Menasha public meetings in 2025

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several construction payments and a vehicle purchase. The body will also review appointments to the Lawson Canal Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and a claim from the Village of Harrison.

• Payment of $374,868.28 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc for Jefferson Park Boat Launch
• Payment of $40,017.96 and a $32,113.47 change order to Sommers Construction Co, Inc for street work
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado and equipment not to exceed $67,000
• Payment of $31,734.00 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for crack sealing
• Six mayoral appointments to the Lawson Canal Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

General

The Administration Committee is meeting to review professional services agreements and a resolution regarding permit fees. The body will consider contracts for electrical inspections and comprehensive planning services.

• Professional Services Agreement with RG Inspections, LLC for 2026 Commercial Electrical Permit Inspection Services
• Resolution R-32-25 to increase Commercial Electrical Permit Inspection Fees effective January 6, 2026
• Professional Services Agreement with Toole Design Group for Menasha Bike Feasibility Study Project, not to exceed $15,000

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and take action on three ordinances regarding parking restrictions. These proposals affect Broad Street, Fourth Street, and Second Street.

• O-14-25: No parking regulation on Broad Street
• O-15-25: No parking regulation on Fourth Street
• O-16-25: No parking regulation on Second Street

Common Council

The Menasha Common Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 proposed budget and vote on resolutions to adopt the budget, levy taxes, and authorize borrowing. The agenda also includes the approval of a development agreement for the Province Terrace Apartments and the payment of accounts payable.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Proposed City of Menasha Budget
• Resolution R-29-25: Levying Taxes for 2026
• Resolution R-30-25: Adopting 2026 Budgets
• Resolution R-31-25: Authorizing 2026 General Obligation Borrowing
• Development Agreement: FORE Development Province Terrace Apartments

The council adopted the 2026 General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Enterprise and Internal Service Funds budget (Resolution R-30-25) and authorized $5,996,600 in general‑obligation borrowing (Resolution R-31-25). It also approved a tax levy to fund operating expenses for 2026 (Resolution R-29-25) and authorized the FORE Development Province Terrace Apartments project and its development agreement. Additional actions included approving $1,253,254.54 in accounts payable, amending the TID #10 budget for a $20,000 pedestrian beacon, removing $50,000 for downtown gateways and a mural from the CIP budget, and funding $11,250 each for the Ear Street design project.

• Approved FORE Development Province Terrace Apartments project description (8-0 roll call)
• Approved Development Agreement with FORE Development, Inc. (8-0 roll call)
• Approved $1,253,254.54 accounts payable and payroll (8-0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution R-29-25 levy taxes for 2026 operating expenses (8-0 roll call)
• Approved amendment to TID #10 budget adding $20,000 pedestrian beacon (5-3 roll call)
• Approved amendment to CIP budget removing downtown gateways and mural, reducing $50,000 (5-3 roll call)
• Approved amendment to CIP and Stormwater budgets adding $11,250 each for Ear Street design (8-0 roll call)
• Approved 2026 budget (R-30-25) and borrowing authorization (R-31-25) (8-0 roll call)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the appointment of election inspectors. This appointment covers the 2026-2027 election cycle term.

• Appointment of Election Inspectors for the Election Cycle Term of 2026-2027

The Administration Committee approved the appointment of election inspectors for the 2026‑2027 election cycle. The motion passed with an 8‑0 vote on roll call. The committee also approved its November 17, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved appointment of election inspectors for 2026‑2027 cycle (8-0)
• Approved Administration Committee minutes from 11/17/25 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to approve payments and a change order for city infrastructure projects. These items include street rehabilitation and the Jefferson Park Boat Launch.

• Change Order for Sommers Construction Co, Inc (Contract No. 2025-02) for $32,113.47
• Payment to Sommers Construction Co, Inc (Contract No. 2025-02) for $40,017.96
• Payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc (Contract No. 2025-03) for Jefferson Park Boat Launch for $374,868.28
• Payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC (Contract No. 2025-04) for crack sealing for $31,734.00

The Board approved a $374,868.28 payment to Northeast Asphalt for the Jefferson Park Boat Launch. It also approved a $32,113.47 change order and a $40,017.96 final payment for the Sommers Construction street project, and a $31,734.00 final payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for crack sealing. The minutes from the November 3 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from 11/3/25 (8-0)
• Approved $32,113.47 change order for Sommers Construction (8-0)
• Approved $40,017.96 final payment to Sommers Construction (8-0)
• Approved $374,868.28 payment to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park Boat Launch (8-0)
• Approved $31,734.00 final payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for crack sealing (8-0)

General

The Personnel Committee will meet to review and potentially take action on updates to the City of Menasha Employee Handbook. These changes are intended to take effect on January 1, 2026.

