Common Council Meeting - May 12th, 2026 — Minutes

Common Council Minutes The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at 7:00 P .M. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson. Roll call was conducted by Kallee Ferk, City Clerk. Roll Call Aldermen Present: Alan Marcoux, Larry Krubsack, Mike Kumm, Adam Buehring, Anthony Carlson, Daniel Downing, Garett Kuhn, and Brad Hamilton. Also in attendance was Rick Schmidt – Public Works Director, Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Shawn Woods – Police Chief, Darla Allen – Library Director, Dennis Fenske, and Maggie Jacoby. Attendance via Zoom: Nick Abts – City Attorney. Citizen Comment – No citizen’s commented. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – April 14th, 2026 A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meeting as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – April 21st, 2026 – Special Statutory & Reorganizational A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meetings as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports Public Safety A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Safety report of May 5th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Discussed golf carts on roadways (Ordinance 7.015 “Low Speed Vehicles”) 2. Discussed moving 25-mph zone on Wood Avenue from Cedar Street west to Birch Street. 3. Discussed signage on north side of Cedar Street and Market Street. 4. Discussed update on new fire truck. 5. Discussed update from Wisconsin Rapids Ambulance. No items were recommended, so there was no need for another motion. Public Works A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of May 12th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Alan Marcoux Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend extending a 2-month sewer credit, based on a 12-month average to Moccasin Mobile Home Park. It is to be noted that this will be the final time a credit is extended for this property. 2. Discussed repairs to 10th Street to fix drainage issues. 3. Recommend simplified 3% PSC water rate increase. 4. Recommend approval of bidding out the paving project at Riverside Park between Shelter 1 and Shelter 2 and two sections of the bike path. 5. Recommend hiring 3 for summer help. Motion that Item 1 be held for a separate vote. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Roll call vote: 3 Ayes, 5 Nays. Motion did not carry. Aye: Alan Marcoux, Adam Buehring, and Anthony Carlson Nay: Larry Krubsack, Michael Kumm, Daniel Downing, Garett Kuhn, and Brad Hamilton Motion that Items 3, 4, and 5 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Alan Marcoux Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Property Recreation and Human Affairs A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs report of May 12th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend replacing and upgrading light at the Freeman Boat Launch for $2,254.00 plus $23.00/month for pole and light. 2. Recommend hiring Armored Floor Coating to install polyaspartic floor at the Kautzer Park Pavillion for $3,200.00 with the Nekoosa Lions Club donating $1,400.00. 3. Recommend camera installation at Kautzer Park for $3,242.00 from Tech Pros. 4. Recommend setting May 19th, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Nekoosa. Michael Kumm requested Item 1 to be sent back to committee for discussion. Alan Marcoux discussed Item 3 stating he received a quote from Mobile Lock and Security and would like to discuss it by sending Item 3 back to the committee as well. Motion that Items 1 and 3 be sent back to committee for discussion. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Motion that Items 2 and 4 of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Ways & Means A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of May 12th, 2026, to be accepted as written. Motion by: Adam Buehring Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Audited the bill list. 2. Recommend For Nekoosa – Midwest Fest (June 20th, 2026) special event application to be approved. 3. Recommend the various license applications: a. Operator Licenses: Manish Patel, Mark Sylvester, Joseph Krcmar, DeAnn Smith, Stephanie Ysquierdo, Gair Walta, Theresa Walta, Ariana Garza, JoAnn Walta, Lori Olsen, and Timothy Oleson. b. Picnic Licenses: For Nekoosa (Midwest Fest) and Heart of Wisconsin (Rendezvous in the Park) Motion that Items 1, 2, and 3 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Adam Buehring Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business – There was no old business. New Business Discussion and possible action on Jacoby’s request for the September 19th, 2026, event they are hosting. The council discussed that they would like Jacoby to fence off the road closure area on Patton Avenue from Market Street down to the alleyway that connects behind their building. This area will be designated as the cornhole tournament area. Also, they requested that Jacoby provide adequate signage and be sure that all alcohol consumed is in plastic, purchased from their event, and is contained in that area. The council says they agree to these terms as long as Jacoby stays in contact and complies with department heads on the event. A motion was made to approve the special event permit and request for Jacoby’s 09/19/26 event they are hosting pending department head approval. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of all Department Reports A motion was made to approve the various monthly reports from the Police Chief, Public Works Director, Fire Department, Community Center, Airport Commission, and Charles & JoAnn Lester Library. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills Pooled Cash: Check #64923-65049 and other voucher payments from 04/21/2026-05/12/2026 Total Expenditure from all Funds = $489,544.60 Payroll: Check #56362-56368 Voucher #V14399- V14439 payments from 04/21/2026– 05/12/2026 Total: $74,748.44 A motion was made to approve the bills for the month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:23pm