Common Council — Agenda

It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. Common Council Agenda The Common Council will meet at the City of Nekoosa Office Location & Address: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at 7:00 P .M. This meeting can be streamed via Zoom, see the link attached: Click Here The agenda is as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Comment During the Citizens Comment period of the agenda, the council welcomes comments from any city resident on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the council members cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The council may refer the item to staff, a standing committee, or a future meeting for discussion and possible action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 10 minutes to speak , unless more time is granted by the council . If you wish to speak, we ask that you submit a card to the secretary or clerk providing your name, address, and topic for discussion. The council will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called for by the Mayor. Please note that once the City of Nekoosa Common Council begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. 4. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – July 8th, 2025 5. Treasurer Report 6. Committee Reports a. Property Recreation & Human Affairs i. Recommend $9,553.25 to install security cameras at Kautzer Park. ii. Recommend issuing a raze order for 613 N. Section Street. iii. Recommend amending Ordinance 9.10 Keeping Livestock and Fowl (No. 637) iv. Recommend amending Ordinance 15.01 Park Management (No. 638) v. Recommend amending Ordinance 15.03 Park Hours of Operation (No. 639) vi. Recommend hiring ECON Electric to replace electric line in Riverside Park for $4,691.00 b. Public Safety i. Recommend amending Ordinance 7.07 Parking Regulations (No. 635) ii. Recommend amending Ordinance 12.11 Alarm Systems (No. 636) It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. iii. Recommend Fire Department to hold celebration for its 125th year anniversary on September 6th, 2025 from 11am – 5pm. iv. Recommend allowing up to 6 firefighters to attend the Central Wisconsin Fall Fire Conference Monday, September 29th, 2025 at Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids Campus per handbook. c. Public Works i. Recommend approval of a second driveway at 501 N. Section Street. ii. Recommend approval of the purchase of a new utility can for the water department, at a cost not to exceed $50,960.00 from V&H Ford in Marshfield. iii. Discussion on having the Public Service Commission provide the council with a potential simplified rate increase for the Water Utility. iv. Recommend awarding the bid for the fishing pier project to Precision Grading & Utilities Inc. with a winning bid of $185,164.00. v. Recommend allowing Domtar to repair the two 1st Street railroad crossings and supplying associated traffic detours. vi. Recommend mailing the F.O.G. (grease) letter with the next water bill to inform residents on the adverse effects of flushing foreign objects and grease down the drain. d. Ways & Means i. Discussion and possible action on Pumpkin Fest presentation. ii. Discussion and possible action on waiving the rental fee for Nekoosa School District to rent out Kautzer Park Pavillion on August 25th, 2025. iii. Audit Bill List iv. License Applications v. Donations / Seminars / Conferences / Equipment / Meetings e. Committee of the Whole i. Discussion with Jon Trautman from CLA on preparing for budget and using a budget report template for each council meeting. 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on reevaluation from Steve Shepro at Forward Appraisal. b. Discussion and possible action on 2024 Audit presentation from Hawkins Ash CPAs. c. Discussion and possible action on approval of the CDBG grant award for Fairview Lane. d. Discussion and possible action on approving the current fee schedule. e. Police Chief Monthly Report f. Public Works Director Monthly Report g. Fire Department Monthly Report h. Building Inspector Monthly Report i. Community Center Monthly Report j. Airport Commission Monthly Report It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the City Common Council. k. Charles & JoAnn Lester Library Monthly Report 9. Approval of Bills 10. Adjourn a. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 Nekoosa Common Council: Dan Carlson, Mayor Alderpersons: Ward 1: Larry Krubsack & Alan Marcoux Ward 2: Michael Kumm & Brian Lytner Ward 3: Anthony Carlson & Dan Downing Ward 4: Garett Kuhn & Brad Hamilton Kallee Ferk – City Clerk Posted 08/11/2025 This meeting is recorded via Zoom and can be accessed on the city website in the Agenda and Minutes section once posted. Discussion and possible action may take place on any of the above agenda items.