• Updates to City of Menasha Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2026

Common Council

The Common Council approved the selection of MSA Professional Services, Inc. to provide conceptual design services for the Jefferson Park Aquatic Facility, limited to $78,000. It also approved a $145,307.15 payment to Northeast Asphalt for the Jefferson Park Boat Launch and adopted a new memorandum of agreement with the Menasha Professional Police Association. Additionally, the mayor appointed Kari Mulder to the Landmarks Commission.

• Approved selection of MSA Professional Services for Jefferson Park Aquatic Facility design services (up to $78,000) – 8-0 roll call
• Approved payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Boat Launch $145,307.15 – 8-0 roll call
• Approved amendment to 2025 MOA with Menasha Professional Police Association – 8-0 roll call
• Approved new MOA with Menasha Professional Police Association effective 1/1/26 – 8-0 roll call
• Approved certified survey map to divide 1320 Earl Street – 8-0 roll call
• Approved street use application for Gather 'Round event on Dec 4, 2025 – 8-0 roll call
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $1,802,820.93 – 8-0 roll call
• Mayor appointed Kari Mulder to Landmarks Commission (term 11/18/25‑3/1/28) – voice vote

General

The Administration Committee will review a project description and a development agreement with FORE Development, Inc. regarding the Province Terrace Apartments.

• Project description for FORE Development Province Terrace Apartments
• Development Agreement between City of Menasha and FORE Development, Inc.

The Administration Committee approved its October 20, 2025 minutes. It approved the project description for the FORE Development Province Terrace Apartments. It approved the development agreement between the City of Menasha and FORE Development, Inc. by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Administration Committee minutes (voice vote)
• Approved project description for FORE Development Province Terrace Apartments (voice vote)
• Approved Development Agreement between City of Menasha and FORE Development, Inc. (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

General

The Menasha Common Council will hold a budget review session to discuss items including the Police Department, City Attorney, and Information Technology. No official action is scheduled.

• Police Department review
• City Attorney and Personnel updates
• Finance and Assessor reports
• Information Technology and Debt Service
• Capital Improvements Recap

The council reviewed budget presentations for the police department, attorney/personnel/clerk, finance/IT, and capital improvements. No motions to approve, deny, or modify budget items were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. by a voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. (voice vote)

General

The Common Council is holding a budget review session. The meeting will cover funding for health services, the Elisha D. Smith Public Library, and Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue.

• Budget review for Health, including Environmental Health, Immunization Grant, and Lead Prevention Grant
• Budget review for Elisha D. Smith Public Library
• Budget review for Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue

The council held a budget review session covering the Health Department, the Elisha D. Smith Public Library, and the Neenah‑Menasha Fire Rescue budgets. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed on a voice vote at 7:18 p.m.

• Adjourned budget review session (voice vote)

General

The council voted to adjourn the Budget Review Session meeting at 8:44 p.m. The motion was made by District 6 Alderperson Marshall, seconded by District 5 Alderperson Lewis, and passed by voice vote. No other substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Adjourned Budget Review Session meeting (voice vote)

General

The Menasha Common Council will hold a budget review session to discuss the 2026 City of Menasha Budget and various community development topics. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Introduction of the 2026 City of Menasha Budget
• Community Development and Urban Redevelopment
• Valley Transit/Dial-A-Ride
• CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)
• TIF Districts (Tax Increment Financing)

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn the Budget Review Session, which was carried by voice vote. No other formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded.

• Adjourned Budget Review Session (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution R-28-25, creating Tax Incremental District No. 15, approving its project plan and establishing its boundaries. The council also approved several insurance renewals, a joint powers agreement for the Winnebago County 911 system, and multiple contract change orders and payments for sewer, water and park improvements. Additional actions included the purchase of a Can‑Am EMS‑UTV for up to $60,000, the approval of the 2026 fire‑rescue budget draft, and appointments to the Downtown Menasha Forward Ad‑hoc Committee.

• Approved Resolution R-28-25 creating Tax Incremental District No. 15 – 8-0 roll call
• Approved Storage Tank Pollution Liability Insurance renewal – 8-0 roll call
• Approved 2026 Municipal Property Insurance renewal – 8-0 roll call
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Winnebago County 911 Emergency System – 8-0 roll call
• Approved Change Order deducting $21,667.20 for sewer & water main reconstruction – 8-0 roll call
• Approved Payment of $147,406.75 to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park Boat Launch – 8-0 roll call
• Approved purchase of 2025 Can‑Am EMS‑UTV up to $60,000 – 8-0 roll call
• Approved appointments to Downtown Menasha Forward Ad‑hoc Committee – voice vote

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider a street use application for a Parks and Recreation event. The board will also review a payment for work at the Jefferson Park Boat Launch.

