City Council - Regular Meeting

Never turn radio. Good evening everybody. You are at a common council meeting. It is Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. It is 6:33 p.m. Wasaw City Hall Council Chambers. We'll call the meeting to order. Please join me for the pledge of allegiance. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

We'll have the clerk call the role, please. We have nine voting members present. You two are excused.

And we have one proclamation tonight. Uh this was read two weeks ago. We had about 50 people in the room. Uh it started out as as just a opportunity to recognize a local uh attorney here in town who was recently diagnosed with glyop uh glyobblasto. And I had to look that up and it's fairly rare. There's no other there's a lot of cancer awareness months and weeks and days and there wasn't one for for this particular uh ailment I think largely because it's rare and it's hard to really have tells in in advance so you can look for it but rare as it is uh last week we had a an Elk Lodge member Brad Gessel passed away as well after a six-month u battle with the disease. So it's a terrible disease and so it started out as just a recognition of Sarah Raphi and with the outpouring of support um got a little news traction and they're doing a a video YouTube video thing that's attracting a lot of attention on on how they're embracing every day living life to the fullest uh documenting success classes uh and making the best of every day. So, I'm going to just paraphrase this. We read it into the record a couple of weeks ago. Whereas Sarah Rafi, a dedicated graduate of Duman Catholic High School of 1986, Marquette University with a bachelor's of science in business and marketing, Marquette University Law School, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, uh with an MBA in marketing and has been a member of the Wisconsin Bar, a member of seventh circuit court of

appeals, member of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, member of the Western District of Wisconsin, member of the US Tax Court, and has practiced law in Wasau for just under 30 years. Sarah's been a pillar of strength and inspiration in the community. Known locally as the woman warrior through her podcasts and authorship of the book Be Happy in both worlds, you can have a successful career and happy family, empowering women to thrive in both professional and personal spheres. In in July, Sarah was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. Uh facing tremendous challenges and has battled for over six months and has served as continues to influence serving as a beacon of hope, strength of perseverance that has touched countless lives in our community. Now therefore, be it resolved that I, Doug Denny, mayor, city of Wasa, do hereby commend Sarah Ruffi, for outstanding contributions as an attorney, author, advocate, and a community leader, recognize her extraordinary courage in battling stage 4 brain cancer, honor her enduring impact on Wasau, and proclaim March 31st is Sarah Rafi Day in Wasau. So that's Sarah's birthday, so we that's what we picked. Um, next item up, presentations, more reading. Uh, first up is the our mayor citation for our public works group. So, I'd like to thank all the city employees who responded to our record snowfall last weekend. We had 30.9 in, I think, is what I saw as the final record. We had police out there, fire out there. Our

water and wastewater workers were on on a job getting things done. We had clerk Bernardi up here helping with the communications. So, one thing we did figure out with this thing is that the communications are pretty heavy uh out there. We had we discovered Emily Davis can drive through 3 ft of snow and two feet in front of the door and get here for an interview at 11:00 in the morning. I think Eric took care of that one. We had multiple interviews. Uh Kevin Kester was was on the TV. He's a rock star. Uh on top of controlling the radios and controlling where the where the uh crews are out. Uh he he stepped in and helped us do uh that media phase of it as well. Um, so we had mentioned Kevin. We we've got uh Dustin here. J Josh also street supervisor. Mitch Harris was uh he's our store room manager and he got in a plow and did some plowing on over the weekend. And I had an opportunity to go down after the their 14 and 1 half hour day on Monday and see some of the maintenance techs in there. Uh Jieven Matah was there. It's kind of a sparse crew. Everyone was home resting and they were there uh turning wrenches and getting uh shoe plates fixed and getting the the vehicles ready so they could come back in at 3 in the morning and get going. So great great effort, guys. Thank you. Um I'll just read that. You want Why don't you come on up and I can bring it down there? Do you want to do it? No. There you go.

We're new at this. We're usually out there. [laughter] Yeah. Well, we can get some pictures this way. Sure.

