Common Council Meeting - January 13th, 2026
Regular MeetingNekoosa, WI · January 13, 2026
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, January 13th, 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, Daniel Downing, Anthony Carlson, Garett Kuhn, and Brad
Hamilton.
Also in attendance was Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Shawn Woods – Police Chief, Nick Abts – City Attorney, and Dennis
Fenske.
Attendance via Zoom Darla Allen – Library Director and Bobbi Hertzberg - Treasurer.
Citizen Comment – Dennis Fenske spoke about his concern of the lack of pedestrian safety on Fairview Lane. He
questioned whether this item was planned to be addressed with the upcoming construction of Fairview Lane. The mayor
stated that they have already decided to not do sidewalks for the project. Mr. Fenske said he understood this reasoning
but that they could consider the alternative of a walking lane designated by paint with parking allowed on the other side
of the road. The council said this could be discussed and passed along to next month’s Public Works meeting.
Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – December 9th, 2025
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meetings 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: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Committee Reports
Public Works
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of January 6th, 2026 to be accepted
as written.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Recommend removing sidewalk on north side of Fairview, bid dates are open and review in March,
borrowing $500,000.00 from the capital improvement account.
2. Recommend change order for SCADA project with PDF drawings for $17,423.00.
3. Recommend sending 2 to Water and Wastewater shows in Wisconsin Dells, February 10th and 11th, 2026 as
per handbook.
4. Recommend sending 1 to Ehlers Finance Seminar, February 12th and 13th, 2026 as per handbook.
5. Recommend basic general wastewater virtual class for 1 starting March 2nd as per handbook.
Motion that Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action.
Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 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 January 6th, 2025
to be accepted as written.
Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Recommend new contract format and pricing for the Nekoosa Community Center.
2. Discussion of grant request options to the Legacy Foundation.
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: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Safety
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Safety report of January 6th, 2026 to be accepted as written.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Discussion on the open position in the Police Department.
2. Recommend accepting Fire Department resignation from Kadan Downing.
3. Recommend retirement of Luke Machon from Nekoosa Fire Department.
4. Recommend hiring Bryan Henriksen for the Fire Department.
5. Recommend Police Chief attend the State Police Chief Association conference February 8th – 11th, 2026 as
per handbook.
6. Recommend Fire Chief and 4 firefighters to attend the State Firefighters Convention March 11th – 14th,
2026 as per handbook.
7. Recommend accepting F.A.P. grant for the Fire Department for a total of $16,000.00.
Motion that Item 2 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be held to a separate vote.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Roll call vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Daniel Downing abstained from the vote.
Motion that Items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be adopted for action.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee report of January 6th, 2025 be accepted as
written.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1.) Discussion on employee handbook policy – 2.23 Personal Conduct & Discipline.
No items needed an adoption, no action necessary.
Ways & Means
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of January 13th, 2026 be accepted
as written.
Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Minutes:
1. Audited all the bills.
2. Recommend donation of $4,000.00 to Pumpkin Fest.
3. Recommend allowing Clerk to attend the 2026 Clerk Institute virtually from July 13th – 17th, 2026 as per
handbook.
4. Recommend beverage operator licenses for Robert T. Custer for the BP gas station, Dave Rheinschmidt and
Robert Lancour for the Nekoosa Fire Department.
Motion that Item 2 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be held to a separate vote.
Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 5 Ayes, 1 Nays.
Dan Downing abstained from the vote.
Anthony Carlson voted no.
Motion that Items 1, 3, and 4 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be adopted for action.
Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business – There was no old business.
New Business
Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION per Wi. Stat 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee resignation.
Motion to go into closed session.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Mike Kumm Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible recommendations from closed
session.
Motion to come out of closed session.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accept resignation of Ward 2 Alderperson – Brian Lytner.
A motion was made to accept the resignation of Ward 2 Alderperson – Brian Lytner.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
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: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills
Pooled Cash:
Check #64411-64564 and other voucher payments from 12/10/2025-01/13/2026
Total Expenditure from all Funds = $1,220,974.79
Payroll:
Check #56298-56322 Voucher #V13992- V14108 payments from 12/10/2025– 01/13/2026
Total: $255,025.54
A motion was made to approve the bills for the month.
Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
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, January 13th, 2026, 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 – December 9th, 2025
5. Treasurer Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Public Works
i. Recommend to remove sidewalk on north side of Fairview, bid dates are open and
review in March, borrowing $500,000.00 from the capital improvement account.
ii. Recommend change order for SCADA project with PDF drawings for $17,423.00.
iii. Recommend sending 2 to Water and Wastewater Show in Wis. Dells, February 10th and
11th, 2026 as per handbook.
iv. Recommend sending 1 to Ehlers Finance Seminar, February 12th and 13th, 2026 as per
handbook.
v. Recommend basic general wastewater virtual class for 1 starting March 2nd as per
handbook.
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.
b. Property Recreation & Human Affairs
i. Recommend new contract format and pricing for the Nekoosa Community Center.
ii. Recommend grant request to the Legacy Foundation.
c. Public Safety
i. Discussion on open position in the Police Department.
ii. Recommend accepting Fire Department resignations from Kadan Downing.
iii. Recommend retirement of Luke Machon from Nekoosa Fire Department.
iv. Recommend hiring Bryan Henriksen for the Fire Department.
v. Recommend Police Chief attend State Police Chief Association conference February 8th –
11th, 2026 as per handbook.
vi. Recommend Fire Chief and 4 fire fighters attend State Firefighters Convention March
11th – 14th, 2026 as per handbook.
vii. Recommend accepting F. A. P. grant for the Fire Department for a total of $16,000.00.
d. Personnel
i. Discussion on employee handbook policy – 2.23 Personal Conduct & Discipline.
e. Ways & Means
i. Discussion and possible action on a donation to Pumpkin Fest for 2026.
ii. Discussion and possible action on the clerk attending the 2026 Clerk Institute virtually
from July 13th – July 17th, 2026.
iii. Audit Bill List
iv. License applications for Robert Lancour, David Rheinschmidt, and Robert Custer.
v. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION per Wi. Stat 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which
the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
i. Discuss employee resignation.
b. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible
recommendations from closed session.
c. Police Chief Monthly Report
d. Public Works Director Monthly Report
e. Fire Department Monthly Report
f. Community Center Monthly Report
g. Airport Commission Monthly Report
h. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report
9. Approval of Bills
10. Adjourn
a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
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.
Nekoosa Common Council:
Dan Carlson, Mayor
Alderpersons:
Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Alan Marcoux Ward 2: Michael Kumm
Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton
Kallee Ferk – City Clerk Posted 01/12/2026
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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