• Street Use Application for Gather 'Round on December 3, 2025
• Payment of $145,307.15 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Boat Launch (Contract Unit No. 2025-03)

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It approved the Street Use Application for the Gather ’Round event scheduled for December 4, 2025. The board also approved an $145,307.15 payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for work on the Jefferson Park Boat Launch. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 20, 2025 Board minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Street Use Application for Gather ’Round event on Dec 4, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved $145,307.15 payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Boat Launch (8-0 roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

General

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on agreements with the Menasha Professional Police Association WPPA/LEER Local 603. This includes an amendment to the 2025 agreement and a new agreement for 2026.

• Amendment to the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Menasha Professional Police Association WPPA/LEER Local 603
• Memorandum of Agreement with Menasha Professional Police Association WPPA/LEER Local 603 for January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved an amendment to the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement with the Menasha Professional Police Association. Finally, it approved a new Memorandum of Agreement effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. All motions were carried unanimously (9‑0) except the adjournment, which passed by voice vote.

• Approved 4/15/25 Personnel Committee minutes (9-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Police MOA (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Police MOA (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026) (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the closure of the municipal pool in 2026 with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a $276,060.50 payment to Northeast Asphalt for the Jefferson Park boat launch, and authorized $1,141,222.93 in accounts payable and payroll for the period 10/03/25‑10/16/25. Additional approvals included the completed library project, the mayor’s reappointment of a board of health member, and several consent‑agenda items.

• Approved closure of the municipal pool in 2026 (7-0)
• Approved $276,060.50 payment to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park Boat Launch (7-0)
• Approved $1,141,222.93 accounts payable and payroll for 10/03/25‑10/16/25 (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of completed library project per Resolution R-23-24 (7-0)
• Reappointed Kristene Stacker to the Board of Health (voice vote)
• Approved consent‑agenda minutes from 10/6/25 (voice vote)
• Approved department heads report (voice vote)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will discuss and take action on several insurance renewals for 2026. The body will also review a Joint Powers Agreement regarding the Winnebago County 911 Emergency System.

• 2026 Storage Tank Pollution Liability Insurance renewal (ACE American Insurance Company)
• 2026 Municipal Property Insurance Company (MPIC) renewal policy quote
• 2026 Health Insurance Plans and Renewal, including Vision & Dental continuation
• Joint Powers Agreement for Winnebago County 911 Emergency System

The committee approved the 2026 renewal of the municipal property insurance policy, the storage‑tank liability insurance, and the city’s health‑insurance plans with a 7‑0 roll‑call vote on each. It also approved a joint powers agreement for the Winnebago County 911 emergency system by voice vote. All motions were carried.

• Approved storage‑tank pollution liability insurance renewal (ACE American Insurance Company) – 7‑0 roll call
• Approved 2026 Municipal Property Insurance Company (MPIC) renewal policy – 7‑0 roll call
• Approved 2026 health‑insurance plans and vision & dental continuation – 7‑0 roll call
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement – Winnebago County 911 Emergency System – voice vote

Board of Public Works

The Menasha Board of Public Works will meet to approve final payments and change orders for the 2025 Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction and Jefferson Park Improvements projects. The meeting also includes a street use application for the Jingle Bell Jog.

• Final payment of $20,772.63 to Donald Hietpas & Sons for sewer and water reconstruction
• Final payment of $33,550.03 to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park Improvements
• Final payment of $147,406.75 to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park Boat Launch
• Final change order deducting $21,265.23 for Jefferson Park Improvements
• Street use application for Jingle Bell Jog at Menasha High School

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved a change order deduction of $21,667.20 for the Wilson and Harding Streets sewer and water main reconstruction. It also approved final payments of $20,772.63 for that reconstruction and $147,406.75 for the Jefferson Park boat launch. Additional approvals included a $21,265.23 change order deduction and a $33,550.03 payment for Jefferson Park improvements, and a street‑use permit for the Jingle Bell Jog event.

• Approved $21,667.20 change order deduction for Wilson and Harding Streets sewer & water main reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved $20,772.63 final payment for Wilson and Harding Streets sewer & water main reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved $147,406.75 payment for Jefferson Park boat launch (7-0)
• Approved $21,265.23 change order deduction for Jefferson Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved $33,550.03 payment for Jefferson Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved street‑use application for Jingle Bell Jog on Dec 13, 2025 (7-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the rezoning of 437 Ahnaip Street from commercial to single‑family residential. It also approved several finance and public‑works items, including a $64,368 payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers and a $2.144 million accounts‑payable and payroll bill. Additional actions included authorizing a fire‑rescue levy increase, establishing a downtown revitalization ad‑hoc committee, and reappointing a utility‑commission member.

• Approved Hometown Halloween street use application (7-0)
• Approved $64,368 payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers (7-0)
• Approved certified survey map condition for 437 Ahnaip St zoning (7-0)
• Approved $2,144,392.78 accounts payable and payroll (7-0)
• Approved fire‑rescue levy limit exceedance resolution (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 437 Ahnaip St to R‑1 single‑family (7-0)
• Approved Downtown Menasha Forward Ad‑Hoc Committee (7-0)
• Reappointed Antoine Tines to Utility Commission (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review and approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss a payment for work completed at the Jefferson Park Boat Launch.

