3/10/2026

COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 10, 2026, at 6:06 p.m. Regular Meeting Mayor Hauser, Presiding Present: Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Andrew Dannehy, Trempealeau County Times; Jon Cameron, Ehlers, Inc. (virtual); Isaac Steinmeyer and Tom Madden, SEH, Inc.; Scott Schmitt; Linda Mossman; Brandi Berg; Mark Johsnon, Public Works Director; Mark Dehnke, Assistant Public Works Director; Amanda Hegge, Library Director; Interim Police Chief Jensen; and Karen Witte, Clerk-Treasurer The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Comment Period Library Director Hegge reviewed 2025 statistics for the Library and Linda Mossman spoke in opposition to the filing of the conventional water rate application to the Public Service Commission. Minutes of Previous Meetings Council Member Solsrud moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Common Council Meeting of February 10th, 2026, and the Special Meetings of February 19th, 2026, and March 3rd, 2026. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Agenda Items Jon Cameron of Ehlers, Inc. presented information on Phase 2 of our Conventional Water Rate Case Application with the Public Service Commission. We are looking at an approximate increase of 18.85% in the fall of 2026 and 13.99% at the completion of the water treatment plant improvements in 2027. Council Member Sendelbach made a motion to move forward with Phase 2 and the submission of the application. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Isaac Steinmeyer of SEH, Inc. updated the Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project and presented Amendment #3 to the Supplemental Agreement for Bidding Services in the amount of $17,600.00. Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve Amendment #3. Council Member Solsrud seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Quarles & Brady LLP submitted a proposal to act as Bond Counsel for the proposed issuance of approximately $1,800,000.00 in Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 for the Safe Drinking Water Loan. The cost is estimated to be $16,850.00 including all expenses. Council Member Sendelbach made a motion to approve the proposal. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Tom Madden of SEH, Inc. presented the Facility Plan prepared for the Wastewater Treatment Facility as required by the Department of Natural Resources. Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the submittal of the Plan to the DNR. Council Member Solsrud seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Resolution 2026-03-10A, Terminating Tax Increment District #2 was reviewed. Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve submittal of the Resolution to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Council Member Sendelbach seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Resolution 2026-03-10B, Terminating Tax Increment District #3 was reviewed. Council Member Sendelbach made a motion to approve submission of the Resolution to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Council Member Mathson seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 An agreement with the Trempealeau County Humane Society was reviewed. The agreement provides for the Humane Society to accept and care for stray and abandoned dogs found within the City of Whitehall. Council Member Sendelbach made a motion to approve the agreement. Council Member Morris seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 An update on the status of the property located at 18529 Blair Street with a parcel number of 291-00206-0000 was given by owner Scott Schmitt. The property owner was directed to continue moving forward with repairs to the property and monthly updates to avoid the property being considered a public nuisance. By unanimous consent the Council approved moving forward with the posting and advertising of two police officer positions for the City of Whitehall. Randy Jensen, Interim Police Chief gave a Police Report including statistical information and thanked the Council for allowing him to serve as Interim Chief of Police. Administrator’s Report – There was not a report due to the absence of the Administrator. Approval of Vouchers and Treasurer’s Report March vouchers for the following amounts have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and were presented to the Council for their consideration: General City $664,955.23; Electric Utility $32,121.20; Water Utility $53,401.02; Sewer Utility $85,249.52; and Library $4,960.24. Council Member Morris moved to approve the vouchers and Treasurer’s Report. Council Member Solsrud seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote as follows: Ayes – Johnson, Mathson, Morris, Sendelbach, Solsrud, Sunday Nays – 0 Council Comment Period and Schedule Committee Meetings Upon motion by Council Member Morris and seconded by Council Member Mathson, the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. The foregoing reports, resolutions, motions, ordinances, etc. contained in this are These minutes are the true and correct herewith approved by the undersigned. original and consist of three pages. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Jeff Hauser, Mayor Karen Witte, City Clerk-Treasurer