Juneau public meetings in 2025

Personnel Committee

The Joint Personnel/Public Safety Committee will review and possibly approve proposed changes to the fire department by-law. It will also consider grant applications for new radios for the EMS, fire, and police departments. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review, discuss, and possibly approve fire department by-law changes
• Review, discuss, and possibly approve grant applications for EMS, fire, and police department radios

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 25, 2025 minutes. It adopted the Juneau Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines, pending a legal opinion, with a 3‑0 vote. The committee also forwarded a grant application for new radios to the Finance Committee, also by a 3‑0 vote, and set the next personnel meeting for Jan. 27, 2025.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• November 25, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Approved Juneau Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines pending legal approval (3-0)
• Forwarded grant application for new radios to Finance Committee (3-0)
• Set next personnel meeting for Jan. 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will conduct a third reading of its bylaws and may approve them. The board will also discuss a fundraiser purchase, upcoming elections, the annual meeting, and the property at 338 S. Western Ave. Additional items include a sweatshirt/job shirt order and routine committee reports.

• Third reading of fire department bylaws (possible approval)
• Fundraiser purchase
• Elections
• Annual meeting
• Discussion of 338 S. Western Ave

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve the use of a business as an antique shop and its associated signage. The commission will also receive a property maintenance update.

• Proposed use of 116 ½ E. Oak Street as an antique shop
• Proposed signage for 116 ½ E. Oak Street
• Property maintenance update

The commission approved its agenda and the November 24 minutes unanimously. It authorized the use of 118 E Oak Street as an antique shop, with a 5‑0‑1 vote (Mayor Wegener abstained). The commission also approved signage for the same address by the same vote count. The next meeting was scheduled for January 26 2026 and the session was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 24 minutes (6-0)
• Approved use of 118 E Oak Street as antique shop (5-0-1, mayor abstained)
• Approved signage for 118 E Oak Street (5-0-1, mayor abstained)
• Set next meeting for Jan 26 2026 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were listed for decision or discussion.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Dec 17, 2025 was cancelled due to illness. No agenda items will be considered or acted upon at this time.

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department executive meeting will discuss recent fire incident reporting, updates to the Fire Rescue Academy, and review of Lexipol policies. It will also consider proposed bylaw changes and updates to department job descriptions. Additional topics include planning fundraisers, reviewing fire incident and pay statistics, and conducting elections and an annual meeting.

• New Fire Incidents (NERIS) reporting
• Fire Rescue Academy updates
• Lexipol policy review
• Bylaw changes discussion
• Fundraisers planning

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The JFD Health and Safety Committee will hold its bi-annual meeting to discuss department operations. The body will review new business items related to personnel health and incident procedures.

• Closing calls on JFD incidents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Physicals
• Annual Fit Test for SCBA

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its monthly meeting to review committee reports and past calls. The body will conduct a third reading of the bylaws with a possible vote for approval.

• Third reading and possible approval of Bylaws
• Discussion and possible purchase of radio straps
• Review of new fire reports module (NERIS) via ESO
• Discussion of sweatshirts and job shirt order
• Department elections

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on December 10, 2025 for routine business. Items include approving minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, reviewing financial reports and bill payments, and discussing the 2026 budget and library policies such as closed dates and emergency closures. The board will also receive updates on programs, facilities, and personnel.

• Approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve payment of bills for Oct 6 – Dec 9, 2025
• Review city’s year-to-date budget and the 2026 library budget
• Review and approve 2026 closed dates
• Review emergency closing policy

The board approved the meeting agenda. It approved the minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of bills covering October 6 through December 9, 2025. The discussion of 2026 library closed dates was tabled until next month.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills Oct 6‑Dec 9 2025 (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion of 2026 closed dates until next month (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 PM (motion carried)

EMS Regular Meeting

The Juneau EMS board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report, and to hear reports from committees on training, recruitment, fundraising, maintenance, run review and communications. It will also review old‑business items such as the schedule summary, a Facebook project and a logo‑wear initiative, and discuss the upcoming holiday party. No formal actions beyond agenda approval are noted.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Approve the Treasurer’s Report
• Review the Facebook project
• Discuss the holiday party scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the treasurer’s report, each without discussion. A motion to adjoin the meeting was also passed. New member Emily was noted, and a holiday party was scheduled for 7 p.m. that evening.

• Approved agenda (passed)
• Approved previous minutes (passed)
• Approved treasurer report (passed)
• Motion to adjoin (passed)

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS Executive Board will meet on December 9, 2025 to review operational and financial matters. The agenda includes a review of the EMS weekend schedule, an update on a Facebook project, plans for a new 2352 vehicle, refresher training for 2026, and the 2026 budget. New business includes the 2025 EMS elections. The meeting will also set the date, time, and place for the next session.

• EMS schedule review summary/weekend schedule
• Facebook project update
• Review plans for the new 2352
• Refresher training for 2026
• Budget for 2026

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior session. The 2026 budget was approved. The next meeting was set for January 13 2026 at 5:30 pm, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 budget (motion passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 13 2026 at 5:30 pm (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Common Council

The Juneau Common Council will approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss reports from the mayor, clerk/treasurer, and various departments, and vote on several resolutions. It will also approve payment of city bills totaling $1,164,413.27 in checks and $237,664.83 electronically. Additional items include licensing approvals and a closed‑session discussion of public‑property negotiations.

• Approve payment of bills: checks $1,164,413.27; electronic $237,664.83
• Resolution 52-2025 – approve mayoral appointments of election inspectors
• Resolution 54-2025 – approve certified survey map for parcels 241-1115-2811-020 & 241-1115-2812-012
• Resolution 53-2025 – approve amended fire department by‑law changes
• Approve provisional licenses (45 days) and regular bartender’s licenses for 2025

The Common Council authorized over $1.4 million in checks and electronic payments. It approved the mayor’s appointments of election inspectors and adopted a certified survey map with a street amendment. The fire department by‑law amendment was sent back for revision, and several licenses were granted.

• Approved $1,164,413.27 in checks and $237,664.83 electronic payments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 52-2025 appointing election inspectors (4-0-2)
• Approved Resolution 54-2025 certified survey map with amendment (4-0-1)
• No action on Resolution 53-2025 fire department by‑law changes; sent back for revisions
• Approved 45‑day provisional licenses for Kristen Rabensdorf and Sarah Hanna (5-0)
• Approved regular bartender’s license for 2025 for three applicants (5-0)
• Adjourned into closed session (5-0)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 was cancelled. The committee has been dissolved, so no agenda items will be considered.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for January 6, 2026.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will meet on December 1, 2025 to consider routine monthly business, including approval of vouchers and checks, review of the prior month income statement, and discussion of council actions affecting the utility. The commission will also review and possibly approve the balance of donations for 2025, and consider purchases of spare equipment for the water‑wastewater treatment plant and a utility trailer. Public comments will be heard and reports from the utility accountant, electric superintendent, and water/wastewater superintendent will be presented.

• Approve vouchers and checks
• Review prior month income statement
• Review and possibly approve balance of donations for 2025
• Consider purchase of spare equipment at the water‑wastewater treatment plant
• Consider purchase of a utility trailer

The Utility Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. It authorized payment of a $300,882.14 WPPI invoice and $451,958.42 in checks, approved three charitable donations totaling $5,133.14, and approved purchases of spare mixers and a new utility trailer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approve agenda (5-0)
• Approve prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approve payment of WPPI invoice $300,882.14 and checks $451,958.42 (5-0)
• Approve donations: $700 to Shop with Cops, $1,000 to Dodge Centre Historical Society, $3,433.14 to City of Juneau for Christmas Lights (5-0)
• Approve purchase of spare mixers for digesters using loan contingency funds (5-0)
• Approve purchase of utility trailer for $2,600 (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:11 pm (5-0)

Common Council

The Juneau Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 municipal budget. After the hearing, members will consider Resolution 51-2025 to adopt the 2026 budget and set the tax levy for the coming year. No other specific actions are listed beyond routine public comments and agenda items.

• Public Hearing – 2026 Budget
• Resolution 51-2025 (Approve to Adopt 2026 Budget and Set Tax Levy)

Mayor Wegener opened the public hearing on the 2026 budget. The council approved Resolution 51‑2025 to adopt the 2026 budget and set the tax levy, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Open public hearing on 2026 budget (motion carried)
• Close public hearing on 2026 budget (motion carried)
• Approve Resolution 51‑2025 to adopt 2026 budget and set tax levy (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to review previous minutes and enter a closed session. The closed session is designated for considering the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of a public employee.

• Closed session regarding public employee discipline, demotion, or dismissal per WI Stat 19.85(1)(b)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 28, 2025 minutes. Members voted to adjourn to a closed session, then to reconvene in open session, and finally to adjourn the meeting. The next personnel meeting was scheduled for December 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned to closed session at 6:19 pm (motion carried)
• Reopened meeting in open session at 6:39 pm (motion carried)
• No action taken on discipline discussion
• Set next meeting for Dec 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 pm (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Juneau Plan Commission will review and discuss the possibility of establishing an additional Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Members will also consider plans for a Porta Potty trailer for Whiskers and receive a property maintenance update. The meeting will set the date and time for the next commission meeting.

