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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID CITY OF MONROE CURB & GUTTER AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION

The City of Monroe will accept sealed bids until 1:00pm Thursday, April 1, 2021 at City Hall Council Chambers – 1110 18th Avenue, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the construction of: APPROX: 2568 L.F. REMOVE AND REPLACE 30” CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 4573 S.F. REMOVE AND REPLACE 6” CONCRETE SIDEWALK 760 L.F. SAW CUT CONCRETE Bid Documents may be obtained from the City Engineering Department located at 1821 12th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566. The first copy of the bid documents is free of charge. A $10 fee will be charged for any additional copies obtained. Overnight mailing of bid documents will not be provided. 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. 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. 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 Dated this March 15, 2021 (March 20, 24, 2021) WNAXLP

Debtors Creditors

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF: THE ROSA E. AMMON REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 Rosa E. Ammon died on January 27, 2021. The decedent was the grantor of The Rosa E. Ammon Revocable Living Trust dated September 1, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with post office address of 2003 4th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566. Any creditor's claims must be filed not later than June 9, 2021 with successor trustee Joan M. Laeser, 7342 Old Sauk Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53717. Dated this 26th day of February, 2021.

THE ROSA E. AMMON REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 By: Joan M. Laeser, Successor Trustee 7342 old Sauk Road Madison, WI 53717 By: Anita R. Sponholz, Successor Trustee 501 Keith Street Eau Claire, WI 54701

Prepared by: Attorney Amanda M. Fields WI State Bar No. 1094267 Schluesche Fields S.C. 250 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 106 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2500

(March 6, 13, 20, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 21-PR-18

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNN EDWARD CAMPBELL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 11, 1950 and date of death January 24, 2021 was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 830 9th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 9, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Register in Probate, Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge March 3, 2021

Daniel R. Bartholf Voegeli, Ewald & Bartholf Law Offices, S.C. P.O. Box 56 Monroe, WI 53566 608-329-9617 Bar Number 1030905

(March 13, 20, 27, 2021)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) CASE NO. 21-PR-22

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GORDON G. GEMPELER Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 11, 1943 and date of death February 6, 2021, was domiciled in Green County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 815 24th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 15, 2021. 5. A claim may be filed at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, Wisconsin.

Thomas J. Vale Circuit Court Judge March 8, 2021

Attorney Robb E. Leach Kittelsen, Barry, Wellington & Thompson S.C. 916 17th Ave. Box 710 Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-2191 Bar Number 1082487

