Monroe, MA

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Common Council

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Monroe Finance and Taxation Committee meets on September 25, 2026, with the main item being a presentation of the 2027 initial draft budget by Administrator Rindy, expected to run about 20 minutes. The agenda also includes correction of minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting and a period for business by members. The meeting will be streamed live and archived at cityofmonroe.org under the Government tab, Meeting Video Center.

• 2027 Initial Draft Budget Presentation by Administrator Rindy, with supporting documents including the 2027 Budget Summary, Expenditure Summary, Publication, line-by-line prep worksheet, and General Fund Budget Draft
• Correction of minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting
• Business by members
• Note: the committee may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on the agenda
• Accessibility accommodations available through the Office of the City Clerk at (608) 329-2530

Salary and Personnel Committee

Monroe's Salary and Personnel Committee meets Sept. 28, 2026 to discuss and possibly recommend several items to the Common Council. Topics include a new artificial intelligence policy, renewals of health, dental, vision and wellness clinic coverage, and a 2027 cost-of-living adjustment to the pay scale. The committee will also meet in closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss City Administrator compensation for 2027.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, requested by Director Jacobson
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Health, Dental, Vision and Wellness Clinic renewals, with S&P and USI presentation materials and a health insurance resolution
• Discussion and possible recommendation on a 2027 COLA increase to the pay scale, with options shown at 2.5% and 3.5%
• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) on City Administrator compensation for 2027
• Correction of minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting

Board of Public Works

The Monroe Board of Public Works meets on 2026-09-25 to review bills and discuss utility purchases. Items include a rebuild of Interzone Booster Station Booster #1, replacement of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and purchase of a new sewer line camera, with possible recommendations to the Common Council. The agenda also includes correction of August 10, 2026 minutes and viewing of bills, including three Whitney Tree Service invoices.

• Whitney Tree Service invoices (10719, 10702, 10730) presented for viewing of bills
• Discussion and possible action on Interzone Booster Station Booster #1 rebuild
• Possible recommendation to Common Council on replacing the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Possible recommendation to Common Council on buying a new sewer line camera

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meets on September 25, 2026 to correct its September 14 minutes and take up two items from the Police Department. Both are Main Street Monroe special event applications — a Trunk or Treat event and a November Wine Walk — each up for discussion and a possible recommendation to the Common Council. No other business is listed beyond member comments and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on Main Street Monroe's Trunk or Treat special event application (event dated 10.25.2026)
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Main Street Monroe's November Wine Walk event (dated 11.6.2026), with a list of participating stores
• Correction of minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting
• Meeting streamed live and archived at cityofmonroe.org under Government Tab - Meeting Video Center

License Committee

The Monroe License Committee meets on September 25, 2026, to discuss and possibly recommend two Main Street Monroe applications tied to the November Wine Walk event: a Temporary Class B license and a Beer Garden application. The City Clerk is bringing the item, with about 5 minutes of discussion expected. The committee will also correct minutes from its August 24, 2026 meeting. Any recommendation would go to the Common Council.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on Main Street Monroe's Temporary Class B application for the November Wine Walk
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Main Street Monroe's Beer Garden application for the November Wine Walk
• Correction of minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting
• Supporting documents listed: MSM November Wine Walk Beer Garden App 11.6.2026.pdf, MSM November Wine Walk Temp Class B App.pdf, and November 2026 Wine Walk Participating Stores.pdf

Airport Board of Management

The Airport Board of Management will discuss the 2027 airport budget and fee schedule. The board may also take action regarding first aid kits and the reconstruction of Runway 2-20.

• Discussion regarding 2027 Airport Budget and Fee Schedule
• Possible action regarding First Aid Kit
• Possible action regarding Runway 2-20 Reconstruction

The Monroe Airport Board of Management voted unanimously to recommend the draft 2027 Monroe Airport Budget to the Finance & Taxation Committee. The board also approved the July 28, 2026 minutes as presented and adjourned by unanimous voice vote. Fuel sales through August 24, 2026 were reported at 54,685 gallons, down from 70,035 gallons in 2025. Runway 2-20 reconstruction has an anticipated start date of September 28, 2026, with late-season asphalt paving planned; no action was recorded on the first aid kit item.

