Monroe, Louisiana

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will meet to interview sworn officer candidates and discuss their qualifications. The body is scheduled to vote on the approval of an eligibility list for hiring sworn officers.

• Interviews for sworn officer candidates
• Discussion of sworn officer candidate qualifications
• Approval of creating an eligibility list for hiring sworn officers

The commission unanimously approved the April 23 meeting minutes, held a closed session to review sworn officer candidates, and voted to add Devan Runden to the hiring eligibility list. This list establishes which applicants are qualified for future police department recruitment in Monroe.

• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for sworn officer candidate interviews and qualification review (unanimous)
• Added Devan Runden to the sworn officer eligibility list (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding animal noise, smoking and vaping, and landscaping ratios in light industrial zones. The body is also considering a charter ordinance for filling council and mayoral vacancies and a lease for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Public hearing on Charter Ordinance regarding filling vacancies for Common Council, Alderpersons, and Mayor
• Public hearing on Ordinance regarding animal noise (Section 9-1-11)
• Public hearing on Ordinance regarding smoking and vaping prohibitions (Section 8-1-4)
• Public hearing on landscaping surface ratios in the Light Industrial Zoning District
• Resolution to approve a lease for EV charging stations in the 10th Street Parking Lot with Eugene Hotel

Historic Preservation Commission

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior changes to properties on 11th and 10th Streets. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance text amendment regarding signage in the Historic Preservation Overlay.

• Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for Judy Meier - Artful Gourmet - 1606 11th Street
• Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for Jason Rufer - 608 the Factory - 1607 10th Street
• Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for Amy Campbeli - Evolve Collective - 1602 11th Street
• Inform Committee Regarding Ordinance Zoning Text Amendment for Signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council a zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay, a final plat for Richland Heights Phase 2, two certified survey maps, and a discussion on data center zoning considerations. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and member business.

• Discussion and recommendation on extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for Jeffrey & Rhonda Thomm
• Discussion and recommendation on Certified Survey Map for Gavin & Shiloh Sager at 1511 & 1513 11th Avenue
• Discussion and recommendation on approval of Final Plat No. 2 of Richland Heights
• Discussion and recommendation on Ordinance Zoning Text Amendment for Signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O)
• Discussion regarding data centers and zoning considerations

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss and possibly approve a zoning change for Lots 5-12 of Haven Hills Estates Subdivision, award contracts for Fire Station 2 roof replacement and lead service line replacement, and set public hearings on animal noise, council vacancies, vaping, and landscape ratio in light industrial zones. The agenda also includes recognitions, appointments, annual liquor licenses, and a presentation on municipal financing.

• Discussion and possible approval of ordinance adopting zoning change for Lots 5-12 of Haven Hills Estates Subdivision
• Resolution awarding contract for Fire Station 2 roof replacement project
• Resolution awarding lead service line replacement contract to E&N Hughes Company
• Resolution granting annual liquor and fermented malt beverages licenses
• Resolution approving special event for City of Monroe Park & Recreation's July 4th Celebration

City Plan Commission

The Monroe City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend zoning changes for two properties and three ordinances to the Common Council. The meeting includes public hearings for a rezoning, a landscape surface ratio ordinance, and a sign text amendment.

• Discussion of ETJ Certified Survey Maps for Evan Lemenager and Mike Lambert
• Public hearing for rezoning Haven Hills Estates Lots 5-12 to TR-10
• Public hearing for ordinance adopting Landscape Surface Ratio in Light Industrial Zone
• Public hearing for ordinance amending sign rules in Historic Preservation Overlay
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers, 1110 18th Ave

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on 17th Ave and 10th Street, discuss a facade grant for Schardt Orthodontics at 1502 11th Street, and review updated quotes for a facade grant at the Monroe Chamber Building at 1505 9th Street. The commission will also discuss the sign approval process for historic properties.

• Approval of Certificates of Appropriateness for 910 17th Ave, 1609 10th St, 1004 17th Ave, and 1118 17th Ave
• Discussion and possible approval of facade grant for Schardt Orthodontics at 1502 11th Street
• Approval of updated quotes for facade grant at Monroe Chamber Building (1505 9th Street)
• Discussion regarding sign approval process and requirements for historic preservation certificates

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will consider recommendations for a fire station roof project and the purchase of a training system. The body will discuss these items before potentially recommending actions to the Common Council.

• Contract award for Fire Station 2 Roof Replacement Project
• Purchase of a Max Fire Box Phase II Training System for the Fire Department

The Finance and Taxation Committee recommended awarding a roof replacement contract for Fire Station 2 to Design Fundamentals. The committee also approved the purchase of a fire behavior training system for the Fire Department.

• Recommended awarding Fire Station 2 roof replacement contract to Design Fundamentals for $173,000 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Max Fire Box Phase II Training System for $19,953.57 (3-0)
• Accepted May 26, 2026 minutes as presented

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will discuss and possibly act on two ordinances: one to repeal and recreate the landscape surface ratio requirement in the Light Industrial Zoning District, and another addressing the City of Monroe's vaping regulations. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and member-presented business.

• Discussion and possible action on ordinance repealing and recreating Subsection 5-2-31(7): Landscape Surface Ratio in Light Industrial Zoning District
• Discussion and possible action on the City of Monroe's Vaping Ordinance
• Correction of minutes from May 26, 2026

License Committee

The License Committee will receive an education update on alcohol license types and recent legislation, then vote on a resolution recommending annual liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses to the Common Council.

• Education on alcohol license types and recent legislation updates
• Resolution recommending annual liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses to Common Council

The License Committee voted 2-0 to approve and recommend to the Common Council a resolution granting annual liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses. The committee also received an educational overview on alcohol license types and recent legislation. Minutes from May 26, 2026, were accepted as presented.

• Approved and recommended to Common Council annual liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses (2-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss and potentially recommend the City of Monroe Park & Recreation's July 4th Celebration special event to the Common Council.

• Discussion and possible recommendation for the Park & Recreation July 4th Celebration Special Event

The committee voted to recommend the City of Monroe Park & Recreation's July 4th Celebration Special Event to the Common Council. Members discussed the event application and the sale of beer in the park.

• Approved and recommended July 4th Celebration Special Event to Common Council (3-0)
• Accepted May 26, 2026 minutes as presented

Common Council

The Common Council will hear a 2026 final financial audit presentation by Baker Tilly. The council is also scheduled to discuss and potentially act on filling an alderperson vacancy for a term ending April 20, 2027.

• 2026 Final Financial Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly
• Discussion and possible action regarding Alderperson vacancy applications
• Resolution appointing an Alderperson for the term ending April 20, 2027
• Approval of special events including Green County Cheese Days and Move it Forward's Summer Series
• Resolution approving temporary beer and wine licenses for Cheese Days and Cactus & Co at 1610 11th Street

The Council appointed Dave Mosher to fill the alderperson vacancy created when Tom Miller became Mayor, with a 7-0 vote after Mosher was nominated 4-3 over Maxwell Brooks. The Council also approved a financial audit presentation, consent agenda, special events for community festivals and fundraisers, temporary alcohol licenses for Cheese Days, and an amendment to the City's fund balance policy.

• Appointed Dave Mosher to alderperson vacancy, term ending April 20, 2027 (7-0; nomination vote 4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including misc licenses and claims list (8-0)
• Approved resolution for special events: Green County Cheese Days, Move it Forward Summer Series, Green County Latino Health Fair, Cactus & Co fundraiser (8-0)
• Approved temporary Class B wine/beer and beer garden applications for Cheese Days event (7-1; Wartenweiler opposed)
• Approved temporary outdoor beer garden license and premise extension for Cactus & Co at 1610 11th Street (8-0)
• Approved amendment to City of Monroe Comprehensive Finance Policy Section 5.8 Fund Balance Policy (8-0)
• Accepted minutes of May 18, 2026 as presented (no vote recorded)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will convene to organize by electing a chairperson and vice-chairperson, verify that members have completed mandatory training, and receive the annual assessment roll from the assessor. The board will examine the roll for errors, consider corrections including omitted property, and handle any property assessment objections filed by taxpayers. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific contested assessments listed.

• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Verification of mandatory training requirements for board members
• Receipt and examination of the annual assessment roll
• Review of omitted property (referenced as pa-5659f Monroe Omitted.pdf)
• Consideration of objection waivers and requests to testify by telephone

The Board appointed Mayor Miller as chairperson and Alder Thoman as vice-chairperson. The Board added three omitted parcels owned by Bader-Spidahl LLC to the roll book and dismissed a property tax objection after the petitioner failed to appear.

• Appointed Mayor Miller as 2026 Board of Review chairperson (Voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Alder Thoman as 2026 Board of Review vice-chairperson (Voice vote, all ayes)
• Added three omitted parcels owned by Bader-Spidahl LLC to the roll book
• Dismissed property tax objection for 1808 16th Ave after Duane Montgomery failed to appear

Senior Citizens Board

The Senior Citizens Board will meet to review financial statements and receive a report from the coordinator. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an electronic sign for the building.

• Approval of financial statement
• Electronic sign on building
• Coordinator's report

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will consider a proposed revision to Section 5.8 of the City of Monroe Comprehensive Finance Policy, which governs the fund balance policy. The item is requested by the City Administrator and is scheduled for a 10-minute discussion. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion and possible action on revising the Fund Balance Policy (Section 5.8 of the Comprehensive Finance Policy)

The Finance and Taxation Committee voted 4-0 to approve and recommend to the Common Council a revision to the City's Fund Balance Policy (Section 5.8). The revision maintains the 25% rainy-day fund requirement but clarifies that the percentage is based on operational expenditures, and updates the policy date. The committee also accepted the minutes from May 11, 2026, as presented.

• Accepted May 11, 2026, committee minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved and recommended to Common Council revised Fund Balance Policy Section 5.8, maintaining 25% rainy-day requirement based on operational expenditures (4-0)

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will consider three items: a possible new vaping ordinance, a charter amendment for filling Common Council vacancies, and an animal noise ordinance. The committee may take action on the vaping ordinance and make recommendations to the Common Council on the other two items. The meeting also includes a call to order and correction of minutes from May 11, 2026.

• Discussion and possible action on the City of Monroe's vaping ordinance
• Discussion and possible recommendation on charter ordinance repealing and recreating Section 1-5-12 regarding filling Common Council vacancies
• Discussion and possible recommendation on an animal noise ordinance
• Correction of minutes from May 11, 2026

The committee recommended two ordinances to the Common Council regarding animal noise and requirements for filling Council vacancies. A preliminary discussion was held regarding a potential vaping ordinance amendment.

• Recommended to Common Council Charter Ordinance repealing and recreating Section 1-5-12 regarding filling vacancies on Common Council (3-0)
• Recommended to Common Council the City's Animal Noise Ordinance (3-0)
• Accepted May 11, 2026 minutes as presented

License Committee

The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council two temporary alcohol licenses: a temporary Class B wine and beer license and beer garden for the Cheese Days event, and a temporary outdoor beer garden license and premise extension for Cactus & Co at 1610 11th Street. The committee may also consider other business presented by members.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of temporary Class B wine & Class B beer and beer garden applications for the Cheese Days event
• Discussion and possible recommendation of temporary outdoor beer garden license and premise extension for Cactus & Co at 1610 11th Street

The License Committee approved recommendations to the Common Council for temporary alcohol licenses for the Cheese Days event and a fundraiser at Cactus & Co. The Cactus & Co request includes a premise extension into parking stalls.

