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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board to consider rear yard setback variance for 800 E 6th Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance request and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding a residential property setback.
- Public hearing for Benjamin Cadwallader at 800 E 6th Street regarding a minimum rear yard setback variance (M.M.C. Sec. 113-38)
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City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA • TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the June 2nd meeting on file.
V. Public Hearing
1. Benjamin Cadwallader, 800 E 6th Street, requesting a variance to M.M.C. Sec.
113-38, minimum rear yard setback in a Residential District. Legally described in
PIN # 251-3106-122-0035.
VI. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed, please
contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:30
City Plan Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:15
Enrichment Center Committee
Bierman Building - Conference Room
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 14:15
Enrichment Center Committee
Bierman Building - Conference Room
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 14:15
Enrichment Center Committee
Bierman Building - Conference Room
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Dec 30, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed May 19, 2027 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30
Police and Fire Commission
Police and Fire Commission to discuss promotions and new officer candidates
The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss a citizen complaint procedural issue. The body may also enter closed session to consider a Patrol Lieutenant promotion and conduct interviews for police officer candidates.
- Discussion of a procedural issue regarding a citizen complaint
- Potential promotion of a Patrol Lieutenant
- Police Officer candidate interviews
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CITY OF MERRILL
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
AGENDA • TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 19th meeting.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discuss a procedural issue regarding a citizen complaint.
IV. Closed Session
1. The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State
Statutes Chapter 19.85 (1)(c), to consider employment, promotion, compensation
or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to discuss the
potential promotion of a Patrol Lieutenant.
2. The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State
Statutes Chapter 19.85 (1)(c), to consider employment, promotion, compensation
or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the
governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsiblity; to conduct Police
Officer candidate interviews.
V. Reconvene in Open Session
1. The Commission may reconvene in open session for possible action related to the
closed session items.
VI. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed, please
contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
TRANSIT COMMISSION
AGENDA • MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 4:00 PM
To attend remotely call: 904-580-9477 PIN: 616 386 164 #
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
1. *
III. Approval of previous meeting minutes
1. Minutes
IV. Administrator's Report
1. report
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Veterans Rides
2. Magnets
3. Bus configuration and seating
VI. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
1. *
2. *
3. *
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting
1. August 17, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers at 4:00pm
VIII. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed, please
contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
TRANSIT COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4:00 PM
I. Call to Order Roll Call:
Present: Kunkel, Ziech, Weber, Zastrow, Loos
Present Not Voting: Transit Administrator Brad Brummond
Excused:
Absent:
II. Public Comment
1. * - Char Seetan - Jenny Towers. Commented that there are 2 mobility
device locations available on the bus and that only one is being used. The
seating configurations should be rearranged to better accommodate two
devices.
III. Approval of previous meeting minutes
1. Minutes - ( Loos/ Kunkel) motion/second to approve. The motion Passed.
IV. Administrator's Report
1. report - review on June and first quarter
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Veterans Rides - No additions to use the veteran funding
regular of up to 5 riders for veterans coffee and conversation
2. Magnets - magents look good samples were given out and will be used at
the community night out and back to school bash
3. Bus configuration and seating - Discussions of bus seating configuration
and retrofitting to better accommodate multiple mobility devices.
Based on the needs, things will remain the same and once the full-time
driver position is filled and trained, that will help with the up tick in mobility
device riders.
VI. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
1. * - community night out
2. * - Back to school bash
3. * -
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting
1. August 17, 2026 City Hall Co
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 14:15
Enrichment Center Committee
Bierman Building - Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
ENRICHMENT CENTER COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Regular Meeting MEC Conference Room 2:15 PM
To attend remotely, Call 443-671-4752 Pin: 244 527 953 #
Committee Members : Laura Bertagnoli (Chair), Mark Weix (Alderperson), Gene Bebel, Sharon
Harvey, Jay Tlusty, Carol Holz, Elizabeth McCrank
I. Opening
Call meeting to order
II. Consent Items
1. Approval of June minute
2. Approval of vouchers
III. Public Comment
IV. Operations
1. August Newsletter Review — Center closures due to Lincoln County
Fair and Elections
2. Future of Thanksgiving Meal
3. Workshops
4. Budget
V. Open Discussion
VI. Adjournment
The next meeting will take place on August 20th at 2:15pm in the MEC conference room.
The Merrill Enrichment Center is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are
needed, please contact Merrill Enrichment Center at 715-536-4226.
Enrichment Center Mission: Dedicated to Enhancing Lives and Bringing Generations Together
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Merrill Enrichment Center Committee
Thursday July 16th, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
MEC Conference Room 303 N. Sales Street 2:15pm
Present: Laura Bertagnoli (Chair), Mark Weix (Alderperson), Gene Bebel, Sharon Harvey, Carol Holz,
Jay Tlusty, (Excused) Elizabeth McCrank
Agenda
I. Opening (2:15)
Bertagnoli called the meeting to order and welcomed public/church members to the meeting to discuss the future of the annual
Thanksgiving meal.
II. Consent Items
1. Motion by Tlusty second by Harvey to approve June meeting minutes. Motion carried.
2. Motion by Holz second by Weix to approve vouchers.
III. Public Comment
No public comment
IV. Operations
1. Director discussed the first two weeks of Augusts schedule. The MEC will be closed the first week due to the fair setup and opening
day. Our yoga classes will be offered at the VFW for both the first and second weeks of August, as the second week elections will be
held in the expo as well. We are thankful for the VFW’s willingness to allow our participants a place to exercise during these two
weeks. The MEC will provide the VFW a monetary donation as a gesture of appreciation.
2. The future of the community Thanksgiving Meal was discussed at great length in this meeting. A bit of history - for over 35 years,
area churches, along with the Merrill Enrichment Center collaborated to provide a Thanksgiving meal for our community. The main
purpose was to gather people together; families, friends, and those who may be spen
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 19:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
AIRPORT COMMISSION
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
Regular Meeting Merrill Airport Terminal 7:00 PM
To ensure a productive meeting, please arrive on time and prepared, engage respectfully by
listening and sharing airtime. This meeting is a formal event and professional conduct is the
expectation of all in attendance.
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the June 17th meeting
III. Approval of Vouchers
1. Consider the vouchers and reports.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion Runway 16/34 Project
2. Maintenance Hangar Project Status - Open
3. Discussion/Decision to power wash the T-Hangar
4. Update on current FBO Maintenance Hangar
5. Airport Standards (policy and operations)
6. Update-F-84 Monument
7. Discussion/Decision-Airport General Maintenance - Joe
a. General Maintenance on the field
b. Status of deer ramps and deer ingress to the field
c. Trees growing through the security fence - update
d. Status of Flag Pole
V. Chairman's Report
1. 16/34 potential time frame
VI. Airport Department Manager Reports
1. Event Coordinator - Joe Mulsack
2. ASO - Aviation Safety Officer - Steve Krueger
3. Turf Runway, Support and Ops - RAF type functions - Lyle Banser and Larry
Wenning
4. RRL Website - Tom O'Neal
VII. Aviation Happenings
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
X. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Wednesday,
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
Regular Meeting Community Room 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Correspondence
3. Public Comment
II. Consent Items
1. Minutes of special meeting on June 3, 2026
2. Minutes of regular meeting on June 17, 2026
3. Vouchers for June 2026
4. Unaudited Monthly Income & Expense Report for June 2026
5. Monthly Statistical Report for June 2026
III. Reports/Discussion Items/Action Items
1. Discussion/Action Item: Review and approve the Document for the Endowment
Fund of the T. B. Scott Free Library
2. Discussion/Action Item: Review and approve the T.B. Scott Free Library
Endowment Fund & Trust Fund Management Policy
3. Action Item: Approve the T.B. Scott Free Library Unaudited Endowment Fund
Financial Statement - Period Ended June 30, 2026
4. Discussion/Action Item: Discuss and approve the Building & Grounds Committee
recommendation to buy-out and terminate the Legacy Solar Lease Agreement.
5. Discussion Item: Strategic Goals & Action Steps #1: Lifelong Learning
6. Discussion Item: Wisconsin Trustee Essential #9: Managing the Library's Money
IV. Library Director's Report
V. President's Remarks
VI. Date and Time of Upcoming Meetings
VII. Adjournment
Please call the library (715-536-7191) by noon on Wednesday if you are unable to attend.
The Library is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodation is needed, please contact
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 19:00
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA • TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 PM
To attend remotely call 929-220-3891 PIN 476 373 940 #
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation - Silent Prayer
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V. Common Council Meeting Expectations
VI. Public Comment
VII. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the June 9th meeting on file.
VIII. Revenue and Expense Reports
1. Discuss and consider the June Revenue and Expense Report.
IX. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Employee Recognition:
Brad Becker - Police Department - 30 years
Kevin Wendt - T.B. Scott Library - 10 years
2. 2027 Budget Timeline
X. Board of Public Works
1. Consider the State Municipal Financial Agreement. The Board of Public Works
recommends approval.
2. Consider the rebuild of the Clarifier Thickener. The Board of Public Works
recommends approval.
XI. Health & Safety
1. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for the Lincoln County Fair
Association from August 5th through August 9th at the Merrill Fairgrounds from
6:00 am - 12:00 midnight, in conjunction with the Lincoln County Fair. The Health &
Safety Committee recommends approval.
2. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Trinity Lutheran Church for August
16th at Normal Park, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, in conjunction with a Trinity Block
Party event. The Health & Safety Committee recommends approval.
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: D1 Alderperson A. Caylor, D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D3 Alderperson
Meyer, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D5 Alderperson Holdorf, D6 Alderperson
Sukow, D7 Alderperson Weix Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
Present Not Voting: City Administrator Akey, Finance Director Ley, City Clerk
Anderson-Malm, Fire Chief Klug, Police Chief Bennett, Library Director Ollhoff,
Utility Operations Manager Steinagel, Transit Director Brummond (remote),
Enrichment Center Director Mrachek (remote), Heidi Weidenhof (remote), Cindy
Christensen (Fair Board), Sue Kunkel (Fair Board), The Night Owl rep.