• Recommended draft 2027 Monroe Airport Budget to Finance & Taxation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2026 minutes as presented
• Adjourned by unanimous voice vote

Airport Board of Management

The Monroe Airport Board of Management is meeting to review financial statements and fuel sales, and to discuss and possibly act on several business items, including a first aid kit, Runway 2-20 reconstruction, capital items, and land leases/rentals. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major contracts listed.

• Discussion and possible action on Runway 2-20 reconstruction
• Discussion and possible action on capital items
• Discussion and possible action on land leases/rentals
• Discussion and possible action on first aid kit
• Review of August 2026 income statement and detail report

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan, including a future land use map change. The council will also vote on a zoning change for Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy), set Halloween trick-or-treat hours, and authorize forestry grant applications. Several routine items, including licenses, claims, and the treasurer's report, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting amendments to the City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance adopting zoning change for Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy)
• Resolution establishing 2026 Halloween trick-or-treat hours
• Resolution authorizing urban forestry grant program applications
• Consent agenda: miscellaneous licenses and claims list

Plan Commission 9.9.2026 Part 1

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan, plus an ordinance to rezone a parcel for Wisconsin Power and Light. The agenda also includes routine items like licenses, claims, and a treasurer's report, along with a resolution setting Halloween trick-or-treat hours and authorizing a forestry grant application.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting amendments to the City of Monroe Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance adopting zoning change for Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy)
• Resolution establishing 2026 Halloween trick-or-treat hours
• Resolution authorizing urban forestry grant programs
• Consent agenda: miscellaneous licenses and claims list

Plan Commission 9.9.2026 Part 2

Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on allowing a beer garden at the 2026 4th of July celebration at Twining Park, and on installing vending machines in parks. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports from the park supervisor and recreation director.

• Discussion and possible action on a beer garden at the 2026 4th of July Celebration at Twining Park
• Discussion and possible action on vending machines in the parks

The Monroe Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners voted to approve a beer garden at Twining Park during the 4th of July Celebration and unanimously voted to deny a request to place beverage vending machines in city parks. The board also appointed Josh Dye as the new President of the Board following the resignation of President Saugstad. Additionally, the board received updates on park maintenance projects and recreation program participation.

• Appointed Josh Dye as Board President (unanimous)
• Approved Beer Garden at Twining Park for 4th of July (4-2)
• Denied request to place beverage vending machines in city parks (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly recommend a resolution to the Common Council establishing official trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2026 in Monroe, MA. The item was requested by the City Clerk and is expected to take about two minutes of discussion. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of resolution R9.14.2026 establishing 2026 Halloween trick-or-treat hours
• Correction and approval of August 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Monroe Salary and Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly recommend a 2027 cost-of-living adjustment to the city pay scale, with options shown at 2.5% and 3.5%, and a resolution on miscellaneous wages. It will also consider authorizing a part-time hire in the Treasurer/Clerk's office for a high school apprenticeship program. The meeting closes with a private session on the City Administrator's 2027 compensation.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on miscellaneous wages resolution (R11.2026)
• COLA increase to 2027 pay scale, with 2.5% and 3.5% options presented
• Possible action to hire part-time employee for high school apprenticeship program in Treasurer/Clerk's office
• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) on City Administrator compensation for 2027

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee is meeting to consider a potential offer to purchase or lease city-owned property downtown, discussed in closed session. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Closed session discussion on potential offer to purchase or lease city-owned property downtown
• Correction of minutes from August 24, 2026
• Meeting streamed live and archived at cityofmonroe.org

Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items (call to order, minutes, public comment, and reports). The main business items are discussions about off-leash dog issues at Forest Prairie Park and the concession stand at the outdoor pool for 2027. No votes are scheduled on these items, but the board may take action on any agenda item.