All right. It's mayoral citation recognizing uh exemplary service. City of Wasa Department of Public Works plow crews and municipal fleet staff and support team in response to a historic winter storm that delivered a record shattering 30.9 inches of snowfall to Wasa from March 14th through 16th, 2026, surpassing all previous single storm totals and establishing new benchmarks for severity. Uh, our departments of public works, plow crews, municipal fleet, and the entire sport team demonstrated extraordinary dedication, skill, and resilience. The plow operators, mechanics, supervisors, dispatchers, and sport personnel worked relentlessly around the clock through blizzard conditions, high winds, heavy drifting, and near zero visibility to clear essential roadways, maintain emergency access, and safeguard our community during one of the most intense snow events in recorded history. Of note is the valiant contribution of our four municipal fleet technicians who maintained 12-hour shifts to provide continuous 24-hour breakdown support and repairs for city equipment throughout the storm. Two of these technicians also volunteered their time on on Saturday to ensure down uh downtown snow removal operations continued without interruption. By the end of this Friday, these dedicated professionals will have worked 12 straight days without a day off. An unparalleled display of commitment and sacrifice. City of Wasau proudly honors the entire DPW team for their professionalism, endurance, and selfless service in protecting public safety and enabling recovery. Your efforts embody the highest ideals of the public of public service and have earned the profound gratitude of every resident. Presented this day, 24th day

of March, 2026, I Doug Denny, city of Wasa Mayor Kevin. I'll turn the mic over to you. [laughter] Thank you, sir.

Well, I just want to let everybody know it's it's the plow guys. We got two of them right here. We got our mechanics back here. If it wasn't for these mechanics, we wouldn't have been on the road. Period. You guys drove straight into that storm. Probably can't say this, but you kicked its ass. You did it. I'm telling you, you did. I would plow with you guys any day of the week. I just They did a hell of a job. So, [applause] [applause] probably shouldn't have said that. [applause] All right.

The other thing I wanted to say, the one reason I knew these guys were ready was Friday, a couple days before this. It was we were supposed to have 8 in we were supposed to have 2 inches on the ground and we woke up to 8 and everybody was like, "Holy cow, this is we got some snow here." We coordinated everything for Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday night, the dayshift guys were coming in at 4:00 in the morning

and it was forecasted 8 in was going to be on the ground and there was two and the looks on their faces was this. They were sitting here like this like there's two inches on the ground. What are we going to do? It's coming. Don't worry. It's coming. You guys did a hell of a job. So, thank you. [applause] Hey, he's got a voice for TV and radio. [laughter] For no reason.

Okay, up next we have sustainability and uh energy environment committee award to Kobe and KBY. We have uh Keith and Mike here today from Kobe and Kobby. And we have our sustainability uh committee Christine Daniels and Gina Brew to present today. Good evening members of the city council and residents of Wasau. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Christine Daniels and I am a resident member of the sustainability energy and environment committee with the city of Wasau. The Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Committee acts as an advisory body to the common council in the development of policies, programs, and decisions that affect the relationship between the city and the environment. This includes everything from reducing waste and increasing recycling efforts to supporting renewable energy initiatives to encouraging practices that protect our air, water, land for future generations. The city of Wasa is committed to leading the way to a more sustainable future. In 2023, the city council passed a green ha a greenhouse gas resolution. A commitment to move city operations to clean energy by 2050. This caps a long history of action and initiatives that the city has taken to help educate its residents and combat the effects of climate change. These efforts are done with the goals of reducing green ha greenhouse gas emissions from city operations, reducing the burden of city operations on the tax levy, provide resources to residents and businesses. This committee serves as a bridge connecting residents, businesses, and local government in a shared commitment

