City Council — Minutes

Page 1 of 3 MINUTES CITY OF MINERAL POINT COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 6:00 PM City Hall Community Room/Virtually CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by Mayor Clark at 6:00 PM. Christensen Present Graber Present Weier Present Burrows Present McKeon Present Allendorf Excused Ramshur Present Goodney Present Others Present: Clerk-Treasurer Skelding, Administrator Advisor Honer, Mary Glindinning, Library Director Diane Palzkill, Water/Sewer Superintendent Nate Fosbinder, Police Chief Bob Weier, Pat Snyder, Matthew Payne, Michael Miller PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD – None. MAYOR’S CORRESPONDENCE – Mayor Clark expressed his gratitude to Administrator Matt Honer for his service to the City over the past three and a half years and thanked him for his efforts in helping move the City forward. He stated that Honer’s contributions have been greatly appreciated and that he will be missed. Mayor Clark wished Honer and his family all the best in the future. Council members also expressed their gratitude to Administrator Honer. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Administrator Maggied was absent from the meeting but provided a written report regarding the status of the administrative transition. Administrator Honer thanked the Common Council, Mayor, and City staff for their support and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work with everyone over the past three and a half years. CLERK-TREASURER’S CORRESPONDENCE – The election held the previous day went smoothly, with voter turnout just under 40%. Appreciation was also expressed for Administrator Honer’s service to the City, echoing Mayor Clark’s earlier comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Application for an at home occupation at 333 Harris Street. b. Approval of July 14, 2026 Minutes and Proceedings. c. Approval of monthly bills. The Finance Committee recommends approval of the monthly bills. Plan Commission recommends approval of Conditional Use permit conditional that there is no foot traffic or store front at the home. Motion (Burrows/Goodney) to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF PAY APPLICATION #3 FROM OWENS EXCAVATING AND TRENCHING, INC. FOR BREWRY CREEK SUBDIVISION 1ST ADDITION. The Finance Committee recommends approval. Motion (Weier/McKeon) to approve Pay Application #3 from Owens Excavating and Trenching, Inc. for Brewery Creek Subdivision 1st Addition. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). Page 2 of 3 CONSIDERATION OF MINERAL POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S REQUEST TO CLOSE A SECTION OF HIGH STREET FOR A STREET DANCE EVENT ON AUGUST 22, 2026. AN EVENT, OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, THAT INCLUDES THE SALE AND CONSUPTION OF ALCOHOL ON CITY PROPERTY. Chief Weier stated that the proposed arrangement will remain the same as the previous year. Motion (Ramshur/Christensen) to approve the request of the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce to close the 100 block of High Street for a Street Dance on August 22, 2026. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). CONSIDERATION OF MINERAL POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S REQUEST TO CLOSE A SECTION OF HIGH STREET FROM N. WISCONSIN ST. TO VINE STREET FOR FIREWORKS OBSERVATION ON DECEMBER 5, 2026. Chief Weier stated that the event will be conducted in the same manner as the previous year and will take place during Candlelight Shopping. Motion (Christensen/Goodney) to approve the request of the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce to close a section of High Street from N. Wisconsin Street to Vine Street for fireworks observation on December 5, 2026. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). CONSIDERATION ON HIRING SKYLAR BURKHOLDER AS A PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER. Chief Weier stated that Burkholder is currently employed as a full-time deputy with Lafayette County and is interested in picking up additional hours with the City on an as-needed basis. Motion (Graber/McKeon) to approve the hiring of Skylar Burkholder as a Part-Time Police Officer. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). CONSIDERATION OF MAIDEN STREET REPAIRS. The Streets, Water and Sewer Committee and Finance Committee recommended approval of the bid from Iverson Construction to repair approximately 450 feet of Maiden Street, extending west from N. Chestnut Street to Meeker Street. It was noted that the condition of the roadway has deteriorated to the point that patching is no longer a viable option. Motion (Burrows/Graber) to approve Maiden Street repairs as presented. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). CONSIDERATION OF FOUNTAIN STREET LIFT STATION GENERATOR. It was noted that this lift station handles the highest flow of all the City’s lift stations. Currently, a portable generator is stationed at the site to provide backup power. The proposed project would provide a permanent, stand-alone generator at the lift station to ensure reliable backup power. The Water and Sewer Committee and Finance Committee recommend contracting with Wisconsin Electric Service. Motion (Burrows/Christensen) to approve the purchase of a used generator from Total Energy Systems, including delivery, and installation provided by Wisconsin Electric Service, LLC. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON PROMISSORY NOTE AND GENERAL BUSINESS SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR PITTZ PREMIER PROPERTY, LLC. As of the meeting date, this item was placed on hold to allow the City Attorney additional time to review the agreement. The City Attorney recommended that all related agreements, including the Developer’s Agreement and Revolving Loan Agreement, be considered for approval at the same time. The proposed agreement provides for an $80,000 loan, with up to $50,000 in principal forgiveness if the developer fully utilizes the available grant funding. The developer may also be eligible for up to an additional $16,000 in loan forgiveness by providing below-market-rate childcare to two families for a period of three years. Finance Committee recommended approval. Motion (Christensen/Burrows) to postpone until further agreements are in line. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). Page 3 of 3 CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION TO ALLOW FOR ZERO-LOT LINE CONSTRUCTION. The agenda item was identified as incorrect. The item should instead reference an ordinance related to the rezoning of properties located on Shakerag Street. This will be on the September Council agenda. Motion (Christensen/Goodney) to postpone until next month. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION No. 2026-12, A RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND DISCONTINUE PORTIONS OF JONES STREET, DETROIT STREET, SILVER STREET, AND BAY STREET IN THE CITY OF MINERAL POINT, IOWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Mayor Clark stated that there have been no changes regarding this item since the previous Council meeting, when the matter was postponed. As no resolution has been reached, no action will be taken at this time, and the matter will remain on hold indefinitely. Motion (Ramshur/Goodney) to postpone indefinitely. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). ADJOURNMENT Motion (Graber/Goodney) to adjourn at 6:23 p.m. Motion carried, all voting aye (7-0). ________________________________ Troy Maggied, City Administrator Approved: September 8, 2026