Common Council

The Common Council for the City of New Lisbon met in regular session on Monday, March 17, 2025 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 Jen Pedersen, Fire Chief Joe Willard, and Police Chief Kyle Walker. A motion was made by Newlun, second by Reichhoff, to approve the City of New Lisbon meeting minutes from February 17, 2025. With a voice vote, all members present voted “aye.” Motion carried. With no public comments, Mayor Toelle opened the public hearing to rezone parcels #292610395 and #292610396 from B-1 (commercial) to R-1 (residential). The property owner, who was present, requested the rezoning to provide extra space for her family. She acknowledged that the building would need to be inspected to meet code. The public hearing was adjourned at 7:07 PM. Deanna Rosier, Library Director, presented the annual service statistics for the Public Library. The report was well- received, and no further discussion was held. The Council discussed the approval of a $14,000 contract with MSA for the 2025 CDBG-PF Application and Environmental Review Services, contingent upon the Department of Administration's approval of income surveys. A motion was made by Newlun, seconded by LaBudda, to approve the contract. The motion passed with a roll call vote: LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff all voted "aye." The Council addressed the rezoning of Parcel #’s 292610395 and 292610396 from B-1 to R-1. An Ordinance will be introduced at the next meeting. The Introduction of Ordinance 0317-25-01 to amend Chapter 381, Parks and Recreation, was discussed and referred the ordinance forward for further consideration. Similarly, the Introduction of Ordinance 0317-25-02 to amend section 68.7 (C), allowing fire inspections to be completed annually due to manpower and cost constraints, was also referred forward for further discussion. The Council tabled the Employee Handbook until the next meeting to allow for further review. The Council reviewed Pay Application #3 for the Police Facility in the amount of $293,748.75. A motion was made by Newlun, seconded by Reichhoff, to approve the payment. The motion passed with a roll call vote: LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff all voted "aye." Finally, the Council discussed the request for an Operator’s License for Brianna Jeager-Selle for Tuesdays, but tabled it for further consideration. Nick Wyss, Public Works Director, shared that Curt Lucas passed his CDL permit test and is in the process of receiving his CDL license. He is working with MSA on various projects. The West Bridge Project has 90% of plans completed and will bid out in May/June. Jen Pedersen, City Clerk/Treasurer reported that the Spring Election is on April 1, summarized the Pool and Park Committee meeting, and requested a Special Meeting on April 3rd at 4:00 PM to review an Alcohol License application for the Shell Station. Alderperson Morgan Reichhoff informed the Council of a plumbing issue at the library. Alderperson Marv Newlun updated the Council about the PFC and the Mauston Area Ambulance Association meetings. A motion to authorize monthly invoice payments of $121,620.94 was made by Newlun, second by Reichhoff. With a roll call vote: LaBudda, Newlun, Southworth, and Reichhoff all voted "aye." Motion carried. A motion to adjourn at 8:00 PM was made by Reichhoff and seconded by Newlun.