to sustainability. A key part of connecting these entities is recognizing and celebrating the work already happening within our community. That is why we issue a sustainability award each year. This award is not simply about recognition. It is about momentum. It highlights individuals, organizations, and businesses in Wasau who are leading by example, demonstrating that sustainable choices are not only possible but impactful. Whether through innovation, conservation, education, or everyday practices, these efforts reflect the values we want to see grow across our city. By elevating these stories, we aim to inspire others, foster collaboration, and reinforce the idea that sustainability is a shared responsibility and a shared opportunity. Together, through thoughtful planning, community engagement, and recognition of leadership, we are working to ensure that WA was remains a place where people can thrive today while preserving the resources and quality of life for generations to come. On behalf of the sustainability, energy and environment committee, I am honored to recognize Colby and Colby for their leadership in the business community towards sustainable practices and present their representatives with the 2026 City of Wasau Sustainability Award. [applause] I'm just going to take a picture.

Yeah. Well, thank you very much. U I'm Mike Thompson. I'm with Keith Kaning. We're both uh members of the executive leadership team at Kobe and Kobe Milwork. And for years, you know, there's been a big focus on energy conservation and sustainability. So, it's a very gratifying to get this award. And just a little bit of background on what we're doing, especially on the energy front. Uh have Keith tell you about our latest projects.

Yeah. So, it became operational uh last July. A little over 2,000 solar panels on top of our manufacturing facility off 11th Avenue. Um can't really see it from the road. Um but if you come inside the C one court area, you might be able to look up there and see a few of them. Um if you get up on the second floor, then you can see the entire solar system. Um so to be in July here, one full year that it's been operational. Uh it has been exceeding our expectations and the numbers that we were provided. uh and we're happy to have it uh functioning right now. Give you an uh an idea, it's enough to power about 120 homes is what it's generating for us. And when you put these things in, so basically we bought energy for the future at last year's rates. So we're happy to have it up and running um along with some of the other things that we're doing in the facility. High bay lighting, uh LEDs, uh we'll have that project completed this year. And then we also have the high energy uh air compressors that we have in our facility as well.

So that's what we're doing on the energy front. And then obviously sustainability is is always key when you're in a manufacturing business. Um you know our main materials that we use to make our windows and doors are wood, aluminum, glass, and vinyls. And every one of those is always either re if there's any scrap from the manufacturing process, it's either reused or recycled. So that's a lot of materials that never make it to the landfill. And in addition, we have uh other recycling initiatives as well for um smaller waist streams like cardboard, office paper, you know, waste oil, chemicals, uh the plastics and things like that. So uh again, keeps the stuff um out of the landfill and uh hopefully recycled for better use. So once again, on behalf of Keith and myself and and really all the team members at Kobe and Kobe, we're very gratified to get this award and we thank you very much. [applause] Way to go, Mike. Thank you, Keith and Mike. And again, Christine Daniels from uh from Good News Down the Road. She's on sustainability committee. and Gina Brew and our own Carrie Edmonson.

All right. Item four is consideration of the minutes of the March 10th, 2026 meeting. Would entertain a motion from Watson, second from Tyranny. comments, discussion, need to change anything. Seeing none, you may begin voting. Oops. I'm sorry. Oh, yeah. Hold on one second.

Okay, now you may begin voting. Motion passes 9 to zero. City of Wasau public comment.

The city of Wasau recognizes the value of public comment on local issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on city matters. Please identify yourself by name and state your address. Each statement made by a participant should be limited to three minutes. Direct all comments to the chair, not to members, staff, or other participants. People addressing the council shall not disrupt the orderly course of business. The chair values civil discourse and may interrupt, terminate, or prohibit public comment that do not adhere to these rules. Okay, first up we have Raleigh Lray.

Hello everyone. Just here with that we appreciate your support for our project with 11 Scott Street. Sorry. Good evening. Hi everyone. So, um, we'd really appreciate your support for our project at 11 Scott Street where we're taking an existing building and doing a green sustainable project because obviously the building's been sitting vacant. So, we're repurposing it, which is obviously beneficial and adding new life and economy to the downtown and offering mid-priced apartment units for the city. So, so thank you very much. Thank you.

