Public Safety Committee Meeting — Minutes

CITY OF MAYVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 6:00 PM MAYVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 06:00 PM by Ald. Molly Henkel, with the following roll call: Present: Ald. Molly Henkel, Ald. Jason Buske, Ald. Mary Winter (arrived at 6:17 PM). Excused: None. Absent: None. Staff present: DPW/Parks Director Jake Schellpfeffer, Police Cheif Ryan Toellner, Police Lieutenant Jeremy Johnson, EMS Director Julie Staffin, EMS Deputy Director Devin Sellnow, TAG Director Jess Loomans, Fire Cheif Geoff Engel, Comptroller/Treasurer Darlene Smith, and Clerk/Executive Assistant Anastasia Gonstead. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS Tyler Clark of 103 S. Walnut Street was present for citizen comment. Mr. Clark read a letter, relating to agenda item 5.7, wrote by St. Johns Principal in support of a permanent 4-way stop sign at Walnut and Bridge Streets. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Approval of Minutes of the July 27, 2026, Public Safety Committee Meeting The motion to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2026, Public Safety Committee Meeting was made by Ald. Buske and seconded by Ald. Henkel. Ayes: Ald. Henkel, Ald. Buske Nays: None Vote Count: 2 - 0 Motion has Passed. 5. DISCUSS WITH POSSIBLE ACTION 5.1. Monthly Police Department Report to the Public Safety Committee Chief Toellner provided his monthly report to the Public Safety Committee. There have been 491 calls since the last Public Safety meeting. He informed the Committee that school is starting soon, with public schools starting next Tuesday. Officer Schultz should be off field training next week. Cheif Toellner said the department is now prepping for Audubon Days after a great turnout for National Night Out a few weeks ago. 5.2. Monthly Fire Department Report to the Public Safety Committee Chief Engel provided his report to the Committee, and also a handout. There have been 16 calls for service since the last Public Safety Committee meeting. He gave an overview of the larger calls. The Fire Department Roster is at 21 members. There is a Silent Parade being held in Juneau in remembrance of 9/11. Chief Engel provided an overview of other upcoming events, training, and fire inspections. Fire inspection referrals for correction have gone down 50% from last year. Chief Engel provided an update on equipment and took questions from the Body. He gave an overview on the DNR Grant submission, waiting for coming results if recieved. 5.3. Monthly EMS Report to the Public Safety Committee EMS Director Julie Staffin provided her monthly report to the Committee. There have been 994 calls to date for the year. She provided an equipment update. Director Staffin informed the Committee that they are training with med control this week. EMS also received a WE Energy grant for pagers. Director Staffin informed the Committee that the new build contract is with the attorney for final review. 5.4. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Introduction of Ordinance 1155-2026, "An Ordinance to Create Chapter 196 of the Municipal Code of the City of Mayville, Relating to Tattoo, Body Piercing, and Massage Establishment Licenses" Clerk/Executive Assistant Gonstead provided an overview on this agenda item. An ordinance like this is used in many other communities. This would allow the City to touch base with these businesses annually to make sure of state license compliance as well as public safety. The motion to recommend Common Council approve Ordinance 1155-2026, "An Ordinance to Create Chapter 196 of the Municipal Code of the City of Mayville, Relating to Tattoo, Body Piercing, and Massage Establishment Licenses" was made by Ald. Henkel and seconded by Ald. Buske. Ayes: Ald. Henkel, Ald. Winter, Ald. Buske Nays: None Vote Count: 3 - 0 Motion has Passed 5.5. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Introduction of Ordinance 1157-2026, "An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating §397-14 of the Municipal Code of the City of Mayville, Relating to Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Electric Micromobility Devices" The motion to recommend Common Council approve Ordinance 1157-2026, "An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating §397-14 of the Municipal Code of the City of Mayville, Relating to Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Electric Micro Mobility Devices" was made by Ald. Buske and seconded by Ald. Winter. Ayes: Ald. Henkel, Ald. Winter, Ald. Buske. Nays: None Vote Count: 3 - 0 Motion has Passed. 5.6. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Resolution 6084-2026, "Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for Lucky Tap Shed LLC, 1400 Horicon Street" Clerk/Executive Assistant Gonstead provided an overview on this agenda item. Lucky Tap Shed LLC is a new business coming into the City. They will serve pizza and beer, there is no quota for Class "B" fermented malt beverage licenses. The motion to recommend Common Council approve Resolution 6084-2026, "Approve Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for Lucky Tap Shed LLC, 1400 Horicon Street" was made by Ald. Buske and seconded by Ald. Henkel. Ayes: Ald. Henkel, Ald. Winter, Ald. Buske. Nays: None Vote Count: 3 - 0 Motion has Passed. 5.7. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Addition of a 4-Way Stop at Walnut and Bridge Streets The motion to recommend Common Council approve the addition of a 4-way stop at Walnut and Bridge Streets was made by Ald. Henkel and seconded by Ald. Buske. Ayes: Ald. Henkel, Ald. Buske, Ald. Winter. Nays: None. Vote Count: 3 - 0 Motion has Passed. 6. ADJOURNMENT The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ald. Henkel and seconded by Ald. Buske. Ayes: Ald. Buske, Ald. Henkel, Ald. Winter. Nays: None. Vote Count: 3 - 0 Motion has Passed. The Public Safety Committee meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM. Respectfully submitted by Lexi Volbright - Deputy Clerk.