to speak, we ask that you submit a card to the secretary or clerk providing your name, address, and topic for discussion. The council will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called for by the Mayor. Please note that once the City of Nekoosa Common Council begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. 4. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – August 12th, 2025 5. Treasurer Report 6. Committee Reports a. Planning Commission i. Discussed long-term strategy for commercial development ii. Motion to go into closed session to deliberate on the purchase of public property. iii. Motion to come out of closed session to make recommendations on the purchase of public property. iv. Recommendation to make offer to purchase 116 Ward Street for an offer of $65,000. v. Discussion of Peckham Road project. b. Public Works i. Recommend City enter into negotiations for purchase of the triangle property to the north of the wastewater treatment plant. ii. Recommend applying for a street improvement project under the municipal steer improvement program (MSILT) under LRIP guidelines, for the Glendale Road project. iii. Recommend hiring Guelzow to install a new natural gas heating unit at the water filtration plant for $5,110.00 iv. Discussion on installing a new generator at Well #5. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. c. Property Recreation & Human Affairs i. Discussed cameras at Kautzer Park. ii. Recommend hiring Badgerland Services to reset the survey monuments at the cemetery for $2,100.00. iii. Recommend new floor scrubber for the Nekoosa Community Center for $5,325.00 d. Public Safety i. Discussion and possible action on future ambulance coverage and seeking out bids from providers. e. Committee of the Whole i. Discussion of City budget for 2025 with Jon Trautman – CPA from Clifton Larson Allen. f. Ways & Means i. Discussion and possible action on sponsorship for Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Nekoosa Holiday Events. ii. Audit Bill List. iii. License Applications. iv. Donations/Seminars/Conferences/Equipment/Meetings 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 12-2025 – Wood County Library Tax Exemption Resolution b. Discussion and possible action on Proclamation of National Library Card Sign Up Month from the Nekoosa Library. c. Discussion and possible action on Proclamation of National See Tracks? Think Train Week from Canadian National Railroad. d. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 13-2025 – Amending Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG Grant. e. Discussion and possible action on approval of the Grant Administration Contract with Vierbicher for CDBG Grant. f. Police Chief Monthly Report g. Public Works Director Monthly Report h. Fire Department Monthly Report i. Community Center Monthly Report j. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report 9. Approval of Bills 10. Adjourn a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Nekoosa Common Council: Dan Carlson, Mayor Alderpersons: Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Alan Marcoux Ward 2: Michael Kumm & Brian Lytner It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton Kallee Ferk – City Clerk Posted 09/08/2025 This meeting is recorded via Zoom and can be accessed on the city website in the Agenda and Minutes section once posted. Discussion and possible action may take place on any of the above agenda items. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council.

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