• Recommended Cheese Days wine and beer applications to Common Council (3-0)
• Recommended Cactus & Co outdoor beer garden and premise extension to Common Council (3-0)
• Accepted May 11, 2026 minutes as presented

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council on four special event applications: Green County Cheese Days, Move It Forward Summer Series, Green County Latino Health Fair, and Cactus & Co fundraising event. All items are presented by the Police Department for discussion and recommendation.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on Green County Cheese Days, Inc's Cheese Days event application (Sept 14, 2026)
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Move It Forward's Summer Series volleyball and pickleball tournaments (June 20, 2026)
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Green County Latino Health Fair special event permit
• Discussion and possible recommendation on special event permit for Cactus & Co 'Cheers Bartel's' fundraising event

The Public Safety Committee reviewed four special event applications and approved all of them for recommendation to the Common Council. These approvals allow local organizations to host public gatherings in Monroe with planned police oversight and traffic planning. The committee also accepted previous meeting minutes and noted that a fire investigation report will be shared once completed.

• Approved Green County Cheese Days event for Common Council recommendation (3-0)
• Approved Move It Forward's Summer Series special event application (3-0)
• Approved Green County Latino Health Fair for Common Council recommendation (3-0)
• Approved Cactus & Co "Cheers Bartel's" Fundraising Event permit (3-0)
• Accepted May 11, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several zoning text amendments to revise lot area and parking requirements for residential and mixed-use districts. The body will also vote on public event permits, city equipment purchases, and personnel pay scales.

• Public hearings for zoning amendments regarding TR-10, NMU, and MR-15 districts
• Resolution to hire Fischer Brothers for pool slide and start tower repairs
• Purchase of a Chevrolet pickup truck for the Water Department
• Approval of special events including Cars on the Square and Concerts on the Square
• Resolution approving a certified survey map for 1423 & 1425 21st Street

The Common Council approved four zoning text amendments revising minimum lot area requirements and parking rules across several districts, all passed unanimously. It also approved temporary beer garden permits for downtown events by a 7-1 vote, with one alderperson opposed. Other actions included appointing a new Park & Recreation commissioner, awarding a curb/sidewalk construction contract, and authorizing a July 4th fireworks permit.

• Approved four zoning text amendments revising lot sizes, multi-family units, and parking requirements (8-0)
• Approved temporary beer garden permits for Concerts on the Square and Cars on the Square events (7-1)
• Appointed Cassie Miller to a 3-year term on the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners (8-0)
• Awarded contract for 2026 curb & gutter and sidewalk construction (8-0)
• Approved purchase of a Chevrolet pickup truck for Water Department from Badger Chevrolet for $43,462 (8-0)
• Approved hiring Fischer Brothers for pool slide & start tower repairs (8-0)
• Approved July 4th fireworks permit for Parks & Recreation Department (8-0)
• Approved extension of option to purchase land in TID 9 (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider multiple zoning text amendments aimed at reducing barriers to housing development, including revisions to minimum lot area requirements, relaxing multi-family unit restrictions, and reducing parking requirements. Other business includes approving special event permits, a certified survey map, contracts for curb/gutter and pool repairs, a water department pickup truck purchase, and adjustments to the city's compensation pay scale. Closed sessions are planned to discuss the city treasurer's pay and an option to purchase land in TID 9.

• Public hearings on four zoning text amendments: lot area in TR-10 and NMU districts, multi-family units in MR-15, and parking requirements for townhomes and apartments (Items M.1-M.4)
• Resolution approving special events: Cars on the Square, Concerts on the Square, and Memorial Day Parade (J.1) with temporary Class B malt beverage permits (K.1, K.2)
• Resolution approving certified survey map for 1423 & 1425 21st Street (L.1)
• Resolution hiring Fischer Brothers for pool slide and start tower repairs (N.1)
• Resolution awarding contract for 2026 curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction (N.4)

The Council passed four zoning text amendments to reduce minimum lot area in TR-10 and NMU districts, relax multi-family unit limits in MR-15, and reduce parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 zones, all 8-0. A special appointment of Cassie Miller to the Park & Recreation Board was approved 8-0. Temporary beer garden licenses for Concerts on the Square and Cars on the Square were approved 7-1, with Alder Wartenweiler opposing. Other actions included hiring Fischer Brothers for pool repairs, purchasing a Chevrolet pickup for $43,462, and awarding a curb and sidewalk contract.

• Approved zoning text amendments reducing lot area in TR-10 and NMU districts (8-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment relaxing multi-family unit limits in MR-15 district (8-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment reducing parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, MR-30 districts (8-0)
• Appointed Cassie Miller to a 3-year term on the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners (8-0)
• Approved temporary Class B beer garden licenses for Concerts on the Square and Cars on the Square (7-1, Wartenweiler opposed)
• Approved hiring Fischer Brothers for pool slide and start tower repairs (8-0)
• Approved purchase of a Chevrolet pickup truck from Badger Chevrolet for $43,462 (8-0)
• Approved 2026 compensation pay scale adding Account Technician - Utility Account Tech (8-0)

City Plan Commission

The Monroe City Plan Commission will hold public hearings and discuss recommendations for the Common Council regarding zoning text amendments. These items include relaxing restrictions on multi-family housing units, adjusting parking requirements, and allowing drive-thru services in specific zones.

• Public hearing on relaxing multi-family unit restrictions in MR-15 district
• Public hearing on parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts
• Discussion on allowing drive-thru services in the CMU district
• Discussion on landscape surface ratio in the Light Industrial zone
• Approval of Certified Survey Map for 1423 21st Street

The Plan Commission approved and recommended to the Common Council two zoning text amendments: relaxing multi-family unit caps in MR-15 and updating parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30. It voted 5-2 to prohibit additional drive-thrus in the CMU district. The commission also reached consensus that sign amendments in the Historic Preservation Overlay should require a conditional use permit. A certified survey map splitting 1423 21st Street into two lots was approved.

• Approved and recommended zoning text amendment to relax multi-family unit restrictions in MR-15 (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended parking requirement amendments for NMU, MR-15, MR-30 (unanimous)
• Voted to prohibit additional drive-thrus in CMU district (5-2; Sheaffer and Spielman dissenting)
• Consensus to require conditional use permit for historic character sign replicas in HP-O overlay
• Approved and recommended certified survey map for Ben Voss at 1423 21st Street (unanimous)
• Accepted April 8, 2026 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review facade grant applications recommended by the Main Street Monroe Design Committee. The commission will also receive an update regarding the city's pursuit of a 2027 federal historic preservation grant.

• Review of facade grant applications for 1505 9th Street, Treats Block, White Block, 1004 17th Ave (Chocolate Temptations), and 1118 17th Ave (Mark Jabson)
• Update on federal historic preservation funding for a community historic resources survey
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The commission elected Jeff Maliszewski as chair and Jordan Nordby as vice chair, and approved the March 11 minutes. Five facade grant applications were approved on voice votes, each with one abstention; a sixth application was sent back for a second quote. The commission also heard an update on a potential federal historic preservation grant for a citywide survey.

• Elected Jeff Maliszewski as Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Jordan Nordby as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved five facade grants for Treats Block, White Block, Chocolate Temptations, Monroe Arts Center, and 1118 17th Ave (each voice vote, Jordan Nordby abstaining)
• Sent painting-project facade application back to applicant for a second quote (voice vote, Jordan Nordby abstaining)

Board of Public Works

The Monroe Board of Public Works will review a recommendation to award the 2026 curb and gutter repair contract to the Common Council. Members will also discuss an update to the city’s roadway functional classification system. These items cover routine street repairs and how city roads are categorized for maintenance purposes.

• Discussion of a recommendation to award the 2026 curb and gutter repair contract
• Review of an update to the city’s roadway functional classification system
• Correction of minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting
• Reports from the Utilities Supervisor and Director of Public Works

The Board of Public Works approved a recommendation to award a curb and gutter repair contract to Potrykus Construction LLC. The board also recommended that the Common Council approve an update to the city's roadway functional classification.

• Recommended awarding 2026 Curb and Gutter Repair contract to Potrykus Construction LLC for $493,510.74 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of the Roadway Functional Classification update resolution to Common Council (4-0)
• Accepted May 5, 2026 minutes as presented

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will meet in closed session to consider a notice of claim against the city and discuss an extension of an option to purchase land in TID 9. In open session, members may discuss and recommend action on the notice of claim. The meeting is primarily procedural with two substantive closed-door items.

• Closed session: Consideration of notice of claim submitted to the city
• Closed session: Discussion of extension of option to purchase land in TID 9
• Open session: Possible recommendation to Common Council on the notice of claim
• Correction of minutes from April 27, 2026

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will discuss a notice of claim submitted to the City of Monroe. The committee will also discuss an extension regarding an option to purchase land in TID 9.

• Consideration of notice of claim submitted to the City of Monroe
• Discussion regarding extension of option to purchase land in TID 9

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will discuss several potential recommendations for the Common Council. These include updates to the city's animal noise ordinance and changes to the city code regarding official terms and vacancies.

• Discussion of the City's Animal Noise Ordinance
• Proposed repeal and recreation of Section 1-5-12 regarding filling Common Council vacancies
• Proposed repeal and recreation of Section 1-5-1 regarding Council, Mayor, and Alderpersons terms of office
• Proposed repeal and recreation of Section 1-5-1 regarding the spring primary for Council, Mayor, and Alderpersons

License Committee

The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend a temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage and beer garden application for Main Street Monroe, Inc. in conjunction with the Cars on the Square event. The recommendation would go to the Common Council. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on a temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage and beer garden application for Main Street Monroe, Inc. for the Cars on the Square event

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on recommending approval of three special event permits submitted by Main Street Monroe and the Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post. These include a car show, multiple concert dates, and a Memorial Day parade. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Main Street Monroe's Car Show (June 5, 2026)
• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square (multiple dates)
• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post Memorial Day Parade (May 25, 2026)

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will hold a closed session to discuss the City Treasurer's pay grade and step in relation to current responsibility adjustments. In open session, they will discuss a revised 2026 compensation pay scale that adds an Account Technician - Utility Account Tech and removes the Utility Staff Accountant position, and may take action on the Treasurer's current pay grade and step.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) regarding City Treasurer pay grade and step adjustments
• Discussion and possible recommendation on revised 2026 compensation pay scale, adding Utility Account Technician and removing Utility Staff Accountant
• Discussion and possible action on current pay grade and step location for the City Treasurer
• Correction of minutes from April 27, 2026 (procedural)

The Salary and Personnel Committee approved two recommendations for the Common Council regarding employee compensation. These include a revised 2026 pay scale for utility accounting positions and a one-time step increase for the City Treasurer.

