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Monona Finance and Personnel Committee Minutes July 6, 2026 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Monona Finance and Personnel Committee was called to order by Mayor Moore at 6:17 PM. Roll Call Present: Mayor Nancy Moore and Alderperson Doug Wood Absent: Alderperson Patrick DePula (excused) Also Present: Administrator Neil Stechschulte, Finance Director Marc Houtakker, City Attorney Bill Cole, Director of Planning and Community Development Doug Plowman, Park and Recreation Director Jake Anderson (zoom), Community Development Authority Chair Tom Stolper (6:45pm), and City Clerk Christina Kahl Approval of Minutes 3.A. June 15, 2026 Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the June 15, 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 Margaret and Veronica Willsey, 5516 Pheasant Hill Road. Director Plowman stated the project scope is the same as presented in the past. However, the costs have gone up. The homeowners did not change the loan request amount of $75,000. This is a major home project to add a second story to the current one-story home and a few other upgrades. This project meets eligibility requirements. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the loan request of $75,000. Motion Passed. 6.B. Convene in Closed Session under Wisconsin Statute section 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (Claim of Timothy and Angela Mortensen) and section 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (WPS Drive and W. Broadway Development Agreement). Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore, to convene in closed session. On a roll call vote, all members voted in favor of the motion. Motion Passed (6:22 PM). 6.C. Reconvene in Open Session Under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(2). Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to reconvene in open session. Motion Passed. 6.D. Consideration of Claim of Timothy and Angela Mortensen. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to deny the claim. Motion Passed. 6.E. Consideration of Resolution 26-7-2908 Approving a Development Agreement with Galway Companies, Inc., for a Mixed Use Development at Approximately West Broadway and WPS Drive. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to move this item to City Council with no action. Motion Passed. 6.F. Consideration of Resolution 26-7-XXXX Approving an Amendment to the Water Tower/Land Lease Agreement With Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (City Attorney) Attorney Cole stated this agreement would be for another 20 years. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the resolution. Motion Passed. 6.G. Consideration of Resolution 26-7-XXXX Approving a Capital Budget Amendment for Conceptual Design Services for a New Public Space Within the Greenline Development (Parks & Recreation Director) Administrator Stechschulte gave a brief introduction of this item. Use up to $20,000 from the capital budget to get conceptual designs. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to approve the resolution for up to $20,000 from the capital budget. Motion Passed. 6.H. Acceptance of General Fund Accounts Payable Checks Dated June 12–25, 2026. (Documentation of invoices paid is available in the City Clerk’s office.) Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Mayor Moore to delay until 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 (6:59 PM).