Excused: Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Pagel, Street Superintendent
Bonack, Park & Recreation Director Wendorf
II. Invocation - Silent Prayer
III. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Roll Call Roll call was taken with all eight Alderpeople in attendance.
V. Common Council Meeting Expectations The Council expectations were not
included on the agenda in error.
VI. Public Comment Heidi Wiedenhof made a public comment remotely. She spoke
about air pollutants that happen when burning and how it effects your health
according to publications. She also mentioned a neighbor burns almost everyday.
VII. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:30
General
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA • THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026
Building and
Grounds
Committee
Community Room 4:30 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Public Comment
II. Consent Items
1. Minutes of Special Meeting — Building & Grounds Committee on May 26, 2026
III. Reports/Discussion Items/Action Items
1. Discussion/Action Item: Library Solar Array and Lease Agreement
IV. Adjournment
Please call the library (715-536-7191) by noon on Wednesday if you are unable to attend.
The Library is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodation is needed, please contact
the library at the number listed above.
Our Mission: Serving the Merrill area through traditional and innovative services, T.B. Scott Free Library
connects people to their community and the world, promotes literacy and civic engagement, encourages and
supports life-long learning, ensures free and open access to ideas, and provides opportunities for recreation.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Plan Commission
City Plan Commission to consider vacating four streets and alleys
The City Plan Commission will meet to discuss the vacation and discontinuation of specific right-of-ways. These items were recommended for action by the Board of Public Works Committee.
- Vacation of Jessie Court ROW south of Delmore Drive
- Vacation of alley south of E 9th Street and west of N Kyes Street
- Vacation of alley south of River Street and west of S Nast Street
- Vacation of alley east of S Kyes Street and south of Logan Avenue
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CITY OF MERRILL
CITY PLAN COMMISSION
AGENDA • TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
To attend remotely call 956-752-6402 PIN 429 023 300 #
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the April 13th meeting on file
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion and consideration to vacate and discontinue the following described
street and alleys. This was recommended by the Board of Public Works
Committee:
Jessie Court ROW south of Delmore Drive
Alley south of E 9th Street and west of N Kyes Street
Alley south of River Street and west of S Nast Street
Alley east of S Kyes Street and south of Logan Avenue
IV. Public Comment
V. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed, please
contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
CITY PLAN COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Present: Mayor Hass, Melissa Schroeder, Alli Henkelman, D8 Alderperson
Rutkowski, Ralph Sturm, Jim Finucan
Present Not Voting: City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Rod
Akey, City Clerk Anderson-Malm
Excused: Building/Zoning Administrator Darin Pagel, Chad Krueger
II. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the April 13th meeting on file
- (Schroeder/Henkelman) motion/second to place minutes on file. The
motion passed.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion and consideration to vacate and discontinue the following
described street and alleys. This was recommended by the Board of
Public Works Committee:
Jessie Court ROW south of Delmore Drive
Alley south of E 9th Street and west of N Kyes Street
Alley south of River Street and west of S Nast Street
Alley east of S Kyes Street and south of Logan Avenue - CA Akey
explained the reasons behind vacating and discontinuing the street and
alleys. Letters were sent to property owners. M Schroeder asked if anyone
contacted the city for or against this proposal. CA Akey stated no one was
at the Board of Public Works meeting speaking for or against this proposal.
(Schroeder/D8 Alderperson Rutkowski) motion/second to approve the
recommendation from the Board of
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
Board to consider Clarifier Thickener price increase and street vacations
The Board of Public Works will discuss a price increase for the Clarifier Thickener rebuild that exceeds the 2026 budget. Members will also consider requests to vacate and discontinue specific streets and alleys.
- Price increase for Clarifier Thickener rebuild over 2026 budget
- Vacation of Jessie Court ROW south of Delmore Drive
- Vacation of alley south of E 9th Street and west of N Kyes Street
- Vacation of alley south of River Street and west of S Nast Street
- Vacation of alley east of S Kyes Street and south of Logan Avenue
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CITY OF MERRILL
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
To attend remotely call 515-329-5241 PIN 962 310 341 #
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 27th meeting
III. Water and Sewer Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Water & Sewer Vouchers
2. Water & Sewer Operation Monthly Report - Utility Superintendent Steinagel
3. Discuss and consider the rebuild of the Clarifier Thickener price increase over the
approved 2026 budget for this item.
IV. Street Department Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Street Department Vouchers
2. Consider the State Municipal Financial Agreement and forward to the Common
Council.
3. Discuss and consider the request to vacate and discontinue the following
described street and alleys:
Jessie Court ROW south of Delmore Drive
Alley south of E 9th Street and west of N Kyes Street
Alley south of River Street and west of S Nast Street
Alley east of S Kyes Street and south of Logan Avenue
V. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Pagel
2. Monthly Report - City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Akey
3. Monthly Report - Street Superintendent Bonack
4. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting Wednesday, July 29th at 5:15 pm
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is acces
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CITY OF MERRILL
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.
Present: Mayor Hass, D1 Alderperson A. Caylor, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, D6
Alderperson Sukow
Present Not Voting: City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Rod
Akey, Street Superintendent Dustin Bonack, Utility Superintendent Gabe
Steinagel, Building/Zoning Administrator Darin Pagel, City Clerk Anderson-Malm
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 27th meeting - (D1 Alderperson A. Caylor/D8
Alderperson Rutkowski) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
III. Water and Sewer Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Water & Sewer Vouchers - (D8 Alderperson
Rutkowski/D6 Alderperson Sukow) motion/second to approve. The motion
passed.
2. Water & Sewer Operation Monthly Report - Utility Superintendent
Steinagel - US Steinagel updated the committee with some items and
answered questions.
3. Discuss and consider the rebuild of the Clarifier Thickener price
increase over the approved 2026 budget for this item. - US Steinagel
updated the committee regarding the price increase to rebuild the clarifier
thickener. The price increased $65,000 due to rising aluminum costs. The
aluminum is for the dome. (D8 Alderperson Rutkowski/D1 Alderperson A.
Caylor) motion/second to approve the increase and se
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA • TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
To attend remotely call 401-592-7067 PIN 181 903 245 #
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 26th meeting
III. Approval of Vouchers
1. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider repair or replacement of the Street Department shop lift.
2. Discuss and consider the Transit Driver and Coordinator/Driver position
reclassifications
3. Discuss the 2027 Budget Proposed Timeline
4. Consider the 2027 budget for submission to Lincoln County:
TB Scott Public Library
V. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Mayor Hass
2. Monthly Report - City Administrator Akey
3. Monthly Report - Finance Director Ley
4. Monthly Report - City Clerk Anderson-Malm
5. Monthly Report - City Attorney
6. Monthly Report - Municipal Court
7. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VI. Public Comment
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting Tuesday, July 28th at 6:00 pm
VIII. Closed Session
1. Approve the closed session minutes from March 2nd and March 24th.
2. The Committee may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State
Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating on the purchasing of
public property, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public
business, whenever compe
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CITY OF MERRILL
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Chair M. Caylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Present: D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D3 Alderperson Meyer
Present Not Voting: Mayor Hass, City Administrator Akey, Finance Director Ley,
City Clerk Anderson-Malm, Library Director Ollhoff, Street Superintendent Bonack,
Transit Director Brummond, Paula Brummond, Police Chief Bennett
Excused: D4 Alderperson LaDonna Fermanich
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 26th meeting - (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D2
Alderperson M. Caylor) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
III. Approval of Vouchers
1. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers - (D3 Alderperson
Meyer/D2 Alderperson M. Caylor) motion/second to approve. The motion
passed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider repair or replacement of the Street Department shop lift.
- Street Superintendent Bonack explained the item. There are 2 heavy truck
lifts and one has a faulty hydraulic cylinder. A cylinder replacement would
be approx $15,000 - $19,000. The lift will be removed by street department
employees to reduce the possible cost. There was no action required.
2. Discuss and consider the Transit Driver and Coordinator/Driver
position reclassifications - Transit Director Brummond provided
information in the packet an
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA • MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
To attend remotely call 929-220-3921 PIN 533 102 406 #
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the May 26th meeting on file
IV. Nuisance Complaints and Vouchers
1. Nuisance Complaints
2. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discuss and consider taking action on a change to the City's open burning
ordinance.
2. Discuss and consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for the Lincoln County
Fair Association from August 5th through August 9th at the Merrill Fairgrounds
from 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight in conjunction with the Lincoln County Fair.
3. Discuss and consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Trinity Lutheran
Church for August 16th at Normal Part from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, in conjunction with
a Trinity Block Party event.
4. Discuss and consider an alcohol beverage license application for The Night Owl
LLC, 129 N Prospect St.
VI. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Fire Chief Klug
2. Monthly Report - Police Chief Bennett
3. Monthly Report - Lincoln County Humane Society
4. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting Monday, July 27th at 5:15 pm
VIII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Chair Weix called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm
Present: D7 Alderperson Weix Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, D6 Alderperson
Sukow
Present Not Voting: Police Chief Corey Bennett, Fire Chief Josh Klug, Norb "Nubs"
Ashbeck, Mayor Hass, City Administrator Akey, City Clerk Anderson-Malm, Heidi
Wiedenhof, David Lewis, Nick Wiedenhof, Laurie Thiel, Brandon Schult, Amanda
Gryskiewicz, Courtney Daiey, Heather Brownell, Dave Gryskiewicz, Carrie Fowler,
Natalie Schult, Hope Engman, Rose Strom, Haley Mohr, Nicholas Stieber, other
attendees remote
II. Public Comment Heidi Wiedenhof - 400 Wisconsin Street - talked about a
neighbor burning and has contacted the police numerous times. The neighbor
burns all day and night. Wants to be able to open her windows. She has only filed
complaints since the neighbor moved in. She has spoken with the Fire Chief and
Police Chief.
Brandon Schult - 310 Wisconsin Street - stated he only burns dry white birch and
enjoys a fire with his family and friends.
