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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT CITY OF MONROE, WI

The City of Monroe will accept sealed bids for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the City of Monroe, City Hall, 1110 18th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work under this contract shall consist of replacement of the existing lead water service lines on both the public and private side of the right-of-way. Public replacement will run from the water main to the curb stop and private replacements will run from the curb stop to the meter connection point. Completed Bidders Proof of Responsibility forms must be submitted at least five (5) calendar days prior to bid opening. Bidders Proof of Responsibility forms are required once per calendar year. Bidders not submitting said forms at least five (5) days prior to Bid opening may be considered non-responsive and their bids may not be read. Bidders should submit a base bid as a unit price per service as outlined in the bid documents. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, or bank draft, payable to the City of Monroe, or satisfactory bid bond, in the amount of 5% of the gross bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted as the successful bid, such successful bidder will execute and file the proper Contract and Performance Bond within the time limit specified by the City of Monroe. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NOTE: SUBMITTAL OF A PERFORMANCE BOND IS REQUIRED. If the Successful Bidder fails to file an executed Contract and Performance Bond with the City, the Bid Bond will be executed, and its face value will be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages. Bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer’s company website at www.fehrgraham.com. Upon accessing the website, Bidders will see a link titled, “Obtain Bidding Documents”. Clicking this link will take Bidders directly to the Quest Network Service and will display all projects available for bid through Fehr Graham. On this page, project ads will be listed in the left-hand column with project numbers assigned by Quest displayed. Potential Bidders can enter the Quest project number 8097640 in the field provided to view the full ad for the City of Monroe - Lead Service Line Replacement Program and download a complete set of bidding documents from this page for a non-refundable fee of $25.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Hard copies of the bid documents may also be obtained and examined from the office of the Engineer at 1107 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566 upon receipt of cash or check in the amount of $100 for one set (non-refundable). Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided. The City of Monroe hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The City of Monroe reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any bid which it deems advantageous. All bids shall remain subject to acceptance for thirty (30) days after the time set for opening of bids. Published by the authority of the City of Monroe, Wisconsin. Brittney Rindy City Clerk/Treasurer (February 5, 12, 2022) WNAXLP

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID TWINING PARK SPLASH PAD CITY OF MONROE, WI

The City of Monroe will accept sealed bids for the Twining Park Splash Pad Project until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the City of Monroe, City Hall, 1110 18th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work under this contract shall consist of site removals and construction of a new splash pad, controls, plaza, sidewalk, and associated utilities. Completed Bidders Proof of Responsibility forms must be submitted at least five (5) calendar days prior to bid opening. Bidders Proof of Responsibility forms are required once per calendar year. Bidders not submitting said forms at least five (5) days prior to Bid opening may be considered non-responsive and their bids may not be read. Bidders should submit a base bid as a lump sum value for the work outlined in the bid documents. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, or bank draft, payable to the City of Monroe, or satisfactory bid bond, in the amount of 5% of the gross bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted as the successful bid, such successful bidder will execute and file the proper Contract and Performance Bond within the time limit specified by the City of Monroe. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NOTE: SUBMITTAL OF A PERFORMANCE BOND IS REQUIRED. If the Successful Bidder fails to file an executed Contract and Performance Bond with the City, the Bid Bond will be executed, and its face value will be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages. Bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer’s company website at www.fehrgraham.com. Upon accessing the website, Bidders will see a link titled, “Obtain Bidding Documents”. Clicking this link will take Bidders directly to the Quest Network Service and will display all projects available for bid through Fehr Graham. On this page, project ads will be listed in the left-hand column with project numbers assigned by Quest displayed. Potential Bidders can enter the Quest project number 8103055 in the field provided to view the full ad for the City of Monroe - Twining Park Splash Pad project and download a complete set of bidding documents from this page for a non-refundable fee of $25.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Hard copies of the bid documents may also be obtained and examined from the office of the Engineer at 1107 16th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566 upon receipt of cash or check in the amount of $100 for one set (non-refundable). Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided. The City of Monroe hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The City of Monroe reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any bid which it deems advantageous. All bids shall remain subject to acceptance for thirty (30) days after the time set for opening of bids. Published by the authority of the City of Monroe, Wisconsin. Brittney Rindy City Clerk/Treasurer (February 12, 19, 2022) WNAXLP)

Debtors Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 22-PR-13
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS D. PRIEN DOD: January 16, 2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 1, 1964 and date of death January 16, 2022, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N3443 Prien Road, Monroe, WI, 53566 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent's estate is May 11, 2022. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge February 3, 2022

Gregory E. Knoke Knoke & Kind Law Office 1904 10th Street Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-7137 Bar Number 1013426