• Approved and recommended to Common Council revised 2026 Compensation Pay Scale to include Account Technician - Utility Account Tech and remove Utility Staff Accountant (4-0)
• Approved and recommended to Common Council a one-time step increase on the pay scale for the city treasurer (4-0)
• Accepted April 27, 2026 minutes as presented

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will hold a closed session under Wisconsin statute to consider the City Treasurer's pay grade and step due to responsibility adjustments. In open session, they will discuss and possibly recommend a revised 2026 compensation pay scale that adds an Account Technician - Utility Account Tech and removes the Utility Staff Accountant. They will also discuss the current pay grade and step for the City Treasurer.

• Closed session (Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c)) regarding City Treasurer pay grade and step due to adjustments in responsibilities
• Discussion and possible recommendation on revised 2026 compensation pay scale to include Account Technician - Utility Account Tech and remove Utility Staff Accountant
• Discussion on current pay grade and step location for the City Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2026
• Meeting includes live streaming and archived video access

The Salary & Personnel Committee voted 4-0 to recommend a revised 2026 compensation pay scale that adds an Account Technician - Utility Account Tech position and removes the Utility Staff Accountant. The committee also voted 4-0 to recommend a one-time step increase for the City Treasurer on the pay scale. Both recommendations will go to the Common Council for final action.

• Approved recommendation to Common Council for revised 2026 pay scale adding Account Technician - Utility Account Tech, removing Utility Staff Accountant (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to Common Council for one-time step increase for City Treasurer (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from April 27, 2026, as presented
• Approved entering closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) (4-0)
• Approved returning from closed session (4-0)

Airport Board of Management

The Airport Board will discuss and possibly take action on several items including runway 2-20 reconstruction, ordinance revisions, crop dusting containment, land leases, filling a board vacancy, and a Chamber After Five event. They will also review financial statements and the fuel sales report.

• Discussion and possible action on Runway 2-20 Reconstruction
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance Revisions
• Discussion and possible action on Crop Dusting Containment
• Discussion and possible action on Land Leases
• Discussion and possible action on Filling Board Vacancy

The Board unanimously recommended that the Mayor appoint Rich Deprez to a vacant board position. No other substantive actions were taken, though members discussed crop dusting containment and land leases.

• Approved February 24, 2026, minutes as presented
• Recommended Rich Deprez to fill vacant board member position (Unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider recommending repairs to the pool slide and start tower, with multiple quotes attached. They will also vote on payment to Whitney Tree Service and discuss purchasing a 2026 half-ton pickup for the water utility. The meeting includes election of officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion and possible recommendation for pool slide re-gel and start tower repairs (multiple bids from Fischer Bros, Safe Slide, Splashtacular)
• Approval of payment to Whitney Tree Service (invoice attached)
• Discussion of purchasing a 2026 1/2 ton pickup for water utility (quotes attached)
• Election of Board officers for the coming term

The Board of Public Works approved recommendations to the Common Council for pool slide and tower repairs and the purchase of a new utility truck. The board also elected its chairperson and vice-chairperson.

• Elected Alder Thoman as chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Alder Sheaffer as vice-chairperson (4-0)
• Accepted April 13, 2026 minutes as presented
• Approved Whitney Tree Service invoice (4-0)
• Recommended to Common Council hiring Fischer Brothers for pool slide and tower repairs for approximately $58,200 (4-0)
• Recommended to Common Council purchasing a pickup truck from Ruda for $44,119 and selling the current truck at auction (4-0)

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council will set public hearings for May 18 on four zoning text amendments aimed at reducing barriers to housing development, including changes to minimum lot areas, multi-family unit restrictions, and parking requirements. The council will also consider a temporary outdoor beer garden license for Leisure Lanes, approve special event permits for Main Street Monroe's Summer Kickoff, Union Presbyterian Church's Cinco de Mayo, and Monroe High School's Pride Parade, and create a seasonal bathhouse/slide attendant position. A consent agenda includes miscellaneous licenses and claims. In closed session, the council will discuss purchasing land on 13th Street and 31st Avenue and an updated contract for property on 21st Street, with possible public action to follow.

• Set public hearing on May 18 for zoning text amendment to revise minimum lot area in TR-10 residential district
• Set public hearing on May 18 for zoning text amendment to revise minimum lot area in NMU district
• Set public hearing on May 18 for zoning text amendment to relax restrictions on number of units per multi-family building in MR-15 district
• Set public hearing on May 18 for zoning text amendment regarding parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts
• Resolution to approve temporary outdoor beer garden for Leisure Lanes; closed session to negotiate land purchases on 13th/31st Avenue and 21st Street

The council approved the consent agenda, a temporary outdoor beer garden for Leisure Lanes, special event permits, and a seasonal bathhouse/slide attendant position. They set four public hearings for May 18 on zoning text amendments to revise lot area and parking requirements in multiple districts. After closed session, the council approved resolutions to purchase land and right-of-way for 13th Street/31st Avenue and to update a contract for property on 21st Street. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0, Franke abstained)
• Approved temporary outdoor beer garden for Leisure Lanes (8-0)
• Approved three special event permits (8-0)
• Set four public hearings for May 18 on zoning text amendments for lot area and parking
• Approved seasonal bathhouse/slide attendant position (8-0)
• Approved purchase of land/right-of-way for 13th/31st Avenue and updated contract for 21st Street after closed session (8-0 each)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote to set public hearings for May 18 on four zoning text amendments intended to reduce barriers to housing development, covering minimum lot area in TR-10 and NMU districts, multi-family unit limits in MR-15, and parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30. It will also consider a resolution to allow Leisure Lanes a temporary outdoor beer garden, approve special event permits for Main Street Monroe's Summer Kickoff, Union Presbyterian Church's Cinco de Mayo, and Monroe High School's Pride Parade, and go into closed session to discuss purchasing land on 13th/31st Avenue and an updated contract for property on 21st Street. Consent items include miscellaneous licenses and the claims list.

• Resolution to temporarily extend Leisure Lanes' licensed premises for an outdoor beer garden
• Approval of special event permits for Main Street Monroe Summer Kickoff, Union Presbyterian Cinco de Mayo, and Monroe High School Pride Parade
• Closed session to negotiate purchase of land on 13th Street and 31st Avenue
• Closed session to consider an updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street
• Resolution to add a seasonal bathhouse/slide attendant position with 2026 miscellaneous wages

The Common Council approved a consent agenda, a temporary outdoor beer garden for Leisure Lanes, special event permits for three events, and a new seasonal bathhouse/slide attendant position. After closed session, council approved purchasing land for a 13th Street and 31st Avenue right-of-way and an updated contract to purchase property on 21st Street. Council also set public hearings for May 18 on four zoning text amendments regarding minimum lot area and parking requirements.

• Approved consent agenda (misc. licenses and claims) (7-0, Franke abstained)
• Approved temporary outdoor beer garden for Leisure Lanes (8-0)
• Approved special event permits for Main Street Monroe Summer Kickoff, Union Presbyterian Church Cinco de Mayo, and Monroe High School Pride Parade (8-0)
• Set public hearings for May 18, 2026 on four zoning text amendments (TR-10 lot area, NMU lot area, MR-15 unit restrictions, NMU/MR-15/MR-30 parking)
• Approved 2026 miscellaneous wages adding seasonal bathhouse/slide attendant position (8-0)
• Approved purchase of land right-of-way on 13th Street and 31st Avenue (8-0)
• Approved updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street (8-0)

Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on a beer garden at Twining Park during the 4th of July celebration, consider rules for dogs in city parks, and review a batting cage project at Honeycreek Park. No other action items are listed.

• Discussion and possible action on a beer garden at Twining Park for July 4th
• Discussion of dogs in City of Monroe parks
• Discussion on batting cage project at Honeycreek Park

The Commission established that two interview panels consisting of members, city staff, and the public will be used for Police Chief candidates. Staff will contact potential panelists for interviews scheduled for April 16th.

• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss Police Chief candidate qualifications (unanimous)
• Determined interview panels for Police Chief candidates will include Commission members, City staff, and public members

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will enter closed session to deliberate potential development agreements for residential developments in Tax Increment District (TID) 9 and TID 7. The committee will also consider an updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street and a land purchase for right-of-way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue. Open session may include possible actions on the 21st Street and 13th/31st Avenue property purchases.

• Closed session: discussion of potential development agreement terms for residential developments in TID 9
• Closed session: consideration of a development agreement to support a residential development in TID 7
• Closed session: consideration of an updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street
• Closed session: consideration of purchasing land for right-of-way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue
• Open session: possible action from closed session on 21st Street property contract and 13th/31st Avenue land purchase

The Finance & Taxation Committee entered closed session to discuss potential development agreements in TID 7 and TID 9, a contract to purchase city property on 21st Street, and purchasing land/right-of-way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue. Upon returning to open session, the committee voted 4-0 to recommend to the Common Council the purchase of land/right-of-way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue. No action was taken on the 21st Street property contract. Minutes from April 13 were accepted as presented.

• Accepted minutes from April 13, 2026 (4-0)
• Recommended to Common Council purchase of land/right-of-way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue (4-0)
• No action taken on updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will hold closed sessions to discuss development agreements and land acquisitions. The committee may take public action on contracts regarding property on 21st Street and rights of way on 13th Street and 31st Avenue.

• Discussion of development agreement terms for residential developments in TID 9
• Consideration of a development agreement for residential development in TID 7
• Updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street
• Purchase of land of right of way of 13th Street and 31st Avenue

The committee entered closed session to discuss development agreements in TID 7 and TID 9, a contract to purchase city property on 21st Street, and purchasing right of way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue. After returning, it approved and recommended to the Common Council the purchase of land or right of way at 13th Street and 31st Avenue (4-0). No action was taken on the 21st Street contract. The minutes from April 13, 2026, were also approved.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 (4-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss development agreements, property purchase, and right of way (4-0)
• Returned from closed session (4-0)
• Recommended purchase of land/right of way at 13th Street & 31st Avenue to Common Council (4-0)
• No action taken on updated contract to purchase city property on 21st Street

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will discuss several proposed zoning text amendments. The committee may make recommendations to the Common Council regarding lot area requirements and multi-family unit restrictions.

• Proposed minimum lot area requirement changes for One and Two Family Residential (TR-10) districts
• Proposed minimum lot area requirement changes for Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) districts
• Proposed relaxation of unit limits per multi-family building in MR-15 districts
• Proposed parking requirement amendments for NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee approved recommendations for four zoning text amendments. These changes involve lot area requirements, multi-family building unit restrictions, and parking requirements.

