Common Council

The Common Council for the City of New Lisbon met in regular session on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the New Lisbon Community room with the following members present: Mayor Mark Toelle, Alderperson Marv Newlun, Ken Southworth, Sheldon LaBudda, and Morgan Reichhoff. Also present: Director of Public Works Nick Wyss, City Clerk/Treasurer Lisa Vinz/Jen Pedersen, Fire Chief Joe Willard, Police Chief Kyle Walker, and First Responder Director Andy Hare. A motion was made by Newlun, second by Southworth, to approve the City of New Lisbon meeting minutes from October 21, 2024. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. Mayor Mark Toelle opened the public hearing at 7:01 PM to discuss the proposed 2025 General Fund Budget with the public. An increase in hydrant rents and ambulance fees caused a decrease in a few reserve funds. With no public comments, Reichhoff made a motion, second by Newlun, to close the public hearing at 7:04 PM. No public comment to report. A discussion to amend the I-2 zoning to allow the sale of outdoor shipping containers as a conditional use ensued. Representatives from Ironclad Storage, LLC presented their vision for the property near the Interstate. Council members raised concerns about the aesthetics and no equalized value gains. Reichhoff made a motion to proceed to amend the I-2 zoning to allow the sale of outdoor shipping containers. With no second, the motion failed. Jamie Walker was present to discuss the use of his property located at 115 N. Adams Street. He informed the person using his garage that he needed to obtain a conditional use from the City of New Lisbon to conduct any type of business. Since the site appears to have been cleaned up and the Owner stated that he will take care of it, the discussion ended pending no further issues arise. A motion to approve the municipal levy of $718,470.00 and a mill rate of $7.03 per thousand of assessed value for a total budget of $2,602,004.00 was made by LaBudda and second by Southworth. Property owners will see an increase of about $35 per $100,000 on taxes due to a loss of assessed value. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve a 4% employee wage increase for 2025 was made by Reichhoff, second by Southworth. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve Resolution 1118-24-01 to amend portions of Chapter 63, Section 54 pertaining to the assessment of ambulance service fees from $2.83 to $5.00 per residential unit per month was made by LaBudda, second by Newlun. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to approve Resolution 1118-24-02 to adopt the 2024 Juneau County All Hazards Mitigation Plan was made by LaBudda, second by Newlun. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. After learning of the passing of the Owner of Grandview MH Court from her son, the Council decided to table the revocation of the mobile home license due to nonpayment. A motion made by Southworth, second by Reichhoff, for nonrenewal of seasonal site #8 for nonpayment. With a 4-0 voice vote, the motion carried. A motion made by Newlun, second by LaBudda, to approve a holiday employee gift valued up to $75. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion by LaBudda, second by Newlun, was made to approve the Class A Alcohol Beverage License for LV Petroleum LLC located at 1700 East Bridge Street. With a 4-0 voice vote, the motion carried. A motion by Newlun, second by Southworth, was made to approve an Operator’s License for Peighton Neitzel. With a 4-0 voice vote, the motion carried. A motion by Newlun, second by Southworth, was made to approve an Operator’s License for Jennifer Carroll for Dollar General. With a 4-0 voice vote, the motion carried. Nick Wyss, Director of Public Works, stated that nearly 190 services within the City received a letter stating that the City cannot confirm what material connects their water service line. Since it cannot be determined, it was required to send a notice that it may contain lead. He also stated that he is working on getting quotes to replace two generators. Jen Pedersen, Clerk/Treasurer, gave updates about the bluebird results at the New Lisbon Cemetery, upcoming training, the Holiday employee lunch, and the Election Day turnout. She also shared that the Community Supper will be in the Community Room on January 28, 2025 from 10:00-2:00 PM to hand out soup and sandwiches. Mayor Mark Toelle reported that he visited the new Owners at TA Express and attended the 20th Anniversary at the New Lisbon Correctional Institute. Alderperson Reichhoff raised concerns about the appearance of the parking lot at 205 W. Pearl St. Alderperson Southworth stated that seasonal site #4 was vacated and that he continues to receive calls about a boat located on N. Washington St. Alderperson Newlun updated the Council on service calls reported during the PFC meeting and the Mauston Area Ambulance Association. Alderperson LaBudda raised concerns of food trucks using the temporary electrical power at the 102 S. Main St. property. He also questioned how the City can get information out sooner to the residents. A motion by Newlun, second by Reichhoff, was made to approve the authorization payment of $66,592.77 in monthly invoices. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made by Reichhoff, and second by Newlun at 8:19 PM.