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Agendas

Monday, October 19:

CITY OF MONROE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AGENDA, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE, 12:00 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: BUSINESS:OPEN: Election of Officers, Main Street Report, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 2026 Operating Plan Levy, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Business Improvement District Property, Review and Approval of 2026 Monroe Main Street Monroe's Funding Request, Discussion and Possible Action of Authorization to Release 2026 Levy Funds to Monroe Main Street in February 2027.

CITY OF MONROE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS -1110 18TH AVE, 5:00 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: Financial Report, Discussion and Consideration of Supporting the Monroe Botanical Garden, BUSINESS CLOSED: Under Wis. State Statute 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: DISCUSSION REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REQUEST IN RDA #1, BUSINESS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS.

CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE, 6:30 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION, BUSINESS BY MAYOR, APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC, Appearance by Citizens, Appearance by Property/Business Owners with the City of Monroe of Their Authorized Agentsm, CLAIMS LIST, COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT, FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE: Resolution Approving to Proceed with the Fehr Graham Proposal to Report Contamination to Wisconsin DNR, Site Investigation Work Plan, and Site Investigation Report for City of Monroe Industrial Park Property on 3rd Street North, Resolution Approving the Fee Schedule for 2027, Set Public Hearing for November 16, 2026 for the Approval of the 2027 City of Monroe Budget, COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Scheduled Date for the November 2, 2026 Common Council Meeting, BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS, BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS.

Wednesday, October 21:

Blackhawk Technical College District Board, Room 413 at Monroe Campus, 210 Fourth Avenue, Monroe, 5:00 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: Special Reports : the SGA Representative will report on student activities, and the 2025-26 Outcomes-Based Funding Report will be reviewed, Consent Agenda: draft minutes of the September 16, 2026, meeting, current bills, training contracts negotiated since the last meeting, the resolution designating District Positions Subject to Wisconsin’s Code of Ethics, and confirmation of instructional employment contracts issued to two (2) instructors, Action Items: requested to approve the establishment of the Mill Rate and Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Procurement Report, Remodel the Monroe Campus Nursing and Science Labs, Remodel the Monroe Campus Manufacturing/EMS Labs and the Lobby, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $1.5 million General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026B, and Amendment to the OPEB Investment Policy, Policy Review: requested to approve the following policies: B-250 – New District Board Member Orientation, E-340 – Smoking/Tobacco, J-200 – Tuition and Fees, and J-222 – Tuition and Fee Refunds, Information/Discussion: the Financial Statement will be reviewed, the President will give their monthly report, and staff changes will be provided, WTCS Consortium Updates, any updates may be provided,

After regular agenda business, the District Board will convene in an open session and adjourn to a closed session, according to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (1) (c), to conduct the president's annual review. Any action resulting from the closed session will be taken upon reconvening in the open session, scheduled for action in the open session at the next regular meeting, or scheduled for action at a special meeting called on notice.

GREEN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD, Green County Child Advocacy Center, 2809 6th Street, 1:00 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: Committee Reports: Audit Sub-Committee September 2026, Aging & Disability Advisory Committee Report, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) Board of Directors Report, New Business: Approval of 2027 Department of Transportation 85.21 County Elderly and Disabled, Transportation Assistance Program Application: National Children's Alliance Reaccreditation Site Visit: Discussion with the National Children's Alliance Reaccredidation Site Visit Team, Travel Requests: Approval of Out-of-County Training Requests, Approval for Human Services Board Chair Mike Furgal to attend the Wisconsin Counties, Association (WCA) Health & Human Services Steering Committee meeting on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, Administration Reports: Human Services Director Report.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MONROE ANNUAL MEETING, BAUER EDUCATION CENTER, 1220 16TH AVENUE, 5:00 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: 2026-2027 Budget Hearing: Authorize 2026-2027 Tax Levy, Authorize the 2026-2027 Tax Levy, Authorize the Board of Education to Furnish Textbooks, Authorization to Furnish Textbooks, Authorize the Board of Education to Operate the Hot Lunch Program, Authorization to Operate the Hot Lunch Program, Authorize the Board of Education to Provide for the Sale of Real and Personal Property Not Needed forSchool Purposes in Accordance with School Board Policy, Authorization to Sell Real & Personal Property Not Needed, Authorize the Board of Education to Lease School Property, Authorize the Board of Education to Lease School Property, Authorize the Board of Education to Purchase, Operate, and Maintain Transportation Vehicles or toFinance Contracts for the Use and Services of Transportation Vehicles, Authorization to Purchase, Operate & Maintain Transportation Vehicles or to Finance Contracts for their Use and Service Authorize the Board of Education to Direct and Provide for the Prosecution or Defense of Any Action or Proceedings in which the School District is Interested, Authorization to Provide for the Prosecution or Defense of Any Actions in which the District is Interested, Authorize the Annual Salaries for the Board of Education Members, Authorization of Salaries for the Board of Education Members, Authorize the Expense Reimbursement for the Board of Education Members, Authorization of Expense Reimbursement for Board of Education Members.

Thursday, October 22:

South Central Library System Board of Trustees, 1650 Pankratz Street in Madison, and Via Zoom, 12:15 p.m. Agenda items for discussion and possible action: Review of the Financial Statements, Presentation and Approval of Bills for Payment (H. St. Maurice), Reports, Personnel Committee, Nominations Committee (for determining 2027 officers), Director’s Report: Approval of the 2027 system plan to DPI, Discussion and possible action on SCLS Employee Handbook revisions, Announcements and Information Sharing, Next meeting: November 20, 2026 (FRIDAY), Bill Examiner: C. Clark (Alternate: M. Jorgensen