Rose Strom - 400 Cottage Street - stated this neighbor harasses neighbors and is
very disruptive.
Cortney Daley - 1811 E 2nd Street - is friends with the people at 310 Wisconsin St
and goes there to enjoy the fire.
Dave Lewis - 400 Wisconsin Street - stated the neighbor burns 4 to 5 days per
week and other neighbors burn also. Feels like th
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
To attend remotely call 567-297-2921 PIN 852 698 481 #
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 21st meeting.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Review the revenue and expense reports.
2. Discuss marketing strategies and review the marketing direction.
3. Discuss banners with Veterans and First Responders for the City in cooperation
with the VFW.
4. Discuss Labor Day festivities - decorating contest winner announcement, dress-up
contest winners in conjunction with the VFW pin-up contest.
5. Chamber of Commerce update
6. Lincoln County Economic Development update
IV. Monthly Reports and Updates
1. Monthly Report & Statistical Analytics - Social Media Specialist Savall
2. Consider placing monthly reports on file
V. Public Comment
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Thursday, July 16th at 5:15 pm
VII. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed, please
contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Chair Meyer called the meeting to order at 5:16 pm
Present: D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D3 Alderperson Meyer
Present Not Voting: Social Media Specialist/Fairgrounds Coordinator Hallie Savall,
Mayor Hass, City Clerk Anderson-Malm, VFW rep Corey Dornbrock, VFW
Auxillary rep Denni Radloff, Cloe Savall
Excused: Scott Steele, D5 Alderperson Jewell Holdorf, Director Chamber of
Commerce Sarah Brooks, LDEC Sarah Guild
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 21st meeting. - (D4 Alderperson Fermanich/D3
Alderperson Meyer) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Review the revenue and expense reports. - (D4 Alderperson
Fermanich/D3 Alderperson Meyer) motion/second to approve. The reports
were reviewed. Any questions will be asked to Finance Director Ley when
she is back in the office. The motion passed.
2. Discuss marketing strategies and review the marketing direction.
- SMS Savall provided information in the packet. The focus is on homes
and businesses with the current videos. Hopefully, the videos will
encourage other businesses to participate in future videos. If a business
closes or leaves Merrill, a question arose if there is a way to contact the
business to find out why.
3. Discuss banners
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 14:15
Enrichment Center Committee
Enrichment Center Committee to review July newsletter and marketing
The committee will review changes to the July newsletter and discuss the marketing of the MEC with Hallie Savall. The meeting also includes a request for volunteers for the Festival of Quilts.
- Review of July newsletter
- Volunteer recruitment for Festival of Quilts
- Marketing discussion with Hallie Savall
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Bierman Building - Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
ENRICHMENT CENTER COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Regular Meeting MEC Conference Room 2:15 PM
To attend remotely, call 669-244-4748 PIN 856 452 609 #
Committee Members: Laura Bertagnoli (Chair), Mark Weix (Alderperson), Gene Bebel, Sharon
Harvey, Carol Holz, Jay Tlusty, Elizabeth McCrank
I. Opening
Call meeting to order
II. Consent Items
1. Approval of May minutes
2. Approval of vouchers
III. Public Comment
IV. Operations
1. July newsletter review — changes made at the Committee's request
2. Festival of Quilts — volunteers needed
3. Attendance
V. Discussion
1. Marketing of MEC - Hallie Savall
VI. Adjournment
The next MEC meeting will take place on July 16th at 2:15 in the MEC conference room.
Public attendance is welcomed.
The Merrill Enrichment Center is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are
needed, please contact the Merrill Enrichment Center at 715-536-4226.
Enrichment Center Mission: Dedicated to Enhancing Lives and Bringing Generations Together
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Merrill Enrichment Center Committee
Thursday June 18th, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
MEC Conference Room 303 N. Sales Street 2:15pm
Present: Laura Bertagnoli (Chair) Gene Bebel, Sharon Harvey, Carol Holz,
Elizabeth McCrank, Jay Tlusty, (Excused) Mark Weix (Alderperson), Hallie Savall
Agenda
I. Opening (2:15)
Bertagnoli called the meeting to order.
II. Consent Items
1. Motion by McCrank second by Tlusty to approve May meeting minutes. Motion carried.
2. Motion by Tlusty second by Holz to approve vouchers.
III. Public Comment
No public comment
IV. Operations
1. Director shared the July newsletter with suggested changes from the previous committee meeting. Committee discussed our last
meeting and recommendations were on the agenda for this meeting as to what information would be best. Also discussed were the
higher priced class offerings. This allows us to reach a different market of participants. We are offering a few nights now instead of
just one a month, based on demand. MAPS evening classes were also discussed. We feel we can both do well as our classes vary.
i. Savall recommended top visitor of the month in the newsletter. Bertagnoli suggested highlighting participants with a picture and story.
Director agrees but respects those who do not want their photo or full name published.
ii. McCrank loves the testimonials and suggested continuing.
iii. Bertagnoli recommended making our tree on the front page larger.
iv. Director discussed the cost to stuff
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 19:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
AIRPORT COMMISSION
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Regular Meeting Merrill Airport Terminal 7:00 PM
I. Commission Expectations - To ensure a productive meeting, please arrive on time
and prepared, engage respectfully by listening and sharing airtime. This meeting is
a formal event and professional conduct is the expectation of all in attendance.
II. Call to Order
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 20th meeting.
IV. Approval of Vouchers
1. Consider the vouchers and reports.
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion Runway 16/34 Project
2. Maintenance Hangar Project Status - Open
3. Discussion/Decision to power wash the T-Hangar
4. Update on current FBO Maintenance Hangar
5. Airport Standards (policy and operations)
6. Update - F-84 Monument
7. Discussion/Decision - Airport General Maintenance - Joe
a. General Maintenance on the field
b. Status of deer ramps and deer ingress to the field
c. Trees growing through the security fence - update
d. Status of Flag Pole
e. Black top sealing at the T-Hangar
8. Airport Manager/FBO Lease - signing
VI. Chairman's Report
1. 16/34 potential time frame
2. Maintenance Hangar apron heated
3. Approches to 7/25
VII. Airport Department Manager Reports
1. Event Coordinator - Joe Mulsack
2. ASO - Aviation Safety Officer - Steve Krueger
3. Turf Runway, Support, and Ops - RAF type functions - Lyle Banser and
L
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CITY OF MERRILL
AIRPORT COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING MERRILL AIRPORT TERMINAL 7:00 PM
I. Commission Expectations - To ensure a productive meeting, please arrive
on time and prepared, engage respectfully by listening and sharing airtime.
This meeting is a formal event and professional conduct is the expectation
of all in attendance.
II. Call to Order Gary Schwartz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Present: Lyle Banser, Joe Malsack (remote), Gary Schulz, Gary Schwartz
Present Not Voting: Rich McCullough (Airport Manager), Larry Wenning
Excused: D7 Alderperson Mark Weix Jr.
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 20th meeting. - (Banser/Malsack) motion/second to
approve. The motion passed.
IV. Approval of Vouchers
1. Consider the vouchers and reports. - (Banser/Schulz) motion/second to
approve. The finance reports were reviewed and discussed. The motion
passed.
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion Runway 16/34 Project - Gary to meet with BOA staff on June
30th. The purpose is the 16/34 project. Any money spent prior to September
1st is 2.5% money instead of 5% city share.
2. Maintenance Hangar Project Status - Open - The estimated completion
date is now the end of July 2026. Gary talked to the contractors they will
help to get radio antennas and cameras installed on the roof of the new
building. Rich did receive a free antenna from the FAA for ADS-
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Regular Meeting 3rd Floor Board Room 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Correspondence
3. Public Comment
II. Consent Items
1. Minutes of regular meeting on May 20, 2026
2. Vouchers for May 2026
3. Unaudited Monthly Income & Expense Report for May 2026
4. Monthly Statistical Report for May 2026
III. Reports/Discussion Items/Action Items
1. Action Item: Review and approve the 2027 Library Budget
2. Discussion Item: Strategic Goals & Action Steps #5: Facilities
3. Discussion Item: Wisconsin Trustee Essential #8: Developing the Library Budget
IV. Library Director's Report
V. President's Remarks
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
VII. Closed Session
1. The Library Board of Trustees may convene in closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85(1)(f) considering financial, medical, social,
or personal histories or disciplinary data of a specific person, preliminary
consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges
against specific persons except where paragraph (b) applies, which if discussed in
public, would be likely to have a
substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such
histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations; to discuss the
annual review of personnel.
VIII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING 3RD FLOOR BOARD ROOM 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call - M. Geisler called the meeting to order at 4PM.
Present: K. Breitenmoser, C. Grunenwald, A. Huftel, E. McCrank, T.
Osness, B. Rothlisberg. Excused: R. Martinovici, M. Weix. Also present
were: Laurie Ollhoff, Andrea Bennett, Gary Meyer.
2. Correspondence - No correspondence.
3. Public Comment - No public comment.
II. Consent Items
1. Minutes of regular meeting on May 20, 2026 - A. Huftel//T. Osness/C to
approve the Minutes of the regular meeting on May 20, 2026. No
discussion.
2. Vouchers for May 2026 - E. McCrank/K. Breitenmoser/C to approve the
Vouchers for May 2026. E. McCrank expressed a concern related to a
request for payment to R. Waldburger that contained a notation that the
request was removed by the City as a W-9 had not been received. E.
McCrank asked that we look into other avenues for payment when an
individual does cannot complete a W-9. L. Ollhoff will look into alternative
payment methods, but is not aware of any at this time. No further
discussion.
3. Unaudited Monthly Income & Expense Report for May 2026 - A.
Huftel/T. Osness/C to approve the Unaudited Monthly Income & Expense
Report for May 2026. No discussion.