• Payment of $276,060.50 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Boat Launch (Contract Unit No. 2025-03)

The Menasha Board of Public Works approved a $276,060.50 payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for demolition work at the Jefferson Park Boat Launch, with a 7‑0 roll‑call vote. The board also approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved $276,060.50 payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The council rejected the proposed recycling waste material collection and disposal charge (5‑3). It approved several items including a special‑use permit for Jack’s Lawn Landscaping (8‑0), street‑use applications for a park event (8‑0) and a high‑school homecoming parade (7‑0‑1), the $1,268,821.95 accounts payable (8‑0), a change of agent for El Jaripeo’s alcohol license (8‑0), and the closeout of the CDBG housing revolving loan fund (7‑1). The council also designated Crossroads Foursquare Church as a polling location (8‑0).

• Rejected Recycling Waste Material Collection and Disposal Charge (5‑3)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Jack’s Lawn Landscaping (8‑0)
• Approved Street Use Application for Otto Grunski Runski park event (8‑0)
• Approved Street Use Application for Menasha High School Homecoming Parade (7‑0‑1)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll $1,268,821.95 (8‑0)
• Approved Change of Agent for El Jaripeo alcohol license (8‑0)
• Approved CDBG Housing Revolving Loan Fund closeout (7‑1)
• Approved Ordinance designating Crossroads Foursquare Church as polling location (8‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Hometown Halloween street use on October 23, 2025. It approved a final payment of $64,368 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Inc. for pavement chip sealing on various city streets, with an 8‑0 vote. No action was taken on the recycling center update.

• Approved September 2, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Hometown Halloween street use on Oct 23, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved $64,368 payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Inc. (8-0 roll call)
• No action taken on recycling center update (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Menasha Common Council will meet to discuss the purchase of 41 Main Street and approve city expenditures. The body is also reviewing a design contract for the High Cliff Connection and an urban forestry plan.

• Proposed purchase of 41 Main Street from Gunderson Uniform Linen - Butterfly & Bear, LLC
• Accounts payable and payroll for 8/1/25 - 8/14/25 totaling $4,204,604.72
• Design and engineering contract for High Cliff Connection – Woodlands West Segment awarded to JT Engineering, Inc.
• Urban Forestry Management Plan & Tree Inventory Proposal award
• Street use application for the Labor Day Parade on September 1, 2025

The Common Council voted 8‑0 to deny the Letter of Intent from Gunderson Uniform and Linen to purchase 41 Main Street. It also approved several contracts, including the High Cliff Connection design services for JT Engineering and the Labor Day Parade street use, each by an 8‑0 vote. The council authorized $4,204,604.72 in accounts payable and payroll and adopted the Urban Forestry Management Plan with an 8‑0 vote. Mayor’s appointments to the Committee on Aging were approved by voice vote.

• Denied Gunderson Uniform Linen LOI (8-0)
• Approved High Cliff Connection contract to JT Engineering (8-0)
• Approved Labor Day Parade street use application (8-0)
• Approved $4,204,604.72 accounts payable and payroll (8-0)
• Approved Urban Forestry Management Plan & Tree Inventory (8-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to Committee on Aging (voice vote)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the meeting minutes by voice vote. It then approved an $109,560.33 payment to Sommers Construction Co. for street construction and rehabilitation under Contract Unit No. 2025-02. Staff gave an update that the Racine Street reconstruction project is ahead of schedule and nearing completion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of $109,560.33 to Sommers Construction Co., Contract Unit No. 2025-02 (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will review recommendations for fire department equipment and funding, including a state appropriation for training ground improvements. The body will also consider a recycling grant agreement and payroll expenditures.

• Purchase of Pierce Manufacturing Impel engine and equipment not to exceed $1,250,000
• Acceptance of $200,000 state appropriation for training ground improvements
• Proposed 2026 budget formula: Neenah 60.82% and Menasha 39.18%
• Accounts payable and payroll for 7/18/25 - 7/31/25 totaling $1,941,728.91
• Resolution R-21-25 for Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant eligibility

The council approved several items, including special event insurance for Menasha Night Out, a street use permit for the Twisted Pistons Cruise‑In, acceptance of a $200,000 state grant, and a fire apparatus purchase up to $1.25 million. It also adopted the 2026 budget formula with a 39.18% share for Menasha, approved $1.94 million in accounts payable, and passed a resolution to seek a recycling grant. Library board appointments were confirmed.

