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________________________________________________ PUBLIC WORKS Wednesday March 25, 2026 6:30 PM at City Hall 405 Jewel Street MINUTES ________________________________________________ Members Present: Jim Ronge, Bart Coons, Troy, Justmann, Doug Lee, Joe Ludtke, and Mayor Dan Wegener Members Absent: Also, Present: The Meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm and roll call was taken. Ronge/Lee motioned to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Ronge/Lee motioned to approve the minutes from January 28, 2026. Motion carried. Public/Citizen Comments: None Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Painting the Community Center Gym. It has been quite some time since the gym has been painted, Joe said that it would cost around $1000.00 with the lift rental. Lee motioned and Justmann seconded to approve painting the Community Center Gym. Motion carried 3-0. Review and Discuss Repairs needed to the Community Center Entry Way. Joe discussed the repairs that are needed to the Community Center Entry Way. The committee agrees that the entry way needs to be remodeled and asked Joe to get some estimates. Review and Discuss the 2026 Budgeted Road Projects. Discussed roadwork for 2026. Joe handed out a list of streets that were budgeted for the 2026 for crack filling and chip sealing. The goal is to keep our roads in good shape to avoid costly repairs. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve the Purchase of a Brush Mower Attachment for the Mini. Joe received 2 bids; he will be getting back to the committee with more information as the dealer did not have one to look at. The committee agreed that it would be a good purchase with long term savings. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Burning the Ditches. Went over the ditches that need to be burned. Ronge motioned and Justmann seconded to approve burning the ditches at Joe’s discretion, weather permitting, and notification to the Fire Department. Motion carried 3-0. Review, Discuss, and Possibly Approve Repairs needed to the Street Sweeper. Joe went over the normal wear and tear items that need to be addressed. Cost to repair these items will be around $9427.00. Ronge motioned and Justmann seconded to approve the repairs contingent on finding the money within the budget. Motion carried 3-0. Review and Discuss 2026-2027 Salt Order. Committee agreed that the purchase of 200 tons of salt would be sufficient, with a 40-ton reserve. Superintendent’s Report was presented. Joe handed out the new cemetery pamphlet for the committee to look at. The salt truck will likely be over $300,000 to replace. Park bathrooms will be open next week, Monday the 30th. Future Agenda Items – None Date and time set for the next meeting will be Wednesday April 29, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Ronge / Justmann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm. Motion carried. Minutes Reported By: Jim Ronge