December 9, 2025 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, Brian Giles, Rebecca Spiros (via Zoom), Mike O'Reilly and Andrew Reigel (via Zoom). ABSENT: None The flag was saluted and the pledge given. Public Hearing – On November 10, 2025, proposed changes to Marshfield Public Transit hours of operation were published in the official City newspaper (Marshfield News Herald). At this time, members of the public are invited to comment on the proposed changes. Comments: • Josh Shamrowicz, 800 Heritage Drive, spoke opposing proposed changes. • Elizabeth Duerr, 801 E. Kalsched, spoke opposing proposed changes. • Patti Poeschel, 1004 S. Washington, spoke opposing proposed changes. Public Hearing closed at 6:11 p.m. IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST • None CITIZEN COMMENTS • None CC25-229 Motion by Feirer, second by Wehrman to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Council meeting. Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried STAFF UPDATES • None MAYOR'S COMMENTS • Thanked those who spoke during the public hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS • Alderperson Tompkins attended a site development webinar. One topic discussed was attracting industries. There was a lot of valuable information that can be considered, especially during strategic planning. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE • Also attended the site development webinar and agrees with Alderperson Tompkins summary. • Is still looking for confirmation from some of the alderpersons regarding the January 17th and January 31st strategic planning sessions. He'll be following up again this week. • December 16th meeting schedule o Judiciary & License Committee – 4:45 p.m. o Finance, Budget & Personnel Committee – 5:00 p.m. o Board of Public Works – 5:45 p.m. o Plan Commission – 6:30 p.m. o Common Council – 7:30 p.m. • Has been working on addressing all items for future agendas. o Wenzel Plaza Bathroom Committee – ½ the committee is no longer part of body that recommended them. He'll be meeting with Carter Howe from Main Street Marshfield on Friday and one topic will be reestablishing this committee. o Reports were provided from Parks and Recreation on the Vandehey season and CWSF projects. E-mail Justin if more information is required. REPORTS from COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, and COMMITTEES • None CONSENT AGENDA CC25-230 Motion by Delis, second by Wehrman to receive and place on file, approving all recommended actions for the items listed on the consent agenda: University Commission of August 13, 2025; Housing Committee of September 15, 2025; Community Development Authority Board of October 27, 2025; Community Development Authority, Finance Committee of October 27, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of November 3, 2025; Judiciary and License Committee of December 2, 2025; Finance, Budget & Personnel Committee of December 2, 2025 (1. Approve Resolution No. 2025-34, writing off uncollectible accounts. 2. Approve Resolution No. 2025-37, amending/adopting 2025 City fee schedules for certain permits, licenses, etc. 3. Approve Scope of Services for Fiscal Year 2025, and 30% audit of TIF District #13. 4. Approve lease renewal for land located in Marshfield Municipal Airport.); Board of Public Works of December 2, 2025 (1. Approve purchase of replacement bleachers, Braem Park. 2. Authorize RFP for Lincoln Avenue Lift Station project. 3. Approve proposal for real estate acquisition services for West 5th Street reconstruction project.) Roll call vote; all ayes. Motion carried CC25-231 Motion by Tompkins, second by Giles to approve Resolution No. 2025-36, supporting Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application for extension of the Pecan Parkway to Griese Park Trail. Roll call vote, Ayes – 8, Nays – 2 (Spiros, O'Reilly) Motion carried CC25-232 Motion by Varsho, second by Tompkins to approve proposed list of election inspectors and special voting deputies for a 2-year term (calendar years 2026-2027). Roll call vote, all ayes. Motion carried CC25-233 Motion by Spiros, second by Reigel to approve proposed changes to hours of operation for Marshfield Public Transit. Roll call vote, Ayes – 1 (Spiros), Nays – 9. Motion failed City Administrator Barg provided an update on the redevelopment of the current Weinbrenner facility. City Planner Lieven provided an update on the renovation of the Wildwood Plaza building for relocation of the police department. Future Agenda Items • Alderperson Varsho requested an action item for future Weinbrenner plans at the 1st meeting in January. • Alderperson O'Reilly requested a report on the airport terminal demolition and airport cost expectations. • Alderperson O'Reilly requested an update on the policy he requested for use of general fund money when projects are completed under budget. • Alderperson Reigel requested a report on money spent to date on the 2nd Street Corridor project and upcoming expenses. • Alderperson Tompkins requested an update on Wenzel Plaza Coordinator, hiring as bands need to be booked by February. Motion by Delis, second by Varsho to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Roll call votes; all ayes. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jessica Schiferl Jessica Schiferl City Clerk WNAXLP December 19 2025 LWIX0426425