• Approved Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Co. special event coverage for Menasha Night Out (7‑0)
• Approved Street Use Application for Twisted Pistons Scholarship Cruise‑In (6‑0; 1 abstention)
• Approved acceptance of $200,000 state appropriation for training ground improvements (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of fire apparatus from Impel (Pierce Manufacturing) up to $1.25 million (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 budget formula: Menasha 39.18%, Neenah 60.82% (7‑0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll of $1,941,728.91 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑21‑25 for Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant eligibility (7‑0)
• Approved library board appointments: Jillayne Halverson reappointment and Eli Wickman appointment (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss a design and engineering services contract for the Woodlands West Segment of the High Cliff Connection. The board will also review a street use application for a Labor Day parade.

• Contract award to JT Engineering, Inc. for High Cliff Connection – Woodlands West Segment Design and Engineering Services
• Street Use Application for Fox Valley Labor Council Labor Day Parade on September 1, 2025

The Board of Public Works approved a design and engineering services contract with JT Engineering, Inc. for the Woodlands West segment of the High Cliff Connection project. The Board also approved a street‑use application for the Labor Day Parade hosted by the Fox Valley Labor Council. Minutes from the July 21, 2025 Special Board meeting were approved as well.

• Approved JT Engineering contract for High Cliff Connection design (7-0 roll call)
• Approved Street Use Application for Labor Day Parade, Fox Valley Labor Council (7-0 roll call)
• Approved minutes of Special Board of Public Works meeting 7/21/25 (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss a street use application for a cruise-in event. The board will also consider a recommendation to award a contract for asphaltic concrete pavement chip sealing on various city streets.

• Street Use Application for Twisted Pistons Scholarship Cruise-In on August 21, 2025
• Contract Unit No. 2025-05 for Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Chip Sealing on various city streets

The Board of Public Works approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It then approved the Twisted Pistons Scholarship Cruise‑In street use application with a 7‑0 vote, while one member abstained. Finally, the board recommended awarding Contract Unit No. 2025‑05 for asphaltic concrete pavement chip sealing on various city streets, passing 8‑0.

• Approved July 7, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Twisted Pistons Scholarship Cruise‑In street use application (7-0 roll call; 1 abstention)
• Recommended award of Contract Unit No. 2025-05 for asphaltic concrete pavement chip sealing on various city streets (8-0 roll call)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several public works contracts and the renewal of the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve lease. The body is also reviewing new alcohol license applications for two local businesses and resolutions regarding public parks and the city's comprehensive plan.

• Contract award for Jefferson Park Boat Launch to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for $1,315,650.00
• Payment to Sommers Construction Co., Inc. for street construction of $361,151.13
• New alcohol license applications for Hungry Donkey (14 Tayco Street) and The Spot On Main (222/226 Main Street)
• Renewal of lease and management agreement for Heckrodt Wetland Reserve (2025-2100)
• Authorization to use $59,966.42 in insurance settlement funds for fire investigation props

The Menasha Common Council unanimously approved several items, including a resolution that designates the Living Room downtown area and the Water Street Corridor as parkland. The council also approved multiple contracts for street work, a boat launch project, and a lease for the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, as well as new alcohol licenses. All motions carried with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution R-19-25 designating downtown public spaces as parks (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R-20-25 dedicating Tom Grade Park greenspace (8-0)
• Approved award to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Boat Launch, $1,315,650.00 (8-0)
• Approved contract for Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Chip Sealing on various city streets (8-0)
• Approved renewal of lease and management agreement for Heckrodt Wetland Reserve (2025‑2100) (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll for 7/4/25‑7/17/25, $1,511,746.24 (8-0)
• Approved new Class B alcohol licenses for Hungry Donkey LLC and Sams On Main LLC (8-0)
• Approved Street Use Application for Harvest Festival, B.L.O.O.M., LLC (8-0)

General

The Administration Committee will meet to review and potentially act on special event coverage for the Menasha Night Out event. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

• CVMIC Special Event Coverage for Menasha Night Out event on August 6, 2025

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from its July 7 meeting by voice vote. The committee voted 8-0 to approve special event coverage from Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company for the Menasha Night Out event on August 6, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved July 7 Administration Committee minutes (voice vote)
• Approved CVMIC special event insurance for Menasha Night Out (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and vote on several infrastructure payments. The body is also considering a resolution to authorize the sale of promissory notes and two ordinances regarding property zoning.

• Resolution for the sale of not to exceed $3,675,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025 A
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone N8910 Oneida Street and Oneida Street from R-1 to C-1
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone five properties on Province Terrace from C-1 to R-4
• Payment of $302,097.64 to Donald Hietpas & Sons for Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction (Wilson Street & Harding Street)
• Payment of $195,308.74 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Improvements

The Common Council approved two rezoning actions: N8910 Oneida Street parcels were changed from R‑1 single‑family to C‑1 commercial (8‑0), and the Province Terrace parcels were changed from C‑1 commercial to R‑4 multi‑family high‑density residential (7‑1). The council also approved Resolution R‑17‑25 authorizing up to $3,675,000 in general‑obligation promissory notes (8‑0). Several contract payments and a change order for the Water Street Corridor were approved, and an alcohol operator license for Heather Campanella was denied (6‑1).

