Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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, February 2, 2026. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present in person were Mayor Donna Douglas, Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, and Christopher Vestin. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - JANUARY 19, 2026 The minutes for January 19, 2025, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 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 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None I. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Special Event Permit: Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run Alder Miller discussed the routes used for the races and expressed interest in exploring a possible fee increase to help offset costs to the City, particularly those related to Police Department staffing for officer coverage. A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None J. JUDICIARY AND ORDINACE REVEIW COMMITTEE 1. Hold Public Hearing and Approval of Ordinance Repealing and Recreating 5-1-22 Definition of Two- Family Residential, 5-2 -2, 5-2-11, 5-2-12(2), 5-2-12(7), 5-3-5, 5-3-6, 5-3-17(20), 5-4-4(2-3), 5-4-5(3-5), 5-7-9(10), 5-7 -25(5)(d), 5- 7-27(5), 5-7-27(7)(a), Table found in Section 5-9 -11 of the Monroe City Code: Deletion of DR-8 and Modification of TR-10 One and Two-Family Zoning Districts A public hearing was held, and no one spoke. A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None  2. Discussion and Possible Action to Reclassify DR-8 Zoning District as TR-10 Zoning District on the City of Monroe's Zoning Map A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve the ordinance. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None K. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Authorizing the Conversion of the Account Clerk Position from Part-Time to Full-Time and the Addition to the City of Monroe Pay Scale as a Permanent Full- Time Position A motion was made by Franke, seconded by Wartenweiler, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None L. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Ground Lease with ADI Operating Company, LLC (f/k/a United States Cellular Operating Company LLC) Administrator Rindy provided a brief history of the contract. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Miller, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None M. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Update on 2026A Bond Issuance and Moody's Rating  Administrator Rindy provided a brief update on the 2026A bonds. The sale was completed and received seven bids, with UMB Bank submitting the winning bid at a 3.8% interest rate, which was better than the established parameters. Moody’s indicated the City’s rating will remain at its previous AA3 rating. N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS Administrator Rindy informed the Council that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17th. City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day. P. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS Q. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Wartenweiler, to adjourn at 6:56 PM. The motion passed 9-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Tom Miller, Lynne Kleven, Heidi Treuthardt, Corinne Wartenweiler, Matt Sheaffer, Craig Franke, Dylan McGuire, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.