Common Council Meeting - April 14th, 2026

Common Council Minutes The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson. Roll call was conducted by Kallee Ferk, City Clerk. Roll Call Aldermen Present: Alan Marcoux, Larry Krubsack, Mike Kumm, Adam Buehring, Anthony Carlson, Garett Kuhn, and Brad Hamilton. Also in attendance was Rick Schmidt – Public Works Director and Mike Hartje – Fire Chief. Attendance via Zoom: Daniel Downing – Alderman Ward 3, Shawn Woods – Police Chief, Darla Allen – Library Director, and Nick Abts – City Attorney. Citizen Comment – No citizen’s commented. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – March 10th, 2026 A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meetings as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion by: Garett Kuhn Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports Public Works A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of April 7th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend approving use of the awarded DHS Grant for Fluoride Test Meter, Fluoride Chemkey Reagent, and 2 Radar Scales. Water department will front the $7,478.00. Grant will repay it upon receipt. 2. Discussed the 10th street drainage issue between Patton Avenue and Prospect Avenue. 3. Discussed installing a new donor sign at the Freeman Boat Landing memorializing the new fishing pier project. Motion that Item 1 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 report of April 7th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend allowing Rome Outdoors to install a bait station at the Freeman Boat Launch. 2. Discussed upgrading lighting at the Freeman Boat Launch. 3. Discussed epoxy paint at Kautzer Park Pavillion. 4. Discussed cameras at Kautzer Park. Motion that Item 1 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 April 7th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend making a loan in the amount of $431,000.00 to purchase new fire truck and SCBA equipment from the capital project account at 2% interest over a 10-year term. 2. Recommend purchasing 3 new computers for Police Department at a cost of $3,450.00. 3. Recommend replacing evidence freezer for Police Department for $700.00. Motion that Items 1, 2, and 3 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission report of April 14th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend approving the conditional use permit for 635 Garrison Avenue, with a five-year expiration (04/14/2031), after which it will be subject to renewal. Motion that Item 1 of the Planning Commission be adopted for action. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack 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 April 14th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Audited the bill list. 2. Recommend fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor license to Christopher Lee Hovorka for “For Nekoosa.” 3. Recommend Heart of Wisconsin Economic Development Sponsorship for $2,500.00 from account 100-00-51100-390-000. 4. Discussed recording all meetings. 5. Recommend purchasing an AED for the Safety Center under the League’s Safety Grant. 6. Recommend update to Ordinance #641. 7. Recommend sending up to 2 members to the Spring Insurance Conference in Wisconsin Dells with mileage. Motion that Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business – There was no old business. New Business 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: Anthony Carlson Motion carried unanimously. Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills Pooled Cash: Check #64811-64921 and other voucher payments from 03/11/2026-04/14/2026 Total Expenditure from all Funds = $403,747.86 Payroll: Check #56346-56354 Voucher #V14301- V14368 payments from 03/11/2026– 04/14/2026 Total: $145,714.47 A motion was made to approve the bills for the month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack 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 7:11pm