• Review, discuss, and possible approval of plans for a Porta Potty trailer for Whiskers
• Review and discuss the possibility of establishing an additional TIF district
• Property maintenance update
• Set date and time for next meeting: Monday, December 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM

The Plan Commission approved its agenda and the October 27 minutes unanimously. It then approved plans for an 18‑month porta‑potty trailer (December 2025 – July 2027) with a 6‑0‑1 vote (Mayor Wegener abstained). The commission also set the next meeting for Dec 29 2025 and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved previous minutes (7-0)
• Approved 18‑month porta‑potty trailer plan (6-0-1, mayor abstained)
• Set next meeting date Dec 29 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the police, EMS, and fire departments for October 2025. The committee may take action to approve changes to Fire Department by-laws for submission to the Council.

• Approval of Fire Department by-law changes
• October 2025 Police report
• October 2025 EMS report
• October 2025 Fire Department report

The committee approved its public safety agenda and the minutes from the October 23 meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved changes to the fire department by‑laws and will forward them to the council. The next meeting was scheduled for December 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved public safety agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 23 minutes (3-0)
• Approved fire department by‑law changes and send to council (3-0)
• Set next meeting for Dec 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Recreation Committee

The Juneau Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Juneau Community Center was cancelled. No actions, votes, or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, December 17, 2025. For more information, contact Recreation Director Hunter Karnitz at 500 Lincoln Drive, Juneau, WI or 920‑386‑4812.

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its monthly executive meeting to review recent fire incidents, equipment maintenance, and training programs. Members will discuss updates to the Fire Rescue Academy, Lexipol policies, and potential bylaw changes. New business includes planning fundraisers, fire inspections, preplan development, apparatus checks, and updating department job descriptions. No formal actions are indicated beyond informational updates.

• Review of new fire incidents (NERIS)
• Asset maintenance updates
• Fire Rescue Academy discussion
• Fundraisers planning
• Fire inspections scheduling

The executive board approved the meeting minutes and then adjourned the session. No vote was recorded on the agenda motion, and the discussion about switching fire inspection companies did not result in a formal decision.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will meet to review committee reports and past calls. The body will consider a second reading of bylaw changes and discuss equipment purchases.

• Second reading of bylaw changes
• Discussion of group purchase for radio straps
• Review of new fire reports module (NERIS) via ESO
• Discussion of sweatshirts and job shirt orders
• Reports on training, fundraising, and fire prevention

The board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the previous meeting minutes. The treasurer's report was accepted. Members voted to purchase stickers supporting Tim Crimmings' fight with cancer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of department stickers supporting Tim Crimmings (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review, discuss, and possibly approve an upsizing of a culvert under County Road DF. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, agenda approval, minutes review, public comments, the superintendent’s report, future agenda items, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review, discuss, and possibly approve upsizing of culvert under County Rd DF

The Public Works Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. It voted 3-0 to contribute up to $12,000 toward a tile drainage pipe for the Nehls field project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from October 29, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved up to $12,000 contribution for tile discharge pipe (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

EMS Regular Meeting

The EMS board approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report. Members voted to order three logo shirts per member, to be placed by Friday noon. Dan Z was nominated and accepted as Coordinator, and Dan T was nominated and accepted as Secretary. The next meeting is set for December 9 at 6:30 p.m.

• Approve agenda (motion passed)
• Approve previous minutes (motion passed)
• Approve Treasurer’s Report (motion passed)
• Order three logo shirts per member (deadline Friday noon)
• Elect Dan Z as Coordinator (nominated by Dan T, seconded by Gina, accepted)
• Elect Dan T as Secretary (nominated by Nate, seconded by Brittany, accepted)

EMS Executive Meeting

The Juneau EMS Executive meeting will review several ongoing items, including the 2026 budget and training plans. It will also discuss a proposed Intercept Agreement with West Bend Fire/Rescue. Additional topics include a logo design, a review of the new 2352 project plans, and scheduling matters.

• New Intercept Agreement with West Bend Fire/Rescue
• 2026 Budget review
• Review plans for the new 2352
• Refresher training for 2026
• Logo Wear Cole

The EMS Executive Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No changes were made to the 2026 budget. The board set the next meeting for December 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approve agenda – motion passed
• Approve minutes – motion passed
• 2026 budget – no changes noted
• Set next meeting date, time, and place: Dec 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. – motion passed
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

Common Council

The Juneau Common Council will consider several finance resolutions, including the adoption of the 2026 fee schedule and the renewal of a $250,000 revolving line of credit. Additional items include approval of capital requests using 2024 general obligation debt funds, a contract with the Dodge County Humane Society for 2026, and a partnership with Nehls Brothers Farms to upsize a culvert under County Road DF. The council will also approve payment of outstanding bills totaling $581,221.47.

• Resolution 48-2025 – Approve 2026 fee schedule
• Resolution 49-2025 – Approve renewing revolving line of credit for $250,000.00
• Resolution 50-2025 – Approve Dodge County Humane Society contract for 2026
• Resolution 51-2025 – Approve partnership with Nehls Brothers Farms to upsize culvert under County Road DF
• Approve payment of bills: Checks $357,911.71; Electronic $223,309.76

The Common Council approved $357,911.71 in checks and $223,309.76 in electronic payments (6‑0). It also approved Resolution 49‑2025 to renew a revolving line of credit for $250,000 (6‑0) and Resolution 48‑2025 for the 2026 fee schedule (6‑0). Additional actions included approving a watering tank purchase with ARPA funds, a $10,725.66 community‑center purchase, and the Dodge County Humane Society contract.

• Approved $357,911.71 in checks and $223,309.76 electronic payments (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 48‑2025 (2026 fee schedule) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 49‑2025 (renew $250,000 revolving line of credit) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 23‑2024 AMENDED (capital requests $10,110.94) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 50‑2025 (Dodge County Humane Society contract) (6‑0)
• Approved ordinance amendment 275‑2025 (fire department organization) (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of community‑center alto sham for $10,725.66 (no vote recorded)
• Approved watering tank for DPW using ARPA funds (no vote recorded)

Public Works Committee

The Juneau Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was cancelled. Because the meeting was cancelled, no agenda items will be acted upon, including the proposed review of upsizing a culvert under County Rd DF. The committee will set the next meeting for January 28, 2026.

• Review, discuss, and possibly approve upsizing of culvert under County Rd DF

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

Finance Committee

The Juneau Finance Committee will review and possibly approve several items, including the use of remaining capital funds for police radios for tasers, a one‑year line of credit with Farmers and Merchants Bank, the 2026 municipal budget, and the 2026 fee schedule. Public comment will be heard before decisions are made. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and setting the next meeting date.

• Allocate remaining capital funds for police radios for tasers
• Approve 1‑year line of credit with Farmers and Merchants Bank
• Approve the 2026 budget
• Approve the 2026 fee schedule

The committee reallocated $6,037.43 of capital funds to purchase one taser for the police department. It approved a one‑year line of credit with Farmers and Merchants Bank. It adopted the proposed 2026 budget and the 2026 fee schedule with several item changes.

• Reallocate $6,037.43 capital funds to buy one taser (3‑0)
• Approve 1‑year line of credit with Farmers and Merchants Bank (3‑0)
• Approve 2026 city budget (3‑0)
• Approve 2026 fee schedule with listed changes (3‑0)
• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approve October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will discuss routine monthly business, including financial reports and vouchers. Commissioners will consider two resolutions—one to approve 2026 health insurance and another to raise meeting pay for elected and appointed officials. The commission will also review and possibly approve the city's 2026 utility budget.

• Approve vouchers and checks
• Review prior month income statement
• Resolution 38-2025: Approve 2026 health insurance
• Resolution 40-2025: Approve raise in meeting pay for officials
• Review and possibly approve the 2026 utility budget

The Utility Commission voted 4‑0 to adopt the 2026 preliminary budget. It also approved payment of a $350,885.83 WPPI invoice and $348,333.87 in checks. A motion was passed 4‑0 directing Nick Gahlman to pursue a 10‑year, 0% interest WPPI member loan. No action was taken on Water Department funds in the LGIP.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from previous meetings (4‑0)
• Approved WPPI invoice payment of $350,885.83 and checks of $348,333.87 (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 preliminary utility budget as presented (4‑0)
• Directed Nick Gahlman to acquire WPPI member loan (4‑0)
• No action on Water Department funds in LGIP
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (4‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and possibly approve the department’s fee schedule. It will also consider replacing the Alto sham in the Community Center Kitchen and purchasing a trailer. Additional items include discussion of a culvert under County Rd DF and property on S. Fairfield.

