COMMON COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 28, 2025
CC25-212 Motion by Delis, second by Tompkins 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 new tourism entity agreement with Visit Marshfield
Roll call vote, all ayes. (Time: 6:30 p.m.)
Motion carried
Present in closed session: Alderpersons Tompkins, Varsho, Koran, Delis, Giles, Spiros, O'Reilly, Reigel, Mayor TeStrake, City Administrator Barg, City Attorney Wolfgram, Jessica Schiferl, and Jennifer Selenske.
Motion by Tompkins, second by Reigel to stipulate 35% of Visit Marshfield revenue must be spent on events and locations in the City of Marshfield. Roll call vote, Ayes – 3 (Tompkins, Koran, Reigel), Nays - 5
Motion failed
Motion by Spiros, second by Delis to approve Visit Marshfield contract as proposed with additional requirements – provide year end financials outlined by City Finance Director; develop annual operating plan with Council input; agree to partner in applying for Innovation Grant for Wenzel Plaza program staffing. Roll call vote, Ayes – 6, Nays – 2 (Tompkins, Reigel)
Motion carried
CC25-213 Motion by O'Reilly, second by Giles to return to open session. Roll call vote; all ayes. (Time: 7:40 p.m.)
Motion carried
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