Common Council Minutes The Common Council met at the City of Nekoosa Office Location: Council Chambers, 951 Market St. Nekoosa, WI 54457 Time: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Daniel J. Carlson. Roll call was conducted by Kallee Ferk, City Clerk. Roll Call Aldermen Present: Alan Marcoux, Larry Krubsack, Mike Kumm, Daniel Downing, Anthony Carlson, Garett Kuhn, and Brad Hamilton. Also in attendance was Mike Hartje – Fire Chief, Shawn Woods – Police Chief, Nick Abts – City Attorney, and Dennis Fenske. Attendance via Zoom Darla Allen – Library Director and Bobbi Hertzberg - Treasurer. Citizen Comment – Dennis Fenske spoke about his concern of the lack of pedestrian safety on Fairview Lane. He questioned whether this item was planned to be addressed with the upcoming construction of Fairview Lane. The mayor stated that they have already decided to not do sidewalks for the project. Mr. Fenske said he understood this reasoning but that they could consider the alternative of a walking lane designated by paint with parking allowed on the other side of the road. The council said this could be discussed and passed along to next month's Public Works meeting. Approval of Previous Common Council Minutes – December 9th, 2025 A motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous Common Council meetings as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer's Report A motion was made to approve the treasurer's report. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports Public Works A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Works Committee report of January 6th, 2026 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend removing sidewalk on north side of Fairview, bid dates are open and review in March, borrowing $500,000.00 from the capital improvement account. 2. Recommend change order for SCADA project with PDF drawings for $17,423.00. 3. Recommend sending 2 to Water and Wastewater shows in Wisconsin Dells, February 10th and 11th, 2026 as per handbook. 4. Recommend sending 1 to Ehlers Finance Seminar, February 12th and 13th, 2026 as per handbook. 5. Recommend basic general wastewater virtual class for 1 starting March 2nd as per handbook. Motion that Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Public Works Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Larry Krubsack Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Property Recreation and Human Affairs A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs report of January 6th, 2025 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Recommend new contract format and pricing for the Nekoosa Community Center. 2. Discussion of grant request options to the Legacy Foundation. Motion that Item 1 of the Property Recreation and Human Affairs Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Mike Kumm Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Public Safety A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Public Safety report of January 6th, 2026 to be accepted as written. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Discussion on the open position in the Police Department. 2. Recommend accepting Fire Department resignation from Kadan Downing. 3. Recommend retirement of Luke Machon from Nekoosa Fire Department. 4. Recommend hiring Bryan Henriksen for the Fire Department. 5. Recommend Police Chief attend the State Police Chief Association conference February 8th – 11th, 2026 as per handbook. 6. Recommend Fire Chief and 4 firefighters to attend the State Firefighters Convention March 11th – 14th, 2026 as per handbook. 7. Recommend accepting F.A.P. grant for the Fire Department for a total of $16,000.00. Motion that Item 2 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be held to a separate vote. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Roll call vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Daniel Downing abstained from the vote. Motion that Items 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Public Safety Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Personnel A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Personnel Committee report of January 6th, 2025 be accepted as written. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Larry Krubsack Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1.) Discussion on employee handbook policy – 2.23 Personal Conduct & Discipline. No items needed an adoption, no action necessary. Ways & Means A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Ways & Means Committee report of January 13th, 2026 be accepted as written. Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting Minutes: 1. Audited all the bills. 2. Recommend donation of $4,000.00 to Pumpkin Fest. 3. Recommend allowing Clerk to attend the 2026 Clerk Institute virtually from July 13th – 17th, 2026 as per handbook. 4. Recommend beverage operator licenses for Robert T. Custer for the BP gas station, Dave Rheinschmidt and Robert Lancour for the Nekoosa Fire Department. Motion that Item 2 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be held to a separate vote. Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 5 Ayes, 1 Nays. Dan Downing abstained from the vote. Anthony Carlson voted no. Motion that Items 1, 3, and 4 of the Ways and Means Committee Meeting be adopted for action. Motion by: Daniel Downing Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Old Business – There was no old business. New Business Committee to go into CLOSED SESSION per Wi. Stat 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee resignation. Motion to go into closed session. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Mike Kumm Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Committee to go into OPEN SESSION pursuant to WI. Stats. 19.85 (2) to make possible recommendations from closed session. Motion to come out of closed session. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Garett Kuhn Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Accept resignation of Ward 2 Alderperson – Brian Lytner. A motion was made to accept the resignation of Ward 2 Alderperson – Brian Lytner. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of all Department Reports A motion was made to approve the various monthly reports from the Police Chief, Public Works Director, Fire Department, Community Center, Airport Commission, and Charles & JoAnn Lester Library. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Audit Bill List / Approval of Bills Pooled Cash: Check #64411-64564 and other voucher payments from 12/10/2025-01/13/2026 Total Expenditure from all Funds = $1,220,974.79 Payroll: Check #56298-56322 Voucher #V13992- V14108 payments from 12/10/2025– 01/13/2026 Total: $255,025.54 A motion was made to approve the bills for the month. Motion by: Brad Hamilton Seconded by: Anthony Carlson Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion by: Anthony Carlson Seconded by: Brad Hamilton Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm WNAXLP January 18 2026 LWIX0440978