• Review and possibly approve DPW fee schedule
• Review and possibly approve replacement of Alto sham in the Community Center Kitchen
• Review and possibly approve purchase of a trailer
• Review and discuss culvert under County Rd DF
• Review and discuss property on S. Fairfield

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It adopted the 2026 DPW fee schedule with rates for cemetery services, weed notices, snow removal, tires, and dumpster items, passing the motion 3‑0. The board also approved buying a new Alto Sham for the community center kitchen, not to exceed $10,725.66, and authorized the purchase of a trailer using 2025 DPW funds pending utility approval, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 DPW fee schedule updates (3-0)
• Approved purchase of new Alto Sham up to $10,725.66 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of trailer using 2025 DPW funds, contingent on utility approval (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet on October 28, 2025 at City Hall, 405 Jewel St. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a closed session for personnel matters under WI Stat 19.85. The committee will review, discuss, and possibly approve the Fire Department Chief Deputy job description. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on November 25, 2025.

• Review, discuss, and possibly approve Fire Department Chief Deputy job description
• Adjourn to closed session per WI Stat 19.85(1)(b) for personnel disciplinary matters
• Reconvene to open session and disclose findings per WI Stat 19.85(2)
• Approve agenda and previous minutes from September 30, 2025
• Set next meeting date: Tuesday November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM

The Personnel Committee issued a written reprimand to a city employee and extended the employee’s orientation period by six months for violations of personnel policies. The committee also approved the Fire Department Chief Deputy job description as written. All motions were adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Issued written reprimand and extended orientation period 6 months for city employee (3-0)
• Approved Fire Department Chief Deputy job description as written (3-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session (unanimous)
• Reopened open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Juneau Plan Commission will review, discuss, and possibly approve site plans and the intended purpose for the property at 225 Short Street. The agenda also includes a property maintenance update, discussion of any old or new business, and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Review and possible approval of site plans/purpose for 225 Short Street
• Property maintenance update
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Set date for next meeting (Nov 24, 2025)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 29 minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved the site plans and purpose for 225 Short Street, requiring the two lots to be combined and a 6‑ft fence built within 12 months per city ordinances, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 29 minutes (7-0)
• Approved site plans/purpose for 225 Short Street with conditions (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Juneau Public Safety Committee will review September 2025 monthly reports from the Police, EMS, Fire, and Emergency Government departments. It will discuss and possibly approve the 2026 Humane Society contract and a job description for Deputy Chief. The committee will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve the Public Safety agenda
• Approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and possibly approve the 2026 Humane Society contract
• Discuss and possibly approve the job description for Deputy Chief
• Review September 2025 monthly reports from Police, EMS, Fire, and Emergency Government

The committee approved the agenda and the September 25th meeting minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a 2026 Humane Society contract for ten domesticated animals at a cost of $2,900, and approved a job description for a Deputy Chief to be sent to the Personnel Committee. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 25th, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Humane Society contract for 10 animals, $2,900 (3-0)
• Approved Deputy Chief job description and referral to Personnel Committee (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or agenda items were presented. The next meeting is set for November 18, 2025.

Recreation Committee

The Juneau Recreation Committee will meet to discuss field usage requests for 2026, a memorial tree planting, and adult soccer league trash collection. The committee will also receive a report on programs and playground possibilities from the Lions Club.

• Field Usage Request for 2026
• Memorial Tree Planting
• Adult Soccer League Trash Collection
• Lions Club - Playground Possibilities
• Recreation Director Report

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. It granted the Adult Soccer League permission to continue using the Wild Goose Park fields for its 2026 season. A memorial tree with a plaque for Jenny Wolter was also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 pm.

• Approve meeting agenda – carried 5-0
• Approve prior meeting minutes – carried 5-0
• Grant Adult Soccer League permission to use Wild Goose Park fields – carried 5-0
• Approve planting memorial tree with plaque for Jenny Wolter – carried 5-0
• Adjourn meeting – carried 5-0

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department Executive Board will hold a closed session to consider dismissal, demotion, licensing, discipline, or tenure decisions for public employees or licensed persons. The meeting also includes routine items such as reviewing minutes, public comment, and updates on ESO, the Fire Rescue Academy, Lexipol, trap shoot results, by‑law changes, the 2371 project, and the 9/11 Parade. New business will address fundraisers. The session follows Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 for closed and open sessions.

• ESO update (old business)
• Fire Rescue Academy discussion (old business)
• Lexipol review (old business)
• Fundraisers (new business)
• Personnel closed session for possible dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will review committee reports and old business items such as training, fundraising, and fire‑prevention updates. New business includes a first reading of proposed bylaw changes and a purchase request for a new Sensit gas meter. The meeting also covers a discussion of a possible group purchase of radio straps and a monthly clean‑up activity.

• First Reading of the By Law Changes
• Fundraiser Purchase – New Sensit Gas Meter
• Discuss and possible purchase group idea (radio straps)
• New fire reports module (NERIS) under ESO
• Monthly Clean‑up (Schaalma Joel, Schultz Kevin)

Common Council

The Juneau Common Council will meet on October 14, 2025, at City Hall to approve bills, committee reports, and several resolutions regarding health insurance, wages, and liquor licenses.

• Approve 2026 Health Insurance (Resolution 38-2025)
• Approve City Wage Scale (Resolution 39-2025)
• Approve Fire Department Fee Schedule (Resolution 46-2025)
• Approve Raise in Meeting Pay for Officials (Resolution 40-2025)
• Approve Base Pay Increase for Firefighter Positions (Resolution 41-2025)

The Common Council approved the agenda and the previous minutes. It authorized $725,965.75 in checks and $209,361.85 in electronic payments (6‑0). The council also adopted several resolutions, including 2026 health insurance, the city wage scale, meeting‑pay raises, firefighter base‑pay increase, and repurposing tennis‑court funds for a shed. Additional approvals covered a new beer and liquor license, a set date for the annual trick‑or‑treat event, and provisional and regular bartender licenses.

• Approved $725,965.75 in checks and $209,361.85 electronic payments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 38-2025 (2026 Health Insurance) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 39-2025 (City Wage Scale) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 40-2025 (Raise in Meeting Pay for officials) (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 41-2025 (Base Pay Increase for all Firefighter positions) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 42-2025 (Use remaining tennis‑court funds for shed/concession stand) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 43-2025 (Beer and Liquor License) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 44-2025 (Set Date and Time for Trick‑or‑Treat) (6-0)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for November 10, 2025.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the Director's updates on library operations. The meeting includes discussions on the 2026 budget and the hiring of a new page.

• 2026 Budget
• New page hire
• Pollinator garden
• Chamber 'Parade of Trees'
• Payment of bills from September 9 – October 5, 2025

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 10 meeting. It approved payment of bills for September 19‑October 5, 2025. The board also approved the 2026 library budget as presented.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 10 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of September 19‑October 5 bills (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 library budget (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider moving the remaining 2025 funds earmarked for a tennis‑court replacement into the 2026 budget for a storage shed at Wild Goose Park. It will also discuss the 2026 health‑insurance contribution, the 2026 wage scale, and proposed pay increases for department heads, committee and commission members, as well as a $100 base‑pay raise for all firefighter positions.

• Reallocate 2025 tennis‑court replacement funds to a 2026 storage shed at Wild Goose Park
• Increase annual base pay for all firefighter positions by $100 per position
• Consider purchase of a watering tank for the Department of Public Works
• Review and possibly approve the 2026 health‑insurance contribution

The committee voted 3‑0 to apply $7,240 saved from the tennis court resurfacing toward a storage shed at Wild Goose Park. It also approved the 2026 health‑insurance plan, the 2026 wage scale, and the department budgets. Additional approvals included raising the meeting per‑diem to $50, increasing firefighter base pay by $100, and purchasing a $4,925 watering tank for the DPW.

• Approved $7,240 allocation for storage shed (3-0)
• Approved 2026 health‑insurance plan (3-0)
• Approved 2026 wage scale (3-0)
• Approved 2026 department budgets (3-0)
• Approved increase of meeting per‑diem to $50 (3-0)
• Approved $100 increase to firefighter base pay (3-0)
• Approved purchase of $4,925 watering tank (3-0)

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will meet on October 6, 2025 to review monthly business and financial matters. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2024 financial statements, a review of the 2026 preliminary budget, and several equipment and project proposals. Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of a dehumidifier for the water/wastewater treatment plant, a change order for the plant, and hiring an engineering firm for a facility plan amendment. Additional items include possible approval of a mini excavator replacement and spending on equipment at auction.

• Presentation of 2024 Financial Statements by Aaron Worthman (Baker Tilly)
• Review and possible approval of the 2026 preliminary budget
• Review and possible approval of purchase of a dehumidifier for the WWTP
• Review and possible approval of WWTP change order #10
• Review and possible approval of hiring an engineering firm for the WWTP facility plan amendment

The commission voted 3-0 to approve payment of the WPPI invoice for $449,318.86 and checks totaling $402,159.88. It also approved the utility’s cost share for the mini excavator replacement, authorized up to $5,000 for equipment at an auction, and approved a $2,815 purchase of a WWTP dehumidifier. Additional approvals included a $13,518 credit for Change Order #10 and hiring Applied Technologies for the WWTP facility plan amendment, all carried 3-0.