4. Monthly Statistical Report for May 2026 - T. Osness/B. Rothlisberg/C to
approve the Monthly Statistical Report for May 2026. M. Geisler
commented on Chess
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
TRANSIT COMMISSION
AGENDA • MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 4:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
1. *
III. Approval of previous meeting minutes
1. Minutes
IV. Administrator's Report
1. Report
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. New Testament Church / St Francis - request to extend service area
2. Veterans bus fare rate
3. Back to School Bash Magnets
a. Proof
VI. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
1. *
2. *
3. *
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting
1. July 20, 2026 4:00pm Merril City Hall Council Chambers
VIII. Adjournment
The Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed,
please contact the Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA • TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Invocation - Deacon Jim Arndt - St Francis Xavier
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V. Common Council Meeting Expectations
1. The City of Merrill respects the role of our elected officials. Alderpersons and
Department Heads are committed to working in collaboration to provide our
citizens with the best decision-making for our city's future. This meeting is a formal
event and professional conduct is the expectation of all in attendance.
VI. Public Comment
VII. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the May 12th and 26th meetings on file.
VIII. Revenue and Expense Reports
1. Consider the May Revenue and Expense Report.
IX. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Employee Recognition
Dustin Bonack - Street Department - 10 years
X. Board of Public Works
1. Consider the upcoming Taylor Street project bids. The Board of Public Works
Committee agreed to the bid timing. The bids are being brought directly to the
Common Council.
XI. Health & Safety
1. Consider the 2026-2027 liquor and beer license applications as listed. The Health
& Safety Committee recommends approval.
XII. Acknowledge Committee Reports
1. Acknowledge and discuss the following Committee Reports: Library Board,
Enrichment Center, Merrill H
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
Present: D1 Alderperson A. Caylor (remote), D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D3
Alderperson Meyer, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D5 Alderperson Holdorf, D6
Alderperson Sukow, D7 Alderperson Weix Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
Present Not Voting: City Administrator Akey, City Clerk Anderson-Malm, Finance
Director Ley, Fire Chief Klug (remote), Library Director Ollhoff, Parks & Recreation
Director Wendorf, Police Chief Bennett, Street Superintendent Bonack, Utility
Operations Manager Steinagel, Transit Director Brummond (remote), Todd and
Joy Annis.
II. Invocation - Deacon Jim Arndt - St Francis Xavier A silent prayer was
observed.
III. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Roll Call Roll call was taken with 8 out of 8 in person or remote.
V. Common Council Meeting Expectations
1. The City of Merrill respects the role of our elected
officials. Alderpersons and Department Heads are committed to
working in collaboration to provide our citizens with the best decision-
making for our city's future. This meeting is a formal event and
professional conduct is the expectation of all in attendance. -
VI. Public Comment None.
VII. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the May 12th and 26th meetings on
file. - (D2 Alderperson M. Caylor/D8 Al
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
Fairgrounds Committee to discuss fair, rodeo, and vendor updates
The Fairgrounds Committee will meet to review updates regarding the fair, rodeo, and permanent vendors. The body will also discuss the calendar of events and activities at the Fairgrounds arena.
- Fair update
- Rodeo update
- Permanent vendor update
- Calendar of events
- Events at the Fairgrounds arena
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City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
FAIRGROUNDS COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
To attend remotely call 413-346-5584 PIN 569 180 749 #
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 7th meeting.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Fair Update
2. Rodeo Update
3. Permanent Vendor Update
4. Calendar of Events
5. Discuss events at the Fairgrounds arena.
IV. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Fairgrounds Coordinator Savall
2. Consider placing monthly reports on file
V. Public Comment
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Thursday, July 2nd at 6:00 pm
VII. Adjournment
Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed, please
contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
FAIRGROUNDS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Present: Mayor Hass, D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, Brad Becker, Rodeo rep George
Henrichs, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
Present Not Voting: Social Media Specialist/Fairgrounds Coordinator Hallie Savall,
City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Rod Akey, City Clerk
Anderson-Malm, Riders Club reps Lee Van der Geest, Amy Ollhoff and others
Excused: D1 Alderperson Andrew Caylor, Jay Schlueter
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the May 7th meeting. - (Rodeo rep Henrichs/ Becker)
motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion passed.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Fair Update - Fair rep Becker updated the committee. Everything is lined
up and they met with vendors. He also reminded everyone, this is a free fair
and will continue to be. There is a charge for parking on the fair grounds but
that is handled by non-profit groups.
2. Rodeo Update - Rodeo rep George Henrichs updated the committee. The
arena will be up and ready to go on June 5th. Everything is on track,
weather permitting.
3. Permanent Vendor Update - There was no report.
4. Calendar of Events - The calendar was included in the packet. This
weekend is the E Cycling event and a Flea Market at the fairgrounds.
5. Discuss events at the Fairg
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission to consider lifting hiring freeze for Recreation Manager
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review May 2026 claims and minutes. The primary point of discussion is a request to lift the hiring freeze to fill the Recreation Manager position.
- Request to lift hiring freeze for Recreation Manager position
- Approval of May 2026 claims
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CITY OF MERRILL
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 4:15 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. May 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
III. Approval of Claims
1. May 2026 Claims
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discuss and consider a request to lift the hiring freeze to fill the Recreation
Manager position
V. Monthly Reports
1. June 2026 Director's Report
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4:15 PM
I. Call to Order Roll Call:
Present: Krueger, Malm, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, Kubichek, Hahn
Present Not Voting: Parks Director Dan Wendorf
Excused: Steve Osness, Alli Henkelman
Absent:
Krueger called the meeting to order at 4:20 as we had to wait for a fourth member
to arrive.
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. May 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes - (D8 Alderperson
Rutkowski/ Hahn) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
Passed.
III. Approval of Claims
1. May 2026 Claims - (D8 Alderperson Rutkowski/ Kubichek) motion/second
to approve. The motion Passed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discuss and consider a request to lift the hiring freeze to fill the
Recreation Manager position - Krueger introduced the topic and turned it
over to Director Wendorf. Wendorf stated that the current Recreation
Manager informed him on May 20th that she is intending to retire on August
1st. Wendorf stated that it is well deserved, and she will definitely be
missed, but the timing is less than ideal as we will be in the middle of our
busiest season and all things will still be running at full speed. Wendorf also
stated that the process and search for a replacement during this time will be
challenging for the same reasons stated above — we are all running
around trying to kee
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
Special Meeting Community Room 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call
II. Closed Session
1. The Library Board of Trustees may convene in closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85(1)(f) considering financial, medical, social,
or personal histories or disciplinary data of a specific person, preliminary
consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges
against specific persons except where paragraph (b) applies, which if discussed in
public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of
any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or
investigations; to discuss the annual review of personnel. Board of Trustees may
reconvene to adjourn.
III. Reconvene in Open Session
IV. Adjournment
Please call the library (715-536-7191) by noon on Wednesday if you are unable to attend.
The Library is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodation is needed, please contact
the library at the number listed above.
Our Mission: Serving the Merrill area through traditional and innovative services, T.B. Scott Free Library
connects people to their community and the world, promotes literacy and civic engagement, encourages and
supports life-long learning, ensures free and open access to ideas, and provides opportunities for recreation.
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA • TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment
IV. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting on file.
V. Public Hearing
1. Brian and Rebecca Rutkowski, 309 Lake Street, requesting a variance to M.M.C.
Sec. 113-317, maximum square footage of an accessory building in a Residential
District.
VI. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm
Present: Jeremy Thompson, Jim Koebe, Ryan Schwartzman, Eric Dayton, Mark
Scott
Present Not Voting: City Administrator Akey, Mayor Hass, Rebecca and Brian
Rutkowski, Shirley Ryan
Excused: Zoning Administrator Pagel, Ron Burrow
II. Roll Call Roll call was taken with five members present.
III. Public Comment None.
IV. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting on file.
- (Koebe/Schwartzman) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
V. Public Hearing
1. Brian and Rebecca Rutkowski, 309 Lake Street, requesting a variance
to M.M.C. Sec. 113-317, maximum square footage of an accessory
building in a Residential District. - (Schwartzman/Koebe) motion/second
to open the public hearing. The motion passed.
Shirley Ryan - 314 N. Nast St - spoke against the variance.
Brian and Rebecca Rutkowski - 309 Lake St - spoke for the variance.
(Schwartzman/Koebe) motion/second to close the public hearing. The
motion passed.
The committee discussed the variance. Following discussion
(Dayton/Schwartzman) motion/second to approve the variance as
presented. The motion passed.
VI. Adjournment (Koebe/Schwartzman) motion/second to adjourn. The motion
passed.
Minutes submitted by CA Akey and published by City Clerk Anders
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 17:15
Board of Public Works
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the March 25th meeting.
III. Water and Sewer Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Water & Sewer Vouchers
2. Water & Sewer Operation Monthly Report - Utility Superintendent Steinagel
3. Consider the annual CMAR - Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and forward
to the June Common Council.
IV. Street Department Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Street Department Vouchers
2. Discuss upcoming Taylor Street project bid timing.
V. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Pagel
2. Monthly Report - City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Akey
3. Monthly Report - Street Superintendent Bonack
4. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Wednesday, June 24th at 5:15 pm
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm
Present: Mayor Hass, D1 Alderperson A. Caylor, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, D6
Alderperson Sukow
Present Not Voting: City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Rod
Akey, Street Superintendent Dustin Bonack, Utility Superintendent Gabe
Steinagel, City Clerk Anderson-Malm
Excused: Building/Zoning Administrator Darin Pagel
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the March 25th meeting. - (D8 Alderperson Rutkowski/D6
Alderperson Sukow) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
III. Water and Sewer Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Water & Sewer Vouchers - (D1 Alderperson A.
Caylor/D8 Alderperson Rutkowski) motion/second to approve. The motion
passed.
2. Water & Sewer Operation Monthly Report - Utility Superintendent
Steinagel - US Steinagel highlighted some items from his report.
3. Consider the annual CMAR - Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
and forward to the June Common Council. - US Steinagel explained to
the committee that the CMAR report goes over what has been done
throughout the year. (Mayor Hass/D8 Alderperson Rutkowski)
motion/second to approve and forward to June Council. The motion
passed.