(February 12, 19, 26, 2022) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

City of Monroe Common Council Minutes

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Armstrong on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Rob Driver, Brooke Bauman, Michael Boyce, Donna Douglas, Mickey Beam, Joshua Binger, Andrew Kranig and Chris Schindler. Absent was Alder Richard Thoman. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 3, 2022 Motion made by Rob Driver and seconded by Donna Douglas to approve the January 3, 2022 minutes. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. C. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION None. D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR 1. Oath of Office for Appointed Fire Chief Bill Erb Clerk Rindy administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Fire Chief Erb. 2. Oath of Office for Firefighter - Mike Hall Clerk Rindy administered the Oath of Office to Firefighter Mike Hall. 3. Committee Appointment - Housing Authority Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Brooke Bauman to approve the Committee appointment to the Housing Authority - Carol Paske renewing for a 5-year term. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. E. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC None. F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Resolution Granting Miscellaneous Licenses Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Brooke Bauman to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. G. COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ON TREASURER'S REPORT (2ND REGULAR MEETING OF EACH MONTH) 1. Treasurer's Report No discussion. H. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Set Public Hearing for February 7, 2022 - Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsection 4-2-6(B)(11)(a) of the Monroe City Code: Parking of Vehicles on Paved or Graveled Surface Public hearing was set for February 7, 2022. I. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Planned Development Agreement- Monroe Truck Equipment Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Joshua Binger to approve the planned development agreement with Monroe Truck Equipment. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 2. Resolution Approving Modified 2022 Fee Schedule to include Driveway Building Permits Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Mickey Beam to approve the modified 2022 fee schedule to include driveway permit fees. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. Resolution Approving the Contract for Finance and Budget Planning Services with Bauman Associates Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Rob Driver to approve the contract for finance and budget planning services with Bauman Associates. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. J. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution to Authorize Purchase of 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck Alder Kranig inquires how many miles are on the current 2007 pickup truck. Parks Supervisor Trame confirms the current pickup truck has 200,000 miles and there are maintenance needs including rusting on the fuel tank, floor and running boards. Supervisor Trame further explains use of the various pickup trucks throughout the year. He advises the recommended pickup truck is based on the needs and for a cost standpoint. The Parks department is back up to full staff as of today. Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Donna Douglas to approve the resolution to authorize the purchase of the 1/2-ton pickup truck from capital funds. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Bauman, Beam, Binger, Boyce, Douglas, Driver, Schindler Nays: Kranig 2. Resolution to Authorize the Use of Capital Funds for Tool cat Broom Attachment Parks Supervisor Trame advises last year a Tool cat was purchased to replace two units with one multiuse equipment. The goal was to share equipment with the Streets Department. The streets broom is too wide to use for sidewalk snow removal, so it is being requested to purchase a smaller broom. The attachment will be shared with the Streets department as needed. Motion made by Brooke Bauman and seconded by Mickey Beam to approve the resolution to authorize the use of capital funds for Tool cat broom attachment. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Kranig mentioned that there were reports that a local cheese company may be moving out of the City of Monroe and was concerned about possible negative impacts on the downtown and city employment. Alder Boyce congratulates Josh Trame on his first victory as interim head varsity basketball coach. Alder Boyce refers to an email received from SSM health with an infographic with the recent COVID hospitalization levels in Monroe. He inquires on the purpose of SSM health sharing this infographic with the elected officials. He would like to have a deeper conversation with SSM health regarding the purpose of the email, as well as consider the conversation if a vaccine mandate should be considered for all City of Monroe employees. Alder Douglas inquires if annual reports will be provided by Department heads/Directors to the appropriate committees and Common Council. Alder Kranig would like to evaluate all City of Monroe equipment and facilities to have an idea of what will be necessary for replacement, as hyperinflation is occurring. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS None. M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. N. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. BUSINESS: CLOSED a. Closed pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (1)(f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations. UPDATE TO COUNCIL CONCERNING DISCIPLINE-RELATED PERSONNEL MATTER Alder Boyce inquires on the purpose to go into closed session and suggests holding the conversation in open session, as it relates to individuals that are no longer employees of City of Monroe. Attorney Barker recommends to move to closed session for the concern of legal liability and protection. The Workers Compensation defense cannot be used for defamation. Motion made by Rob Driver and seconded by Chris Schindler to move to closed session at 7:00 PM. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Bauman, Beam, Binger, Douglas, Driver, Kranig, Schindler Nays: Boyce The Common Council entered closed session at 7:05 PM. REDACTED. O. ADJOURNMENT (February 12, 2022) WNAXLP

CITY OF MONROE NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE

Notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2022, the following ordinances were adopted by the Common Council of the City of Monroe, Wisconsin. • ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING SUBSECTION 4-2-6(B)(11)(a) OF THE MONROE CITY CODE: PARKING OF VEHICLES ON PAVED OR GRAVELED SURFACE The full text of the ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City of Monroe Clerk’s Office located at 1110 18th Avenue, Monroe, WI, telephone (608) 329-2530. Brittney Rindy City Clerk (February 12, 2022) WNAXLP

PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE (SMALL CLAIMS) CASE NO. 22-SC-36

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, LAFAYETTE COUNTY RILEY BROTHERS ANGUS 10474 COUNTY ROAD M DARLINGTON, WI 53530 Plaintiff, vs. SHANNON WOOLLUM W5198 COUNTY KK MONROE, WI 53566, Defendant. PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING

TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S) You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff'(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will , be heard in the following small claims court Lafayette County Courthouse, (608)776-4832, 626 Main Street, Darlington, Wisconsin 53530, on the following date and time March 7, 2022 at 10:00am. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate (property) you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiffs) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

Nathan Russell February 9, 2022 (608)448-3680 State Bar No. 1047499

(February 12, 2022) WNAXLP