• Approved WPPI invoice payment of $449,318.86 and checks of $402,159.88 (3-0)
• Approved utility share in annual mini excavator replacement (3-0)
• Approved spending up to $5,000 on equipment at auction (3-0)
• Approved purchase of WWTP dehumidifier for $2,815.00 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #10 credit of $13,518.00 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Applied Technologies for WWTP facility plan amendment (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The Joint Personnel and Utility Personnel Committees will meet to discuss the 2026 health insurance plan and meeting pay rates. The City Personnel agenda includes proposals for firefighter pay increases and changes to police and records positions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an employee's request to work from home.

• Creation of a Deputy Chief position with $1,500 base pay
• Elimination of Safety Officer and State Records Keeper positions
• Proposed $100 annual base pay increase for all Firefighter positions
• Review and possible approval of the 2026 Health Insurance Plan
• Discussion on increasing the pay rate for meetings

The committee approved the 2026 health insurance plan and raised the per‑meeting stipend to $50 per diem. It created a Deputy Chief position with a $1,500 base salary while eliminating the Safety Officer and State Records Keeper jobs. Annual firefighter base pay was increased by $100 per position. The meeting then moved to a closed session, reconvened, and adjourned.

• Approved 2026 Health Insurance Plan (5-0)
• Increased meeting per diem to $50 (5-0)
• Created Deputy Chief position, eliminated Safety Officer and State Records Keeper (2-0)
• Raised firefighter annual base pay by $100 (2-0)
• Adjourned to closed session (motion carried)
• Reopened session at 8:06 pm (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 pm (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Juneau Plan Commission will review a letter of support for a StoryWalk at the public library. It will examine a certified survey map that would combine two parcels on S. Fairfield Avenue for Whisker Development. The commission will also discuss building opportunities at 510 Home Road and receive an update on property maintenance.

• Letter of support for the StoryWalk for the Friends of the Juneau Public Library
• Certified survey map to combine two parcels on S. Fairfield Ave for Whisker Development
• Discussion of building opportunities for 510 Home Road
• Property maintenance update

The commission approved its agenda and the previous meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a letter of support for the Friends of the Juneau Public Library StoryWalk and will forward it to the City Council. The commission approved the Certified Survey Map to combine two parcels on S. Fairfield Ave for Whisker Development, changing the street name to W. Cross Street, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for StoryWalk, to forward to Council (7-0)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for combining two parcels on S. Fairfield Ave, with street name change to W. Cross Street (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a new Deputy Chief position and the elimination of the Safety Officer for the fire department. Other topics include setting a date and time for the October 26th Trick‑or‑Treat event, extending premises for local bars on October 18th, and granting a Class B beer and liquor license to AE Food & Drink LLC. The committee will also consider increasing base pay for all firefighters and creating an ordinance to allow the fire department to charge for vehicle accidents.

• Set date/time for Trick‑or‑Treat: Oct 26 2025, 4 pm‑6 pm
• Extension of premises Oct 18 2025, 3 pm‑11 pm for Simple Bar (160 E Oak St.), American Legion Post 15 (162 E Oak St.) and Juneau Lanes (150 E Oak St.)
• Class B beer and liquor license for AE Food & Drink LLC dba Rollin Stone, 153 E Oak St.
• Create Deputy Chief position and eliminate Safety Officer in the fire department
• Increase base pay for all firefighter positions

The Public Safety Committee approved the creation of a Deputy Chief role, eliminated the Safety Officer and State Record Keeper positions, and set the Deputy Chief’s base salary at $1,500. It also approved a $100 annual increase in base pay for all firefighter positions. Additional approvals included a Class B liquor license for AE Food & Drink LLC and a fee schedule for fire department equipment. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved creation of Deputy Chief position, elimination of Safety Officer and State Record Keeper positions, and set Deputy Chief base pay $1,500 (3-0)
• Approved $100 annual increase in base pay for all firefighter positions (3-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment to allow fire department to charge for vehicle accidents (3-0)
• Approved fire department equipment and manpower fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved Class B beer and liquor license for AE Food & Drink LLC DBA Rollin Stone (3-0)
• Approved extension of premises for Oct 18 events at Simple Bar, American Legion Post 15, and Juneau Lanes (3-0)
• Approved annual Trick‑or‑Treat event on last Sunday of October, Oct 26, 2025, 4‑6 pm (3-0)
• Approved agenda and September 3 joint minutes (3-0)

Public Works Committee

The Juneau Public Works Committee will review and possibly approve three items: use of a ditch at Wild Goose Park for field tile discharge, an annual replacement purchase of a mini excavator, and a watering tank for planters on East Oak Street. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, review of previous minutes, public comments, and reports.

• Approve Nehls Brothers' use of the ditch at Wild Goose Park for field tile discharge
• Approve annual replacement purchase of a mini excavator
• Approve purchase of a watering tank for planters on E. Oak Street

The Public Works Committee approved a $22,498 mini‑excavator purchase with a $7,000 annual replacement fee, split among three departments. It also approved a $4,925 purchase of a 300‑gallon water tank for street planting. No action was taken on the Nehls Brothers ditch‑use request pending more information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 (motion carried)
• No action on Nehls Brothers ditch use at Wild Goose Park – more discussion needed
• Approved mini excavator purchase for $22,498.00; replacement fee $7,000 per year (2‑0)
• Approved water tank purchase for $4,925.00, 300‑gallon poly tote (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department Executive Meeting will review old business items such as the Lexipol policy, fire incident reports, online training classes, and the 2371 update. New business includes discussion of fundraiser results, proposed bylaw changes, and a purchase of a new Sensit gas meter. The agenda also provides for public comment, communications, personnel matters, and possible closed‑session discussion of disciplinary actions per Wisconsin Statute 19.85.

• Lexipol policy review
• New fire incidents (NERIS) report
• Online classes for fire rescue personnel
• Fundraiser purchase: new Sensit gas meter
• Proposed bylaw changes

The board approved the meeting minutes. A motion to purchase four gas meters for $2,199 was carried. The meeting was reconvened at 19:05 and then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 4 gas meters for $2,199 (motion carried)
• Re‑convened open meeting at 19:05 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will review several operational items, including a possible group purchase of radio straps and a fundraiser purchase of a new Sensit gas meter. Committee reports will cover training, fundraising, fire prevention, inspections, and equipment maintenance. The board will also discuss the upcoming 9/11 Parade and assign monthly clean‑up responsibilities.

• Discuss possible group purchase of radio straps
• Fundraiser purchase of a new Sensit gas meter
• Monthly clean‑up assignment (Budreau, Schuster Jessy)
• Review new fire reports module (NERIS)
• Discussion of 9/11 Parade

The board approved the meeting agenda, accepted the prior meeting minutes, and accepted the treasurer's report. A motion to purchase a new 4‑gas‑meter for up to $2,500 was carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of new 4‑gas‑meter up to $2,500 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will consider allocating the remaining tennis court capital budget to a storage shed project at Wild Goose Park. The meeting also includes routine reports, public comments, and other standard agenda items.

• Discussion and possible action on using remaining tennis court capital budget for the Wild Goose Park storage shed project

The Recreation Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to place any remaining tennis‑court capital budget into a contingency/capital fund for a storage shed at Wild Goose Park soccer fields for the 2026 budget if not spent this year. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (ayes: Smedema, Nehls‑Rennhack, Fude, Erstad)
• Minutes from previous meeting approved (ayes: Erstad, Nehls‑Rennhack, Smedema, Fude)
• Forward remaining tennis‑court capital funds to contingency for Wild Goose Park storage shed (ayes: Erstad, Nehls‑Rennhack, Smedema, Fude)
• Meeting adjourned (ayes: Smedema, Fude, Erstad, Nehls‑Rennhack)

CDA Committee

The CDA Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for October 21, 2025.

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board will review and approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, examine financial reports including bill payments for July‑September 2025 and the Landmark CD maturity, and discuss unfinished items such as window replacement and the Hoopla budget. New business includes continuing education, a library tree replacement, the Monarch System Agreement (Appendix F), and the 2026 Library Budget. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the library board room.

• Review and approve payment of bills July 8‑September 8 2025
• Discuss Landmark CD maturity
• Consider window replacement
• Consider Hoopla budget
• Consider 2026 Library Budget

The board approved several items, including payment of recent bills, renewal of a 12‑month CD at 4.17%, and a 3% wage increase in the 2026 library budget. It also accepted the Monarch System IT agreement, authorized the director’s attendance at two conferences, and accepted a donated evergreen tree. The draft 2026 budget was submitted to the city for review.