• Approved rezoning of N8910 Oneida Street parcels to C‑1 commercial (8‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 1221‑1285 Province Terrace parcels to R‑4 high‑density residential (7‑1)
• Approved Resolution R‑17‑25 authorizing up to $3,675,000 promissory notes (8‑0)
• Approved Change Order deduct $53,039.40 for Water Street Corridor Reconstruction (8‑0)
• Approved Payment $78,799.94 to Janke General Contractors for Water Street Corridor (8‑0)
• Approved Payment $195,308.74 to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park Improvements (8‑0)
• Approved Payment $302,097.64 to Donald Hietpas & Sons for Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction (8‑0)
• Denied Heather Campanella's alcohol operator license application (6‑1)

General

The Administration Committee will meet to discuss and potentially accept the 2024 City of Menasha Financial Audit. The audit was conducted by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

• Review and acceptance of the 2024 City of Menasha Financial Audit by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from its May 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2024 City of Menasha financial audit, which received a clean opinion, by an 8‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

• Approved Administration Committee minutes (5/19/25) – voice vote
• Approved 2024 City of Menasha Financial Audit – 8-0 roll‑call vote
• Adjourned meeting – voice vote

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review payments for street and shelter construction and a street use application for the Harvest Festival. The board is also considering a contract award for the Jefferson Park Boat Launch.

• Contract award for Jefferson Park Boat Launch to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for $1,315,650.00
• Payment of $361,151.13 to Sommers Construction Co., Inc. for street construction and rehabilitation
• Payment of $15,499.52 to Cardinal Construction Co., Inc. for Jefferson Park Shelter Construction
• Change order of $8,195.00 for Menasha Utilities
• Street use application for Harvest Festival on September 20, 2025, by B.L.O.O.M., LLC

The Board approved a street use permit for the Harvest Festival. It authorized several payments and a change order totaling $384,846.71. It recommended awarding a $1,315,650 contract to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for the Jefferson Park boat launch.

• Approved Harvest Festival street use permit (8-0)
• Approved payment $361,151.13 to Sommers Construction Co., Inc. (8-0)
• Recommended award $1,315,650 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park boat launch (8-0)
• Approved change order $8,195.00 for Menasha Utilities (8-0)
• Approved payment $15,499.52 to Cardinal Construction Co., Inc. (8-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (6/16/25) – voice vote

General

The Menasha Common Council and Water and Light Commission will hold a special joint meeting to discuss energy with WPPI. No official action is scheduled.

• WPPI Energy presentation by Mike Peters
• Public comments on any matter of concern
• Joint meeting of Council and Water and Light Commission

The council voted to adjourn the special joint meeting. The motion was made by Ald. Perkins, seconded by Ald. Marshall, and carried on a voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider approving over $3 million in payroll and accounts payable. The body will also review alcohol license renewals and a property purchase offer for 325 Broad Street.

• Accounts payable and payroll (5/30/25 - 6/12/25) in the amount of $3,007,511.36
• Offer to Purchase for 325 Broad Street, Parcel No. 2-00209-00
• Payment of $64,375.00 to Cardinal Construction for Jefferson Park Shelter Construction
• Proposed Change to Lawson Canal Sub Area Plan
• Ordinance O-5-25 designating yield control at Wittmann Drive and Wittmann Park Lane/Parkside Drive

The Common Council voted to buy the 325 Broad Street parcel and approved related financing. It also approved several alcohol licensing actions, denied operator licenses, and adopted a traffic‑control ordinance. Additional approvals included a park shelter contract and a change to the Lawson Canal Sub Area Plan.

• Approved purchase of 325 Broad Street, Parcel No. 2-00209-00 (7-1)
• Approved $64,375.00 payment to Cardinal Construction for Jefferson Park shelter (8-0)
• Approved $3,007,511.36 accounts payable and payroll for 5/30/25‑6/12/25 (8-0)
• Approved Joune & B Caribbean Market alcohol license renewal (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved all other alcohol license renewals (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied alcohol operator license applications for 2025‑2027 term (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved ordinance designating yield control at Wittmann Drive/Wittmann Park Lane (8-0)
• Approved proposed change to Lawson Canal Sub Area Plan (7-1)

Board of Public Works

The Menasha Board of Public Works will meet to approve minutes, discuss a bridge assessment, and vote on an ordinance changing traffic signals and final payments for several construction projects.