• Recommended TR-10 minimum lot area amendment to Common Council (4-0)
• Recommended NMU minimum lot area amendment to Common Council (4-0)
• Recommended MR-15 residential unit restriction relaxation to Common Council (4-0)
• Recommended parking requirement amendments for NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 to Common Council (4-0)

License Committee

The License Committee will discuss and potentially recommend to the Common Council several alcohol license applications, including a temporary beer and wine license for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square, a beer garden application for Leisure Lanes, and a Class B beer and liquor license for Zalavas Mexican Store, LLC. The committee will also receive an educational presentation on types of alcohol licenses.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license and beer garden for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square events
• Discussion and possible recommendation on beer garden application for Leisure Lanes
• Education on the type of alcohol licenses, including review of DOR Retail Sales Fact Sheet and WI Alcohol & Tobacco Licensing PPT
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Zalavas Mexican Store, LLC Class B beer and liquor license application

The License Committee recommended approval for temporary Class B alcohol licenses for Main Street Monroe's Concerts on the Square and for Leisure Lanes. The committee denied a Class B beer and liquor license application for Zalavas Mexican Store, LLC. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Recommended approval for Main Street Concerts on the Square Class B license (2-0)
• Recommended approval for Leisure Lanes beer garden license (2-0)
• Denied Zalavas Mexican Store, LLC Class B beer & liquor license (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 PM (2-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will vote on four special event permits for upcoming community events, including a Summer Kickoff, Concerts on the Square, a Cinco de Mayo event, and a Pride Parade. The committee will also discuss and possibly take action on a purchase for the police K-9 unit, with an attached invoice.

• Special event permit for Main Street Monroe Summer Kickoff
• Special event permit for Main Street Monroe Concerts on the Square
• Special event permit for Union Presbyterian Church's Cinco de Mayo event
• Special event permit for Monroe High School's Pride Parade
• Discussion and possible action on police K-9 account purchase (invoice attached)

The committee approved the purchase of a new K-9 unit for the Monroe Police Department to replace a retired dog. It also approved and recommended three special event permits to the Common Council. The April 13, 2026, minutes were accepted.

• Approved $15,000 purchase of new K-9 unit (2-0)
• Approved and recommended Main Street Monroe's Summer Kickoff permit (2-0)
• Approved and recommended Union Presbyterian Church's Cinco de Mayo Event permit (2-0)
• Approved and recommended Monroe High School's Pride Parade permit (2-0)
• Accepted April 13, 2026, minutes

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on adding a new seasonal part-time position to the 2026 Misc Wages Resolution. The proposed role is for a Bathhouse / Slide Attendant at the Outdoor Pool.

• Proposed seasonal part-time Bathhouse / Slide Attendant position at $11.00 per hour

The committee approved a motion to add a Bathhouse/Slide Attendant position to the 2026 Misc Wages Resolution for the Outdoor Pool, aiming to help address a shortage of lifeguards. The motion passed 4-0 and will be recommended to the Common Council. The committee also accepted the minutes from March 23, 2026, as presented.

• Approved adding Bathhouse/Slide Attendant position to Misc Wages Resolution (4-0, recommended to Common Council)
• Accepted minutes from March 23, 2026, as presented

Senior Citizens Board

The Monroe Senior Citizens Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and financial statements, discuss an exterior sign for the Behring Senior Center, and hear the coordinator's report. No major policy changes or financial commitments are on the agenda.

• Discussion on exterior sign for Behring Senior Center
• Approval of financial statement
• Coordinator's report on center operations
• Public appearances for comments

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will discuss and possibly act on recruiting and appointing a new Chief of Police for Monroe. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder is procedural (call to order, minutes, adjournment).

• Discussion and possible action on recruitment and appointment of the City of Monroe Chief of Police

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the minutes from April 8 and 16, 2026. They then unanimously appointed Nathan Foltz as the City of Monroe Chief of Police, effective upon the retirement of Police Chief Fred Kelley on June 7, 2026. Foltz addressed the commission briefly to thank them.

• Approved minutes from April 8 and 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nathan Foltz as City of Monroe Chief of Police, effective June 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council will convene for an organizational meeting to elect a council president, swear in new officials, and make committee appointments. The meeting will also address filling a vacant at-large seat.

• Election of Council President
• Oaths for newly elected officials
• Committee appointments by Mayor Miller
• Filling vacant Alderperson at Large seat
• Designation of official newspaper

The newly convened Common Council swore in Mayor Tom Miller and several alderpersons. The council elected a president, approved mayoral appointments to special boards, and set a deadline for filling a council vacancy.

• Elected Heidi Treuthardt as Council President (8-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to special boards and committees (8-0)
• Set nomination paper deadline for Alderperson at Large vacancy for May 26th (8-0)
• Selected the Monroe Times as the official city newspaper (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a $1,533,213.97 contract for reconstructing the 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection. Other items include a zoning map amendment for parcels in Richland Heights, a proposed ordinance allowing city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in parks, and a resolution to approve the sale of a 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the malt beverage ordinance and a closed session to discuss the property purchase.

• Resolution awarding $1,533,213.97 contract to Rock Road Companies, Inc. for 13th St & 31st Ave intersection reconstruction
• Ordinance to rezone 25 lots in Richland Heights from Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) to One and Two Family Residential (TR-10)
• Public hearing and ordinance on sale of fermented malt beverages by city employees in city parks
• Closed session to consider letter of interest to purchase a 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park, followed by open session resolution to approve offer
• Resolution approving special event permits for Main Street Monroe's Farmer's Market and City's Night Market & Pocket Park Opening Ceremony

The Monroe Common Council approved several resolutions on April 20, including an offer to purchase a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park and a contract for reconstruction at 13th Street and 31st Avenue. The council rezoned vacant lots in Richland Heights from mixed use to residential and authorized a trial allowing city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in Twining Park to test whether it increases Bandshell concert attendance. Permits and a temporary beverage license were also approved for upcoming Main Street Monroe events at the Pocket Park.

• Approved offer to purchase a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park (9-0)
• Approved contract with Rock Road Companies, Inc. for 13th Street and 31st Avenue Intersection Reconstruction (9-0)
• Approved zoning change for Bader-Spidahl Parcel 23251 5040.000 in Richland Heights from Neighborhood Mixed Use to One and Two Family Residential (TR-10) (9-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in Twining Park only (7-2)
• Approved special event permits for Main Street Monroe's Outdoor Farmer's Market and Night Market Opening Ceremony (9-0)
• Approved temporary Class B beverage license and beer garden application for GCDC for the Pocket Park event (8-1)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a $1.5 million contract for reconstructing the 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection. Other items include a zoning map amendment for Richland Heights lots from Neighborhood Mixed Use to One and Two Family Residential, approval of special event permits for a farmer's market and night market, a temporary liquor license for GCDC, and a public hearing on an ordinance allowing city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in parks. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss a letter of interest to purchase a 5-acre city property parcel in the North Industrial Park, followed by a resolution to approve the sale.

• Resolution approving contract with Rock Road Companies for $1,533,213.97 for 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection reconstruction
• Ordinance changing zoning for multiple lots in Richland Heights from NMU to TR-10
• Resolution approving temporary Class B fermented malt beverage license for GCDC for Pocket Park Night Market
• Public hearing and ordinance on sale of fermented malt beverages by city employees in city parks
• Closed session and resolution for offer to purchase 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park

The council approved an amended ordinance allowing fermented malt beverage sales in Twining Park only, as a trial to boost concert attendance at the Bandshell. They also approved a zoning change for Richland Heights from Neighborhood Mixed Use to One and Two Family Residential (9-0), a $2.1M road reconstruction contract with Rock Road Companies (9-0), a temporary liquor license for a Pocket Park event (8-1), and a resolution to purchase a 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park (9-0). A closed session was held to discuss the property purchase.

• Amended ordinance to allow fermented malt beverage sales in Twining Park only, passed 7-2
• Approved zoning change for Bader-Spidahl parcel from NMU to TR-10, passed 9-0
• Approved contract with Rock Road Companies for 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection reconstruction, passed 9-0
• Approved temporary Class B fermented malt beverage license for GCDC for Pocket Park event, passed 8-1
• Approved special event permits for Main Street Farmer's Market and Night Market, passed 9-0
• Approved consent agenda including miscellaneous licenses and claims list, passed 9-0
• Approved offer to purchase 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park, passed 9-0
• Accepted treasurer's report and April 6, 2026 minutes as presented

Police and Fire Commission

This meeting's primary business is closed-session interviews of police chief candidates with community stakeholder panelists, followed by closed review of candidate qualifications. An open-session discussion on the recruitment timeline and logistics is also scheduled.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) to interview police chief candidates with selected community stakeholder panelists
• Closed review of candidate interviews and qualifications with panelists
• Open discussion and possible action on police chief recruitment process, timeline and logistics

The commission met in closed session to interview Police Chief candidates and review their qualifications. No final hiring decision was recorded. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026.

• Entered closed session to interview Police Chief candidates and review qualifications (unanimous)
• Scheduled follow-up meeting for April 23, 2026

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to interview police chief candidates with community stakeholder panelists and review their qualifications. An open session will follow to discuss the recruitment process, timeline, and logistics. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to interview police chief candidates with selected stakeholder panelists (90 min)
• Closed session review of candidate interviews and qualifications with panelists (30 min)
• Closed session review of candidate interviews and qualifications by commissioners (30 min)
• Open discussion and possible action on police chief recruitment process, timeline, and logistics (10 min)

The commission held a closed session to interview Police Chief candidates and review their qualifications. No final hiring decision was made; the commission scheduled a follow-up meeting for April 23, 2026.

• Entered closed session to interview Police Chief candidates and review qualifications (unanimous)
• Returned from closed session (unanimous)
• Scheduled follow-up meeting on Police Chief recruitment for April 23, 2026

Board of Public Works

The Board will vote on a payment to Whitney Tree Service, discuss leasing city property for EV charging stations, approve low quotes for 2026 road materials, and recommend a $1,533,213.97 contract to Rock Road Companies for reconstructing the 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection.

• Motion to approve payment to Whitney Tree Service (invoice 10614)
• Discussion on leasing city property in the 10th Street parking lot for EV charging stations
• Approval of low quotes for 2026 road maintenance and construction materials
• Recommendation to Common Council for $1,533,213.97 contract with Rock Road Companies, Inc. for 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection reconstruction

The Board approved a $1,533,213.97 contract with Rock Road Companies, Inc. for the 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection reconstruction, recommending it to the Common Council. They also approved quotes for 2026 road maintenance materials and a Whitney Tree Service invoice. Discussion on leasing city property for EV charging stations proceeded with further review required; no vote was taken.

• Approved Rock Road Companies contract for $1,533,213.97 for 13th Street and 31st Avenue intersection reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved low quotes for 2026 road maintenance and construction materials (4-0)
• Approved Whitney Tree Service invoice (4-0)
• Accepted March 23, 2026 minutes as presented (no formal vote recorded)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will meet to approve accounts receivable write-offs and consider letters of intent to purchase city property in the North Industrial Park. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate these property purchases.

• Approval of Resolution for Accounts Receivable Write-offs
• Closed session: Consideration of two Letter of Intent to purchase city property
• Closed session: Consideration of Letter of Interest to purchase 5-acre parcel
• Approval and recommendation regarding Letter of Interest to purchase 5-acre parcel

The Finance and Taxation Committee approved a resolution for accounts receivable write-offs totaling $2,303.00. The committee also entered a closed session to discuss property purchases in the North Industrial Park before recommending an offer to the Common Council.

