MONROE — A suggestion by Mayor Louis Armstrong may lead to a shift in polling places in November to recognize a longstanding city institution as a meeting place spanning more than a century.

Members of the Monroe Common Council voted unanimously Monday to suspend the city ordinance which states that City Hall must be the location for Monroe polls. This action could allow the polling place to be changed to Turner Hall following a public hearing Sept. 17. 

The suspension of the rules does not mean that the polling place will change, but it can be shifted temporarily with a vote in September. Due to ongoing flooring issues at City Hall, citizens have been voting at the westside fire station for nearly two years. The last election held in the building was when local votes were cast in the 2016 presidential race. 

Armstrong mentioned in a past meeting the change could help highlight Turner Hall as it marks its 150 years in operation as a social gathering place within the city. 

The council also: 

Approved a temporary “Class B” fermented malt beverage license to Monroe Lions Club for the Cheese City Tractor Pull and the outdoor beer garden for Minhas Oktoberfest Celebration. 

Listened to a request from the Green County ATV Club to expand its parking lot. The request was referred to the Board of Public Works. 

Approved a special event permit from Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin for the 2018 Green County Alzheimer’s Walk charity event Nov. 8 beginning at the Behring Senior Center.

Received thanks from Patricia Gregory on behalf of the Behring Senior Center.

Approved an agent change for “Class A” liquor and fermented malt beverage license for Shop-Rite LLC DBA and Pick ‘N Save.

Authorized a special event permit for Crossroads Community Church to hold a church service Aug. 26 in the bandshell and shelter house of Twining Park.

Approved a special event permit for John R. Anderson to hold the Cheese City Challenge tractor pull from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Green County Fairgrounds.