• Discussion of off-leash dog issues at Forest Prairie Park
• Discussion of concession stand at the outdoor pool for 2027

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider multiple requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for various properties. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding canopies versus awnings.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Scott Thompson at 1002 17th Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Jason Rufer at 1607 10th Street
• Discussion regarding canopy versus awning
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Amy Campbeli - Evolve Collective at 1602 11th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Urban Spa & Boutique at 1609 10th Street

City Plan Commission

The Monroe City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and a related rezoning for a parcel at 1915 State Hwy 69, both recommending industrial use. The commission will also discuss a proposed botanical garden planned unit development and consider possible action on temporary political signs.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change Future Land Use Map for Parcel 23251-2346.1000 (1915 State Hwy 69) to Industrial
• Public hearing on Wisconsin Power and Light's rezone application for Parcel 23251-23461000 from TR-10 to LI (Light Industrial)
• Conceptual discussion of a Planned Unit Development for a botanical garden on 13th Avenue
• Discussion and possible action on temporary political signs

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider certificates of appropriateness for changes to five properties, including a permanent holiday light installation, a factory building, and a storefront. The commission will also discuss the difference between canopies and awnings. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Scott Thompson at 1002 17th Ave, including permanent holiday lights
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Jason Rufer at 1607 10th Street (608 The Factory)
• Discussion regarding canopy versus awning
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Amy Campbeli (Evolve Collective) at 1602 11th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Urban Spa & Boutique at 1609 10th Street

Common Council

The Monroe Common Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on in-home daycare zoning and historic sign regulations, set a hearing for a comprehensive plan amendment, and vote on a one-year WPPA police contract extension with a wage increase. The agenda also includes routine items like licenses, claims, and proclamations.

• Public hearing on ordinance repealing/recreating zoning code 5-2 for in-home daycare
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for signs in Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O)
• Set public hearing for Sept 21, 2026 on comprehensive plan amendment to reclassify 1915 State Hwy 69 as Industrial
• Resolution approving one-year extension of 2024-2026 WPPA police contract with wage increase (closed session discussion first)
• Resolution approving Class B premise extension for Baumgartner Cheese Store Inc. and Suisse Haus outdoor beer garden for Cheese Days

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding in-home daycare and historic district signage. The meeting also includes a resolution for a one-year extension of the WPPA police contract with a wage increase.

• Resolution approving a one-year extension of the 2024-2026 WPPA contract with a wage increase
• Public hearing on ordinance repealing and recreating City Zoning Code 5-2 regarding in-home daycare
• Zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O)
• Setting a public hearing for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to rezone 1915 State Hwy 69 as Industrial
• Class B premise extension for Baumgartner Cheese Store Inc. and outdoor beer garden for Suisse Haus

The Common Council approved a one-year extension of the 2024-2026 WPPA police contract with a wage increase, along with several other resolutions and ordinances. All votes were 8-0, with Dave Mosher absent. The council also set a public hearing for September 21 on a comprehensive plan amendment.

• Approved resolution recognizing Officer Kimberly Quinn's retirement (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses and claims list (8-0)
• Approved Class B premise extension for Baumgartner Cheese Store (8-0)
• Approved outdoor beer garden for Suisse Haus during Cheese Days (8-0)
• Approved Monroe High School Homecoming Parade special event (8-0)
• Approved zoning code update for in-home daycare, allowing up to 12 children (8-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for historic signs in HP-O overlay (8-0)
• Approved one-year WPPA police contract extension with wage increase (8-0)

Common Council

The Council will consider several ordinance updates regarding in-home daycares and historic district signage. The meeting also includes a resolution for a one-year extension of the WPPA police contract with a wage increase.