IV. Street Department Agenda Items
1. Discuss and approve the Street Department Vouchers
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 19:00
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Special Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Public Comment
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a Street Use Permit for Golden Harvest Market, on June 6th, 2026 from
8:00 am until 8:00 pm to close Pearl Street from Main Street to Thielman Street for
a Customer Appreciation Event. This is being brought directly to the Common
Council due to the event date.
2. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Merrill Youth Hardball Association
dba Merrill Baseball Association for May 29th - May 31st from 8:00 am until 9:00
pm at Athletic Park, Ott's Park and Lion's Park, in conjunction with an MBA Youth
Tournament event. This was considered at the earlier Health & Safety meeting.
3. Consider a temporary Class "B" Beer license for Merrill Youth Softball Association
aka MYSA or Merrill Fastpitch, for June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 14, 24, 25, 31, August 1,
2, 7, 8, and 9, 2026 at the MARC from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, in conjunction with
Merrill Fastpitch Tournament/Legion Games and State Tournaments. This was
considered at the earlier Health & Safety meeting.
4. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for MHS Baseball Boosters, Inc for
June 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 and July 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 19,
23, 2026 at Athletic Par
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Present: D1 Alderperson A. Caylor, D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D3 Alderperson
Meyer, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D5 Alderperson Holdorf, D6 Alderperson
Sukow, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
Present Not Voting: City Administrator Akey, Finance Director Ley, City Clerk
Anderson-Malm, Battilion Chief Graveen, Park & Recreation Director Wendorf,
Police Chief Bennett, Heather Pophal
Excused: D7 Alderperson Mark Weix Jr.
II. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call Roll call was taken with 7/8 in attendance.
IV. Public Comment There was no public comment.
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a Street Use Permit for Golden Harvest Market, on June 6th,
2026 from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm to close Pearl Street from Main Street
to Thielman Street for a Customer Appreciation Event. This is being
brought directly to the Common Council due to the event date. - (D2
Alderperson Caylor/D5 Alderperson Holdorf) motion/second to approve.
The motion passed.
2. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Merrill Youth
Hardball Association dba Merrill Baseball Association for May 29th -
May 31st from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm at Athletic Park, Ott's Park and
Lion's Park, in conjunction with an MBA Youth Tournament event.
This was considered at the earlier Health & Safety meeting.
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
Committee considers lifting hiring freezes and opening investment accounts
The Personnel and Finance Committee will discuss lifting hiring freezes for two specific positions. The body is also considering a resolution to engage investment advisors and open custodial accounts.
- Resolution to open custodial accounts with Pershing LLC and engage Ehlers Investment Partners
- Request to lift hiring freeze for Administrative Assistant Accounts Payable in the Treasurer's Department
- Request to lift hiring freeze for Park & Recreation Operations Manager
- Approval of vouchers
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CITY OF MERRILL
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Vouchers
1. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the April 28th meeting.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a resolution for approval to open custodial account(s) with Pershing LLC,
and engage Ehlers Investment Partners as investment advisors.
2. Discuss and consider a request to lift the hiring freeze to fill the Administrative
Assistant Accounts Payable position in the Treasurer's Department.
3. Discuss and consider a request to lift the hiring freeze to fill the Park & Recreation
Operations Manager position.
V. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Mayor Hass
2. Monthly Report - City Administrator Akey
3. Monthly Report - Finance Director Ley
4. Monthly Report - City Attorney
5. Monthly Report - City Clerk Anderson-Malm
6. Monthly Report - Municipal Court
7. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VI. Public Comment
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00 pm
VIII. Adjournment
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contact Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Chair M. Caylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Present: D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D3 Alderperson
Meyer
Present Not Voting: Mayor Hass, City Administrator Akey, Finance Director Ley,
City Clerk Anderson-Malm, D6 Alderperson Sukow, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski,
Battalion Chief Graveen, Park & Recreation Director Wendorf
II. Approval of Vouchers
1. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers - (D4 Alderperson
Fermanich/D3 Alderperson Meyer) motion/second to approve. The motion
passed.
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the April 28th meeting. - (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D4
Alderperson Fermanich) motion/second to place minutes on file. The
motion passed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a resolution for approval to open custodial account(s) with
Pershing LLC, and engage Ehlers Investment Partners as investment
advisors. - (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D4 Alderperson Fermanich)
motion/second to approve for discussion. Finance Director Ley explained
the reason for the resolution. This would be for the 2026A bonds. She
stated, currently, we have moderate earnings with Nicolet Bank and
Incredible Bank. Investing with Persing would earn approximately $33,000
on interest earnings. She answered questions from the committee.
Follow
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
Committee to consider temporary beer licenses for local sports events
The Health and Safety Committee will review temporary Class 'B' beer licenses for various youth sports tournaments and a block party, along with nuisance complaints and monthly department reports.
- Temporary Class 'B' beer license for Merrill Youth Hardball Association at Athletic Park, Ott's Park, and Lion's Park
- Temporary Class 'B' beer license for Merrill Youth Softball Association at the MARC
- Temporary Class 'B' beer license for MHS Baseball Boosters Inc at Athletic Park
- Extension of premises for Ballyhoos on May 30th from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Consideration of 2026-2027 liquor and beer license applications
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CITY OF MERRILL
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the April 27th meeting on file
IV. Nuisance Complaints and Vouchers
1. Nuisance Complaints
2. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Merrill Youth Hardball Association
dba Merrill Baseball Association for May 29th - May 31st from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm at
Athletic Park, Ott's Park, and Lion's Park, inconjunction with an MBA Youth
Tournament event.
2. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Merrill Youth Softball Association
aka MYSA or Merrill Fastpitch, for June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 14, 24, 25, 31, August 1,
2, 7, 8, and 9, 2026 at the MARC from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, in conjunction with
Merrill Fastpitch Tournament/Legion Games and State Tournaments.
3. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for MHS Baseball Boosters Inc for
June 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 and July 1, 5, 7, 8, 9,
11, 14, 18, 19, 23, 2026 at Athletic Park from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in conjunction
with the Baseball at Athletic Park - Legion, Jr Legion, Rangers, and Babe Ruth
event.
4. Consider an extension of premises for Ballyhoos on May 30th, 2026
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CITY OF MERRILL
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Chair Weix called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm
Present: D7 Alderperson Weix Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, D6 Alderperson
Sukow
Present Not Voting: Police Chief Bennett, Fire Chief Josh Klug, Norb "Nubs"
Ashbeck, Battalion Chief Graveen, Mayor Hass, City Clerk Anderson-Malm,
Renea Krueger, Dan Wendorf
II. Public Comment There was no public comment.
III. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the April 27th meeting on file - (D8
Alderperson Rutkowski/D6 Alderperson Sukow) motion/second to place
minutes on file. The motion passed.
IV. Nuisance Complaints and Vouchers
1. Nuisance Complaints - Nubs Ashbeck updated the committee.
2. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers - (D8 Alderperson
Rutkowski/D6 Alderperson Sukow) motion/second to approve for
discussion. D8 Alderperson Rutkowski has questions. Police Chief Bennett
and Battalion Chief Graveen answered the questions. Following discussion,
the motion passed.
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for Merrill Youth
Hardball Association dba Merrill Baseball Association for May 29th -
May 31st from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm at Athletic Park, Ott's Park, and
Lion's Park, inconjunction with an MBA Youth Tournament event.
- (D8 Alderperson Rutkowski/D6 Alderperson Sukow) motion/sec
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 16:00
General
Library Board to discuss solar array lease and roof repairs
The Library Board Building & Grounds Committee is holding a special meeting. Members will discuss a lease agreement for a solar array and repairs to the Carnegie Building roof.
- Discussion of Library Solar Array and Lease Agreement
- Discussion of Carnegie Building Roof Repair
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Special Meeting -
Building &
Grounds
Committee
Community Room 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Public Comment
II. Consent Items
III. Reports/Discussion Items/Action Items
1. Discussion Item: Library Solar Array and Lease Agreement
2. Discussion Item: Carnegie Building Roof Repair
IV. Library Director's Report
V. President's Remarks
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
VII. Adjournment
Please call the library (715-536-7191) by noon on Wednesday if you are unable to attend.
The Library is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodation is needed, please contact
the library at the number listed above.
Our Mission: Serving the Merrill area through traditional and innovative services, T.B. Scott Free Library
connects people to their community and the world, promotes literacy and civic engagement, encourages and
supports life-long learning, ensures free and open access to ideas, and provides opportunities for recreation.
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE COMMUNITY
ROOM 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call - M. Geisler called the meeting order at 4PM.
Present: K. Breitenmoser, T. Osness. Also present were: L. Ollhoff; T.
Brunett.
2. Public Comment - No public comment.
II. Consent Items
III. Reports/Discussion Items/Action Items
1. Discussion Item: Library Solar Array and Lease Agreement - M. Geisler
summarized ongoing discussions with Legacy Solar Coop and Northwind
Solar in regard to the 2017 Lease for the Solar Array currently installed on
the library roof. L. Ollhoff summarized conversation with Josh of Northwind
Solar related to the equipment, service contracts, and warranty to include
details of the initial installation and replacements that took place at that
time. Discussion included comments by K. Breitenmoser confirming that the
primary purpose of the project was to educate the public. Discussion
included solar project reporting. T. Osness and K. Breitenmoser will
examine, evaluate, and review the documentation available to them and a
follow-up meeting will be scheduled at a later date. No further discussion.
2. Discussion Item: Carnegie Building Roof Repair - Discussion Item: L.
Ollhoff provided the committee members with a status of the fling with the
Wisconsin Historical Preservation Committee as it relates to the needed
repairs of a section of the room on the o
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 17:15
Marketing & Communications Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the April 16th meeting.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Review the Revenue and Expense report.