I'm Mark Craig. I decided to join Raleigh. I hope you don't mind. I'm at 3246 North 8th Street. You know, we've been talking about this project for a long time. We just recently got approval on the parking agreement at infrastructure a few weeks ago, but it's a difficult project. This project is over $10 million to bring a 100,000 square foot building back to life. That's really been dark and vacant for the last 3 years. The residential component alone to create 52 residential units that are mid-priced for our market is over 8.3 million. This is a challenging project. Without your help, it won't happen. So, I know we have at the term when we all voted on the term sheet, I think it was a seven to four vote, and we have a couple council members out tonight, but we're really open to get your support tonight so we can move this project forward. And if you have questions, we'll both be available for answers. Okay.

Thank you very much. Thank you. Okay. Item seven is uh consent agenda. I would entertain a motion on the consent agenda. Watson, motion, second from Hanky. Anything [clears throat] need to be pulled? We're good.

You You may begin voting. Motion passes nine to zero. All right. Up next is item eight. And without objection, since we just heard them speak and they're here, I'd like to move item 251011 up to the first item. So that is a joint. Can you make that?

Yep. Okay. So that is a joint resolution from the economic development committee and the infrastructure and facilities committee approving development agreement and amended uh and restated parking agreement with 11 Scott Street LLC for Wateride Place and 11 Scott Street. And we do have our economic we are development director Randy Feifer here as well if we have questions for him. I would entertain a motion with Watson with a motion. Second from Rasmmanson.

Alder Rasmmanson.

Thank you. Um I too hope that we can support this project and move it forward. Um it will be nice to see that building um not only have lights on in it again, but return it to um a proper taxable status versus a vacant and unoccupied building. So, um the uh restated parking agreement I think also returns a volume of parking spaces um back for public access and public use again which they were not. Um the building when it was an office had a substantial parking footprint um in the Jefferson ramp. Um the residential facility will not need that many spaces. So that will allow us to reclaim those spaces for public use. though. Um I really do see this as an adequate reuse for the building and I think that um it really is going to add some vibrancy to downtown in all of our planning conversations that we've had over the years. Um with the um rise of work from home and the rise of remote occupations, um it's become necessary from a planning standpoint um we've been told multiple times to replace downtown workers with downtown residents. And so given the fact that um people now can in many occupations live anywhere and do that same job um having them choose WASA as their residence area of choice um is really important. And I think having those mid-priced units um we often talk about that missing middle where we've made investments um at the top tier, we've made investments at the lower tier um but we do still need that middle um and and keeping those units affordable and keeping them in that mid-range is very important. So, um, I hope that we will support this project and move it forward and, you know, that we will be able to see lights on in that building sooner than later. So, thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Neil.

Uh, thank you. Well, I mean, we have discussed this uh in detail, you know, before. So, it's really not new to anybody here on council. Uh, I will just kind of review some of the things, some of the points that we should keep in mind when we consider this. You know, the project checks off several boxes for downtown uh development. Uh you know, as stated, we're bringing more residents downtown and adding that middle range housing affordability. That's a gap that we really need to fill. So, this is going to be helping that. Uh with the uh loss of downtown workers in offices, these additional residents will spend money supporting downtown businesses. So, that's critical for the economic health of downtown, of our city center. This project will generate about $55,000 in annual ongoing parking ramp revenue to help us with the costly maintenance of that structure. Without it, it's only that much harder to try to keep that structure in good shape. The Wateride Place project is in TID 8, which potentially could close in 5 years if we reach property valuation goals. This project significantly increases the property value of 11 Scott Street to help reach that valuation goal. and then direct its full assessed value to the general fund sooner than later. And some this is something I think everybody wants. Also, planned expenditures for TID 8 must be finalized by next year. So, we need to use the TID's investment power before it's too late. So, along with this TID's not tooistant closure, we have other closings this year and soon after. TID 6 closes this year. TID 7 on the near west side closes this year. TID 3 closes in five years. There's really no argument I've heard that spells out any clear strategic or tactical reasons to not move ahead with this. And I think we're moving in the right direction with it. So I wholeheartedly support it.

