City Council — Minutes

Common Council Minutes – December 3, 2025 Clerk’s Initials _________ CITY OF SHULLSBURG, WISCONSIN 2026 BUDGET PROPOSAL HEARING MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2025 6:30 P.M. A public hearing was held in the Community Room of the Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin on December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the hearing was to hear all interested parties regarding the proposed 2026 General Budget. Mayor Verne Jackson opened the hearing by asking for questions and comments from the public regarding the proposed budget. Those present were Cheryl Mulcahy, Emmett Reilly, Duane Wedige, Dan Morrissey, Nathan Russell and Janelle Schumacher Mayor Jackson asked for questions or comments on the 2026 proposed general budget. Mayor Jackson asked twice for additional questions or comments and being none, asked for a motion to close the hearing. Motion by Morrissey second by Mulcahy to close the 2026 Budget Proposal hearing. All aye, motion carried. CITY OF SHULLSBURG, WISCONSIN COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2025 A special meeting of the Common Council of the City of Shullsburg was held December 3, 2025 in the Community Room of the Shullsburg Community Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Mayor Verne Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Notice of the meeting was posted at the Townsend Center, Shullsburg Post Office and Turpin’s Home Town Grocery. Roll Call- Duane Wedige, Emmett Reilly, Cheryl Mulcahy, Dan Morrissey - Present. Others present- Nathan Russell, Janelle Schumacher. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment – Wedige thanked the City employees who helped keep the roads and sidewalks clear during the recent snow storm. Resolution Approving 2026 General Budget - Motion by Morrissey second by Reilly to approve Resolution 2025-28 Approving the 2026 General Budget & Adoption of the Tax Levy in the amount of $478,736. All aye, motion carried. Request for Bid for Musuem Building Project – Attorney Nathan Russell updated the Council regarding the requirement to request bids for the demolition of the Badger Mine & Museum structure. They discussed the language of the bid proposal notice, as well as whether proof of insurance can be a requirement from parties interested in the project. They instructed the clerk to work on the notice. Closed Session – At 6:40 p.m. a motion was made by Mulcahy second by Wedige to convene into closed session. Roll Call - Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Jackson-yes, Mulcahy-yes. Motion carried. Closed Session is Pursuant to Wis. Stat 19.85 (1)(e) for the purpose of 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; specifically for discussion regarding Water Street Property Zoning Violations. Open Session – At 7:25 p.m. a motion was made by Mulcahy second by Wedige to reconvene into open session. Roll Call- Morrissey-yes, Wedige-yes, Reilly-yes, Jackson-yes, Mulcahy- yes. Motion carried. Action on Closed Session – Motion by Reilly second by Wedige to approve Attorney Russell to move forward with the settlement negotiations as discussed. Roll call vote – Mulcahy-yes, Reilly-yes, Wedige-yes, Morrissey-yes. All aye, motion carried. Street Closure for A Bit of Yesteryear – Motion by Reilly second Morrissey to approve the street closure on December 5, 2025 beginning at 6:00 P.M. for the rescheduling of the Bit of Yesteryear Parade. All aye, motion carried. At 7:30 PM a motion was made by Mulcahy, second by Wedige to adjourn. All aye, motion carried. Janelle Schumacher Clerk/Treasurer