• Resolution approving a one-year extension of the 2024-2026 WPPA contract with a wage increase
• Public hearing on ordinance repealing and recreating zoning code 5-2 regarding in-home daycare
• Zoning text amendment for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O)
• Class B premise extension for Baumgartner Cheese Store Inc.
• Outdoor beer garden and premise extension for Suisse Haus during Cheese Days

The Common Council approved a one-year extension of the 2024-2026 Wisconsin Professional Police Association contract with a wage increase, following a closed session. It also approved zoning code changes for in-home daycare (allowing up to 12 children) and for signs in the Historic Preservation Overlay, plus several alcohol license and event approvals. A public hearing was set for September 21, 2026 on a Comprehensive Plan amendment for 1915 State Hwy 69. All recorded votes passed 8-0, with Dave Mosher absent.

• Approved one-year extension of 2024-2026 WPPA police contract with wage increase (8-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing and recreating zoning code 5-2 on in-home daycare, allowing up to 12 children (8-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for signs in Historic Preservation Overlay, requiring Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness (8-0)
• Approved 'Class B' premise extension for Baumgartner Cheese Store Inc. (8-0)
• Approved Suisse Haus outdoor beer garden and premise extension for Cheese Days (8-0)
• Approved Monroe High School Homecoming Parade special event (8-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing retiring Officer Kimberly Quinn (8-0)
• Set public hearing for September 21, 2026 on Comprehensive Plan amendment for 1915 State Hwy 69 as Industrial

Senior Citizens Board

The Monroe Senior Citizens Board will hold a routine meeting covering standard procedural items such as approving minutes and financial statements. The board will also discuss plans to tour the YMCA and review the 2027 activity fund budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to tour the Behring Senior Center. The agenda notes that a quorum of the Senior Citizens Board may be present for the tour, but no official business will be performed at this event. The meeting consists of a call to order, roll call, the tour, and adjournment, with no action items listed.

• Behring Senior Center tour
• Possible presence of Senior Citizens Board quorum
• No official business scheduled

Airport Board of Management

The Airport Board of Management will discuss the 2027 budget and fee schedule. The meeting also includes discussion and possible action regarding Runway 2-20 reconstruction and various licenses.

• Discussion regarding 2027 Airport Budget and Fee Schedule
• Discussion and possible action on Runway 2-20 Reconstruction
• Discussion and possible action on Licenses
• Review of June 2026 Income Statement and Detail Reports
• Fuel sales report

The Monroe Airport Board met and approved the June 2026 minutes as presented. They discussed the 2027 budget and fee schedule, planning to draft it in August, and discussed the Runway 2-20 reconstruction project, noting funding uncertainties. No formal votes were taken on these items, and the meeting adjourned with a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 2026 minutes as presented
• Discussed 2027 budget and fee schedule; drafting planned for August
• Discussed Runway 2-20 reconstruction; funding status uncertain
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote

Finance and Taxation Committee

The Finance and Taxation Committee will consider a request from Fire Chief Rufer to approve staining of wood structures at the fire department's training facility. The item is open for discussion and possible approval, with proposals attached. The meeting is otherwise routine, including roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible approval of Fire Department training facility wood structure staining
• Requested by Chief Rufer
• Expected discussion length: 5 minutes
• Meeting streamed live and archived on city website

The Finance and Taxation Committee approved a quote from Coplien Painting to stain and seal wooden structures at the Merit Center. The work is intended to extend the useful life of the firefighter training facilities and is scheduled for completion this fall.

• Approved $16,215 quote from Coplien Painting for wood structure staining (4-0)

Salary and Personnel Committee

The Salary and Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of a one-year extension of the 2024-2026 Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) contract, which includes a wage increase. The discussion will occur in closed session, followed by a public vote on the recommendation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, minutes correction, and adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss one-year extension of 2024-2026 WPPA contract with wage increase
• Possible recommendation of approval for the contract extension
• Reference to Monroe PD 2024-2026 Agreement - Final Signed.pdf

The Salary and Personnel Committee approved a one-year extension of the 2024-2026 Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) contract. The approval includes a wage increase as discussed in closed session.

• Approved one-year extension of 2024-2026 WPPA contract with a wage increase (4-0)
• Accepted August 10, 2026, meeting minutes as presented