• Ordinance to replace yield control with stop control on Green Bay Street
• Change order deducting $53,039.40 for Water Street Corridor Reconstruction
• Final payment of $78,799.94 for Water Street Corridor Reconstruction
• Payment of $195,308.74 for Jefferson Park Improvements
• Payment of $302,097.64 for Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction

The Board voted 3‑5 to reject an ordinance amendment that would replace yield signs with stop signs at Green Bay Street and First/Second Streets. It approved the Racine Street Bridge assessment update (8‑0) and authorized several contract actions, including a $53,039.40 change order and payments totaling $777,206.28 to contractors for water‑street, Jefferson Park, and sewer projects (each 8‑0). The meeting minutes from June 2 were also approved by voice vote.

• Rejected Green Bay Street stop‑control ordinance amendment (3‑5)
• Approved Racine Street Bridge assessment update (8‑0)
• Approved Change Order to deduct $53,039.40 for Water Street Corridor (8‑0)
• Approved $78,799.94 payment to Janke General Contractors for Water Street work (8‑0)
• Approved $195,308.74 payment to Northeast Asphalt for Jefferson Park improvements (8‑0)
• Approved $302,097.64 payment to Donald Hietpas & Sons for sewer & water main reconstruction (8‑0)
• Approved minutes of the June 2 Board meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider alcohol and outdoor service permit renewals for the 2025-2026 term. The body will also vote on a resolution to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition and approve city expenditures.

• Accounts payable and payroll for 5/16/25 - 5/29/25 totaling $1,512,890.74
• Outdoor Street Service Permit Application for Emprize Brew Mill (198-200 Main Street)
• Resolution R-14-25 to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition
• Awarding Post-Crescent Media as the Official City Newspaper for 2025-2026
• Alcohol License and Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service Permit renewals

The council voted 8‑0 to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition. It also approved the Post‑Crescent as the official city newspaper for 2025‑2026 (8‑0). Alcohol license renewals, outdoor beverage permits, and a street service permit for Emprize Brew Mill were each approved with a 7‑0 vote, with Ald. Eisenach abstaining. The city authorized payment of $1,512,890.74 for accounts payable and payroll (8‑0).

• Joined Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (8-0)
• Approved Post‑Crescent Media as official city newspaper (8-0)
• Approved Alcohol License Renewal Applications for 2025‑2026 (7-0, Eisenach abstained)
• Approved Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service Permit Applications for 2025‑2026 (7-0, Eisenach abstained)
• Approved Outdoor Street Service Permit for Emprize Brew Mill, 198‑200 Main Street (7-0, Eisenach abstained)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll of $1,512,890.74 (8-0)
• Approved Common Council Minutes from 5/19/25 (voice vote)
• Approved Administration Committee minutes from 5/19/25 (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider street use applications for two upcoming events and a construction payment. The board will also review an ordinance regarding yield control at a specific intersection.

• Street Use Application: Community Fest Parade of Lights (July 3, 2025)
• Street Use Application: Community First Fox Cities Marathon (September 21, 2025)
• Payment of $64,375.00 to Cardinal Construction for Jefferson Park Shelter Construction
• Ordinance O-5-25 designating yield control at Wittmann Drive and Wittmann Park Lane/Parkside Drive

The Board of Public Works approved two street‑use applications for the Community Fest Parade of Lights on July 3 and the Community First Fox Cities Marathon on September 21, both unanimously. It also approved a $64,375 payment to Cardinal Construction for the Jefferson Park shelter and adopted Ordinance O‑5‑25, adding yield signs at the Wittmann Drive intersection. All motions passed with an 8‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved Community Fest Parade of Lights street use (8-0)
• Approved Community First Fox Cities Marathon street use (8-0)
• Approved $64,375 payment to Cardinal Construction for Jefferson Park shelter (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-5-25 adding yield signs at Wittmann Drive intersection (8-0)
• Approved minutes for 5/5/25 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 306 Elm Street from a two-family to a single-family residence district. The body will also review several public works contracts and payroll expenditures.

• Public hearing and proposed rezoning of 306 Elm Street from R-2 to R-1
• Proposed contract award to Sommers Construction Co., Inc. for street work: $478,615.95
• Proposed contract award to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC. for crack sealing: $31,734.00
• Payment for Jefferson Park Shelter Construction to Cardinal Construction: $147,102.00
• Accounts payable and payroll for 05/02/25 - 05/15/25: $1,003,389.71

The Common Council adopted Ordinance O‑4‑25, changing the district of 306 Elm Street from R‑2 Two‑Family Residence to R‑1 Single‑Family Residence, with a 7‑0 roll‑call vote. The council also approved six payments and awards for park, sewer, water and street projects, each passing 7‑0 on roll‑call. An accounts‑payable and payroll bill of $1,003,389.71 was approved 7‑0. Mayor Hammond reappointed Sue Jungen to the Board of Appeals, approved by voice vote.