2. Food Truck-a-Palooza update
3. 250th City Celebration plans - update
4. 250th City Banners - update
5. Future events and opportunities - discussion/update
6. Chamber of Commerce - update
7. LCED - update
V. Monthly Reports and Updates
1. Monthly Report & Statistical Analytics - Social Media Specialist Savall
2. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Thursday, June 18th at 5:15 pm
VII. Adjournment
The Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed,
please contact the Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Chair Meyer called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm
Present: D3 Alderperson Meyer, D5 Alderperson Holdorf
Present Not Voting: Social Media Specialist/Fairgrounds Coordinator Hallie Savall,
City Administrator Akey, City Clerk Anderson-Malm, LCED Sarah Guild
Excused: Scott Steele, Director Chamber of Commerce Sarah Brooks
Absent: D4 Alderperson LaDonna Fermanich
II. Public Comment There was no public comment.
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the April 16th meeting. - (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D5
Alderperson Holdorf) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Review the Revenue and Expense report. - (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D5
Alderperson Holdorf) motion/second to approve. The motion passed.
2. Food Truck-a-Palooza update - SMS Savall gave an update. There were
approximately 632 wristbands sold to people who wanted to purchase beer.
There were approximately 1,050 wristbands purchased for the bounce
houses. There were 35 food trucks and some of the trucks sold out of
items. There were 45 craft and non-profits there. The ATM went through
$8,800 in cash. The weather was great! Next year SMS Savall will be
looking to hire people to take care of the garbage and bathrooms.
Alderperson D3 Meyer suggested help wi
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 14:15
Enrichment Center Committee
Bierman Building - Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
ENRICHMENT CENTER COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Regular Meeting MEC Conference Room 2:15 PM
To attend remotely, call 530-395-0732 PIN 128 919 551#
Committee Members: Laura Bertagnoli (Chair), Mark Weix (Alderperson) Gene Bebel, Sharon
Harvey, Jay Tlusty, Carol Holz, Elizabeth McCrank, Jennifer Clark (ADRC representative)
I. Opening
Call meeting to order
II. Consent Items
1. Approval of April minutes
2. Approval of Vouchers
III. Public Comment
IV. ADRC
Update
V. Operations
1. Prevent Falls Resource Fair Recap
2. Line Dancing
3. New class offerings & Workshops
4. Kimberly Larson will be here on June 10th at 11am to present updates on the
boys and girls club.
VI. Discussion
Open discussion from Committee
VII. Adjournment
The next MEC meeting will take place on June 18th at 2:15 in the MEC conference Room. Public attendance
is encouraged.
The Merrill Enrichment Center is accessible to the physically disadvantaged.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact the Merrill Enrichment Center at 715-536-4226.
Enrichment Center Mission: Dedicated to Enhancing Lives and Bringing Generations Together
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Merrill Enrichment Center Committee
Thursday May 21st, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
MEC Conference Room 303 N. Sales Street 2:15pm
Present: Mark Weix (Alderperson), Gene Bebel, Sharon Harvey, Carol Holz,
Elizabeth McCrank, Jay Tlusty-via call in, (Excused) Laura Bertagnoli (Chair)
Agenda
I. Opening (2:15)
McCrank chaired the meeting in Bertagnoli’s absence. McCrank called the meeting to order.
II. Consent Items
1. Motion by Harvey second by Holz to approve April meeting minutes. Motion carried.
2. Motion by Bebel second by Holz to approve vouchers. Motion carried. Director responded to committees’ questions regarding a
negative balance in vouchers, pointing out the annual cost of our check-in system at $1900 along with new sewing machines for our
quilting outreach room.
III. Public Comment
No public comment
IV. ADRC
1. Director informed the committee that our ADRC representative, Jennifer Clark, will no longer be able to be on the committee. This is
due to lack of staffing. Many of our community partners are in a similar position. McCrank asked if there would be any legal
recourse for us. Director did not think so but will check with City Administrator. Bebel asked if there were any other community
partners who may be able to be present. Director shared that all of our agencies are running under staffed, but to keep in mind that we
all work together throughout the year to serve the members of our community, the most recent being our Prevent Falls Resour
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 18:00
Historic Preservation Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the April 15th meeting.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discuss and review guidelines for Historic Street sign applications.
2. Historic Street Sign applications for 2026 - discussion/consideration
Patsy Woller
Corey P. Proulx
Edward & Diane Chartier
Ferdinand W. Ollhoff
James K. Campbell, Sr.
David, Gerald, James and Leon Knospe
Paul R. Keys
Ronald W. Krueger
3. Update on signs from previous years
IV. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 pm
V. Public Comment
VI. Adjournment
The Merrill City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed,
please contact the Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Chair M. Caylor called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
Present: D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, Elizabeth McCrank, Bea Lebel, D1
Alderperson A. Caylor, Don Litzer
Present Not Voting: City Clerk Anderson-Malm
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the April 15th meeting. - (McCrank/D1 Alderperson Caylor)
motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion passed.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discuss and review guidelines for Historic Street sign applications.
- This item was discussed as the committee reviewed the applications.
2. Historic Street Sign applications for 2026 - discussion/consideration
Patsy Woller
Corey P. Proulx
Edward & Diane Chartier
Ferdinand W. Ollhoff
James K. Campbell, Sr.
David, Gerald, James and Leon Knospe
Paul R. Keys
Ronald W. Krueger - The committee discussed all the applications and
decided some of them did not meet the original qualifications for a historical
street sign. Following discussion, (Litzer/McCrank) motion/second to
approve the following for honorary street signs: Patsy Woller, Corey P
Proulx, Ferdinand W. Ollhoff, and Ronald W. Krueger. The motion passed.
3. Update on signs from previous years - Fata Voigt - City Clerk Anderson-
Malm will reach out to her sisters and cousins to figure out a time to
dedicate th
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 18:00
Airport Commission
Merrill Airport Terminal - Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
AIRPORT COMMISSION
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Regular Meeting Merrill Airport Terminal 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Approve minutes from the April 15th meeting
III. Approval of Vouchers - Budget Discussion
1. Consider the vouchers and reports.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion Runway 16/34 Project
2. Maintenance Hangar Project status
3. Follow-up on T Hangar damage
4. Update on Current FBO Maintenance Hangar - discussion/decision
5. Airport Standards (policy and operations)
6. Update F-84 Monument
7. Discussion/Decision - Airport General Maintenance - Joe
a. General Maintenance on the field
b. Status of Deer Ramps and deer ingress to the field
c. Trees growing through security fence - update
d. Status of Flag Pole
e. Blacktop sealing at T-Hangar
8. Discussion/Decision Airport Manager/FBO Lease - signing
V. Chairman's Report
1. 16/34 potential time frame
2. Maintenance hangar apron heated
VI. Airport Department Manager Reports
1. Event Coordinator - Joe Malsack
2. ASO - Aviation Safety Officer - Steve Krueger
3. Turf Runway, Support and Ops - RAF type functions - Lyle Banser
4. RRL Website - Tom O'Neal
VII. Aviation Happenings
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
X. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 pm
XI. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
AIRPORT COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING MERRILL AIRPORT TERMINAL 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Gary Schwartz called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Present: Lyle Banser, Joe Malsack, Gary Schulz, Gary Schwartz, D7 Alderperson
Weix Jr.
Present Not Voting: Rich McCullough (Airport Manager), Larry Wenning
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Approve minutes from the April 15th meeting - Lyle Banser made a
motion to approve April minutes with corrections. Seconded by Mark Weix.
Motion passed.
III. Approval of Vouchers - Budget Discussion
1. Consider the vouchers and reports. - Reviewed and signed the vouchers
to get paid. Joe Malsack made a motion to pay for vouchers. Seconded by
Gary Schulz. Motion passed. Reviewed financial reports and discussed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Discussion Runway 16/34 Project - Becker-Hoppe should have all the
paperwork done by the end of June. There are 20,000 data points they
need for the ALP approval.
2. Maintenance Hangar Project status - The estimated completion date is
now the end of June 2026. The main hangar door had to be changed to 10
hp motors with 3 phases. Needed to add extra money for approval, which
Gary approved. Approx. $3,000.
3. Follow-up on T Hangar damage -
Waiting until spring for work to be done. Two vent covers need to be
replaced. Power washing t-hangar will be $750 and they have their own
water supply.
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 16:00
Library Board
T.B. Scott Free Library - Community Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Regular Meeting Community Room 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call
2. Correspondence
3. Public Comment
II. Consent Items
1. Minutes of regular meeting on April 15, 2026
2. Vouchers for April 2026
3. Unaudited Monthly Income & Expense Report for April 2026
4. Monthly Statistical Report for April 2026
III. Reports/Discussion Items/Action Items
1. Action Item: Review and approve Copyright Compliance Policy
2. Action Item: Review and approve Conflict of Interest Policy
3. Discussion Item: Strategic Goals & Action Steps #4: Collections
4. Discussion Item: Wisconsin Trustee Essential #7 The Library Board and Library
Personnel
IV. Library Director's Report
V. President's Remarks
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, @4:00PM
VII. Closed Session
1. The Library Board of Trustees may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin
State Statutes Section 19.85(1)(f) considering financial, medical, social, or personal
histories or disciplinary data of a specific person, preliminary consideration of specific
personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except
where paragraph (b) applies, which if discussed in public, would be likely to have a
substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such
histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations; to discuss the annual
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CITY OF MERRILL
LIBRARY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY ROOM 4:00 PM
I. Opening
1. Call to order and roll call - A. Huftel called the meeting to order at 4PM.
Present: K. Breitenmoser, C. Grunenwald, A. Huftel, E. McCrank, T. Osness,
B. Rothlisberg. Excused: M. Geisler, R. Martinovici. Absent: M. Weix. Also
present were: Jill Indrebo, WVLS Board Representative; Gary Meyer,
community member; L. Ollhoff; A. Bennett.
2. Correspondence - Thank you letter from the Community Food Pantry of
Merrill for the staff monetary donation and the Merrill Area Chamber of
Commerce Foundation for the staff monetary donation for the Hanging Flower
Basket Project. No further correspondence.