• Approved payment of bills from July 8 to September 8, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of CD 370‑12 at Landmark Credit Union for 12 months at 4.17% (motion carried)
• Approved director Connie Schuett’s attendance at UW Library Tech Conference Oct 6‑7 and WLA Conference Oct 28‑31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted Friends of the Library donation of an evergreen tree (motion carried)
• Accepted Monarch System Agreement Appendix F for new IT projects (motion carried)
• Approved 3% wage increase for the 2026 library budget (motion carried)
• Submitted the 2026 draft library budget proposal to the City (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:39 PM (motion carried)

Common Council

The Common Council will review the 2024 financial audit results presented by Baker Tilly. The body will also consider resolutions regarding city wages, police union contracts, and fire equipment funding.

• Payment of bills: $549,468.63 (checks) and $205,137.64 (electronic)
• Resolution 35-2025: Approve 2026 Wage Increase
• Resolution 36-2025: Additional funding for Fire Truck #2371 from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
• Resolution 37-2025: Police Union Contract negotiations regarding Article 18: Section 1-Wages
• Resolution 34-2025: Approve Mayoral Appointments

The Common Council approved a 3% wage increase for city staff and the 2026 police wage provisions (Resolution 35-2025). It also approved additional funding for fire truck #2371 (Resolution 36-2025) and the police union contract wage changes (Resolution 37-2025). Mayoral appointments were confirmed (Resolution 34-2025) and city checks totaling $549,468.63 and electronic payments of $205,137.64 were authorized.

• Approved 3% wage increase for city staff and 2026 police wage provisions (Resolution 35-2025) – vote 5-1
• Approved additional funding for fire truck #2371 (Resolution 36-2025) – vote 6-0
• Approved police union contract wage changes (Resolution 37-2025) – vote 6-0
• Approved mayoral appointments (Resolution 34-2025) – vote 6-0
• Authorized $549,468.63 in checks and $205,137.64 in electronic payments – vote 6-0

EMS Executive Meeting

The Juneau EMS Executive will review the 2026 budget and discuss several operational items. Topics include the EMS weekend schedule, a Facebook project update, plans for the new 2352 facility, refresher training for 2026, and proposed DOT changes to ambulance inspections. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and setting the next meeting date.

• 2026 Budget
• DOT Changes for Ambulance inspections
• EMS schedule review summary/weekend schedule
• Face Book project update
• Review plans for the new 2352

The Juneau EMS Executive approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, both motions passing without discussion. The board set the next meeting for October 14 at 5:30 pm. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed.

• Approve agenda – motion passed
• Approve minutes – motion passed
• Set next meeting date, time, place (Oct 14, 5:30 pm) – decision made
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

EMS Regular Meeting

The Juneau EMS board will review routine reports, training updates, and membership recruitment. It will discuss communications for the upcoming 9/11 Silent Parade and a Facebook project. New business includes proposed DOT changes affecting ambulance inspections.

• DOT Changes for Ambulance inspections
• 9/11 Silent Parade communications
• Facebook project
• Training
• Membership: Recruitment/Retention

The Juneau EMS board voted to approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the Treasurer’s Report. All three motions were moved, seconded and passed without discussion. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion passed)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Finance Committee

The Joint Public Safety and Finance Committees will meet to review potential expenditures and personnel costs. The body will discuss wage increases for 2026 and the approval of department budgets.

• Repairs for the ladder truck
• Cost of living/wage increase for 2026
• Police officer wage increase for 2026
• Use of leftover capital Recreation funds for a concession stand at Wild Goose Park
• Department budgets submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer

The committee approved repairs to Ladder Truck 2371 costing $15,679.63. A 3% wage increase for city staff employees beginning January 2026 was approved, while a proposed 3%/2% increase split was not. The 2026 police wage tentative agreement was approved. No action was taken on the recreation concession stand proposal and department budgets were deferred to the October meeting.

• Approved Ladder Truck 2371 repairs ($15,679.63) (5-0)
• Approved 3% city staff wage increase effective Jan 2026 (2-1)
• Rejected 3%/2% staff wage increase proposal (no second)
• Approved 2026 police wage tentative agreement (3-0)
• No action on recreation concession stand purchase using $7,240 savings
• Deferred department budget review to Oct 7, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will meet to review monthly financial statements and project updates. The body will discuss and possibly approve engineering services for a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) disinfection project.

• Possible approval of engineering services for WWTP disinfection project
• Review of delinquent customer totals
• Approval of vouchers and checks
• Closed session regarding public employee employment, promotion, compensation, or performance

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior minutes unanimously. It authorized payment of the WPPI invoice for $438,841.79 and issued checks totaling $537,040.19. The board also confirmed that electric apprentice wages equal 100% of journeyman wages and that wage raises will start with the first pay period of the year. Closed‑session and subsequent open‑session meetings were authorized, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of WPPI invoice $438,841.79 and checks $537,040.19 (5-0)
• Confirmed electric apprentice wages are 100% of journeyman wages (5-0)
• Confirmed wage raises to begin first pay period of the year (5-0)
• Authorized closed session at 7:29 pm per §19.85 (5-0)
• Authorized reconvening open session at 7:57 pm per §19.85 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 pm (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Juneau Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, at the City Garage has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 24, 2025.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on wage increases for city staff for 2026. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss 2026 police wages.

• Review and possible action on 2026 City Staff Wage Increases
• Closed session discussion and possible action on 2026 Police Wages

The Personnel Committee approved a 3% wage increase for all city staff beginning January 2026 (3‑0 vote). The committee also accepted the tentative wage agreement with the Juneau Professional Police Association for 2026 (3‑0 vote). The meeting set the next personnel session for September 30, 2025, and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 3% city staff wage increase for 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned to closed session at 7:10 pm (3-0)
• Reopened session at 7:22 pm (3-0)
• Accepted tentative police wage agreement for 2026 (3-0)
• Set next personnel meeting for September 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 pm (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve site plans for the Whiskers parking lot. The commission will also receive an update on property maintenance.

• Review and possible approval of site plans for Whiskers Parking Lot

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the June 30, 2025 minutes. It then approved Whisker’s parking lot site plan, requiring the two lots to be combined, paving within 24 months, and shifting the north‑drive opening; the vote was 5‑0‑1 with Mayor Wegener abstaining. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Whisker’s parking lot site plan with combined lots, paving within 24 months, north‑drive shift (5-0-1; mayor abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will meet to review and potentially approve an engineering firm for an upcoming wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) disinfection project. The commission will hear from representatives of Applied Technologies, Donohue Engineering, and MSA Professional Services.

• Selection of engineer for WWTP disinfection project
• Presentation by Leo Kucek and Jim Smith of Applied Technologies
• Presentation by Autumn Fisher and Nathan Cassity of Donohue Engineering
• Presentation by Greg Gunderson of MSA Professional Services

The commission decided that Alex Smudde will email Applied Technologies and Donohue Associates to request cost details, a Facilities Plan amendment, and references. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried with a 5-0 vote.

• Assigned Alex Smudde to email Applied Technologies and Donohue Associates about cost, plan amendment, and references
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried 5-0

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear treasurer and committee reports, and discuss fundraising events and operational procedures. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda focuses on reports, past calls, and future planning.

• Possible purchase of radio straps for group fundraising idea
• New Sensit Gas Meter purchase for fundraiser
• Review of injury reporting and command transfer procedures
• Fundraising events: Trap Shoot (09/06/2025) and 2026 Car Show

The Juneau Fire Department approved serving food at the 2026 Car Show, without paying for porta‑potties. The auto‑extrication training date was moved to September 8. The agenda, previous minutes, treasurer's report, and a public group stop on August 6 were all approved. The board also accepted Jenny Coombs' resignation and placed her on the honorary member list before adjourning the meeting.

• Approve agenda (motion carried)
• Accept previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accept treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Approve public group stop on Aug 6 (motion carried)
• Change auto‑extrication training date to Sep 8 (motion carried)
• Serve food at 2026 Car Show, no porta‑potties (motion carried)
• Accept Jenny Coombs resignation and add to honorary member list (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the location of soccer fields at Wild Goose Park. The body will also consider the removal of old playground equipment at City Park.

• Possible action on moving Wild Goose Park Soccer Fields
• Possible action on removing old City Park playground equipment
• Update on Wild Goose Park storage shed

The committee voted to move the Wild Goose Park soccer fields to the Option A layout. It also approved a plan to remove several pieces of old playground equipment from City Park once a replacement plan is in place. Standard agenda and minutes approvals were also passed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (5-0)
• Approved moving Wild Goose Park soccer fields to Option A diagram (5-0)
• Approved removal of old City Park playground equipment pending replacement plan (5-0)
• Approved allocation of remaining resurfacing budget to storage shed project (discussion only, no vote recorded)
• Approved open‑house idea for Dodgeland (discussion only, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0; one member absent)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department Executive Meeting will address the 2026 budget, including salaries and equipment testing. The body will also discuss upcoming fundraisers and the purchase of a new Sensit gas meter.

