10/2/25

CITY OF GILLETT PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 150 N McKenzie Ave – Gillett, WI 54124 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025 AT 5:45 PM MINUTES Chairperson Hicks called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm. Roll Call Present: Alderpersons Keri Hicks, Jerry Luther and Matt Young Also Present: Alderpersons Nanette Mohr, Ashley VanStraten, Mayor Jon Blaskowski, and Clerk Chelsea Anderson, City Attorney Robert Gagon. Public Works Foreman Nate Anderson, Librarian Shannon Stoner, and Fire Chief Kurt Hicks. Public Norm Finnell and Deanna Smith. Public Input: None AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Discussion and Possible Action on August 6, 2025 Minutes MOTION: Luther/Young Motion to approve minutes from August 6, 2025 Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Cold Storage location, size, and cost- Public Works Foreman would like to see the new cold storage building built where the old utility garage is located. Our current Cold Storage Building would cost more to fix than it is worth. The old utility garage on Washington Street would be torn down. Some members and mayor feel like the Fire Department 310 W Park Street is the best location while some like the closer Washington Street location. Mayor feels strongly that Zippel Park is for recreation, and we have an industrial park for buildings. There was heated conversation between the Council/Mayor and Foreman on location. MOTION: Luther/ Motion to approve the Washington Street location for the new cold storage build. MOTION FAILED MOTION: Young/Hicks Motion to approve the Fire Department Open lot location, 310 W Park Street to build a new Cold Storage building. Roll Call Vote: Young/Hicks Yay- Luther Nay – MOTION CARRIED 3. Set Next Meeting Date –To Be Determined. 4. Adjournment at 6:00 PM. MOTION: Luther/Young Motion to adjourn. Voice Vote: All Voting Aye – MOTION CARRIED Respectfully Submitted by Clerk Treasurer Chelsea Anderson