(March 13, 20, 27, 2021) WNAXLP

Miscellaneous

CALL TO ORDER FOR THIS MEETING

The Common Council meeting was called to order on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Alders Michael Boyce, Rob Driver, Donna Douglas, Tammy Fetterolf, Brooke Bauman, Joshua Binger, Richard Thoman and Mickey Beam. Absent at roll call was Alder Kelly Hermanson. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2021 Motion made by Rob Driver and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve February 15, 2021 minutes. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. B. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION None. C. BUSINESS BY MAYOR None. D. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC Melissa Even is signed up to speak, but would like to speak during the public hearing for the Business Registration Ordinance. E. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Claims List 2. Resolution Granting Miscellaneous Licenses Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Rob Driver to approve the consent agenda. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. F. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. City of Monroe Annual Investments Review - Ehler's The Council was provided with a financial report from Ehler's Investments. A presentation was done at Finance and Taxation Committee on February 22, 2021. City Administrator Lothspeich provided an overview. The City has stable investments with a ladder structure. If there are any questions, Administrator Lothspeich will field them and return with answers from Ehler's. The Council expresses the desire for future investment reviews to be brought directly to Council, rather than at the committee level first. It is also recommended by Alder Boyce for an overview of the City's entire investment policy and how Ehler's investments are only one piece of the whole picture. G. JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 1. Public Hearing for Ordinance Creating Chapter 3-16 of the Monroe City Code: General Business Registration Public hearing opened. Melissa Even spoke as a representative of the Monroe Chamber and Commerce. Since the proposed ordinance has been made public on the website, she has received multiple concerns by local businesses. First, the current proposed ordinance does not clearly define what is identified as a business. Secondly, this is planned to be a free and voluntary registration process. However, there are concerns regarding if, or how soon, this could change to mandatory as the City has to maintain the process. Lastly, there are concerns of how this will carry over to other departments or processes within the City. She would encourage further discussion to address these concerns at the committee and Council level. Public hearing closed. 2. Approve Ordinance Creating Chapter 3-16 of the Monroe City Code: General Business Registration Alder Bauman has concerns with the presented ordinance. She agrees the proposed ordinance does not clearly define what a business is. Secondly, she has concerns that this references voluntary compliance, yet also states licenses will not be issued to a business if they are not registered. Alder Thoman had five business owners reach out to him today with concerns. His concerns echo those shared in the public hearing. He has a fear of the control that this could lead to and he does not want to discourage business development in the City of Monroe. Alder Douglas shares her favor of the businesses registering for general awareness. She encourages the City and Chamber of Commerce to work together on maintaining a list of active businesses within the City limits. City Administrator Lothspeich reviewed the proposal for this ordinance developed following a Directors meeting. The goal for this ordinance was to develop a program to facilitate communication between the City of Monroe and local businesses. New businesses considering establishing themselves within the City of Monroe could ensure they are doing so within zoning, license and permit compliance. Alder Boyce references the State of Wisconsin requires all businesses to register, and provides a searchable mechanism. He strongly suggests other avenues or sources of data that already exist, rather than create another hurdle for the businesses. Alder Beam encourages involvement of GCDC, Monroe Chamber, Main Street Monroe in the process. Alder Thoman further explains the goals of this proposed ordinance will likely not be met with voluntary compliance. He agrees with the suggested inclusion of other organizations and consideration of databases that already exist. Motion made by Mickey Beam and seconded by Donna Douglas to to approve ordinance creating chapter 3-16 of the Monroe City Code: General Business Registration. On a roll call vote, Motion Failed. Ayes: Douglas, Fetterolf Nays: Bauman, Beam, Binger, Boyce, Driver, Thoman 3. Public Hearing for Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsections 10-2- 3(A)(12) and 10-2-5(E) of the Monroe City Code: Winter Parking Restrictions and Snow Routes Public hearing opened up. No discussion held. Public hearing closed. 4. Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Subsections 10-2-3(A)(12) and 10-2-5(E) of the Monroe City Code: Winter Parking Restrictions and Snow Routes Motion made by Mickey Beam and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve ordinance repealing and recreating subsections 10-2-3(A)(12) and 10-2-5(E) of the Monroe City Code: Winter Parking Restrictions and Snow Routes. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. H. LICENSE COMMITTEE 1. Approve Resolution for Temporary "Class B" Wine and Malt Beverage Licenses for St. Clare of Assisi/St. Victor Home and School Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Rob Driver to approve resolution for temporary "Class B" Wine and Malt Beverage licenses for St. Clare of Assisi/St. Victor Home and School. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Bauman, Binger, Boyce, Douglas, Driver, Fetterolf, Thoman Nays: Beam I. SALARY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. Review and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Temporary Expansion of Employee Emergency Time off Related to COVID-19 The Salary and Personnel Committee passed a motion recommending to temporarily allow employees to utilize their medical and extraordinary leave banks for absences related to COVID-19; with re-evaluation every 30 days. Alder Boyce recommends to draft a resolution for Council approval at the next meeting, setting the policy change with a retroactive date of March 1, 2021. There is a general consensus to approve the policy change and allow the policy to become effective today, returning with a formal resolution for approval at the next Council meeting. J. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS Alder Boyce inquires when a report from the Building Inspector will be presented to the Council, based on the policy approved in October 2020. Alder Beam advises she has been informed the Building Inspector will report to the City Administrator and the Administrator will share that information with Council. K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS None. L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS None. M. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. Review Resolution Post COVID-19 Recovery Action No action or discussion. 2. Approve Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Appoint Tabulators to Serve at the Polling Place Clerk Rindy shares a summary of the purpose to appoint tabulators for the Spring Election is due to the anticipated high number of ballots with write-ins to be tallied following the closing of the polls. Motion made by Rob Driver and seconded by Mickey Beam to approve the resolution authorizing the City Clerk to appoint tabulators to serve at the polling place. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. 3. Discussion and Consideration Regarding Approval of City Administrator Housing Allowance The contract for City Administrator Lothspeich included a clause to allow for a housing allowance up to $7500. The purpose for this review is to allow for the $7500 to be paid for the purchase of his second home in Lake Geneva, rather than a property near the City of Monroe. Alder Boyce reviews his interpretation of the clause does not put a limitation on the location of the home. Alder Bauman struggles with the definition of "near", as she does not believe Lake Geneva should qualify as nearby. The direction from Council tonight is to approve the payment of the allowance, if it qualifies under the definitions of the contract. This request could fall under the contract clause allowing the $7500 allowance to be used for "any other expenses as approved by Council". Motion made by Donna Douglas and seconded by Richard Thoman to approve the City Administrator's request to grant the $7500 allowance for moving expenses. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. Ayes: Beam, Binger, Boyce, Douglas, Driver, Fetterolf, Thoman Nays: Bauman 4. BUSINESS: CLOSED a. Closed Session - Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, to wit: Confer with Legal Counsel to Discuss Legal Strategy Regarding Potential Employment Litigation The Mayor announced no discussion is required on this item, so the Council did not move to closed session. N. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Michael Boyce and seconded by Richard Thoman to adjourn at 7:24 PM. On a roll call vote, Motion Passed. (March 20, 2021) WNAXLP

