Common Council Meeting Tuesday, November 11, 2025 06:30 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI

1.Call to Order/Roll Call

2.Pledge of Allegiance

3.Public Hearing for the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget

4.Discussion and Action Regarding the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget

  1. a.2026 Budget

5.Discussion and Action Regarding Minutes

  1. a.October 28, 2025

6.Citizens Address to the Council

Public comments from citizens regarding items on, or not on the agenda. Register before speaking. State full name and full address when addressing the Council. The Council members may not debate but can ask clarifying questions with the citizens making the comments. Individual presentations are limited to three minutes.

7.Reports from Committees, Boards, and Commissions

Chair/Representative of Body please state your full name and the Body you are representing

8.Personnel and Negotiating Committee Report

  1. a.Discussion and Action Regarding Fire Fighter Wage Increase from $14 to $16 Per Hour in 2026

9.Ordinance, Licenses and Permits Committee Report

  1. a.Discussion and Action Regarding the Location of the Conservation Line as Presented

  2. b.First Reading of Ordinance 2025-2080 Amending Chapter 26 Offenses Involving Public Safety, Article III, Sec. 26-62: Hunting and Trapping

10.Public Works Committee Report

  1. a.Director of Public Works

  2. b.Discussion and Action Regarding Pay App #1 to BKC Construction LLC in the Amount of $477,208.28

11.Finance and Purchasing Committee Report

  1. a.Discussion and Action Regarding Vouchers In the Amount of $163,366.12

  2. b.Discussion and Action Regarding Amending the Finance & Procurement Policy to Increase the Capital Threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 per the 2024 Audit Recommendation

12.Fire Chief's Report

  1. a.October Reports

13.City Council Report

14.Mayor's Report

15.City Administrator's Report

  1. a.Discussion and Update Regarding the Spruce Up Mauston Event

  2. b.Discussion Regarding Exemptions of Lock Box System

16.Closed Session: Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility..

  1. a.Administrator's Annual Review

17.Reconvene in Open Session

18.Discussion and Action as a Result of Closed Session Matters

19.Adjourn

NOTICE:

It is possible that action will be taken on any of the items on the agenda and that the agenda may be discussed in any order. It is also possible that a quorum of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact City Deputy Clerk Carole Wolff at (608) 747-2706.

Any member of the public wishing to join the meeting telephonically should call City Hall by 4pm the day of the meeting. Staff will be happy to provide instructions on joining the meeting by phone. City Hall main number: 608-847-6676