• 2026 Budget: salaries, Employee Assistance Program, and equipment testing increase
• Purchase of new Sensit gas meter via fundraiser
• Fundraisers: 9/06/2025 group ride and 2026 Car Show
• Lexipol Policy review
• Reorganization of officer positions

The executive meeting approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by motion carried. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve bills, review financial reports, and discuss director’s updates. Items include payment of bills, treasurer’s report, and the 2026 budget proposal. No major decisions are scheduled, but unfinished business like window replacement and Hoopla budget will be revisited.

• Review and approve payment of bills (July 8–August 11, 2025)
• Review treasurer’s report and city year-to-date budget
• Discuss 2026 budget proposal

The Juneau Public Library Board cancelled the August 13, 2025 meeting because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken or decisions made. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Common Council

The Juneau Common Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 12, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items, approval of $1,030,884.44 in bills, and votes on several resolutions, including dissolving the Cable TV Committee and adopting new recreation department conduct policies.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $1,030,884.44 ($806,253.19 in checks, $224,631.25 electronically)
• Resolution 32-2025: Approve dissolving the Cable TV Committee/Channel
• Resolution 33-2025: Approve Coach, Player, and Parent Code of Conduct Policies for Recreation Department
• Approve Regular Bartender’s License for Rachel Weinheimer (expires June 30, 2026)
• Mayoral appointments via Resolution 31-2025

The Common Council approved $806,253.19 in checks and $224,631.25 in electronic payments (6-0). It also approved Resolution 31-2025 for mayoral appointments, Resolution 32-2025 to dissolve the Cable TV Committee, and Resolution 33-2025 adopting coach, player and parent conduct policies (each 6-0). Additional actions included approving a regular bartender’s license for 2025, funding the replacement of the utility building roof’s damaged half, and authorizing a $2,600 painting contract.

• Approved $806,253.19 in checks and $224,631.25 in electronic payments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-2025 (Mayoral Appointments) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 32-2025 (Dissolve Cable TV Committee/Channel) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 33-2025 (Coach, Player, Parent Conduct Policies) (6-0)
• Approved regular bartender’s license for 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved funding to replace the other half of the utility building roof (motion carried)
• Approved $2,600 painting contract for utility offices (motion carried)

EMS Regular Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will meet to review committee reports and old business. The body will discuss the 2026 budget and the 2025 Dodge County Fair. Other topics include membership recruitment and training refreshers.

• 2026 Budget
• Dodge County Fair 2025
• Membership recruitment and retention
• 2026 Refresher training
• Facebook project

The EMS board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the Treasurer’s Report, each by a motion that carried without discussion. The board also set the date, time, and location for the next meeting on September 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for Sep 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried)

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss old business, including a review of the weekend schedule and plans for a new facility. The meeting will also cover new business items such as the 2026 budget and the Dodge County Fair.

• Approve minutes and agenda
• Review EMS weekend schedule
• Review plans for new 2352 facility
• Discuss 2026 budget
• Dodge County Fair 2025 update

The EMS Executive Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting’s minutes. Each motion was passed after a motion and second, with no vote tally recorded. The board then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will meet to discuss several maintenance contracts and a wastewater treatment plant change order. The body will also consider wage adjustments and changes approved during a July 29 personnel meeting.

• Roofing contract for approval
• Painting contract for approval
• WWTP Change Order #9
• Utility wage adjustments and changes
• Presentation by Jake Oelke from WPPI Energy

The Utility Commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then authorized several contracts and payments. They approved a $755,286.93 payment package for WPPI invoices and other checks, a roof replacement contract for $12,301.40, a painting contract for $2,600, a WWTP Change Order credit of $47,388.00, and utility wage adjustments. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of WPPI invoice $346,164.98 and checks $409,121.95 (5-0)
• Approved whole roof replacement, paying $12,301.40 for north side (5-0)
• Approved painting contract with Jim Wilde for $2,600 total (5-0)
• Approved WWTP Change Order #9 credit $47,388.00 (5-0)
• Approved utility wage adjustments as set on July 29 meeting (5-0)

Utility Personnel Committee

The Utility Personnel Committee will meet to review and potentially take action on the 2024 Wage Survey and Utility staff wages. This discussion determines the compensation levels for utility personnel.

• Review and possible action on 2024 Wage Survey and Utility Staff Wages

The committee approved its agenda unanimously (3-0). It then approved adjustments to Juneau Utility staff wages to match the MEUW 2024 wage survey, setting operator percentages at 100% for advanced, 97.5% for certified, and 95% for regular, effective Jan 1 2026 with no cost‑of‑living increase, and forwarded the changes to the full utility commission. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3-0).

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved wage adjustments to match MEUW survey (3-0)
• Set operator wage percentages: Advanced 100%, Certified 97.5%, Regular 95%
• Effective date set for Jan 1 2026 with no cost‑of‑living increase
• Forwarded wage adjustments to full utility commission for approval
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss employment and compensation matters in a closed session. The primary focus is the potential reopening of the police contract regarding 2026 wages.

• Closed session discussion on reopening the Police contract for 2026 wages

The Personnel Committee approved its agenda and the April 29, 2025 minutes. It voted to adjourn to a closed session to discuss reopening the 2026 police contract wages, then reconvened in open session with no findings to disclose. The next meeting was set for August 26, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss police contract wages (motion carried)
• Reconvened to open session (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for Aug 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 pm (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly reports for police, EMS, and fire services. Members will discuss potential changes to fire department staffing, pay, and service fees, as well as a street closure for a Halloween event.

• Amending ordinance 10.12.010 regarding E-Bikes and Gas Powered Bikes
• Closing E Oak St from Main St to Miller St on October 18, 2025
• Creating a Deputy Chief position and eliminating the Safety Officer role
• Increasing base pay for firefighter positions
• Creating or amending an ordinance to allow the Fire Department to charge for Vehicle Accidents

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 8 meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0 to close E Oak St from Main St to Miller St for the October 18 Halloween party. No new business was taken and several fire‑department items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approve Public Safety agenda (3‑0)
• Approve minutes from July 8 meeting (3‑0)
• Approve closing E Oak St for Halloween party on Oct 18 (3‑0)
• Postpone fire‑department agenda items to next meeting
• Adjourn meeting (3‑0)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will discuss and potentially act on new conduct policies for coaches, parents, and players. The meeting also includes a report from the Recreation Director regarding a Google Survey.

• Juneau Recreation Coaching Conduct Policy
• Juneau Recreation Parent Conduct Policy
• Juneau Recreation Player Conduct Policy
• Recreation Director Report on Google Survey

The committee approved the new Player Conduct Policy with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Motions were also made to approve the Coaching Conduct Policy and the Parent Conduct Policy (with an added “no coaching from the bleachers” amendment), each receiving four affirmative votes, but the minutes do not record a final vote outcome. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved Player Conduct Policy (4-0)
• Motion to approve Coaching Conduct Policy (4 affirmative votes, outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Parent Conduct Policy with amendment (4 affirmative votes, outcome not recorded)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department Executive Meeting will address personnel matters and new business. The body will discuss reorganizing officer positions and the salary for a new position.

• Reorganizing officer positions and associated salary for a new position
• Lexipol Policy review
• Employee Assistance Program physicals
• Annual Fit Test for SCBA
• Fundraiser discussion

The board approved the meeting minutes and then adjourned the session. In new business, the department decided to proceed with creating a charge sheet for auto accidents. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
• Proceeding with charge sheet for auto accidents (decision made)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its monthly meeting to review committee reports and past calls. The body will discuss potential equipment purchases and preparations for Dodge County Fair events.

• Possible purchase of radio straps
• Dodge County Fair events and stage set up
• Annual Fit Test for SCBA
• Employee Assistance Program physicals
• Monthly clean-up led by Quackenboss and Zank Dan

The board approved the meeting agenda, accepted the prior meeting minutes, and accepted the treasurer's report. Each motion was carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Previous meeting minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Treasurer's report accepted (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to select a public member and a board chair. The body will also review the annual report and year-over-year changes for Tax Incremental District (TID) #4.

• Selection of Public Member to Joint Review Board
• Selection of Joint Review Board Chair
• Review of annual report for TID #4
• Review of prior and current year changes in TID #4

The Joint Review Board nominated Josh Nichols as the public member and Dan Wegener as the board chair; both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the prior minutes from July 23, 2024. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 a.m. after a motion carried unanimously.

• Nominated Josh Nichols as public member – motion passed unanimously
• Nominated Dan Wegener as Joint Review Board chair – motion passed unanimously
• Approved prior minutes from July 23, 2024 – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 a.m. – motion carried

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled.

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee will review the future of cable TV as a community media resource and the status of the OWL Project. Members may take action on purchasing webcams, microphones, and a laptop to facilitate YouTube live broadcasts of Council and Utility Commission meetings.