• Accepted March 23, 2026 minutes
• Approved $2,303.00 in accounts receivable write-offs (4-0)
• Entered closed session at 5:35 PM (4-0)
• Returned from closed session at 5:52 PM (4-0)
• Recommended offer to purchase 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park to Common Council (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 PM (4-0)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will review a resolution for accounts receivable write-offs, deliberate on purchasing city properties in closed session, and vote on recommendations for a 5-acre parcel. The meeting also covers routine financial approvals and the correction of March minutes. These transactions affect city asset management and future budget allocations for municipal operations.

• Approval of resolution authorizing accounts receivable write-offs and accounting adjustments
• Closed session consideration of two letters of intent to purchase city property in the North Industrial Park
• Closed session consideration of a letter of interest for a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park
• Open session approval and recommendation regarding the letter of interest for the 5-acre North Industrial Park parcel

The Finance and Taxation Committee approved $2,303 in accounts receivable write-offs and recommended to the Common Council the sale of a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park after closed session. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 as presented
• Approved resolution authorizing $2,303 in accounts receivable write-offs (4-0)
• Moved into closed session to consider letters of intent to purchase city property (4-0)
• Returned from closed session (4-0)
• Approved and recommended to Common Council the offer to purchase a 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park (4-0)

License Committee

The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license and beer garden application for GCDC in conjunction with the City of Monroe's Pocket Park Event. The application is for the GCDC Night Market on May 16, 2026. The agenda also includes call to order, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible recommendation to Common Council for a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license and beer garden for GCDC in conjunction with the Pocket Park Event

The License Committee voted to recommend a temporary "Class B" fermented malt beverage and wine license and beer garden application for GCDC. This application is in conjunction with the City of Monroe's Pocket Park event.

• Recommended approval of Temporary Class B license and beer garden application for GCDC (3-1)
• Accepted March 23, 2026 meeting minutes as presented

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review two special event permit requests: one for Main Street Monroe's Outdoor Farmer's Market on May 2, 2026, and another for the Night Market & Pocket Park Opening Ceremony on May 16, 2026. The agenda also covers correcting March minutes and member business before adjournment. Members will discuss and vote on whether to approve or recommend these permits during the April 13 meeting.

• Review of special event permit for Main Street Monroe's Outdoor Farmer's Market (May 2, 2026)
• Review of special event permit for City of Monroe's Night Market & Pocket Park Opening Ceremony (May 16, 2026)
• Correction of committee minutes from March 23, 2026

The Public Safety Committee approved and recommended to Common Council two special event permits: Main Street Monroe's Outdoor Farmer's Market and the City of Monroe's Night Market & Pocket Park Opening Ceremony. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0. The minutes from March 23, 2026, were also accepted as presented.

• Approved special event permit for Main Street Monroe's Outdoor Farmer's Market (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for City of Monroe's Night Market & Pocket Park Opening Ceremony (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from March 23, 2026, as presented

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a zoning change for multiple lots in Richland Heights from Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) to One and Two Family Residential (TR-10). Additionally, two text amendments are proposed to revise minimum lot area requirements in the TR-10 and NMU districts. The commission will also discuss allowing drive-thru services in the CMU district.

• Public hearing on rezoning vacant lots 7-11, 13-14, 18-38, and 49-56 in Richland Heights from NMU to TR-10
• Text amendment to revise minimum lot area requirements for TR-10 residential district
• Text amendment to revise minimum lot area requirements for NMU district
• Discussion of allowing drive-thru services in the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) district

The Plan Commission approved a rezoning request for Bader-Spidahl vacant lots from Neighborhood Mixed Use to One and Two Family Residential. The Commission also recommended two zoning text amendments regarding minimum lot area requirements for the TR-10 and NMU districts to the Common Council.

• Approved rezoning of Bader-Spidahl parcels from NMU to TR-10 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TR-10 zoning text amendment regarding lot area requirements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of NMU zoning text amendment regarding lot area requirements (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a closed session to discuss failure to meet purchaser obligations in the 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement and consider farm lease terms along CTH N. Following the closed session, the council may vote on an agreement to terminate the Raskovic deal and approve the farm lease. Other business includes setting a public hearing on an ordinance allowing city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in parks, approving special event permits and temporary liquor licenses for two festivals, and purchasing a 2026 GMC pickup for the Parks Department.

• Closed session to discuss failure to meet obligations in the 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement for land purchase and development in the North Industrial Park
• Closed session to consider farm lease terms along CTH N, followed by possible open action to approve the lease
• Set public hearing for April 20, 2026 on ordinance repealing/recreating sections on sale of fermented malt beverages by city employees in city parks
• Resolution approving special event permits for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk and ARC-Green County's Monroe Balloons and Music Festival
• Resolution granting temporary Class B wine/beer licenses for the Wine Walk and the Balloons and Music Festival

The Common Council approved special event permits and temporary alcohol licenses for the April Wine Walk and the Monroe Balloons and Music Festival. The board also authorized the purchase of a 2026 GMC pickup for the Parks Department and approved a farm lease with Maddrell Weeds and Seeds.

• Approved appointment of Richard Deprez to the Airport Board (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including misc licenses and claims list (9-0)
• Approved special event permits for April Wine Walk and Monroe Balloons and Music Festival (9-0)
• Approved temporary 'Class B' fermented malt beverage and wine license for ARC of Green County (8-1)
• Approved temporary 'Class B' wine license and outdoor beer garden for Main Street, Inc. (9-0)
• Set public hearing for April 20, 2026, regarding sale of fermented malt beverages by city employees in parks
• Approved purchase of a 2026 GMC Pickup for the Parks Department (9-0)
• Approved termination agreement with Peter and Lauree J. Raskovic for 2016 developer's agreement (9-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several items including special event permits, temporary alcohol licenses, and a vehicle purchase for the Parks Department. The Finance and Taxation Committee will also discuss terminating a development agreement with Peter and Lauree J. Raskovic.

• Special event permits for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk and ARC-Green County's Monroe Balloons and Music Festival
• Temporary 'Class B' fermented malt beverage and wine licenses for the April Wine Walk and Monroe Balloons and Music Festival
• Ordinance to repeal/recreate city code regarding sale of fermented malt beverages by employees in City Parks
• Purchase of a 2026 GMC Pickup for the Parks Department
• Termination of the 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement for land in the North Industrial Park

The Common Council voted unanimously to terminate a 2016 development agreement with Peter and Lauree Raskovic for land in the North Industrial Park and approved a farm lease with Maddrell Weeds and Seeds along County Highway N. Both actions followed a closed session. The council also appointed Richard Deprez to the Airport Board (9-0), approved special event permits for the Wine Walk and Monroe Balloons & Music Festival, and granted temporary alcohol licenses for both events (the festival license passed 8-1). A public hearing was set for April 20 on a proposed ordinance regulating alcohol sales by city employees in parks.

• Appointed Richard Deprez to the Airport Board (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including miscellaneous licenses and claims list (9-0)
• Approved special event permits for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk and ARC-Green County's Monroe Balloons & Music Festival (9-0)
• Granted temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license to ARC of Green County for the festival (8-1, Wartenweiler opposed)
• Granted temporary Class B wine license and outdoor beer garden to Main Street Inc. for the Wine Walk (9-0)
• Set public hearing for April 20 on ordinance repealing/recreating sections 3-4-1, 3-4-9, and creating 3-4-10 regarding sale of fermented malt beverages by city employees in parks (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 GMC pickup for the Parks Department (9-0)
• Approved termination of the 2016 Raskovic development agreement for North Industrial Park land (9-0) and approved farm lease with Maddrell Weeds and Seeds along CTH N (9-0)

Airport Board of Management

The Monroe Airport Board of Management will hold a regular meeting on February 24, 2026. Agenda items include discussion and possible action on ordinance revisions, the airport layout plan, Runway 2-20 reconstruction, and rescheduling the monthly meeting date. The board will also review financial statements and a fuel sales report.

• Discussion and possible action on ordinance revisions
• Discussion and possible action on airport layout plan
• Discussion and possible action on Runway 2-20 reconstruction
• Discussion and possible action on moving the official monthly meeting date and time

The board approved the January 28 minutes as presented. They unanimously voted to move the official monthly meeting date to the fourth Tuesday of the month. The board noted that the Runway 2-20 reconstruction agreement was signed on February 23 and will begin when weather allows. They also requested that crop dusting containment be added to the next agenda.

• Approved January 28, 2026, minutes as presented
• Changed official monthly meeting date to fourth Tuesday (unanimous voice vote)
• Noted Runway 2-20 reconstruction agreement signed February 23, work to start when weather permits
• Added crop dusting containment discussion to next agenda

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider approving payment to Whitney Tree Service, authorizing the purchase of a 2026 pickup truck for the Parks Department, and approving the 2026-2027 WisDOT Salt Agreement and a traffic paint quote for the Streets Department. These items are presented for discussion and possible action.

• Approval of payment to Whitney Tree Service (Invoice 10597)
• Possible purchase of a 2026 pickup truck for Parks Department (quotes from Dodge, Ford, GMC, and Silverado dealers)
• Approval to participate in the 2026-2027 WisDOT Municipal Salt Agreement
• Approval of a traffic paint quote for the 2026 season (multiple vendors including Sherwin-Williams and TAPCO)

The Board of Public Works approved the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Parks Supervisor, renewed the WisDOT salt contract, and approved a Sherwin-Williams paint contract for the 2026 season. All items passed with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved $43,552 GMC truck purchase (4-0)
• Approved sale of 2009 Chevy truck at auction (4-0)
• Approved WisDOT salt contract renewal (4-0)
• Approved Sherwin-Williams paint contract (4-0)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will meet to discuss several closed-session items regarding city property. Discussions include a letter of interest for a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park, obligations related to the 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement, and CTH N farm lease terms.

• Letter of interest to purchase a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park
• Discussion regarding the 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement for land purchase and development
• Consideration of CTH N farm lease terms

The Finance and Taxation Committee recommended a developer's agreement regarding the Raskovic development for Common Council approval. The committee also recommended farm lease terms along CTH N for approval. No action was taken regarding a letter of interest to purchase city property.

• Accepted March 9, 2026 minutes as presented
• Recommended Raskovic developer agreement to Common Council (4-0)
• Recommended CTH N farm lease terms to Common Council (4-0)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will meet in closed session to discuss a letter of interest to purchase a 5-acre parcel in the North Industrial Park, a failure to meet obligations in the 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement for land in the same park, and farm lease terms along CTH N. After closed session, the committee may take possible action on each of these items in open session.

• Consideration of letter of interest to purchase 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park
• Discussion of failure to meet purchaser obligations in 2016 Raskovic Development Agreement
• Consideration of farm lease terms along CTH N
• Possible action from closed session on developer's agreement with Raskovic's
• Possible action on farm leases along CTH N

The Finance and Taxation Committee voted 4-0 to recommend that the Common Council approve a developer's agreement related to the Raskovic matter, following a closed session about the 2016 development agreement. The committee also recommended approval of farm leases along CTH N (4-0). No action was taken on a letter of interest to purchase a 5-acre city parcel. The March 9, 2026 minutes were accepted as presented.