3. Public Comment - Gary Meyer, community member and meeting guest,
spoke about the wonderful service the library staff has provided to his mother
at Pine Crest. No further discussion.
II. Consent Items
1. Minutes of regular meeting on April 15, 2026 - E. McCrank/T. Osness/C C
to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting on April 15, 2026. No
discussion.
2. Vouchers for April 2026 - K. Breitenmoser/E. McCrank/C to approve the
Vouchers for April 2026. E. McCrank inquired about the Northwinds
Renewable Energy voucher request. L. Ollhoff explained the expense and
income that occurs in relationship to the Solar Array Lease and the energy
generated. E. McCrank also inquired about the Rib Mountain Glass voucher
request. L. Ollhoff explained that it was
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:00
Police and Fire Commission
City Hall
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CITY OF MERRILL
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:00 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the January 22, 2025 and May 6, 2025 meetings.
III. General Agenda Items
1. Presentation from outside Counsel
IV. Closed Session
1. The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State
Statutes Chapter 19.85(1) (c), to consider employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental
body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to conduct Police Officer candidate
interviews.
2. The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State
Statutes Chapter 19.85(1) (c), to consider employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental
body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to conduct Fire Fighter/EMT
candidate interviews.
V. Reconvene in Open Session
1. The Commission may reconvene in open session for possible action related to the
closed session items.
VI. Adjournment
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please contact the Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 PM
I. Call to Order Chair Jeremy Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Present: Jeremy Thompson, Eric Malm, Mark Zulliger, Mark Bares, Emily Gibson
Present not voting: Fire Chief Klug, Police Chief Bennett, various candidates
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the January 22, 2025 and May 6, 2025 meetings. -
III. General Agenda Items
1. Presentation from outside Counsel - Outside Counsel gave a briefing on
the duties of the Police and Fire Commission.
IV. Closed Session (Bares/Zulliger) motion/second to go into closed session. The
motion passed. The commission went into closed session at 5:24 pm.
1. The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin
State Statutes Chapter 19.85(1) (c), to consider employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee
over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility; to conduct Police Officer candidate interviews.
- Candidates were interviewed, and the eligibility list was established for the
Police Department.
2. The Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin
State Statutes Chapter 19.85(1) (c), to consider employment, promotion,
compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee
over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or e
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 16:00
Transit Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
TRANSIT COMMISSION
AGENDA • MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 4:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
1. *
III. Approval of previous meeting minutes
1. MInutes
IV. Administrator's Report
1. Report
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. St Francis Request
2. Back to School Bash hand out finds
VI. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
1. *
2. *
3. *
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting
June 15, 2026, at 4:00pm in Merrill City Hall Council Chambers
VIII. Adjournment
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please contact the Merrill City Hall at (715) 536-5594.
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CITY OF MERRILL
TRANSIT COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4:00 PM
I. Call to Order Roll Call:
Present: Kunkel, Ziech, Weber, Zastrow
Present Not Voting: Transit Administrator Brad Brummond
Excused: Brady Loos
Absent:
II. Public Comment
1. * - 1) Caroline Schnieder — New Testament Church; Requesting to extend
the bus service area to include New Testament Church for food pantry and
school related activities
2) Donna Verpagel-Gunther - Veterans Coffee and Conversation; Requesting
that bus fares for all veterans be reduced to $1.00. Veterans Coffee and
Conversation may pay for all bus fares.
III. Approval of previous meeting minutes
1. MInutes - ( Kunkel/ Ziech) motion/second to approve. The motion Passed.
IV. Administrator's Report
1. Report -
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. St Francis Request - Tabled until next meeting in June
2. Back to School Bash hand out finds - look into actual cost of magnets and
get a proof
VI. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
1. * - New Tesament Church / St Francis extend bus service area
2. * - Veteran bus fare
3. * - Back to School bash magnets
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting JUne 15, 2026 at 4:00pm in Merrill city Hall
Council Chambers
VIII. Adjournment ( Weber/ Ziech) motion/second adjourn. The motion Passed.
Tue May 12, 2026 · 18:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Invocation - Pastor Johanna Doyle - The Gathering Table
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V. Common Council Meeting Expectations
The City of Merrill respects the role of our elected officials. Alderpersons and Department
Heads are committed to working in collaboration to provide our citizens with the best
decision-making for our city's future. This meeting is a formal event and professional
conduct is the expectation of all in attendance.
VI. Proclamation
1. The Annual Buddy Poppy Campaign for the VFW Post 1638 and Auxiliary
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the April 14th and April 21st meetings on file.
IX. Revenue and Expense Reports
1. Consider the April Revenue and Expense Report.
X. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. 2025 Room Tax Report
2. Consider Ehlers Investment Services. This item is being brought directly to the
Common Council from Mayor Hass and Finance Director Ley.
3. Consider a street use permit for Ballyhoos, 124 N Prospect Street, for a street closure
of the 100 block of N Prospect Street (from Ballyhoos to A Cut Above) on May 30th
from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm in conjunction with a Block Party Event. This is being
brought directly to the Counci
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
Present: D1 Alderperson A. Caylor, D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D4 Alderperson
Fermanich, D5 Alderperson Holdorf, D6 Alderperson Sukow, D7 Alderperson Weix
Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
Present Not Voting: City Administrator Akey, Finance Director Ley, City Clerk
Anderson-Malm, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Pagel, Library Director
Ollhoff, Park & Recreation Director Wendorf, Police Chief Bennett, Street
Superintendent Bonack, Transit Director Brummond (remote), Utility Operations
Manager Steinagel, Pastor Johanna Doyle, Chamber Executive Director Sara
Brooks, Heather Pophal, Sara Zastrow, Diane Goetsch, FD Battalion Chief
Kraegenbrink, Ehlers - Peter Meidal (remote), Jerry Hersil and members from the
Haunted Sawmill and Friends of Vincent Foundation
Excused: D3 Alderperson Nathan Meyer, Fire Chief Klug
II. Invocation - Pastor Johanna Doyle - The Gathering Table
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call Roll call was taken. 7 out of 8 Alders were present.
V. Common Council Meeting Expectations
VI. Proclamation
1. The Annual Buddy Poppy Campaign for the VFW Post 1638 and Auxiliary
- Mayor Hass spoke on the proclamation which was presented to the VFW
Post 1638 and Auxiliary last week.
VII. Public Comment Erin from the Big Brothers and Big Sisters - Merrill Area. Andrew
Ca
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:30
Common Council
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA • TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Orientation City Hall Council Chambers 5:30 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Presentation from Outside Counsel
IV. Additional Information for Reference
1. Basics of Tax Incremental Financing
2. Organizational Chart
3. Library Director - Ollhoff
V. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
COMMON COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 MINUTES
ORIENTATION CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the Orientation meeting to order at 5:30 pm
Present: D1 Alderperson A. Caylor, D2 Alderperson M. Caylor, D4 Alderperson
Fermanich, D5 Alderperson Holdorf, D6 Alderperson Sukow, D7 Alderperson Weix
Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
Present Not Voting: City Clerk Anderson-Malm, City Administrator Akey, Finance
Director Ley, Library Director Ollhoff, Park & Recreation Director Wendorf, Police
Chief Bennett, Utilities Operations Manager Steinagel, Outside Counsel Austin
Mogard
Excused: D3 Alderperson Nathan Meyer
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Presentation from Outside Counsel Outside Counsel Austin Mogard provided
additional information to the Council members. He gave a presentation on the
Roles of the Mayor, Common Council and Administration. He also talked about the
Code of Ethics, Open Meetings Laws and Closed Sessions.
IV. Additional Information for Reference
1. Basics of Tax Incremental Financing - This was provided in the packet for
an overview of Tax Incremental Financing.
2. Organizational Chart - This was provided in the packet.
3. Library Director - Ollhoff - Additional information was provided to the Council
members. Library Director Ollhoff gave a brief presentation about what the
T.B. Scott Library offers. She also invited Council members, and all in
attendance, to become members, and take a tour of the
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 18:00
Fairgrounds Committee
Fairgrounds Committee to review fair, rodeo, and vendor updates
The Fairgrounds Committee will meet to receive updates on the fair, rodeo, permanent vendors, and Food Truck-a-Palooza. The body will also review the calendar of events and the monthly report from Coordinator Savall.
- Fair update
- Rodeo update
- Permanent Vendor update
- Food Truck-a-Palooza update
- Calendar of Events
fairgroundseventsvendorscommunity-events
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CITY OF MERRILL
FAIRGROUNDS COMMITTEE
AGENDA • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the January 8th meeting.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Fair Update
2. Rodeo Update
3. Permanent Vendor Update
4. Food Truck-a-Palooza update
5. Calendar of Events
IV. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Fairgrounds Coordinator Savall
2. Consider placing monthly reports on file
V. Public Comment
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 pm
VII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
FAIRGROUNDS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Present: Mayor Hass, D2 Alderperson Caylor, D1 Alderperson Caylor, Brad
Becker, Rodeo rep George Henrichs, D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, Jay Schlueter
Present Not Voting: Social Media Specialist/Fairgrounds Coordinator Hallie Savall,
City Clerk Anderson-Malm, David Buck
Excused: City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Rod Akey
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the January 8th meeting. - (D1 Alderperson A. Caylor/Rodeo
rep Henrichs) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion passed.
III. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Fair Update - Brad Becker provided an update. All entertainment has been
signed. The Glam Band will be performing on Saturday night from 8:00 pm
until midnight. A new carnival vendor is in place. The Fair Board will be putting
in more landscaping by the barns. They are meeting with a company to put
fans in the rotunda and have a switch, so the fans blow up and not down.
They will also inquire about wiring for more lights in the rotunda. There will be
8 fans in the cattle area.
2. Rodeo Update - George Henrich gave an update. Pre-ticket sales are going
well. They are waiting on clay/dirt to be put in to set up the arena.
