Common Council — 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, November 11th, 2025, at 7:00 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 – October 14th, 2025 5. Treasurer Report 6. Committee Reports a. Public Works i. Recommend setting up a special assessment to hire and pay Steve’s Plumbing to install a new sanitary sewer lateral at 139 Wood Ave. at a cost of approximately $22,662.00. ii. Recommend approval of final change orders (#3 & #4) for the Kautzer Park Pavillion, a decrease of $3,250.00, bringing the total cost of the project to $536,408.97. iii. Discussion/update on the 2025 sidewalk program. iv. Discussion on the purchase of the triangle parcel of land to the north of the WWTP from Jerry Carlson. v. Equipment – New Public Works Utility van arrived. Recommend upfitting with red light and siren, and first responder equipment to be paid for by the Fire Department, for city crew member, Bill Kaberle Jr. to respond as a first responder. This will assist with the Fire Department ISO Audit standards. b. Public Safety i. Discussed monthly fire department report. ii. Discussed Act 12 Maintenance of Effort laws regarding public safety. 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. iii. Recommend purchase and install of light and siren controllers for squads at a cost of $2,800.00. c. Personnel i. Discussion employee handbook proposed changes. ii. Motion by Carlson, seconded by Kumm to go into closed session per WI Stats. 19.85 (1) © to consider employment, promotions, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. All members voted yes. iii. Motion by Carlson, seconded by Kumm to go into open session pursuant to WI Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible recommendations from closed session. All members voted yes. iv. Recommend accepting letter of resignation from Andrew Berg. v. Recommend filling open position in Police Department. d. Ways & Means i. Discussion and possible action on 2026 Humane Society Contract. ii. Audit Bill List iii. License applications iv. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Recommend changes of policies 1-2, 2-1, 4-9, and 4-11 in employee handbook. (see changes in packet) b. Discussion and possible action to conduct ground water sampling and testing of the ground water wells at the Town of Port Edwards Landfill on STH 173. Cost to be split 50/50 with the Town c. Police Chief Monthly Report d. Public Works Director Monthly Report e. Fire Department Monthly Report f. Community Center Monthly Report g. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report 9. Approval of Bills 10. Adjourn a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 Nekoosa Common Council: Dan Carlson, Mayor Alderpersons: Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Alan Marcoux Ward 2: Michael Kumm & Brian Lytner Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton Kallee Ferk – City Clerk Posted 11/06/2025 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. 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.