Common Council

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 Tuesday, February 17, 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. Richard Thoman joined at 6:33 PM. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 2, 2026 The minutes for February 2, 2026, were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR The Mayor spoke regarding her letter and her efforts to establish a dedicated campground aimed at promoting tourism and supporting local shops and breweries. 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. Misc Licenses 2. Claims List A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Kleven, 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. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Treasurer's Report The treasurer's report was accepted as presented. J. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Special Event Permit: Harley's Hustle 5K A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Kleven, 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 K. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Salary Range for the Police Chief Position Recruitment A motion was made by Franke, seconded by Treuthardt, 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. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Staff to Proceed with Infrastructure Design for the North Industrial Park and Creation of TID #13 Administrator Rindy led discussion regarding the North Industrial Park and potential development opportunities. The Finance & Taxation Committee went into closed session to discuss two possible developers and the concept of creating a Tax Incremental District (TID) to assist with planning and design of the North Industrial Park. Discussion included the possibility of creating a TID encompassing approximately 50 acres to capture increment to help support necessary infrastructure improvements. Staff and the Finance & Taxation Committee indicated it would be appropriate to begin the TID creation process. The Council was given the opportunity to ask questions and expressed support for moving forward with creation of a TID for the North Industrial Park. Consensus of the Council was to move forward with the TID creation process. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS 1. Special Committee Report Outs Alder Franke reported attending a Monroe Chamber event where Joe Monroe gave a presentation supporting the school referendum. He also provided a recap of the recent Senior Center meeting, noting strong community sponsorship support and discussion of a possible new sign for the Senior Center. Additionally, the former chairperson resigned at the end of December. Alder Kleven reported that Historic Preservation approved several applications and noted that multiple downtown buildings are making façade improvements. She shared information from the Ehlers public finance seminar, noting that Wisconsin is considered a middle-income state and discussing rising housing construction costs. Alder Miller reported that Main Street Monroe recently passed its audit as a Main Street downtown organization and has been nominated for awards at its annual banquet, and GCDC will be holding its annual awards dinner on March 19th to recognize local businesses. N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS O. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS P. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Miller, to adjourn at 7:04 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.