3. Permanent Vendor Update - Jay Schlueter did not have a report f
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 16:15
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall Lower Level Conference Room
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CITY OF MERRILL
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Lower Level Conference Room 4:15 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. April 2026 Minutes
III. Approval of Claims
1. April 2026 Claims
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Election of Chairperson
2. Election of Vice-Chairperson
3. Election of City Plan Commission Representative
4. Consider bids for MARC/River Bend Trail Paving Project
V. Monthly Reports
1. May 2026 Director's Report
VI. Date and Time of Next Meeting
1. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Merrill City Hall.
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM 4:15
PM
I. Call to Order Roll Call:
Present: Krueger, Malm, Hahn, Henkelman
Present Not Voting: Parks Director Dan Wendorf
Excused: Steve Osness, D8 Alderperson Rebecca Rutkowski, Trisha Kubichek
Absent:
Chairperson Krueger called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. Krueger welcomed
Alli Henkelman to the Commission and thanked Kyle Gulke for his many years of
service on the Commission.
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. April 2026 Minutes - ( Henkelman/ Hahn) motion/second to place minutes on
file. The motion Passed.
III. Approval of Claims
1. April 2026 Claims - Malm asked Wendorf about the Athletic Park scoreboard
funding source. Wendorf stated it was funded by 100% community donations.
Those donations were put in a City non-lapsing account until enough funding
was gathered to order the board. There were no City funds utilized on the
project. Malm also asked about the sprinkler charges and Wendorf stated it
was inside the Smith Center. One of the overhead fire suppression sprinkler
pipes in the arena failed due to old age and needed to be replaced.
( Malm/ Henkelman) motion/second to approve. The motion Passed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Election of Chairperson - Krueger introduced the agenda item and Wendorf
explained the rules for nominations for each of the following
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 15:30
Board of Review
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
BOARD OF REVIEW
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Agenda Items
1. Roll Call - City Clerk Anderson-Malm
2. Opening Comments - Mayor Hass
3. Consider placing the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting on file.
4. Mandatory Training Requirements - verify at least one member has met the
requirements
5. Acknowledge the policy regarding the procedures for a waiver of the Board of Review
hearing requests.
6. Acknowledge a policy regarding the procedures for sworn telephone testimony
request and sworn written testimony requests.
7. Acknowledge the receipt of the Assessment Roll from the Assessor.
III. Public Comment
IV. Open the Board of Review Hearings
1. Administer oaths for the person/business testifying and the City Assessor. Proceed
with the hearing(s) starting at 4:00 pm.
V. Close the Board of Review Hearings
VI. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
BOARD OF REVIEW
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:30 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm
Present: Mayor Hass, City Clerk Anderson-Malm, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D8
Alderperson Rutkowski, D1 Alderperson A. Caylor (left at 4:15 for previous
appointment), D6 Alderperson Sukow
Present Not Voting: Assessor - Kitt Koski, Mark Raymer, Ryan Peacock, Caleb
Novitch
II. Agenda Items
1. Roll Call - City Clerk Anderson-Malm - City Clerk Anderson-Malm called the
roll. All six members were present.
2. Opening Comments - Mayor Hass - Mayor Hass gave opening
statements. He mentioned we have one citizen who is coming in for the public
hearing. Walmart will receive a waiver due to litigation.
3. Consider placing the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting on file. - (D1
Alderperson A. Caylor/D8 Alderperson Rutkowski) motion/second to approve
the minutes. The motion passed.
4. Mandatory Training Requirements - verify at least one member has met
the requirements - The training requirement was verified and included in the
packet. City Clerk Anderson-Malm received the mandatory training.
5. Acknowledge the policy regarding the procedures for a waiver of the
Board of Review hearing requests. - The policy was acknowledged and is
still in effect and was provided in the packet.
6. Acknowledge a policy regarding the procedures for sworn telephone
testimony request and sworn written t
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 08:00
Redevelopment Authority
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA • WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 8:00 AM
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I. Call to Order
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.
III. Public Comment
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Review the March 2026 revenue and expense reports.
2. Update on existing projects.
3. Discuss procedures for Closed Session items.
4. Discuss timeframe to review Development Agreements.
5. Update on TID 5 closure.
V. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:00 am.
VI. Closed Session
1. The RDA may convene in closed session per Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(e) -
deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public
funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session to consider: Consideration of potential
TID No. 8 development concept and negotiation of potential development incentives.
VII. Reconvene in Open Session
1. The RDA may reconvene in open session regarding any action taken in closed
session.
VIII. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8:00 AM
I. Call to Order Roll Call: Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 8:00 am
Present: Mayor Hass, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, Tony Kusserow, Mark Bares,
Gary Hartwig
Present Not Voting: City Administrator/Public Works Director/City Engineer Rod
Akey, City Clerk Lori Anderson-Malm, Finance Director Emily Ley, Building
Inspector/Zoning Administrator Pagel, City Engineer Caleb Novitch, Ryan Ott,
LCED Sarah Guild
Absent: Clyde Nelson, Pete Koblitz
II. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. - (Bares/D4 Alderperson
Fermanich) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion passed.
III. Public Comment There was no public comment.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Review the March 2026 revenue and expense reports. - FD Ley updated
the committee. There was a question regarding TID 9. In 2-3 years TID 9 will
improve with the planned development.
2. Update on existing projects. - CA Akey provided an update for the following
projects:
* TID 9 west of the River Project, VanHoff Co purchased the old Semco
property. They have plans to develop the property in the next few years.
* JAS townhomes — Center Avenue (by old Stark building) there will be 6
duplex/town homes built. The property was sold to JAS for $1.00 without any
development incentives.
* TID 6 — the wall by
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:00
Personnel and Finance Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA • TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Vouchers
1. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the March 24th meeting
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider the Municipal Court Ordinance updating court costs.
V. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Mayor Hass
2. Monthly Report - City Administrator Akey
3. Monthly Report - Finance Director Ley
4. Monthly Report - City Attorney
5. Monthly Report - City Clerk Anderson-Malm
6. Monthly Report - Municipal Court
7. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VI. Public Comment
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting - Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 pm
VIII. Closed Session
1. The Committee may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to
consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of
any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility; reconsidering employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of a firefighter.
IX. Reconvene in Open Session
1. The Committee may reconvene in open session regarding any action relating to the
closed session item.
X. Adjournment
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CITY OF MERRILL
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 PM
I. Call to Order Roll Call: Chair M. Caylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Present: D2 Alderperson Caylor, D4 Alderperson Fermanich, D3 Alderperson
Meyer
Present Not Voting: Mayor Hass, City Administrator Akey, Finance Director Ley,
City Clerk Anderson-Malm
II. Approval of Vouchers
1. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers - (D4 Alderperson
Fermanich/D3 Alderperson Meyer) motion/second to approve the vouchers.
Finance Director Ley answered questions. Following discussion, the motion
passed.
III. Consider approving minutes from the previous meeting
1. Minutes from the March 24th meeting - (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D4
Alderperson Fermanich) motion/second to place minutes on file. The motion
passed.
IV. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider the Municipal Court Ordinance updating court costs. - Finance
Director Ley explained the small change to the Ordinance to collect a $10.00
fee. She will check as to where the fee goes and inform the Council at the May
12th meeting. (D3 Alderperson Meyer/D4 Alderperson Fermanich)
motion/second to approve and forward to Council. The motion passed.
V. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Mayor Hass - Mayor Hass answered questions.
2. Monthly Report - City Administrator Akey - CA Akey updated the
committee regarding the Boys and Girls Club.
3. Monthly Report - Fi
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 17:15
Health and Safety Committee
City Hall Council Chambers
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CITY OF MERRILL
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA • MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers 5:15 PM
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I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the March 23rd meeting on file
IV. Nuisance Complaints and Vouchers
1. Nuisance Complaints
2. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a temporary "Class B" wine and Class "B" beer license for Devil's Creek
Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club at the Merrill Expo Center on November 7, 2026,
from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, in conjunction with the Sportsmen's Dance & Raffel event.
2. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for VFW Post 1638, at the VFW
Beerstand and Fairgrounds, on May 16, 2026, in conjunction with the Food Truck-a-
Palooza event.
3. Consider a temporary Class "B" beer license for the VFW Post 1638, at the VFW
Beerstand and Fairgrounds on September 7, 2026 in conjunction with the Labor Day
Car Show event.
4. Consider an alcohol beverage license application for Kindhearted Floral and Liquor,
120 S. Mill St, Merrill.
5. Police Department 2025 Annual Report
VI. Monthly Reports
1. Monthly Report - Fire Chief Klug
2. Monthly Report - Police Chief Bennett
3. Consider placing monthly reports on file
VII. Date and Time of Next Meeting - The May meeting would be on Memorial Day, May
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CITY OF MERRILL
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:15 PM
I. Call to Order Mayor Hass called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm. Chair Weix
started the meeting at 5:17 pm.
Present: D7 Alderperson Weix Jr., D8 Alderperson Rutkowski, Sukow
Present Not Voting: Police Chief Bennett, Fire Chief Klug, City Administrator Akey,
City Clerk Anderson-Malm, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Pagel, Diane
Goetsch, Sara Zastrow
Excused: Norb "Nubs" Ashbeck
II. Public Comment There was no public comment.
III. Minutes from Previous Meeting
1. Consider placing the minutes from the March 23rd meeting on file - (D8
Alderperson Rutkowski/ Sukow) motion/second to place minutes on file. The
motion passed.
IV. Nuisance Complaints and Vouchers
1. Nuisance Complaints - BI/ZA Pagel updated the committee. There were no
questions.
2. Discuss and consider approving the vouchers - D8 Alderperson Rutkowski
and D6 Alderperson Sukow had questions regarding the vouchers. All
questions were answered. (D7 Alderperson Weix/D8 Alderperson Rutkowski)
motion/second to approve the vouchers. The motion passed.
V. General Agenda Items for Consideration
1. Consider a temporary "Class B" wine and Class "B" beer license for
Devil's Creek Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club at the Merrill Expo
Center on November 7, 2026, from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, in conjunction
with the Sportsmen's Dance & Raffel event. - (D8 Alderperson Rutkowsk
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