March 10, 2026 Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor TeStrake at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. PRESENT: Mike Feirer, Derek Wehrman, Natasha Tompkins, Brian Varsho, Scott Koran, Jen Delis, Rebecca Spiros (via Zoom), Mike O'Reilly and Andrew Reigel (via Zoom). ABSENT: Brian Giles The flag was saluted and the pledge given. IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST • None CITIZEN COMMENTS • Richard Kranz, 312 S. Cherry Avenue, Weinbrenner building • Jared Przybylski, 9315 US Highway 10, speeding on southside of town • Carter Howe, Main Street Marshfield, 211 S. Central Avenue, grant application open for Welcome Back program. • Denise Sonnemann, MACCI, 700 S. Central Avenue, town hall for downtown parking was held with good dialogue. CC26-043 Motion by Delis, second by Wehrman to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026 Council meeting and March 5, 2026 Strategic Planning meeting. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried STAFF UPDATES • Tom Loucks, Communications Director, ongoing communication coordination. • Justin Casperson, Parks and Recreation Director, Marshfield was recognized as a Tree City USA. MAYOR'S COMMENTS • Proclamation recognizing Coach Paul Herder and his successful dedication to Marshfield Ocean Science Bowl team. COUNCIL COMMENTS • None CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE • The next Strategic Planning meeting is Thursday, March 12th at 5:30 p.m. at 2nd Street Community Center. • Thank you to Carter and Denise for hosting the town hall for downtown parking and snow removal. • A forestry report will be presented at the April Park and Recreation Committee meeting. If the Council would like additional follow-up after that meeting, it can be arranged for Council in May. • Several Council members have reached out about a recent social media post. The social media policy is already scheduled for review at the Communication Committee. REPORTS from COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, and COMMITTEES • None CONSENT AGENDA CC26-044 Motion by Varsho, second by Delis to receive and place on file, approving all recommended actions for the items listed on the consent agenda: Housing Committee of January 12, 2026; Library Board of February 19, 2026; Judiciary and License Committee of March 3, 2026; Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee of March 3, 2026 (1. Approve MOU with Wood County Clerk for election equipment purchase. 2. Approve revised Policy No. 4.800, Procurement); Board of Public Works of March 3, 2026 (1. Approve purchase of bypass pump, Wastewater. 2. Award bid for Braem Park wet detention basin project.) Alderperson Tompkins removed Finance, Budget and Personnel Committee item, "Approve revised Policy No. 4.800, Procurement" from the consent agenda. Vote on CC26-044, as amended. Roll call vote; all ayes. Motion carried CC26-045 Motion by Tompkins, second by Wehrman to approve revised Policy No. 4.800, Procurement, with a 6-month review of how the policy is working for departments. Roll call vote; Ayes – 8, Nays – 1 (Koran) Motion carried Joe Dunne, J. Jeffers & Company, provided information regarding a plan for redevelopment of the Weinbrenner facility located at 305 W. 3rd Street. Josh Mauritz, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the status of the 2025 and 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects and request for input related to the 2027-2031 CIP. Special Council CIP meetings will be held on Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. David Murchland, Community Media Coordinator, provided an update on Marshfield Broadcasting/Marshfield Community Radio WIBR and future actions. CC26-046 Motion by Tompkins, second by Delis to accept and place on file the audit of Tax Incremental District #13. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried CC26-047 Motion by Varsho, second by Delis to approve Budget Resolution No. 05-2026, changes to the plan for phasing Braem Park improvement projects. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried CC26-048 Motion by O'Reilly, second by Delis to approve Budget Resolution No. 06-2026, recruitment costs related to refilling the vacant position of Assistant City Engineer. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried First reading of Ordinance No. 1539, amending Marshfield Municipal Code Section 9-32 (General Conditions and Restrictions) and Section 9-56 (Mobile Food Vendors). There was discussion regarding the Weinbrenner building. Council would like additional information regarding costs that might be associated with partial/full demolition and what decommissioning from historic registry would look like. A stabilization plan also still needs to be reviewed for the immediate needs. Future Agenda Items • Alderperson Koran wants a discussion on the Park & Recreation recommendation to charge organization for storage at Oak Avenue Community Center. • Alderperson O'Reilly wants an update on the airport terminal demolition. • Alderperson Reigel wants 2027 budget discussion at the next meeting. • Alderperson Wehrman wants a summary of accounts with projections for the year. CC26-049 Motion by O'Reilly, second by Delis 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." • Possible lease of City-owned land located in TID #12 • Possible acquisition of land by the City of Marshfield • Possible financial assistance for development project Roll call vote; all ayes. (Time: 7:26 p.m.) Motion carried Present in closed session: Alderpersons Feirer, Wehrman, Tompkins, Varsho, Koran, Delis, Spiros (via Zoom), O'Reilly, Reigel (via Zoom), Mayor TeStrake, City Administrator Barg, City Attorney Wolfgram, Jessica Schiferl, and Josh Mauritz. CC26-050 Motion by Varsho, second by Koran to return to open session. Roll call vote; all ayes. (Time: 7:51 p.m.) CC26-051 Motion by Varsho, second by Delis to approve lease for property in TID #12 with Rekis Farms, LLC. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried CC26-052 Motion by O'Reilly, second by Delis to approve entering into sublease agreement and enter into fixed base operator agreement with Roehl. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried Motion by Reigel, second by Spiros to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Roll call votes; all ayes Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Jessica Schiferl City Clerk WNAXLP March 27 2026 LWIX0486906