Common Council

The Common Council for the City of New Lisbon met in regular session on Monday, December 16, 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, and Fire Chief Joe Willard. A motion was made by Newlun, second by Reichhoff, to approve the City of New Lisbon meeting minutes from November 18, 2024. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. During public comments, management from TA Express expressed their thanks to the City and is looking forward to being a supportive entity within the community. A discussion to allow the rebuild of three existing billboard signs along the Interstate was tabled with a motion by LaBudda, second by Newlun, to gather more information. A motion to approve the amended Resolution 1118-24-01 to add an effective date of 1/1/2025 to increase ambulance fees to $5 per residential unit per month was made by Newlun, second by Reichhoff. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion was made by Newlun, second by LaBudda, to approve the Alcohol Beverage Change in Agent for LV Petroleum LLC. All members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. Since the City was not in receipt of Pay Application #1 for the Police Department, it was tabled. A motion to approve the addition of Ben Wyss to the Utility Commission was made by Newlun, second by Reichhoff. All members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion made by LaBudda, second by Newlun, was made to authorize the purchase of a 2025 F-550 4X4 Chassis Cab and plow for $92,124.00. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. A motion was made by Reichhoff, second by Newlun, to authorize the purchase of a CURTIS cab and rotary broom for the John Deere 2032 in the amount of $11,700.00. With a roll call vote, LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff all voted “aye.” Motion carried. The possible rezoning of 210 Pearl Street, Parcel # 292610578, from DB-1 to R-2 was tabled for more information. The property located at 909 S Monroe Street will be accepting bids after December 31, 2024. The Common Council suggested talking to the neighbors to see if they have any interest in purchasing. A motion by Newlun, second by LaBudda, was made to approve an Operator’s License for Kaila Britton for Mati’s Bar. With a 4-0 voice vote, the motion carried. A motion by Newlun, second by LaBudda, was made to approve an Operator’s License for Dana Wesela for Dollar General. With a 4-0 voice vote, the motion carried. Nick Wyss, Director of Public Works, stated that a new sewer permit was issued for 2025-2029. All substation upgrade plans are complete. The City is working with MSA on potential funding for future projects at East Liberty and Pearl Streets and GIS mapping systems for water, sewer, and electric systems. Jen Pedersen, Clerk/Treasurer, reported that the Statement of Taxes were completed, gave reminders to Council Members seeking reelection, and office closures. Mayor Mark Toelle attended the Community Relations Board at the New Lisbon Correctional Institute. Marv Newlun updated the Council on the First Responders, Police and Fire Department, and ambulance service calls for October. A motion by Newlun, second by Reichhoff, was made to approve the authorization payment of $50,139.77 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 Southworth at 8:04 PM.