• Discussion on the future of Cable TV as a community media resource
• Status update on the OWL Project
• Proposed purchase of two webcams for Council and Utility Commission views
• Proposed purchase of two conference microphones
• Proposed purchase of a PC laptop and cable connectors

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 12, 2025. It set the end date for the community cable TV service at the end of 2025 and approved up to $500 for a webcam and USB extension cables. The next meeting was scheduled for August 11, 2025.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• May 12, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• End date for community cable TV set to end of 2025 (motion carried)
• Webcam and USB extension cables purchase approved, not to exceed $500 (motion carried)
• Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the Director's updates on library services. The board is scheduled to discuss storm damage from May 15 and a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Monarch IT replacement fund.

• Payment of bills for May 13-June 12 and June 13-July 7, 2025
• May 15 storm damage
• Access points and Monarch IT replacement fund MOU
• Window replacement
• Hoopla budget

The board approved the agenda, minutes, and several financial items, appointed Brittany Binder as a trustee for 2025‑2028, set a $250 monthly budget for Hoopla checkouts starting in August, and approved a six‑year MOU for the IT Replacement Fund. It also prepared and submitted county reimbursement requests for Dodge, Washington, and Fond du Lac counties.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills for May 13–June 12 and June 13–July 7, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved May 31 and June 30, 2025 Treasurer’s Reports (motion carried)
• Set Hoopla daily budget to limit monthly total to $250 effective August (motion carried)
• Appointed Brittany Binder as trustee for 2025‑2028 (motion carried)
• Approved signing six‑year MOU for IT Replacement Fund (motion carried)
• Prepared and submitted county reimbursement requests for Dodge, Washington, and Fond du Lac (motion carried)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to approve city expenditures and several resolutions regarding infrastructure and public safety. The body will also consider amendments to business district conditional uses and license renewals.

• Payment of bills: $992,699.12 in checks and $212,118.86 in electronic payments
• Resolution 28-2025: Additional costs for the E. Oak Grove Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 27-2025: Additional funding for Fire Truck #2371 from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
• Ordinance 274-2025: Amendment to B-2 Central business district conditional uses
• Resolution 30-2025: Renaming of Industrial Ave

The Common Council approved $992,699.12 in checks and $212,118.86 in electronic payments (4‑0). It also adopted several resolutions, including additional funding for Fire Truck #2371, extra costs for the E. Oak Grove Street reconstruction, and the renaming of Industrial Avenue, all with 4‑0 votes. Provisional licenses and regular bartender licenses were approved without recorded vote counts. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved $992,699.12 in checks and $212,118.86 in electronic payments (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26-2025 (Mayoral Appointments) (4‑0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 274-2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 27-2025 (Additional Funding for Fire Truck #2371) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 28-2025 (Additional Costs for E. Oak Grove Street Reconstruction) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 29-2025 (Extension of Premise for 1850’s) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 30-2025 (Renaming Industrial Avenue) (4‑0)
• Approved provisional licenses and regular bartender licenses (motion carried)

EMS Regular Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will meet to review committee reports and operational updates. Discussions will include training requirements for 2026 and strategies for member recruitment and retention.

• 2026 Refresher training
• Membership recruitment and retention
• Dodge County Fair 2025
• Donation from Jahnke Piggly Wiggly
• DCEMSA Training and Meeting on July 28, 2025

The EMS board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the treasurer’s report, each by motion carried without discussion. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that was carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Joint Finance-Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve several maintenance and operational requests. The body will review repairs for a fire truck and a storm sewer.

• Extension of Premise for 1850’s
• Repairs to Fire Truck #2371
• Repairs to Storm Sewer on E. Oak Grove St.

The committee approved an extension of premises for the 1850’s Inn LLC, allowing tents from 7 am to 7 pm on July 12, 2025. It also approved using 2024 debt proceeds to cover fire truck #2371 repairs up to $30,114.28. Finally, it approved storm‑sewer repairs on E. Oak Grove Street using debt proceeds not to exceed $12,000. All three actions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved extension of premise for 1850’s Inn LLC (3-0)
• Approved fire truck #2371 repair up to $30,114.28 using 2024 debt proceeds (3-0)
• Approved storm‑sewer repairs on E. Oak Grove Street up to $12,000 using 2024 debt proceeds (3-0)

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will hold an executive meeting to review personnel schedules and training. The body will discuss preparations for the 2025 Dodge County Fair and updates on a Facebook project.

• EMS schedule review and weekend schedule
• Facebook project update
• Plans for the new 2352
• Refresher training for 2026
• Dodge County Fair 2025

The EMS Executive Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, both motions carried without discussion. The board scheduled the next meeting for August 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and potentially approve repairs to a storm sewer and the application of a final asphalt course on specific city streets.

• Repairs to storm sewer on E. Oak Grove Street
• Final course of asphalt on E. Oak Street from Fair Street to Main Street and Miller Street

The Public Works Committee approved repairing storm sewers on E. Oak Grove Street up to $12,000, with a 2‑0 vote, and forwarded the request to Finance. It also approved ramping the driveways on Miller Street and E. Oak Street (Fair to Main) up to $4,000, with a 2‑0 vote. The committee noted the schedule for final asphalt work but took no vote on it.

• Approved storm sewer repairs on E. Oak Grove St, not to exceed $12,000 (2-0)
• Approved ramping driveways on Miller St and E. Oak St (Fair‑to‑Main), not to exceed $4,000 (2-0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will review a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and discuss bulk water meter fees. The body will also consider community contributions and MEUW Wage Survey results.

• WWTP Change Order #8
• Bulk water meter fees
• Community Contributions
• MEUW Wage Survey results
• Resolution 25-2025 regarding Personnel Policy Handbook Paid Time

The commission approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It authorized payment of a $304,368.21 WPPI invoice and $617,225.42 in checks. Commissioners also approved a $21,140.71 credit for WWTP Change Order #8 and a $100 donation to the Juneau Police Department. The bulk water meter fee was directed to remain at $50.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Previous minutes approved (4-0)
• Approved WPPI invoice payment $304,368.21 and checks $617,225.42 (4-0)
• Approved WWTP Change Order #8 credit $21,140.71 (4-0)
• Approved $100 donation to Juneau Police Department (4-0)
• Directed bulk water meter fee to stay at $50 (no vote recorded)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve revisions to the guidelines for sidewalk cafés. The body will also receive an update on property maintenance.

• Possible approval of revised Guidelines for the Sidewalk Café
• Property maintenance update

The commission approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the May 19 minutes (7‑0). It adopted noted revisions to the Sidewalk Café guidelines, requiring applicants to follow ordinance #228‑2015 provisions such as fencing, fees, and a no‑smoking/vaping rule. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Sidewalk Café guidelines, enforcing ordinance #228-2015 (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Recreation Committee

The Juneau Recreation Committee will meet to discuss adding a storage shed to Wild Goose Soccer Fields, review sport coaching reimbursement options, explore sponsorship opportunities, and rearrange soccer fields at Wild Goose Park. The committee will also receive a Recreation Director report on drop-in sports and summer/fall programs.

• Discussion and possible action on adding a shed to Wild Goose Soccer Fields for Parks & Rec storage
• Discussion on sport coaching reimbursement/credit for future programs
• Discussion on Recreation sponsorship opportunities
• Wild Goose Park - Soccer Field Rearranging Discussion
• Recreation Director Report on Drop-in Sports and Summer/Fall Programs

The Recreation Committee approved several actions, including the agenda and prior minutes, a shed purchase contingent on a $10,000 donation, a coach reimbursement policy, a sponsorship plan, and the rearrangement of soccer fields at Wild Goose Park. All motions were carried without recorded opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of storage shed contingent on $10,000 donation from Modern Woodsman (motion carried)
• Approved 50% coach reimbursement policy for youth sports (motion carried)
• Approved recreation sponsorship plan (motion carried)
• Approved rearranging Wild Goose Park soccer fields (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The JFD Health and Safety Committee will meet to discuss personnel health and safety protocols. The agenda includes reviews of incident close calls and employee wellness programs.

• Discussion of close calls on JFD incidents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Physicals
• Annual Fit Test for SCBA

The Health and Safety Committee carried two motions: one moved by Erin Schuster and seconded by Cierra Schaalma, and another moved by Dave Beal and seconded by Curt Ninmann. The minutes do not specify the subject of either motion. The meeting also noted a close call involving an old hose and discussed employee assistance concerns.

• Motion carried (Erin Schuster, seconded by Cierra Schaalma)
• Motion carried (Dave Beal, seconded by Curt Ninmann)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will meet to review committee reports and past calls. The body will discuss reorganizing officer positions and the possible group purchase of radio straps.

• Possible group purchase of radio straps
• Reorganization of Officer's Positions
• Discussion of Employee Assistance Program physicals
• Annual Fit Test for SCBA
• Update on 2371

The fire department board approved the meeting agenda, accepted the prior meeting minutes, and approved the treasurer's report. No substantive policy or budget actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department Executive Meeting will cover personnel matters and operational reviews. The body will discuss reorganizing officer positions and the salary for a new position.

