October 14, 2025 Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor TeStrake at 7:04 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. PRESENT: Mike Feirer, Natasha Tompkins, Brian Varsho, Scott Koran, Jen Delis, Brian Giles, Rebecca Spiros, Mike O'Reilly and Andrew Reigel (via Zoom, joined at 7:36 p.m.). ABSENT: Derek Wehrman The flag was saluted and the pledge given. IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST • None CITIZEN COMMENTS • Matt McLean, 609 N. Hume Avenue, Visit Marshfield, Maple Fall Fest experienced a record year. Thank you to all the volunteers. McLean recently met with 3 sports planners interested in bringing events to Marshfield. CC25-176 Motion by Feirer, second by Koran to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025 Council meeting. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried STAFF UPDATES • Tom Loucks, Communications Director, provided an update on the City website redesign. MAYOR'S COMMENTS • Proclamation – Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day COUNCIL COMMENTS • None CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE • None REPORTS from COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, and COMMITTEES • None CONSENT AGENDA CC25-177 Motion by Spiros, second by Giles to receive and place on file, approving all recommended actions for the items listed on the consent agenda: University Commission of May 8, 2025; Community Development Authority – Finance of July 28, 2025; Community Development Authority – Board of July 28, 2025; Central Wisconsin State Fair – Jr. Fair Board of August 6, 2025; Central Wisconsin State Fair Board – Executive Board of August 11, 2025; Central Wisconsin State Fair Board of August 11, 2025; Community Development Authority of August 14, 2025; Airport Committee of August 21, 2025; Communications Committee of August 25, 2025; Community Development Authority of August 25, 2025; Community Development Authority – RFQ Interview of August 25, 2025; Community Development Authority – RFQ Interview of August 26, 2025; Community Development Authority – RFQ Interview of August 27, 2025; Community Development Authority of September 2, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of September 8, 2025; Fire and Police Commission of September 11, 2025; Library Board of September 18, 2025; Airport Committee of September 20, 2025; Judiciary and License Committee of October 7, 2025; Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee of October 7, 2025 (1. Approve 2026 contract for shared-ride taxi service. 2. Approve separating the Zoning Administrator/Ordinance Enforcement Officer role into tow distinct roles; and approve updated job description for Zoning Administrator/Ordinance Enforcement.); Board of Public Works of October 7, 2025 (1. Approve Request for Proposals (RFP) for mowing services – Street Division. 2. Approve purchase of replacement truck/required accessories – Wastewater. 3. Approve proposal for groundwater monitoring at the City's historic fill site.) Roll call vote; all ayes. Motion carried Second reading of Ordinance No. 1534, municipal code amendment to Chapter 18 modifying Section 18-82 (Nonconforming and Substandard Lots) and Section 18-83 (Nonconforming Structures.) CC25-178 Motion by Spiros, second by Tompkins to approve Ordinance No. 1534. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried Second reading of Ordinance No. 1535, municipal code amendment to Chapter 18 modifying regulations related to major street setbacks. CC25-179 Motion by Varsho, second by Spiros to approve Ordinance No. 1535. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried CC25-180 Motion by Spiros, second by Delis to approve Budget Resolution No. 22-2025, Airport Master Plan. Roll call vote; All ayes. Motion carried CC25-181 Motion by Tompkins, second by Spiros to approve Budget Resolution No. 23-2025, 2024 Continuing Appropriations. Roll call vote; All ayes. Motion carried CC25-182 Motion by Spiros, second by O'Reilly to approve 2026 insurance renewals. Roll call vote; All ayes. Motion carried CC25-183 Motion by Tompkins, second by O'Reilly to authorize acceptance of a Wisconsin DNR Forestry Fire Protection grant and approve Budget Resolution No. 24-2025, providing the City's required matching funds. Roll call vote; All ayes. Motion carried CC25-184 Motion by Feirer, second by Delis to approve framework for membership on RFQ Selection Team – Weinbrenner redevelopment project as presented (Mayor, 2 Council members, 2 CDA members, City Administrator, Economic Development Consultant, Main Street Marshfield Representative, member of development community). Mr. Reigel joined the meeting at 7:36 p.m. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on CC25-184 or CC25-185. CC25-185 Motion by Koran, second by Spiros to amend CC25-184 to remove the Main Street Marshfield representative and replace with an additional Council member. Roll call vote; Ayes – 7, Nays – 1 (Tompkins) Motion carried Vote on CC25-184 as amended. Roll call vote; All ayes. Motion carried Future Agenda Items • Alderperson Tompkins requested the following: o Report from Parks & Recreation on various parks that may need to be retired or equipment replaced. o Report from Finance, Budget & Personnel Committee on possible consulting contract with MACCI on fee-based services. o List of specific activities and job duties Community Development Director would be expected to perform. • Alderperson Spiros requested a report from Dale Christiansen on the 2025 Central Wisconsin State Fair. CC25-186 Motion by Delis, second by O'Reilly to adjourn to closed session under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 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." • Development assistance for project at Frey Court off Veteran's Parkway • Development agreement for project located in Mill Creek Business Park • Development agreement for project at West McMillan Street/St. Joseph's Avenue • Request for extension of time to construct on property located in Daniel's Addition • Possible new tourism agreement with Visit Marshfield Roll call vote; all ayes. (Time: 7:43 p.m.) Motion carried Present in closed session: Alderpersons Feirer, Tompkins, Varsho, Koran, Delis, Giles, Spiros, O'Reilly, Reigel (via Zoom), Mayor TeStrake, City Administrator Barg, City Attorney Wolfgram, Jessica Schiferl, Josh Mauritz, Jennifer Selenske, James Lieven. CC25-187 Motion by O'Reilly, second by Spiros to return to open session. Roll call vote; all ayes. (Time: 8:59 p.m.) Motion carried Motion by Varsho, second by Spiros to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Roll call votes; all ayes. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jessica Schiferl Jessica Schiferl City Clerk WNAXLP October 31 2025 LWIX0398524