• Accepted minutes from March 9, 2026
• Recommended Common Council approval of Developer's Agreement for with the Raskovic's (4-0)
• Recommended Common Council approval of farm leases along CTH N (4-0)
• Took no action on letter of interest to purchase 5-acre parcel in North Industrial Park

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will discuss and possibly recommend an ordinance that repeals and recreates sections of the Monroe City Code to allow city employees to sell fermented malt beverages in city parks. This item was requested by the City Administrator and is the only business on the agenda. The committee may take action on the proposed changes.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on ordinance repealing and recreating Sections 3-4-1 and 3-4-9, and creating Section 3-4-10: Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages by City Employees in City Parks

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee voted 4-0 to recommend an ordinance to the Common Council that would allow city employees to sell beer and fermented malt beverages in city parks during permitted events, starting with the Fourth of July concert. The Park Board would approve alcohol sales on an event-by-event basis.

• Recommended ordinance repealing and recreating Sections 3-4-1 and 3-4-9 and creating Section 3-4-10 of city code to allow beer sales by city employees in parks (4-0)

License Committee

The License Committee will discuss and potentially recommend two temporary "Class B" fermented malt beverage and wine licenses to the Common Council. These requests are for upcoming community events in Monroe.

• Temporary Class B license application for ARC - Green County Balloons and Music Festival
• Temporary Class B license and beer garden applications for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk

The License Committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license for the ARC – Green County Balloons and Music Festival, and a similar license plus beer garden application for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk. Both recommendations go to the Common Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval of temporary alcohol license for Green County Balloons and Music Festival (2-0)
• Recommended approval of temporary alcohol license and beer garden for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk (2-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on recommending two special event permits: Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk and ARC - Green County's Monroe Balloons and Music Festival. Both permits require police department approval for public safety considerations.

• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Main Street Monroe's April Wine Walk
• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for ARC - Green County's Monroe Balloons and Music Festival

The Public Safety Committee approved and recommended to the Common Council two special event permits: the Main Street Monroe April Wine Walk and the ARC-Green County Monroe Balloons and Music Festival. Both motions passed 3-0. The committee also accepted the March 9, 2026 minutes as presented.

• Approved and recommended April Wine Walk permit to Common Council (3-0)
• Approved and recommended Monroe Balloons and Music Festival permit to Common Council (3-0)
• Accepted March 9, 2026 minutes as presented

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will hold a closed session to discuss the City Administrator's performance evaluation. The remainder of the agenda includes routine items such as a call to order, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to consider the City Administrator's performance evaluation

The committee approved minutes from March 9 and unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss the city administrator's performance evaluation. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved minutes from March 9, 2026 (4-0)
• Voted 4-0 to enter closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for performance evaluation

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the recruitment and timeline for a Police Chief. A closed session is scheduled to review the qualifications of candidates.

• Closed session to discuss Police Chief candidate qualifications
• Open discussion on Police Chief recruitment and timeline

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to discuss qualifications of police chief candidates under Wisconsin statute. In open session, they will discuss the recruitment timeline for the police chief position. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to discuss police chief candidate qualifications
• Open session discussion on recruitment and timeline for police chief candidate
• Correction of minutes from February 12, 2026

Common Council

The council will hear the Fire Department and Police Department annual reports for 2025. It will also consider a retirement recognition resolution, miscellaneous licenses, and a claims list. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to evaluate the city administrator's performance.

• Retirement recognition for employee Brad Zimmerman
• Fire Department Annual Report presented by Chief Rufer
• Police Department Annual Report presented by Chief Kelley
• Consent agenda including miscellaneous licenses and claims list
• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for city administrator performance evaluation

The Common Council voted 9-0 to adopt a resolution recognizing retiring employee Brad Zimmerman. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda (miscellaneous licenses and claims list), accepted the treasurer's report and prior meeting minutes, and entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss the city administrator's performance evaluation. Committee reports noted ongoing work on zoning code simplification and a potential grant program expansion, but no major ordinances or contracts were decided.

• Approved resolution recognizing Brad Zimmerman's retirement (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including misc. licenses and claims list (9-0)
• Accepted treasurer's report as presented
• Accepted minutes of March 2, 2026, as presented
• Entered closed session for city administrator's performance evaluation (9-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss expanding a grant program to support the rehabilitation or renovation of non-owner occupied blighted residences. The body will also review a financial report.

• Discussion on expanding grant program for non-owner occupied blighted residences
• Financial report presented by Administrator Rindy

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend a zoning text amendment to relax restrictions on the number of units per multi-family building in the MR-15 Residential Zoning District. They will also consider amendments to parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts. A continued conceptual discussion on allowing drive-thru services in the CMU district is also on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible recommendation to Common Council on zoning text amendment to MR-15 to relax unit-per-building limits
• Discussion and possible recommendation on zoning text amendments to parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts
• Continued conceptual discussion of allowing drive-thru services in the CMU district

The Monroe City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend two zoning text amendments to the Common Council. One relaxes the number of units per multi-family building allowed by right in the MR-15 district. The other reduces parking requirements in the NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts. Commissioners also continued discussing but took no action on allowing drive-through services in the CMU district.

• Approved and recommended to Common Council zoning text amendment for MR-15 district to relax unit-per-building restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended to Common Council zoning text amendment to reduce parking requirements in NMU, MR-15, and MR-30 districts (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 1625 10th Street. The commission will also discuss possibly changing its regular meeting date or time. This is a regular monthly meeting of the commission.

• Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for Bank First- Elevated Identity Inc at 1625 10th Street
• Discussion and possible action on changing meeting date and/or time
• Correction of minutes from February 11, 2026
• Meeting streamed live and archived at cityofmonroe.org

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee is meeting primarily in closed session to discuss three items: a dispute over obligations under the 2014 Raskovic Development Agreement, two letters of intent to purchase city property in the North Industrial Park, and terms to incentivize residential development in Tax Increment District 9. The public portion is limited to call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No votes on open items are scheduled.

• Closed session: discussion of failure to meet purchaser obligations in the 2014 Raskovic Development Agreement for land in North Industrial Park
• Closed session: consideration of two letters of intent to purchase city property in North Industrial Park
• Closed session: consideration of terms to incentivize residential development in TID 9
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2026

The Finance & Taxation Committee met and voted 4-0 to approve the February 23, 2026 minutes. The committee then voted to enter closed session to deliberate on three matters: the 2014 Raskovic Development Agreement obligations, two letters of intent to purchase city property in the North Industrial Park, and terms to incentivize residential development in TID 9. No public votes on these items were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2026 (4-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss 2014 Raskovic Development Agreement failure to meet purchaser obligations
• Entered closed session to consider two letters of intent to purchase city property in North Industrial Park
• Entered closed session to consider terms for residential development incentives in TID 9

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will meet to discuss a specific ordinance regarding the process for filling an Alderperson vacancy. This item was requested by Alder Miller.

• Discussion regarding Filling Alderperson Vacancy Ordinance

The committee accepted the February 23 minutes and discussed an ordinance for filling alderman vacancies, agreeing to move the process forward for future elections. No substantive decisions were made regarding the ordinance itself.

• Accepted February 23, 2026 minutes as presented
• Discussed ordinance for filling alderman vacancy
• Agreed to move vacancy process forward for future elections

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review the annual reports from the Fire/Emergency Management Department and the Police Department. These presentations are scheduled for 20 minutes each.

• Fire Department Annual Report presented by Chief Rufer
• Police Department Annual Report presented by Chief Kelley

The committee accepted the minutes from February 23, 2026. Chief Rufer and Chief Kelley presented the annual reports for the Fire/Emergency Management and Police departments, respectively.

• Accepted February 23, 2026 minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 PM (4-0)

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council will meet to discuss funding options for private lead service line replacements and potential design alterations for the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda includes approving various licenses, permits, and capital projects.

• Resolution approving Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Resolution approving 2027 capital project list for federal grant requests
• Discussion on private lead service line replacement funding options
• Fehr-Graham presentation on wastewater treatment plant design alterations
• Closed session to consider a request for TID 7 funding for residential development

The Common Council approved a new building addition for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to mitigate methane gas explosion risks. The Council also authorized using $1 million in federal grants for lead service line replacements and approved a 2027 capital project list for grant requests.

• Approved incorporating a new building addition (~$6.7M) and safety equipment into WWTP design (8-0)
• Approved using ~$1 million federal grant for public and private lead service line replacements (8-0)
• Approved 2027 Capital Project List for Congressional Directed Spending Grant Requests (8-0)
• Approved developer's agreement for residential and short term rental development (8-0)
• Approved special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade (8-0)
• Approved certified survey map for 2715 & 2717 6th Avenue (8-0)
• Approved temporary beer garden application for Suisse Haus (8-0)
• Approved temporary 'Class B' fermented malt beverage and wine license for Monroe Cheesemakers Booster Club (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will enter closed session to deliberate on a request for TID 7 funding to support residential and short-term rental development, with possible action to follow in open session. The council will also hear presentations on private lead service replacement funding options and wastewater treatment plant design alterations, and vote on a resolution approving the 2027 capital project list for federal congressional directed spending requests. Other items include approval of a temporary beer garden permit for Suisse Haus, a special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day parade, and a certified survey map for properties at 2715 and 2717 6th Avenue.

• Closed session discussing TID 7 funding for residential and short-term rental development
• Resolution approving Suisse Haus' temporary beer garden application
• Resolution approving special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2026
• Resolution approving certified survey map for James & Jeffrey Larson at 2715 & 2717 6th Avenue
• Resolution granting temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license to Monroe Cheesemakers Booster Club

The Common Council approved using $1 million in federal grant funds for public and private lead service line replacements. The Council also voted to add a new building to the Wastewater Treatment Plant design to address methane gas explosion risks and fire code violations.

• Approved using ~$1M federal grant for public and private lead service line replacements (8-0)
• Approved adding a new building and safety equipment to WWTP design to address hazards (8-0)
• Approved 2027 Capital Project List for Congressional Directed Spending Grant requests (8-0)
• Approved developer's agreement for residential and short term rental development (8-0)
• Approved special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade (8-0)
• Approved Suisse Haus' temporary beer garden application (8-0)
• Approved temporary 'Class B' beverage and wine license for Monroe Cheesemakers Booster Club (8-0)
• Approved certified survey map for 2715 & 2717 6th Avenue (8-0)

Senior Citizens Board

The Senior Citizens Board is meeting to handle routine procedural business, including electing a chairperson, approving minutes and financial statements, and receiving reports. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Elect chairperson
• GL Rehabilitation Services presentation or discussion
• Coordinator's report

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider bills for payment, including three invoices from Whitney Tree Service. The main item is a discussion on funding options for private lead service line replacements, with a possible recommendation to the City Council.

