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Monona City Council Minutes June 15, 2026 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Monona City Council was called to order by Mayor Moore at 7:00 PM. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Mayor Nancy Moore, Alderpersons Rick Bernstein, Patrick DePula, Brian Holmquist (zoom at 7:13pm), Teresa Radermacher, Doug Wood, Rachel Kugle Absent: None Also Present: Administrator Neil Stechschulte, City Attorney Bill Cole (at 7:36pm), Police Chief Brian Chaney (zoom), Fire Chief Jerry McMullen (zoom), Director of Planning & Community Development Doug Plowman, and City Clerk Christina Kahl. Others present were: Eliot Gore, Randy Kolinske, and Zach Dressler from Vierbicher (zoom), Jennifer Camp from JLA Architects, Peter Harmatuck (zoom) from JLA Architects, and Sean O'Brien (zoom) from Northpointe Development. Approval of Minutes C.1. June 1, 2026. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder DePula to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion Passed. Appearances D.1. Proclamation Recognizing Pride Month. Mayor Moore stated the City began recognizing Pride month as of June 1st. She then read the proclamation. D.2. Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth. Mayor Moore read the proclamation. There were no other appearances. Public Hearing There was no Public Hearing. Consent Agenda F.1. Consideration of Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class A” Liquor License for Los Perez Monona LLC, 6005 Monona Drive (License Review Committee). F.2. Consideration of Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “B" Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Liquor License for East Side Club Inc, DBA East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive (License Review Committee). F.3. Consideration of Renewal Application for 2026/2027 Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class C” Wine License for West Broadway Hotel Associates LLC, DBA Avid Hotel by IHG, 900 W. Broadway (License Review Committee). Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder DePula to approve the consent agenda. Motion Passed. Council Action Items G.1. Unfinished Business G.1.a. Consideration of Resolution 26-6-2903 Approving the Plan Commission Recommendation for the West Broadway Phase I PIP by Galway Companies (Plan Commission). Director Plowman was in attendance and introduced this item. Alder Bernstein had some questions regarding the PIP to which Director Plowman addressed. Alder Bernstein and Adler Radermacher both inquired about the recycling of materials. Director Plowman stated that all recycling will be done as required. Alder Wood reviewed the road layout and asked who is responsible for the road. Director Plowman stated that the Public Works Committee is responsible for the general layout. Jennifer Camp from JLA Architects presented the building materials sample board to the Council. Randy Kolinske from Vierbicher offered clarification on the width of the bike/pedestrian path of 8 feet. Alder Wood recommended the width be more like 10– 12 feet wide. Mayor Moore inquired about the location of the utility boxes. Randy Kolinske from Vierbicher stated the location will be near the dumpster enclosure. Motion by Alder DePula, seconded by Alder Kugle to approve Phase I PIP. Motion Passed. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Bernstein to amend the motion to add a recycling reporting requirement. Motion Passed. G.2. New Business Item G. 2. c. moved here, before item G. 2. a. G.2.a. Consideration of Resolution 26-6-2905 Authorizing Staff to Apply to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for Replacement of Radios, AEDs and Cot (Fire Chief). Fire Chief McMullen was present via zoom and requested one read on this item due to the due date. Approval of this resolution would allow him to go ahead and apply for the grants. Motion by Alder Radermacher, seconded by Alder Wood to suspend the rules and take action. Motion Passed. Motion by Alder Kugle, seconded by Alder Wood to approve Resolution 26-6- 2905. Motion Passed. G.2.b. Consideration of Resolution 26-6-2904 Approval of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) to Reconfigure the Existing Lots, Dedicate Right-of-Way and Dedicate Two Outlots to the City – 5600 Gisholt Drive – 1709 W. Broadway (Plan Commission). Director Plowman introduced this item. The Plan Commission has approved this with conditions. Motion by Alder DePula, seconded by Alder Wood to suspend the rules and take action. Motion Passed. Motion by Alder DePula, seconded by Alder Wood to approve Resolution 26-6- 2904. Motion Passed. G.2.c. Consideration of Resolution 26-6-2906 Approval of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) to Adjust the Lot Lines Between Lot 3 of CSM 15061 and Lot 4 of CSM of 15061 – 1208 – 1212 E. Broadway (Public Works Committee). **This item moved ahead of G. 2. a.** Director Plowman introduced this item and requested one read. This has been reviewed by the Public Works Committee and will need to go before the Plan Commission. Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder DePula to suspend the rules and take action. Motion Passed. Motion by Alder Kugle, seconded by Alder DePula to approve Resolution 26-6- 2906 pending Plan Commission approval. Motion Passed. G.2.d. Convene in Closed Session under Wisconsin Statute 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 (San Damiano Lease). Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Radermacher to convene in Closed Session. On a roll call vote, members voted in favor of the motion. Motion Passed (7:56 PM). G.2.e. Reconvene in Open Session Under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(2). Motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder DePula to reconvene in Open Session. Motion Passed (8:29 PM). G.2.f. Possible Action on Items Arising out of Closed Session. Mayor Moore stated there was no action on this item. Some typos will be corrected, and this item will be back on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Reports of Committees, Commissions, Boards, Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney, Department Managers, Sustainability Efforts, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Efforts. Alders, staff, City attorney, and Mayor Moore provided various reports and updates. Appointments There were no Appointments. Adjournment Motion by Alder DePula, seconded by Alder Wood to adjourn. Motion Passed (8:53 PM).