Common Council Meeting - August 11th, 2026 — Agenda

It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. Common Council Agenda The Common Council will meet at the City of Nekoosa Office Location & Address: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at 6:00 P .M. This meeting can be streamed via Zoom, see the link attached: Click Here The agenda is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Comment During the Citizens Comment period of the agenda, the council welcomes comments from any city resident on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the council members cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The council may refer the item to staff, a standing committee, or a future meeting for discussion and possible action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 10 minutes to speak , unless more time is granted by the council . If you wish to speak, we ask that you submit a card to the secretary or clerk providing your name, address, and topic for discussion. The council will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called for by the Mayor. Please note that once the City of Nekoosa Common Council begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. 4. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – July 14th, 2026 5. Treasurer Report 6. Committee Reports a. Committee of the Whole i. Discussed presentation provided by Jon Trautman on the city’s current 2026 budget status and the beginning of planning the 2027 budget. ii. Recommend leaving both the police department position and the public works position open and unfilled for 2027. iii. Discussed future decisions regarding long-term disability and ancillary insurances. iv. Discussed documents that were provided by Teamcare to begin transition with participation contracts and census for the 2027 insurance benefits. b. Personnel i. Recommend cancelling insurance policies with the Hartford for 2027. ii. Recommend insurance eligibility to start on the day of hire for new employees. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. c. Public Safety i. Recommend 5 officer body armor/carrier replacements for $8,375.00 from the capital projects account. ii. Recommend Ordinance No. 643, amending Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code of the City of Nekoosa to create section 7.12 – “Regulation of Bicycles, E-Bicycles, and E-Scooters, etc.” iii. Recommend amending chapter 7.06, “Regulation of Speed Limits”, with Ordinance No. 644. iv. Recommend hiring 2 new firefighters, Isabel Pagels-Braaten and Samantha Bell. v. Recommend purchasing new equipment for the new fire engine for approximately $15,000.00. d. Property Recreation & Human Affairs i. Discussed new streetlight banners along Market Street. e. Public Works (meeting to be held on council night – 8/11/26 at 4:45pm) i. Discussion and possible action on Moccasin Mobile Home Park wastewater user charges credit and letter response by City Attorney. ii. Discussion and possible action on hazard and nuisance trees on private property with respect to removal and maintenance. iii. Discussion and possible action on 10th street drainage and homeowner complaint. iv. Discussion and possible action on Certified Survey Map for Moccasin Creek Mobile Home Park. v. Discussion and possible action on building inspection services. vi. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings f. Ways & Means (meeting to be held on council night – 8/11/26 at 5:30pm) i. Audit Bill List. ii. License applications. iii. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 642 amending Chapter 12.02, “Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages,” to include additional conditions for Beverage Operator License applicants. iv. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 03-2026 “Wood County Library Tax Exemption Resolution”. b. Discussion and possible action on participation agreements to join Teamcare insurance. c. Police Chief Monthly Report d. Public Works Director Monthly Report e. Fire Department Monthly Report f. Community Center Monthly Report It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. g. Airport Commission Monthly Report h. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report i. GEC Building Inspector Report 9. Approval of Bills 10. Adjourn a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 Nekoosa Common Council: Dan Carlson, Mayor Alderpersons: Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Alan Marcoux Ward 2: Michael Kumm & Adam Buehring Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton Kallee Ferk – City Clerk Posted 08/07/2026 This meeting is recorded via Zoom and can be accessed on the city website in the Agenda and Minutes section once posted. Discussion and possible action may take place on any of the above agenda items.