• Motion to approve payment of three invoices from Whitney Tree Service
• Discussion and possible action on private lead service line replacement funding options
• Correction of minutes from January 12, 2026

The Board approved the January 12, 2026 minutes and Whitney Tree Service invoices (both 2-0). They discussed federally mandated lead service line replacement funding options, including grant and loan scenarios, but took no formal action; the committee recommended forwarding the topic to the City Council for further consideration.

• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes as presented (2-0)
• Approved Whitney Tree Service invoices (2-0)
• Recommended forwarding lead service line replacement funding discussion to City Council (no formal vote)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Monroe Finance and Taxation Committee will convene to discuss a closed session item regarding a failure to meet obligations in the 2014 Raskovic development agreement and a request for TID 7 funding for residential and short-term rental development.

• Closed session: Failure to meet obligations in 2014 Raskovic development agreement
• Closed session: Consideration of request for TID 7 funding for residential and short-term rental development
• Possible action from closed session regarding developer's agreement for residential and short-term rental development

The Finance and Taxation Committee voted 2-0 to approve and recommend to the Common Council a developer's agreement for residential and short-term rental development, following a closed session discussion of two items related to land purchase obligations and TID 7 funding. The two present members, Treuthardt and McGuire, constituted a quorum; two members were absent.

• Approved and recommended to Common Council the developer's agreement for residential and short-term rental development (2-0)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will meet to discuss a 2014 development agreement and a request for TID 7 funding. The committee may take action on a developer's agreement for residential and short-term rental development.

• Discussion on failure to meet purchaser obligations in the 2014 Raskovic Development Agreement for North Industrial Park
• Consideration of TID 7 funding request for residential and short-term rental development
• Possible action on a Developer's Agreement for residential and short-term rental development

The Finance and Taxation Committee approved a recommendation to the Common Council regarding a developer's agreement for residential and short-term rental development. The committee also entered and exited a closed session to discuss property obligations and TID 7 funding.

• Accepted February 9, 2026 minutes as presented
• Approved recommendation of developer's agreement to Common Council (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Monroe Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on ordinances regarding alderperson term lengths and primary election procedures. The meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Discussion on ordinance for Alderperson Term Lengths
• Discussion on ordinance for Primary Election Procedures
• Correction of minutes from February 9, 2026

The committee discussed adjusting alderperson term lengths to three years with staggered elections to reduce turnover and maintain continuity. They directed staff to draft an ordinance for further consideration. The committee also agreed to draft an ordinance that would trigger a primary election if there are four candidates for mayor or double plus one candidates for an alderperson seat.

• Directed drafting of ordinance to change alderperson terms to three years with staggered elections (discussion)
• Agreed to draft ordinance requiring primary elections for crowded mayoral or alderperson races
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2026 as presented

License Committee

The License Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council the Suisse Haus' Beer Garden Application. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of Suisse Haus' Beer Garden Application to the Common Council

The License Committee voted to recommend the Suisse Haus Beer Garden application to the Common Council. The committee also agreed to forward a Temporary Class B application from the Monroe Cheesemakers Booster Club directly to the Council.

• Recommended Suisse Haus Beer Garden application to Common Council (3-0)
• Agreed to send Monroe Cheesemakers Booster Club Temporary Class B application directly to Council
• Accepted December 8, 2025 minutes as presented

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for March 17, 2026. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 17, 2026)

The Public Safety Committee voted 3-0 to approve and recommend to Common Council a special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade. The committee also accepted the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting as presented.

• Approved recommendation of special event permit for Main Street Monroe's St. Patrick's Day Parade (3-0)
• Accepted February 9, 2026 minutes as presented

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council meets on February 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a discussion and possible action on infrastructure design for the North Industrial Park and creation of Tax Increment District #13, as well as a resolution approving a salary range for police chief recruitment. Consent agenda items cover miscellaneous licenses and a claims list, and a special event permit for Harley's Hustle 5K is up for approval.

• Discussion and possible action on infrastructure design for North Industrial Park and creation of TID #13
• Resolution approving salary range for Police Chief position recruitment
• Resolution approving special event permit for Harley's Hustle 5K on October 3, 2026
• Consent agenda: miscellaneous licenses and claims list
• Treasurer's report for January 2026

The Common Council reached consensus to begin the Tax Incremental District (TID) creation process for the North Industrial Park to support infrastructure improvements. Other actions included approving a special event permit for Harley's Hustle 5K, setting a salary range for police chief recruitment, and approving the consent agenda and prior minutes. All votes were 9-0.

• Consensus to move forward with TID creation for North Industrial Park
• Approved special event permit for Harley's Hustle 5K (9-0)
• Approved salary range for police chief recruitment (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims list (9-0)
• Accepted minutes of February 2, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Accepted treasurer's report (no vote recorded)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet on December 18, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes a closed session to interview sworn officer candidates and discuss qualifications, followed by an open session to vote on establishing an eligibility list for hiring. The meeting is primarily focused on officer recruitment and hiring procedures.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) to interview sworn officer candidates
• Closed session discussion of candidate qualifications and potential establishment of an eligibility-to-hire list
• Open session vote on approval of creating an eligibility list for hiring sworn officers

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved adding candidate Serena Parmer to the eligibility list for hiring sworn officers after a closed session to interview candidates and discuss qualifications. The board also approved minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Returned from closed session (unanimous)
• Added Serena Parmer to sworn officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:40 PM (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters in closed session. The open session includes potential actions regarding fire department promotions and the hiring of a Deputy Fire Chief.

• Interview for Deputy Fire Chief candidate
• Affirmation of promotions for Monroe Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief, Paid-On-Call Lieutenant(s), and Paid-On-Call Assistant Chief(s)
• Discussion regarding prospective internal candidates for Chief of Police recruitment
• Discussion and possible action on logistics and timeline for Chief of Police recruitment process

The Commission approved several personnel appointments for the Monroe Fire Department. Additionally, the Commission decided to post the Chief of Police position internally first.

• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chuck Montgomery and Eric Welty as Assistant Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved Brett Broge and Cheryl Gassman as Paid-On-Call Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved Dan Perdue as Deputy Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Decided to post Chief of Police position internally first

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to interview a Deputy Fire Chief candidate and discuss internal candidates for the Chief of Police position. The body may take action on hiring a Deputy Fire Chief and affirming promotions for Fire Department personnel.

• Interview for Deputy Fire Chief candidate
• Affirmation of promotions for Monroe Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief, Paid-On-Call Lieutenant(s), and Paid-On-Call Assistant Chief(s)
• Discussion of internal candidates for Chief of Police recruitment
• Action on logistics and timeline for Chief of Police recruitment process

The Police and Fire Commission approved Chief Rufer's appointments for three new Assistant Fire Chiefs and one Deputy Fire Chief. The Commission also decided to post the Chief of Police position internally first. The meeting included a closed session regarding internal candidates for the police chief role.

• Approved Chief Rufer’s appointments of Chuck Montgomery and Eric Welty to Assistant Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Rufer’s appointments of Brett Broge and Cheryl Gassman to Paid-On-Call Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Rufer’s appointment of Dan Perdue to Deputy Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Decided to post Chief of Police position internally first
• Entered closed session to discuss prospective internal candidates for Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consider employment data (unanimous)
• Returned from closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:12 PM (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to interview a deputy fire chief candidate, affirm promotions within the fire department, and discuss internal candidates for the upcoming chief of police recruitment. In open session, the commission is expected to take action on the promotions, the deputy fire chief hiring, and discuss logistics and timeline for the police chief recruitment process.

• Closed session interview of deputy fire chief candidate
• Affirmation of promotions to Monroe Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief, Paid-On-Call Lieutenant(s), and Paid-On-Call Assistant Chief(s)
• Discussion of internal candidates for upcoming chief of police recruitment
• Possible action from closed session on fire department promotions and deputy fire chief hiring
• Discussion and possible action on logistics and timeline for police chief recruitment process

The Commission approved several appointments to the Monroe Fire Department, including a Deputy Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chiefs. The body also decided to post the Chief of Police position internally first.

• Approved appointment of Dan Perdue to Deputy Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Chuck Montgomery and Eric Welty to Assistant Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Brett Broge and Cheryl Gassman to Paid-On-Call Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Decided to post the Chief of Police position internally first
• Approved minutes from December 18, 2025 (unanimous)

City Plan Commission

The Monroe City Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend a zoning text amendment to relax unit restrictions in MR-15 and MR-30 districts, potentially increasing multi-family housing density. Commissioners will also consider a certified survey map for two properties on 6th Avenue and hold a conceptual discussion on allowing drive-thru services in the CMU district. Meeting is procedural; final decisions require Common Council action.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on certified survey map for 2715 & 2717 6th Avenue (Parcel 23251 3723.0000)
• Discussion and possible recommendation to amend MR-15 and MR-30 zoning to relax multi-family unit restrictions
• Conceptual discussion of allowing drive-thru services in the CMU district
• Correction of minutes from January 11, 2026

The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Certified Survey Map to split a duplex into two separate parcels at 2715 & 2717 6th Avenue, contingent on confirmation that no utilities are beneath the structure within the easement and that firewall requirements are met. Commissioners also discussed a potential zoning text amendment to allow more units by right in MR-15 and MR-30 districts, and held a conceptual discussion on allowing drive-thrus in the CMU district, but took no formal action on either item.

• Recommended approval of CSM for Larson lot split (unanimous), contingent on utility easement and firewall compliance

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider approval of Certificates of Appropriateness for five different locations. These requests involve property modifications and signage in historic areas.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Studio Elan at 1106 16th Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Aaron Holverson at 1112 17th Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Amanda King at 1628 11th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Roxanne Lewis (Fro-Yodel) at 1000 17th Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness for UMB Bank (La Crosse Sign Group) at 1717 10th Street

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved five Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on 16th Ave, 17th Ave, 11th Street, and 10th Street. The approvals cover projects by Studio Elan, Aaron Holverson, Amanda King, Roxanne Lewis (Fro-Yodel), and UMB Bank/La Crosse Sign Group. Members also reported on sign reduction outreach and façade grant program discussions.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Studio Elan at 1106 16th Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Aaron Holverson at 1112 17th Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Amanda King at 1628 11th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Roxanne Lewis / Fro-Yodel at 1000 17th Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for UMB Bank / La Crosse Sign Group at 1717 10th Street (unanimous)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will review several closed session items regarding property purchases and development agreements. The committee will also discuss infrastructure design for the North Industrial Park.

• Two letters of intent to purchase city property in the North Industrial Park
• Request for TID 7 funding for residential and short term rental development
• Discussion regarding purchaser obligations in the 2014 Raskovic Development Agreement
• Infrastructure design for the North Industrial Park and creation of TID #13

The Finance and Taxation Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the Common Council authorize staff to proceed with infrastructure design for the North Industrial Park and create Tax Increment District #13. The committee also approved minutes from January 26, 2026, and entered closed session to discuss property sales, TID 7 funding, and a development agreement failure, but no substantive decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved minutes from January 26, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to Common Council for infrastructure design for North Industrial Park and creation of TID #13 (4-0)
• Entered closed session at 5:55 PM to discuss purchasing properties, TID 7 funding, and development agreement obligations (4-0)
• Returned from closed session at 7:30 PM (4-0)

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will consider two ordinance-related items. One concerns an agenda ordinance for special committee alderperson report outs, and the other addresses primary election procedures. Both are open for discussion and possible action.