CITY OF MONROE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Image Cast Evolution tabulating equipment to be used at the Spring Election on April 6, 2021 in the City of Monroe will be conducted at City Hall located at 1110 18th Avenue at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Brittney Rindy City Clerk (March 20, 2021) WNAXLP

LEGAL NOTICE

The Committee to appoint members to the Blackhawk Technical College District Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Blackhawk Technical College, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, Administration Building, Board Room, to review the following candidates' applications submitted for consideration for the following categories: (1) Employer Member – 3-year term, July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024 (1) Employee Member – 3-year term, July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024 (1) School District Administrator – 3-year term, July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024 (1) Additional Member – Unexpired term, July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023 Steve Pophal (incumbent) 2738 Arbor Ridge Way Janesville WI 53548 Kathy Sukus 6255 North Lochwood Drive Town of Fulton WI 53545 Robert Hendrickson 5048 East Creek Road Beloit WI 53511 Lori Soderberg 2908 South Riverside Drive Beloit WI 53511 Suzann Holland 1512 13th Avenue Monroe WI 53566 Candidates must be present and be interviewed to qualify for appointment to the District Board. The Committee may recess until Monday, April 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at Blackhawk Technical College, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, Administration Building, Board Room, if it does not complete the appointment process at its meeting on Monday, April 5, 2021. If the process is completed at the April 5, 2021, meeting and the appointments are made, the second meeting on April 19, 2021, will be canceled. No additional names will be accepted from the floor at the time of the Public Hearings and Appointment Committee meetings. PUBLISHED: Saturday, March 20, 2021. (March 20, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE GREEN COUNTY EMS OPEN MEETING SCHEDULED
Green County EMS will be holding an open meeting to discuss updating our service to the paramedic level. Anyone with questions or concerns is welcome to attend. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7:30pm at the EMS Station, 1800 12th St., Monroe, WI. (March 20, 27, April 3, 2021) WNAXLP

NOTICE CITY OF MONROE, WI

A public hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1110 18th Ave, Monroe, Wisconsin, on April 5, 2021 at 6:30pm relative to the following: • Zoning application filed by the Town of Monroe and Town of Clarno for a zoning map amendment from the SMU (suburban mixed use) zoning district to NMU (neighborhood mixed use) zoning district at property 840 W. 8th Street • Zoning application file by the Town of Monroe and Town of Clarno for a text amendment amending Section 5-2-23(3) to add subsection (o) to list indoor institutional land uses as a conditional use within the SMU zoning district The proposed zoning applications are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 1110 18th Avenue. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting, including need for an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations, should be made to the Clerk’s Office at (608) 329-2530 with as much advance notice as possible so that proper arrangements can be made. Brittney Rindy City Clerk/Treasurer (March 20, 27, 2021) WNAXLP

Name Changes

AMENDED NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 21-CV-47

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE BY: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE To: BRIAN ELLIOTT RANKIN Birth Certificate: BRIAN ELLIOTT RICE IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Green County, State of Wisconsin:

BY: Honorable James R. Beer PLACE: Via Zoom Instructions to Appear by Zoom DATE:

April 20, 2021 TIME: 9:45 am If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-328-9433 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: James R. Beer Circuit Court Judge March 17, 2021

(March 20, 27, April 3, 2021)

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