Thank you. Thank you, Alder Larson.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, I was uh the sole probably dissenting voice on this. And it's not that I uh I I certainly hope the project goes through, but I I you know, when we we're living in a time when uh you're looking at budget cuts and stuff, we need to get everything we we can out of our assets and and to keep discounting our assets um is is not sending a proper message to our community. And and as much as I uh I I I would love to see uh uh these people like everybody else, I I would I would love to give them the 500 150 squares or spots they need, but but then let the residents apply for um their parking permits like everybody else. I I I I don't want to see us uh discounting our services. Thank you.

Thank you, Alder Tyranny.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, when I was going over this, I had some concerns. One of my concerns was about um providing alternative parking if the ramp would close uh and the city would be responsible for alternative parking within 300 yards. When you're talking about a 100 or more parking spaces downtown, how would the city accomplish this? I see no way that the city would be able to hold up that end of this contract with um the limited parking that we have. Mr. Fick, thank you. Happy to answer that. Um, one of the interesting things of this of this deal and which probably took us more time to work through and the parking agreement specifically is they have an existing agreement in place that ties to this building. It's an opus agreement. I believe it was from the early 2000s and it runs until 2062. So, we already are required to provide for parking spaces for them, but this reduces that from I believe it was 480 down to 150. So, it's moving us in the right direction. Uh we do have some provisions in there that we can go around radius- wise if this ramp were to cease to exist, but in my opinion, in the long term of the of the downtown and the mall, we're always going to have a need for parking in this area. We got rid of the Mlullen ramp last year, but there's always going to be some need for a parking ramp down there. So, I think in the long-term future, having that commitment out there isn't too big of a stressor on the city.

Randy, um if I may, uh this is a new lease, a new agreement, correct? Can you say that again? This is a new lease, a new lease agreement for parking, right? So, this replaces an existing agreement. Okay. So, there's things in here that were not in the existing parking uh agreement. Correct. Correct. It's a restated agreement. So, there was terms that were renegotiated as part of that. Okay. Why can't that be renegotiated with uh providing those spots? Because I don't see a way that the city could provide those spots within 300 yards. I I don't see a way unless you have a plan should that ever happen.

Yeah. So, that's a good question and that was something that came up as part of our discussions. They were not willing to move on that based on them already having that right in the existing agreement. We were able to reduce the overall number of spots but not the length or duration of that or the commitment to have those spots available. Okay. So, how many spots? 100 I believe it said. We went from 480 to 150. One of the important things on that is the 480 we were just obligated to have available for them. So with this 150, they're now going to be paying for them over a phase uh two years. So we're going to be generating revenue we which we weren't currently.

Okay. So what is our plan should that ever be needed to provide those spots? And if we can't, what is the penalty? Well, we would we have in the agreement that we have a radius that we can move them to. Um, I mean looking out that far in the future, we're always looking, we do inspections currently on the ramps and talking with uh Allan, our city engineer, he was confident that we'd be able to get that much uh time out of the existing ramp. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Uh Tom, I got you on here. I got I've got Sarah Watson first. Alder Watson,

thank you. Um, so I know at our I think it was the infrastructure meeting, um, Alder, um, Martins mentioned about the sort of reconfiguration of like the allowable spots. I didn't know cuz I really liked how you were sort of thinking about our library crowd. Um, was that something amendable? Yeah, we spoke with the developer and they agreed to that. So, we did make that switch in this final version of the parking agreement. I was trying to figure that out in the document and I it just looked like it was the same cuz would it be on the first street side on level two. It'd be that it' be the lower level. Level zero. Yep. Okay. And so that was reconfigured. Yep. Great. Thank you. Yep.

