Common Council — Minutes

COMMISSION ON PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL MAY 26, 2026 6:45 P.M. The Commission on Public Works/Utilities met in regular session, Chair Clough presiding. On roll call: Council Members Petkovsek and Gelhaus absent, all other members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Director of Public Works Friemoth reported on 3 cremations and 2 full burials, cleaning up the Cemetery for Memorial Day, mowing and weed trimming, decorating the Gazebo and Prock Park, getting pots and other sites ready for flower planting, cleaning up trails in the Arboretum, hauling brush and compost, replacing Graduation banners with Veteran banners, hanging banners across the Highway 10 for America’s 250th anniversary, pothole patching, Struck & Irwin have done their prep work on our various slurry sealing projects, Water Department-daily testing and well rounds, utility locates, meter change outs, finishing up hydrant flushing, mapping facilities, repaired backwash pump motor, Sewer Department- daily testing and lift station rounds, lift station maintenance and inspections, mowing at the Sewer plant, replaced mixer #2 and made float adjustments to various lift stations. Director of Public Works Friemoth reported that we have been awarded our 2026 Recycling Grants to Responsible Units grant in the amount of $9,928.32. Director of Public Works Friemoth also reported that he has been contacted about the intersection of W. Seventh and Forest Streets. Residents are concerned with traffic and would like to have stop signs placed at this intersection. Chief of Police Mankowski recommended that signs be installed at this intersection as well due to traffic concerns. Motion Poeschel, second Neville, that Water Bills Nos. 123 to 151 in the amount of $72,450.38 and Sewer Bills Nos. 76 to 98 in the amount of $36,329.62 be paid. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Poeschel, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________ Daniel M. Clough, Chair ________________________________ Debbie Winder, Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * * COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL ROOM MAY 26, 2026 7:00 P.M. The Common Council met in regular session, Mayor Poeschel presiding. On roll call: Council Members Petkovsek and Gelhaus absent, all other members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes of the previous meeting were declared approved. Council Member Pavlac reported on the May 13, 2026 meeting of the Heritage Days Committee regarding: 1) financial report, 2) discussion on tent set up, 3) discussion on American Legion event times for poster, 4) discussion on, recommendation and request to the City Council to approve the closing of Grand Avenue from W. Fifth Street to Division Street on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M for The Grand 5K and 5) discussion on and approval of posters. Mayor Poeschel reported on the May 18, 2026 meeting of the Board of Review regarding: 1) examination of the City’s 2026 Assessment Roll for errors and omissions and to hear any assessment objections and 2) no property owners appeared in objection to their assessment. 7:04 P.M. – Council Member Gelhaus now present. Mayor Poeschel reported on the May 18, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission regarding discussion on and approval of changes to CSM #1575, Doc #546484, Vol. #802, Page 640, parcels 261.1434.001 and 261.1434.002. Mayor Poeschel reported on the May 19, 2026 meeting of the Grants Committee regarding: 1) updates on Ad Hoc Technology Committee contract with The Dirks Group, 2) updates on the Housing loan program, 3) updates on active grant applications and possible new grant opportunities and 4) update on THRIVE grant for “Safe Routes to School” project. Council Member Neville reported on the May 20, 2026 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee regarding: 1) updates on Spring programs and attendance, 2) updates on Schuster Park South shelter roof repairs, Listeman ballfield work for Summer play, and Cliff’s Park shelter and 3) discussion on and approval for Music in the Park on Wednesdays in June and July from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and to hang a banner on tennis court fence facing Hwy 10 with information. Council Member Clough reported on the May 26, 2026 meeting of the Commission on Public Works/Utilities regarding: 1) current activities, 2) recommendation of installing stop signs at the intersection of W. Seventh and Forest Streets and 3) payment of bills. Mayor Poeschel declared all reports filed as presented with the City Clerk. Mayor Poeschel asked if there were any questions on the Heritage Days Committee item (4). Motion Neville, second Clough, to approve the request from the Heritage Days Committee to close Grand Avenue from W. Fifth Street to Division Street on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M for The Grand 5K. All Aye Mayor Poeschel asked if there were any questions on the Planning Commission item. Council Member Gelhaus asked if the lot sizes are normal. Director of Public Works stated that they follow the twin homes ordinance. Motion Clough, second Neville, to approve the changes to CSM #1575, Doc #546484, Vol. #802, Page 640, parcels 261.1434.001 and 261.1434.002 as presented. All Aye Mayor Poeschel asked if there were any questions on the recommendation to add stop signs at W. Seventh and Forest Streets as presented by Director of Public Works Friemoth and Chief of Police Mankowski. Motion Clough, second Neville, to approve the recommendation to add stop signs at W. Seventh and Forest Streets as presented by Director of Public Works Friemoth and Chief of Police Mankowski. All Aye. Motion Neville, second Clough, that City Bills Nos. 473 to 515 in the amount of $77,385.19 be paid. All Aye. Motion Gelhaus, second Pavlac, to adjourn. All Aye. __________________________________ Duane G. Poeschel, Mayor ________________________________ Debbie Winder, Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * *