Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE A. CALL TO ORDER The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas at 6:30 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present in person were Mayor Donna Douglas, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, and Christopher Vestin. Absent was Richard Thoman. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 15, 2025 The minutes for December 15, 2025, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR Mayor Douglas extended a warm welcome to the new year to the Alders and citizens of Monroe and reflected on the accomplishments achieved in 2025. G. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC 1. Appearance by Citizens 2. Appearance by Property/Business Owners with the City of Monroe of Their  Authorized Agents H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None I. JUDICIARY AND ORDINACE REVEIW COMMITTEE 1. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 10-7 of the Monroe City Code: Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, Low Speed Vehicles, and Golf Carts The public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment. Chief Kelley explained the reason for removing this section of the code. Once removed, these vehicles would be required to comply with state and federal regulations. A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None 2. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Section 2-14-1 of the Monroe City Code: Visitor and Promotion Commission Member and Appointments The public hearing was opened. With no one speaking, the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Vestin, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None J. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Resolution Combing Wards and Polling Location for the 2026 Elections A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Sheaffer, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Miller thanked the Street and Police Departments, on behalf of Main Street Monroe, for their work in making the Cheese Drop event a success. Alder Kleven requested that, for the next meeting, Alders provide noteworthy items from their respective committees during the Business by Alders agenda item. A motion was made by Kleven, seconded by Wartenweiler, to request that an agenda item regarding Alders reporting on their committee activities be added to the next meeting agenda. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None A motion was made by Kleven, seconded by Wartenweiler, to add an item to the next agenda to amend the mayor’s proclamation by removing the reference indicating it was from the City Council of Monroe and by removing the City’s seal affixed to the proclamation. The motion failed 4-5, by the following vote: AYES: Lynne Kleven, Corinne Wartenweiler, Craig Franke, Christopher Vestin NOES Tom Miller, Heidi Treuthardt, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire, Donna ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None MAYOR: Nay L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Sheaffer, to adjourn at 7:00 PM. The motion passed 8-0, by the following vote:  AYES: Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Richard Thoman ABSTAINED: None This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.