Thank you, Alder Neil. Thank you. Yeah. Our my request to speak button is not working. So, thank you. Um the uh I don't know maybe uh director Limman or Randy if you could address uh the condition and age of the parking structure. Now you know this is a relatively new structure when you talk about you know a monumental you know building like it is um and it's had ongoing maintenance. Uh do we have a feel for its uh life cycle at this point? Yeah, at this point I mean everything that we see with proper maintenance 50 plus years from this point on. So I'm confident

this is not like the McCullum or that had to come down cuz it was in horrible dis. Right. I just want to make sure that's that's clear to everybody because this is a sound structure. Uh it's a working structure and uh and this $55,000 a year will help with ongoing maintenance uh as part of it. So, it's kind of a win-win win to me. So, thank you. Sure.

Thank you. Anything else on that? Seeing none, may begin voting. Motion passes six to three. Okay. Up ne next we're going to go back up to the top of the ordinances and resolutions is file 26-0302 confirming appointments of the mayor of the city of Wasau to the plan commission affordable housing task force and the business improvement district board and those names are in the resolution in the packet. Motion from Neil, second from Watson. Any discussion? Seeing none,

you may begin voting.

Motion passes 9 to zero. Next up is file number 92-109, resolution from finance committee approving residential solid waste and recycling service agreement with Harter's Fox Valley disposal. And as you recall, we had a little mix up on the uh well on the terms of the agreement whether it was seven years or 10. So it's in your packet for seven years corrected to what public health and safety put forward and I don't remember the vote on that. It's not listed or is it pass health and safety some time ago? Um would entertain a motion on that. Neil Watson. Neil motion Watson second. You may begin voting. Motion passes 9 to zero. All right. Next item is 26 file 260203. Resolution from finance committee approving Airspace obstruction removal agreement with Scoffield Ridgeland Legacy LLC 724 and 732 Ridgeland Avenue uh in Scoffield and related budget modification. Motion from Larson, second from Neil. comments. I don't see any popping up.

You may begin voting.

Motion passes 9 to zero. Similar item 260204 resolution from finance committee approving airspace obstruction removal agreement with Zachary Lang 11 Ridgeland Avenue in Scoffield and related budget modification. Watson makes the motion. Second from Rasmmanson.

No questions. May begin voting.

Motion passes 9 to zero. Up next is file number 25-1109A. resolution from the finance committee adopting a 2026 budget modification for the Wasau Police Department to use the proceeds of the sale of a Thompson submachine gun to purchase Red Dot Optics. Would entertain a motion. Watson motion Larson second. I'm sure we've all heard the story before, but uh Chief's here if you want to hear it again. Okay. It's been sitting in in the safe a long time or the money's been sitting in the safe a long time waiting to spend it. Seeing no questions, can I begin voting?

Motion passes 9 to zero. All right, we took care of 11 Scott and we have uh suspension of the rules. So, we have a couple items here under rule 1D, transmission of committee business to the council and 6B for filing and 12A, referral of resolutions. This requires a twothirds vote. Motion from Rasmusen, second from Watson. May I begin voting? Motion passes 7 to two.

Okay. First item under suspension of the rules is uh file 90-1136 and an ordinance from public health and safety committee repealing a and recreating Wasau Municipal Code Chapter 6.44 solid waste disposal. And that's it was uh Committee action was approved public health and safety 3 to zero and that's uh to to align ourselves with state code motion from Hanky second from Rasmmanson. Any comments on that? Seeing none

you may begin voting. Motion passes nine to zero.

The next item we're going to skip because it has a potential close session. We'll take the next two and then come back to that. So don't let me forget to come back to that. File number 26-0309 is a joint resolution from human resources committee and the finance committee approving paid duty time for outofcountry uh training for Wasau police department officers. And that was a 50 approval from both. Okay. Motion in order from Killian, second from Neil. You may begin voting. Motion passes nine to zero. All right. Next item under suspension of rules is 26-0310 resolution from the human resources committee and the finance committee approving community outreach professional shelter operations duty premium differential. That was uh

HR 5 to Z. HR 5 to zero. They're both 5 to zero. HR finance 5 to zero. Looking for a motion from Larsson. Second from Hanky. You may begin voting.

Motion passes nine to zero. Okay, so back to the potential close session. If we don't have to, we don't need to, but we put it in there as a reserve. Uh, this is file number 26-0307 is a resolution from common council approving release of all claims, property damage for settlement of counter claim and third party complainant or complaint. David Holes versus City of Wasau, Marathon case number 25-CV-594. And we have Assistant City Attorney Vincent Bonito here to help us set it up. Well, I I would entertain a motion on that. We have Neil and Watson. Second. Okay. Now, Vinnie, the floor is yours.

All right. So essentially um I think it was in 2022 uh there was an accident with one of our buses uh Transit Mutual uh the insurer paid the claim um and then little time later the uh individual who crashed into the bus um filed a personal injury claim. uh the city filed a uh counter claim against this individual and a third-party complaint against his insurer and uh company. Um and so uh the insurer essentially agreed to um pay the damages uh for the bus which goes to our insurance company because they already paid us for the bus. Um, and so now they're just seeking a release of our claim for our uh counter claim and third-party complaint.

Clear. Seeing that no questions, no need for close session. Okay. Oh, Mr. Neil, just want to cl Oops. Just want to clarify though that this has no bearing on that separate claim of the individual of his uh injury claim, right? That that could be ongoing. That's correct. Yeah. This is separate from that. Yeah. All right. Now, it looks like we're clear.

You would like to vote on the resolution? Yes. Seeing no further questions. Okay, we may have again voting on the resolution 260307. Motion passes 8 to one.

All right. Uh we're going to go to item 12 is announcements from the mayor and alders. I don't have any announcements for you today. Alder Kellian. Um hello. Um the Thomas Street Southwest Thomas Street Neighborhood Group meets every Thursday, the last Thursday of the month, and we're very pleased this Thursday to have Chief Jeremy Cop uh discuss discussing with our residents the referendum. Uh we meet at 4:30 Adrien Street. So, just wanted to make everyone aware that that was happening. Thank you. Thank you, Alder Hanky.

Thank you, Mayor. I just wanted to wish everyone luck uh in the upcoming elections and uh I'll see you on the other side. Thank you. Thank you. Alder Gro, [laughter]

I just wanted to express my appreciation to Caitlyn. Um this will be her last council meeting. I did everything except for like grab onto her legs so that she could drag me around the building to try to convince her to stay, but there was just no convincing. And I definitely recognize and understand why she wants to go down to Madison and I wish her all the best. And really, she has been just an outstanding city clerk and done wonderful things for the city all the time. every day. Um, and so thank you. [applause] If I may, uh, I want to thank, [applause] if I may, I want to thank you all, too. It's been a privilege to work and get to know all of you as well as the other staff. So, thank you very much.

Thank you. Now, we'll need someone else to operate this equipment. keep me out of trouble. Would you have another hanging chair? Okay. All right. One, Alder Kellian. Yeah. I just wanted to say I hate having people in my life that I care about change. And I'm going to cry because I'm going to miss Becky and I'm going to miss Chad. [snorts] So, thank you guys. [laughter] We're not done. You do all have one more meeting. We see we'll see you on the 14th. Oh, we have one more meeting, guys. So, you're not gone yet? You won't be on the 14th.

No. Okay. Okay. Okay. All right. Any alders left? Okay. Any any residents, any citizens like public comment? Mic is open. Seeing none, I'd entertain a motion to adjurnn. Tierney Larson. Those in favor of journment. I I All right. See you later, guys. Meeting is adjourned.

Thank you. Yeah. [laughter] So when you were in guarantee lots of videos I like it here. [laughter] I gave her a lot. I mean, I know her. Oh, yeah. He's done. Team