• Discussion and possible action on agenda ordinance for special committee alderperson report outs
• Discussion and possible action on ordinance for primary election procedures

The committee accepted the January 12, 2026 minutes and discussed adding report-out items to the agenda for special committees. An ordinance regarding primary election procedures was tabled until the next meeting.

• Accepted January 12, 2026 minutes
• Tabled ordinance for primary election procedures
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a downtown parking study conducted by MWM Engineering. The body will also consider a special event permit for a 5K run.

• Discussion and possible action on the MWM Engineering City of Monroe Downtown Parking Study
• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Harley's Hustle 5K on October 3, 2026

The Public Safety Committee approved and recommended to Common Council a special event permit for Harley's Hustle 5K. The committee also discussed the Downtown Parking Study, focusing on signage and crosswalk safety, but took no formal action. Alder Kleven reported a complaint about stoplight safety near Stop N Go.

• Approved and recommended special event permit for Harley's Hustle 5K (4-0)

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will meet to review the job description and salary range for the City of Monroe Chief of Police. This item was requested by the City Administrator.

• Review of Chief of Police job description and salary range
• Review of 2026 Step and Grade Scale including a 2.7% COLA

The Salary and Personnel Committee reviewed the current job description and salary information for the Chief of Police. The committee recommended that the Common Council approve these terms without changes.

• Approved and recommended to Common Council the Chief of Police job description and salary range (4-0)
• Accepted January 26, 2026 minutes as presented

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance that repeals and recreates multiple sections of the city code, deleting the DR-8 zoning district and modifying TR-10 one- and two-family zoning districts. The council will also consider reclassifying all DR-8 properties as TR-10 on the zoning map. Other business includes approval of a special event permit for a fun run, converting an account clerk position from part-time to full-time, and authorizing a ground lease with ADI Operating Company for a communication tower. An update on the 2026A bond issuance and Moody's rating is scheduled.

• Public hearing and approval of ordinance deleting DR-8, modifying TR-10 zoning districts and code sections
• Discussion and possible action to reclassify all DR-8 zoning district properties as TR-10 on the city zoning map
• Resolution to convert Utilities Account Clerk from part-time to full-time with addition to pay scale
• Resolution approving ground lease with ADI Operating Company for a communication tower
• Update on 2026A bond issuance and Moody's rating

The Monroe Common Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including claims, a special event permit for Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run, an ordinance repealing and recreating zoning definitions and deleting the DR-8 district, and a reclassification of the DR-8 district to TR-10 on the zoning map. The Council also converted an account clerk position from part-time to full-time and approved a ground lease with ADI Operating Company (formerly US Cellular). An update on the 2026A bond issuance noted seven bids received with a winning 3.8% interest rate and Moody's AA3 rating maintained.

• Approved consent agenda including claims list (9-0)
• Approved special event permit for Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run (9-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing/recreating code sections and deleting DR-8, modifying TR-10 zoning districts (9-0)
• Approved reclassification of DR-8 zoning district to TR-10 on zoning map (9-0)
• Approved conversion of Account Clerk from part-time to full-time (9-0)
• Approved ground lease with ADI Operating Company, LLC (9-0)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee meets to discuss two items in closed session: a request for TID 7 funding to support residential and short-term rental development, and ground lease terms for a cell tower on 6th Avenue. In open session, they will recommend approval of the ground lease to the Common Council. The committee also will approve minutes from the January 12 meeting.

• Consideration of request for TID 7 funding for residential and short-term rental development (closed session)
• Discussion of ground lease terms for cell tower at 6th Avenue, Parcel 23251-2432.2000 (closed session)
• Recommendation to Common Council for approval of ground lease for cell tower on 6th Avenue
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026

The Finance and Taxation Committee approved and recommended a ground lease for a cell tower located along 6th Avenue to the Common Council. The committee also held a closed session to discuss TID 7 funding for residential and short-term rental development.

• Approved and recommended ground lease for cell tower along 6th Avenue, Parcel 23251-2432.2000 (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from January 12, 2026

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a recommendation to approve a special event permit for the Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run scheduled for July 25, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from December 1, 2025, and time for business by committee members.

• Approval and recommendation of Special Event Permit for Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run on July 25, 2026, presented by the Police Department

The Public Safety Committee approved and recommended a special event permit for the Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run to the Common Council. The vote was unanimous 4-0. The committee also accepted minutes from December 1, 2025, as presented.

• Approved and recommended special event permit for Holly's Heart & Sole Family Fun Run (4-0)

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially recommend to the Common Council approval of a full-time Utility Account Clerk position on the 2026 pay scale. They will also discuss the City Administrator's annual review process and timeline. The meeting includes a correction of minutes from October 14, 2025.

• Discussion and recommendation to Common Council to approve full-time Utility Account Clerk position on 2026 pay scale
• Discussion regarding City Administrator's annual review process and timeline
• Correction of minutes from October 14, 2025

The Salary and Personnel Committee voted to recommend that the Common Council transition the Utility Account Clerk from a part-time to a permanent full-time position. This change is intended to address duties left by a departed staff accountant. The change is proposed to be effective February 2, 2026.

• Approved recommendation to Common Council to transition Account Clerk to permanent full-time position effective February 2, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted minutes from October 14, 2025

Common Council

The council will set a public hearing for a zoning ordinance overhaul, vote on amending the 2026 fee schedule, authorize an agricultural lease with Gratz Brothers, establish a downtown facade grant program, and approve contracts for tennis court repairs and park lighting. Routine items include claims, licenses, and an update that no spring primary will be held for the mayoral race.

• Set public hearing for ordinance deleting DR-8 and modifying TR-10 zoning districts
• Resolution amending the 2026 fee schedule
• Resolution authorizing agricultural lease with Gratz Brothers for Highway DR farmland
• Resolution establishing TID 7 facade grant program for downtown district
• Resolution hiring Midwest Sealcoating for tennis court repairs and resurfacing

The Common Council set a public hearing for February 2, 2026, on an ordinance repealing and recreating definitions of two-family residential and other zoning districts. All other agenda items were approved unanimously (8-0), including a TID 7 Facade Grant Program for the downtown district, an agricultural lease with Gratz Brothers, and contracts for tennis court repairs and park lighting. A motion to refer committee report updates to the Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee passed 7-1.

• Set public hearing for Feb 2 on zoning ordinance changes for two-family residential definitions (8-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing employees for length of service (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims list and licenses (8-0)
• Approved easement request from Alliant Energy at 11th Street parking lot (8-0)
• Approved resolution amending 2026 fee schedule (8-0)
• Approved agricultural lease with Gratz Brothers (8-0)
• Approved TID 7 Facade Grant Program for downtown district (8-0)
• Referred committee report updates to Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee (7-1)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will meet to discuss an easement request from Alliant Energy for a 11th Street parking lot and propose zoning text amendments to reduce parking requirements and relax unit restrictions for multi-family housing. The commission will also consider a sign code amendment for the downtown area.

• Easement request from Alliant Energy at 11th Street Parking Lot
• Zoning text amendment to reduce parking requirements for multi-family housing
• Zoning text amendment to relax unit restrictions for multi-family buildings
• Zoning text amendment to add 5-9-34 Downtown Character Sign Code

The Commission recommended approval of an electric service easement for the Eugene Hotel project. It also forwarded proposed parking requirement reductions for multi-family housing to the Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee. Other zoning amendments regarding unit limits and downtown signage were either sent back for review or received no action.

• Recommended approval of Alliant Energy easement at 11th Street Parking Lot (Unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding multi-family parking requirement reductions to Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to further review zoning changes regarding multi-family unit limits
• Took no action on proposed Downtown Character Sign Code

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and possibly recommend to the Common Council approval of the City of Monroe Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program, funded through TID 7 increment. The agenda includes a public hearing on the program and consideration of related agreements.

• Discussion and possible recommendation to Common Council on implementing the Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program funded via TID 7 increment

The Commission unanimously approved the Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program funded through TID 7 and recommended it to the Common Council. The program provides grants for facade improvements in the historic downtown area, with applications collected by Main Street Monroe and approved by the Commission.

• Approved Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program and recommended to Common Council (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider four capital improvement requests from Parks Supervisor Josh Trame: approval and recommendation for Recreation Park tennis court repairs and resurfacing, approval of Wade Pool repairs and entry recoating, approval and recommendation for Twining West ballfield lighting replacement, and approval of a 72-inch zero turn mower purchase. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of December 8, 2025 minutes, and business from members.

• Recreation Park Tennis Court Repairs & Resurfacing
• Wade Pool Repairs & Entry Recoating
• Twining West Ballfield Lighting Replacement
• 72" Zero Turn Mower Purchase

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved four items: tennis court resurfacing by Midwest Sealcoat, pool repairs by Badger Swim Pools, Twining West ballfield lighting replacement by Genz Electric, and a 72-inch John Deere zero-turn mower purchase. The tennis court and ballfield lighting actions also include recommendations to the Common Council.

• Approved and recommended to Common Council tennis court resurfacing by Midwest Sealcoat of Dodgeville (4-0)
• Approved Wade Pool repairs and entry recoating by Badger Swim Pools (4-0)
• Approved and recommended to Common Council Twining West ballfield lighting replacement by Genz Electric (4-0)
• Approved purchase of a 72-inch zero-turn John Deere mower (4-0)

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will discuss the 2026 Fee Schedule and a Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program funded through TID 7. The committee will also consider land leases for CTH N and CTH DR properties.

• Discussion of 2026 Fee Schedule
• Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program via TID 7
• Land leases for CTH N and CTH DR properties
• Correction of December 8, 2025 minutes
• Live stream available at cityofmonroe.org

The Finance and Taxation Committee approved three items, all by 4-0 votes, recommending them to the Common Council: an amended 2026 fee schedule that adjusts parking stall rental to $12/month, raises airport operator licenses including crop-dusting to $1,000, and removes the golf cart permit fee; a Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program funded through TID 7; and renewal of a land lease with the Gratz brothers for properties on CTH N and CTH DR.

• Approved 2026 fee schedule amendments (4-0) and recommended to Common Council
• Approved Historic Downtown Facade Grant Program using TID 7 funds (4-0) and recommended to Common Council
• Approved renewal of Gratz brothers land lease (4-0) and recommended to Common Council; committee agreed to give Konig property tenants first opportunity to make an offer

Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment to delete the DR-8 zoning district and reclassify affected areas to TR-10. The committee may make a recommendation to the Common Council. The amendment also involves changes to the land use table.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on zoning text amendment to delete DR-8 district and reclassify to TR-10

The Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee voted 4-0 to recommend to the Common Council a zoning text amendment that would delete the DR-8 district and reclassify those areas into TR-10. The amendment, proposed by Administrator Rindy and recommended by the Plan Commission, is intended to eliminate barriers and reorganize the zoning code. The committee also accepted the minutes from December 8, 2025.

• Recommended zoning text amendment to delete DR-8 and reclassify to TR-10 (4-0)
• Accepted December 8, 2025, minutes as presented