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________________________________________________ Common Council Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 PM at City Hall MINUTES ________________________________________________ Members Present: Bob Chapman, Richard Evans, Jane Fude, Troy Justmann, Doug Lee, Jim Ronge, and Mayor Wegener Members Absent: Attorney Griggs Also, Present: Meagan Buchda, Karl Huth, Jack Moeller The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and roll call was taken. T. Justmann motioned and B. Chapman seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried. J. Fude motioned and D. Lee seconded to approve the minutes of previous meetings. Motion carried. T. Justmann motioned and B. Chapman seconded to approve the minutes of intervening meetings. Motion carried. Public Comment regarding agenda items: None Communications: Karl Huth was in attendance to speak about a potential new build of 2 apartment complexes at 510 Home Road. The proposed site will be 15 - 2 bedroom and 15 - 1-bedroom apartments with 1 garage per unit. He answered questions that Council had. These units would range between $100,000 - $125,000 per unit to build (all inclusive, including costs for a parking lot, etc.). These would not be low-income housing and rent would range from 1 bedroom - $1,000 to $1,100 and 2 bedroom - $1,300 a month. Plan Commission approved for a rezone of this property from an R-3 to a PUD to be in compliance with the plan that was presented by Huth, but at this time there was no Rezone Application submitted or Public Hearing held at Plan Commission for the rezone to proceed to Council. Mr. Huth is looking for financial incentive from the City but he was unsure at this time what he was asking for. Mayor Wegener stated that the only way a financial incentive could be provided is if this build was within a TIF District. He also stated that even if a TID would be created there could be no incentive given. Fude noted that the proper steps need to be followed for a rezone. J. Ronge / B. Chapman motioned to approve $360,206.41 in checks and $362,771.33 in electronic payments. Motion carried 6-0. Reports of Officials: A. Mayor: R. Evans motioned and B. Chapman seconded to approve Resolution 65-2025 (Approve Mayoral Appointments – Police & Fire Committee) Motion carried 6-0. B. Clerk/Treasurer: M. Buchda reported that it is almost Election season with absentee ballots being sent out soon and in person voting beginning soon. C. Written Reports: 1. Building Permits Report. No questions. 2. Police Department Report: No questions. 3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report: No questions. 4. Juneau EMS Report: No questions. Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards: A. Library Report 1. Chairman Report – C. Schuett gave a recap of events happening at the Library. B. Plan Commission 1. Chairman Report – T. Justmann reported that a couple is interested in bringing their mobile sauna within City limits. Details given. No decision has been made at this time. Also, they discussed the process of the rezone of 510 Home Road. Justin Fischer from Baird phoned in to answer any questions. Plan Commission is in approval of a TID but has not started the process of the creation. J. Ronge questioned if we had another party look at the financials of this and borrowing of GO Debt. The City has some major capital items that are already on the docket for the next borrowing. The City would take on all TID debt until the tax increment would cover expenses (if the increment would be large enough). The Mayor stated that there is good and bad with creating a TIF District but believes that Baird has our best interests in mind. J. Fude stated that she has no problem with the creation of a TIF District if the process is followed correctly. C. Finance Committee 1. Chairman Report- No meeting D. Personnel Committee 1. Chairman Report – R. Evans reported that Personnel met before Council for a short meeting to hire a new Recreation Program Coordinator. 2. R. Evans motioned and J. Fude seconded to approve Resolution 64-2025 (Approve to hire Jacob Matoushek -Recreation Program Coordinator). Motion carried 6-0. E. Public Safety 1. Chairman Report – J. Fude reported that there was a public appearance regarding parking on N. Hyland and Center Street. It is hard to see traffic pulling out onto the street. Chief Beal reported that we have a new cell phone provider T-Mobile. J. Fude motioned and T. Justmann seconded to approve Resolution 62-2025 (Approve Appointment of EMS Officers). Motion carried 6-0. J. Fude motioned and B. Chapman seconded to approve Resolution 63-2025 (Approve Appointment of Fire Department Officers). Motioned carried 6-0. F. Public Works 1. Chairman Report – No meeting. G. Community Development Authority 1. Chairman Report – No Meeting H. Recreation Committee 1. Chairman Report – J. Fude reported that the committee met to discuss and make changes to the position description and the timeline of hiring a new Recreation Program Coordinator. Reported that the basketball tournaments went very well and wanted to give a special thank you to Gail Amsler for all her help. As acting interim Rec Director, she is running an Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 th at 10:30am. Open gym has been available. Will set dates for Candy bar Bingo, Spring break and Easter activities. I. Utility Commission Report by Common Council Representative 1. Chairman Report – D. Lee reported that the commission discussed that the utility audit is commencing soon. Electric is submitting a rate case application to the PSC. Staff has had MEUW training. Truck inspections were completed. Vac trailer was delivered and the old will be going to auction. The meetings with ATC will be starting for the Substation Expansion. W/WW will be replacing a natural gas line at well #2. They received the new spare mixing equipment. There was a violation at the WWTP for daily ammonia discharge during the cold stretch that has now since been resolved. Due to another water main break on South Street, Alex would like this water main to be replaced within the next few years. The new truck has been delivered and the old trucks will be sold at auction. Personnel will be meeting to discuss job descriptions, and the utilities got a thank you card from Shop with Cops. Old Business: New Business: A. Approve Provisional Licenses (45 days): Recommended Denial: None B. Approve Regular Bartender’s License for 2025 (Expires June 30th, 2026): Recommended Denial: None Ronge thanked current committee members for their service stating that terms will be expiring next month due to the Election. Adjourn Meeting: J. Ronge motioned, and B. Chapman seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried. Minutes Reported By: Meagan Buchda