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CITY OF MONROE COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE

This meeting will be streamed live for public viewing. You may access the live streaming and later archived video at cityofmonroe.org - Government tab - Meeting Video Center. A. CALL TO ORDER The Common Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Douglas at 6:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2024. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present in person were Mayor Donna Douglas, Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller Absent was Matt Sheaffer. D. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - MAY 20, 2024 The May 20, 2024, minutes were accepted as presented. E. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION F. BUSINESS BY MAYOR Mayor Douglas read a proclamation by the Governor for National Safety Month. G. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC 1. Appearance by Citizens 2. Appearance by Property/Business Owners with the City of Monroe of Their Authorized Agents H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Misc Licenses 2. Claims List A motion was made by Kranig, seconded by Knoll, to Approve the consent agenda. The motion Passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Matt Sheaffer ABSTAINED: None I. LICENSE COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving the Modification to Spilled Grapes Wine Bar Class B/C License Premise Description A motion was made by Knoll, seconded by Kranig, to Approve the resolution. The motion Passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES:Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Matt Sheaffer ABSTAINED: None J. FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE 1. Resolution Approving Contract with MissionCIT for the Monroe Fire Department Strategic Plan Administrator Rindy gave a brief background of where the recommendation came from. The adhoc committee's recommendation was hire a third party to help develop a strategic plan for the fire department. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Miller, to Approve the resolution. The motion Passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Matt Sheaffer ABSTAINED: None 2. Resolution Allocating Affordable Housing Funds for a City Wide Housing Improvement Program through the Redevelopment Authority Alder Kranig asked the program requirements. Administrator Rindy gave an overview of the changes to the requirements for the new housing improvement program. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Mary Jane Grenzow, to Approve the resolution. The motion Passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Matt Sheaffer ABSTAINED: None K. COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE 1. 2023 Audit Report Baker Tilley presented the 2023 audit report to the council, with Justin Hoagland highlighting key points. The General Fund showed a significant increase in the unassigned fund balance, growing by $630,000, which now represents six months of reserves. Debt servicing remains healthy. Utilities are self-sufficient, with incoming rates covering expenses and a high level of cash on hand. 2. Discussion Regarding Consideration of Extending Contract with Pellitteri for Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Services Administrator Rindy's explained the current contract with Pellitteri will expire in July 2025. Discussions with Pellitteri have begun regarding a possible extension versus issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the position. Alder Thoman addressed the issue of sold trash trucks from the first contract. DPW Al Gerber explained that contract for the sale of the trucks was a separate contract outside of the trash service. Alder Grenzow and Miller inquiring about the start time for pick-ups starting before 6:00 am and would like to negotiated bulk waste fees for large items. The consensus is to listen to their proposals. 3. BUSINESS CLOSED: 19.85(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: REGARDING INVESTING CITY FUNDS INTO PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT A motion was made by Kranig, seconded by Wartenweiler, to Approve entering closed session at 7:18 PM. The motion Passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Matt Sheaffer ABSTAINED: None L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS M. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS N. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS O. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Kranig, seconded by Knoll, to Adjourn at 8:13 PM. The motion Passed 8-0, by the following vote: AYES: Richard Thoman, Andrew Kranig, Corinne Wartenweiler, Heidi NOES: Treuthardt, Kyle Knoll, Lynne Kleven, Mary Jane Grenzow, Tom Miller NOES: None ABSENT: Matt Sheaffer ABSTAINED: None This Council may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda. 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 Office of the City Clerk at (608) 329-2530 with as much advance notice as possible so that proper arrangements can be made. (June 22, 2024) WNAXLP

NOTICE THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL IS OPEN FOR EXAMINATION AND OPEN BOOK State of Wisconsin, City of Monroe, County of Green

Pursuant to s. 70.45 Wis. Stats. The assessment roll for the year 2024 assessment will be open for examination at City Hall located at 1110 18th Ave, starting on the 17th day of June, 2024, at 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, then any day following from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday. Instructional material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object to valuations under s. 70.47, Wis. Stats. NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING State of Wisconsin, City of Monroe, County of Green Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the City of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, shall meet on July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the 2-hour hearing meeting, at City Hall located at 1110 18th Ave. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. *No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of such property being assessed. 2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person’s objection, except at a session of the board. Open book shall occur no less than 7 days prior to the board of review. 3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the scheduled meeting. 4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land improvements to that land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented the evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board. 5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. Stats., that the assessor requests. The City of Monroe has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it was inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. Stats. 7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s. 70.47 (3) (a), Wis. Stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review, and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. Notice is hereby given this 14th day of June, 2024 by: Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk June 14, 2024 (June 22, 2024) WNAXLP

SUMMONS PUBLICATION CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 2024-CV-000074 Money Judgment: 30303

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC D/B/A LAPPIN ELECTRIC 3160 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE BELOIT, WI 53511

Plaintiff,

vs. ROTH ELECTRIC 2140 18TH AVENUE MONROE, WI 53566 and ZAC ROTH 2140 18TH AVENUE MONROE, WI 53566

Defendants.

SUMMONS To the Defendant(s): You are hereby being sued by the person/entity named above as plaintiff. If you wish to dispute this matter you must file an answer with the Court within 40 days of this publication. A copy of this complaint has been mailed to the above-referenced address. PLACE TO FILE AN ANSWER Green County Justice Center 2841 6th Street, Civil Division Monroe, WI 53566 If you do not file an answer, the plaintiff may win this case and a judgment entered for what the plaintiff is asking. Dated this 17th day of June, 2024. RINEHART, ACAFFIDI & RINEHART, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff By: William A. Rinehart State Bar No. 1014592 P.O. Box 170710 Milwaukee, WI 53217 (414)963-9303 (June 22, 29, July 6, 2024) WNAXLP

Name Changes

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NAME CHANGE HEARING Case No. 24-CV-90

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, GREEN COUNTY

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

BY: Faun M. Phillipson PLACE: The Green County Justice Center 2841 6th St., Monroe, WI 53566 DATE:

July 30, 2024 TIME: 10:00 AM If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-328-9433 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: Honorable Faun M. Phillipson Green County Circuit Court Judge June 18, 2024

(June 22, 29, July 6, 2024)

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