• Approved rezoning of 306 Elm St to R‑1 Single‑Family district (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved payment to Cardinal Construction for Jefferson Park Shelter $147,102.00 (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved payment to Donald Hietpas & Sons for sewer and water main reconstruction $219,247.18 (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved payment to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park improvements $158,625.00 (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved award to Sommers Construction Co., Inc. for street construction $478,615.95 (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved award to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for crack sealing $31,734.00 (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll $1,003,389.71 (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Reappointed Sue Jungen to the Board of Appeals (voice vote)

General

The Administration Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss a recommendation for the city's official newspaper. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Recommendation to award the Official City Newspaper contract for 2025-2026 to Post-Crescent Media (The Post-Crescent)

General

The Menasha Common Council will hold a meeting on May 5, 2025, to conduct orientation, though no official action will be taken. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at 100 Main Street.

• Council orientation
• Meeting at 100 Main Street
• No official action to be taken

Common Council

The Menasha Common Council will consider approving payments for water street reconstruction and a used fire truck, along with the reappointment of several city officials and the appointment of new members to various commissions.

• Water Street Corridor Reconstruction payment of $182,204.25
• Used light duty pick-up truck purchase not to exceed $17,000
• Reappointment of Travis Mac Donald as Weed Commissioner
• Appointment of Danielle Rand to the Landmarks Commission
• Reappointment of Angie Demers to the Sustainability Committee

The Common Council approved several financial and operational items, including a $182,204.25 payment to Janke General Contractors for the Water Street Corridor reconstruction and a bridge bridgetender agreement for Tayco Street. It also authorized the purchase of a used pickup truck, a certified survey map for Gosling Way parcels, a Class “B” alcohol license for the Menasha Athletic Association, and $2,518,466.30 in accounts payable and payroll. In addition, the mayor reappointed and appointed multiple officials to various commissions.

• Approved $182,204.25 payment to Janke General Contractors for Water Street Corridor reconstruction (8-0 roll call)
• Approved Tayco Street Bridge bridgetender agreement with WisDOT for FY 2026 (8-0 roll call)
• Approved purchase of used light‑duty pickup truck up to $17,000 (8-0 roll call)
• Approved certified survey map consolidating 938 and 946 Gosling Way Court parcels (8-0 roll call)
• Approved Class “B” alcohol license for Menasha Athletic Association at Koslo Park (8-0 roll call)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll of $2,518,466.30 for 04/18/25‑05/01/25 (8-0 roll call)
• Reappointed Travis Mac Donald as Weed Commissioner (voice vote)
• Appointed Danielle Rand to the Landmarks Commission (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to approve payments for ongoing park and sewer projects. The body will also consider awarding contracts for street rehabilitation and crack sealing.

• Recommend to Award: Sommers Construction Co., Inc. for street construction on Olde Pully Lane, Wilson Street, Harding Street, Canvasback Drive, and Cygnet Court ($478,615.95)
• Recommend to Award: Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC. for crack sealing on various streets ($31,734.00)
• Payment: Donald Hietpas & Sons for sewer and water main reconstruction at Wilson Street and Harding Street ($219,247.18)
• Payment: Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Jefferson Park Improvements ($158,625.00)
• Payment: Cardinal Construction for Jefferson Park Shelter Construction ($147,102.00)

General

The Common Council is meeting for a workshop. The session is dedicated to training on the Agenda Meeting Manager System voting system.

• Agenda Meeting Manager System (Voting System) Training

Common Council

The Menasha Common Council will meet to approve accounts payable and payroll, receive committee minutes, and consider a resolution to terminate a tax increment district. The meeting includes a public hearing and comments.

• Accounts payable and payroll: $633,564.89
• Resolution to terminate Tax Increment District No. 4
• Minutes to receive from Administration, Board of Public Works, and Personnel Committees
• Electronic Recycling Event announcement (May 10, 2025)
• Racine Street Closure Notice

The Common Council approved receipt of the April 15 minutes and related communications. It authorized payment of $633,564.89 for accounts payable and payroll covering 4/11‑4/17. The council also passed Resolution R‑13‑25 A, terminating Tax Increment District No. 4 and directing the treasurer to distribute any excess increment to the overlying taxing districts.

• Approved receipt of minutes and communications (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes for 4/15/25 (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll $633,564.89 for 4/11‑4/17 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R-13-25 A terminating Tax Increment District No. 4 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a payment to Janke General Contractors for Water Street Corridor Reconstruction. The board will also discuss a bridge tender agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

• Approve Board of Public Works minutes from April 15, 2025
• Authorize payment of $182,204.25 to Janke General Contractors for Water Street Corridor Reconstruction
• Discuss Tayco Street Bridge Bridgetender Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2026

The Board of Public Works approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting unanimously. It also approved a payment of $182,204.25 to Janke General Contractors for the Water Street Corridor Reconstruction. The board approved the Tayco Street Bridge bridgetender agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for FY 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Approved April 15 minutes (8-0)
• Approved payment to Janke General Contractors, $182,204.25 (8-0)
• Approved Tayco Street Bridge bridgetender agreement for FY 2026 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)