Common Council

The Common Council for the City of New Lisbon met in special session on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the New Lisbon Community room with the following members present: Mayor Mark Toelle and Alderpersons Sheldon LaBudda, Marv Newlun, Ken Southworth, and Morgan Reichhoff. Also present: Director of public Works Nick Wyss, Police Chief Kyle Walker, City Clerks/Treasurers Lisa Vinz and Jen Pedersen. Appearing through TEAMS was Jon Cameron, Senior Municipal Advisor for Ehlers. No public comment to report. Jon Cameron presented a pre-sale report that proposed financing for a $1,330,000 General Promissory Note for the New Lisbon Police Facility through TEAMS to the Common Council. Discussions regarding the cost of construction and budget concerns were presented, as well as a long-term commitment to the Police Department. A motion to table the action on bid acceptance was made. Hearing no second, Mayor Toelle denied the motion. A motion to accept the bid of $1,514,800.00 from the contractor AmeriCon Construction Company as the lowest bidder was made by LaBudda and second by Newlun. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, and Reichhoff voted “aye” and Southworth voted “nay.” Motion carried. A motion was made by LaBudda and second by Reichhoff to approve Resolution 0904-24-01, providing the sale of approximately $1,330,000.00 general obligation promissory note. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, and Reichhoff voted “aye” and Southworth voted “nay.” Motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made by Newlun and second by Reichhoff. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM. Jen Pedersen City Clerk/Treasurer