Finance and Taxation Committee

CITY OF MONROE FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 TIME: 5:15 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Finance & Taxation Committee meeting was called to order on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:20 PM. Present in person were Heidi Treuthardt, Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, and Dylan McGuire. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 8, 2025 The minutes from December 8, 2025, were accepted as presented. C. BUSINESS: OPEN 1. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council the 2026 Fee Schedule Amended Administrator Rindy provided a brief overview of changes to the fee schedule, including: Parking stall monthly rental adjusted to align with the annual rate of $12 per month Airport Board operator licenses increased, with crop-dusting licenses set at $1,000 Removal of the golf cart permit fee A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Thoman, to approve and recommend to Common Council . The motion passed 4-0, by the following  vote: AYES: Heidi Treuthardt, Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 2. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council Approval to Implement the City of Monroe Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program Funded through TID 7 Increment Administrator Rindy provided an overview of the Façade Grant Program using TID 7 funds for the historic downtown area. She presented the draft agreement, contract, application, and program flyer, and highlighted the application process. Applications will be collected and reviewed by Main Street Monroe and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by McGuire, to approve and recommend to Common Council. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES:Heidi Treuthardt, Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None 3. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Land Leases for CTH N and CTH DR Property Administrator Rindy reviewed the leases for the properties. She noted that the committee could either renew with the current tenants or go out for new bids. The committee discussed possible terms for a renewable lease for the Konig property and agreed to give the Konigs the first opportunity to make an offer. The committee also approved sending the Gratz Brothers lease to the Common Council for approval. A motion was made by Sheaffer, seconded by Thoman, to approve and recommend to Common Council the renewal of the lease with the Gratz brothers. The motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES:Heidi Treuthardt, Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None D. BUSINESS BY MEMBERS E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Thoman, seconded by Sheaffer, to adjourn at 5:44 PM. The  motion passed 4-0, by the following vote: AYES: Heidi Treuthardt, Richard Thoman, Matt Sheaffer, Dylan McGuire NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None This Committee may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.