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Monona Finance and Personnel Committee Minutes July 20, 2026 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Monona Finance and Personnel Committee was called to order by Mayor Nancy Moore at 6:38 PM. Roll Call Present: Mayor Nancy Moore (zoom), Alderperson Doug Wood Absent: Alderperson Patrick DePula (excused) Also Present: Administrator Neil Stechschulte, Finance Director Marc Houtakker, Director of Planning and Community Development Doug Plowman, Park and Recreation Director Jake Anderson, and City Clerk Christina Kahl Approval of Minutes 3.A. July 6, 2026 Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the July 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes. Motion Passed. Appearances There were no Appearances. Unfinished Business There was no Unfinished Business. New Business 6.A. Consideration of Renew Monona Loan Program Request for Eric and Holly Hartz, 5509 Brandt Place. Director Plowman stated the applicants could not attend the meeting. However, he spoke with them last week. The application meets all criteria. The attic improvements for storage may not be eligible. Alder Wood stated that the attic improvements add to the value of the home. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the loan request of $26,471.50. Motion Passed. 6.B. Consideration of Resolution 26-7-2912 Amending the 2026 Capital Budget for Improvements to the Ahuska Park Baseball Field. Director Anderson stated that expenses have increased considerably since the original plan. He would like to add batting cages, which the community currently does not have. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to the Capital Budget amendment for $65,000. Motion Passed. 6.C. Consideration of Resolution 26-7-2913 Amending the 2026 Capital Budget for Repairs to the Dream Park Shelter. Director Anderson stated that after the winter shingles were coming off of the shelter. After further inspection, it was found that the roof is failing and needs to be replaced. Anderson feels the work can be completed before winter and has concerns of more water damage if delayed. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the Capital Budget amendment for $60,000. Motion Passed. 6.D. Consideration of Resolution 26-7-2915 Amending the 2026 Operating Budget and Authorizing a Contract for Facility Inspection Services at Maywood School. Administrator Stechschulte gave an overview. Alder Wood had concerns regarding the deadline date of August 31st. This step is for the authorization of a contract for facility inspection services. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the Operating Budget amendment for up to $6,000 from the general fund. Motion Passed. 6.E. Financial Report. Finance Director Houtakker reviewed the financial report, which was provided in the meeting packet. 6.F. Acceptance of General Fund Accounts Payable Checks Dated June 12–July 16, 2026. (Documentation of invoices paid is available in the City Clerk’s office.) Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to carry over the acceptance of accounts payable checks to the next meeting due to time. Motion Passed. Staff Updates There were no staff updates. Adjournment Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to adjourn the meeting. Motion Passed (7:00 PM).