• Reorganization of officer positions and salary for a new position
• Lexipol Policy review
• Employee Assistance Program physicals
• Annual Fit Test for SCBA
• Fundraiser discussion

The June 18, 2025 fire department executive meeting did not have enough members present to constitute a quorum. As a result, no agenda items were considered or decisions made.

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the Director's updates. The board is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding window replacement and the Hoopla budget, as well as new items concerning storm damage and IT access points.

• Payment of bills for May 13-June 12, 2025
• Window replacement
• Hoopla budget
• May 15 storm damage
• Monarch IT replacement fund for access points

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on June 11, 2025 was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items were considered or decided. The board scheduled the next meeting for July 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a solution for citizen complaints regarding 1850’s Sidewalk Café. The body will also consider several applications for beer, liquor, tobacco, and vaping licenses for local businesses.

• Class A Beer and Liquor licenses for Dollar General, Piggly Wiggly, Juneau 26 Shell, and Kwik Trip
• Class B Beer and Liquor licenses for 1850’s Inn, Chef Chanse, Juneau Lanes, Rollin Stone Pizza Pub, Simple Bar & Grill, and Juneau American Legion
• Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device licenses for Jahnke’s Foods, Dollar General, Kwik Trip, BMS Mart, and Main St Smoke Shop
• Discussion of citizen complaints regarding 1850’s Sidewalk Café

The committee approved its agenda and the April 24 minutes. It adopted a solution to the 1850’s Sidewalk Café complaint, prohibiting bump‑out seating and requiring a 5‑foot clear line with police monitoring. All listed Class A and B liquor licenses and all listed cigarette, tobacco, and vaping retail licenses were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Public Safety agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved solution to 1850’s Sidewalk Café complaint: no bump‑out seating, 5‑ft clear line, police monitoring (3-0)
• Approved Class “A” and “B” beer, liquor, and cider licenses for listed businesses (3-0)
• Approved cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device retail licenses for listed businesses (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will meet to review operational schedules and update 2025 protocols. The body will also discuss training and upcoming community events.

• July 10 2025 Aircraft training
• Review of EMS schedule and weekend schedule
• Update Protocols 2025
• Review plans for new 2352 color sample
• Rodeo event on June 28

The EMS Executive Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No policy, budget, or operational items were decided. The next meeting was set for July 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., and the session was adjourned.

• Approve agenda – motion passed
• Approve minutes – motion passed
• Set next meeting date (July 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.) – decided
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

EMS Regular Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will meet to review operational protocols for 2025 and plan for 2026 refresher training. The body will also discuss membership recruitment and upcoming aircraft training.

• Review of 2025 Protocols
• 2026 Refresher training planning
• July 10, 2025 Aircraft Training
• Membership recruitment and Facebook member drive
• Review of 2352 color sample plans

The EMS board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the Treasurer's Report, each by motion without discussion. The meeting was then formally adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider amendments to the central business district conditional uses and the city's meeting time and date. The body is also reviewing a purchase agreement with Royal Oak Acquisitions, LLC and various liquor and bartender licenses.

• Payment of bills: $618,360.48 (checks) and $227,319.61 (electronic)
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 274-2025 to amend B-2 Central business district conditional uses
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 273-2025 to amend meeting time and date
• Resolution 23-2025: Purchase Agreement between Community Development Authority and Royal Oak Acquisitions, LLC
• Approval of regular bartender's licenses for 2025 for 45 individuals

The Common Council approved a purchase agreement between the Community Development Authority and Royal Oak Acquisitions, LLC. It also approved mayoral appointments, beer and liquor licenses, and several financial and personnel resolutions. Provisional and regular bartender licenses were granted. All motions were carried as recorded.

• Approved $618,360.48 in checks and $227,319.61 electronic payments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-2025 to confirm mayoral appointments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-2025 to grant beer and liquor licenses (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-2025 purchase agreement with Royal Oak Acquisitions (5-1-0, Chapman abstained)
• Approved Resolution 24-2025 compliance maintenance report (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-2025 amendment to personnel policy handbook (6-0)
• Approved provisional licenses (45‑day) – motion carried
• Approved regular bartender’s license for 2024 – motion carried (Ronge abstained)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee will meet to discuss the future of cable TV as a community media resource. The body will also review the status of the OWL Project and consider equipment purchases.

• Future of Cable TV as a community media resource
• Status of the OWL Project
• Equipment purchases

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and approve vouchers and checks, discuss prior month income statements, and address delinquent customer totals. Officials will also provide updates on utility projects and compliance reports.

• Approve vouchers and checks
• Review prior month income statement
• Award construction contract for 2025 E Oak St Reconstruction Project (Main St to Fair St) via Resolution 16-2025
• Review and possibly approve 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
• Review purchase of Hydrant Buddy and associated equipment

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and possibly approve several items, including Ordinance 13.04.020 on fluoride in the water, solutions for storm sewer issues on E. Oak Grove Street, and 2025 budgeted road maintenance. The committee will also discuss new welcome signs, tree removal at Wild Goose Park, and updates on storm damage.

• Ordinance 13.04.020: fluoride in water
• Solutions for storm sewer issues on E. Oak Grove Street
• 2025 budgeted road maintenance
• New Welcome to Juneau signs
• Removing 2 trees at Wild Goose Park to expand soccer field

The Public Works Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. No actions were taken on the fluoride ordinance, storm‑sewer repairs, road‑maintenance budget, welcome‑sign replacement, tree removal, or other items discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 30 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. (motion carried)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will meet to discuss and possibly approve changes to office hours and a paid lunch break for staff. The meeting will also review tornado reports and address old and new business items.

• Review and possible approval of a 20-minute paid lunch for Utility office staff
• Review and possible approval of changing Utility office hours to 8am–4pm Monday–Friday year-round
• Review and take possible action on Tornado reports

Utility Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss potential updates to the personnel handbook and utility operations. Members may decide on changes to paid lunch durations and official office hours.

• Amending Personnel Handbook Section 201 to include Utility Employees in the twenty-minute paid lunch
• Review and possible approval of Utility Office Hours
• Review and possible approval of the Job Application Form

The committee approved its agenda (3‑0). It voted to amend Personnel Handbook Section 201 to extend the twenty‑minute paid lunch rule to utility employees (2‑1) and to set utility office hours to 8 am‑4 pm Monday‑Friday all year (2‑1); both items were forwarded to the full commission for final approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM (3‑0).

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Amended Personnel Handbook Section 201 to include utility employees (2-1), forwarded to full commission
• Changed utility office hours to 8am-4pm Mon-Fri year-round (2-1), forwarded to full commission
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss adding a storage shed for goals and flags at the Wild Goose Soccer Fields. The body will also discuss hiring summer help and review reports on summer and fall programs.

• Discussion on adding a shed to the Wild Goose Soccer Fields
• Discussion on hiring of Summer Help
• Recreation Director Report on Summer and Fall Programs

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting, with both motions carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; discussions about a shed at Wild Goose Soccer Fields and summer help hiring were informational only. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department Executive Meeting will review personnel matters and existing policies. The body will discuss new business regarding a fundraiser and potential charges for vehicle and accident fires.

• Discussion on charging for accident/vehicle fires
• Lexipol Policy review
• Fundraiser planning
• Control Burn Dodgeland
• Health and Safety Officer/Lieutenant review

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting to review past calls, committee reports, and discuss new business including fundraisers and a control burn. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with updates and discussions.

• Possible purchase of radio straps (Fundraising Committee)
• Dodgeland Control Burn (New Business)
• Fly-in Breakfast fundraiser on June 8th (New Business)
• Tornado event review from May 15, 2025 (Discussion Item)
• Monthly clean-up assigned to Schaalma C. and Smedema (New Business)

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the acquisition of parcels related to a Right of First Refusal dated March 6, 2024. The meeting includes a discussion with representatives from Whisker (APCP).

• Discussion and possible action on parcel acquisitions regarding the March 6, 2024 Right of First Refusal

The committee approved the meeting agenda (6‑0) and the minutes from November 19, 2024 (6‑0). It approved a new purchase price of $12,002 per acre for two parcels on Fairfield Ave, with Royal Oaks covering closing costs and up to $500 of city legal fees (5‑0‑1, one abstention). The next CDA meeting was set for June 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved new purchase price $12,002/acre for two parcels, with closing costs and up to $500 legal fees covered by Royal Oaks (5-0-1, mayor abstained)
• Scheduled next CDA meeting for June 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss potential amendments and new ordinances regarding business permits, certificates of occupancy, and fire-damaged property repairs. The body will also review a land division request for a specific parcel.

• Amending Ordinance 17.08.420-B-2 regarding central business district conditional use permits
• Creating Ordinance 17.08.1190 for Certificates of Occupancy
• Creating an ordinance for time restrictions to repair or remove fire damaged properties
• Minor Land Division Letter of Intent for Parcel #034-1115-3334-000
• Property Maintenance Update

The commission approved an amendment to ordinance 17.08.420 that removes line K, Adult Entertainment. It also approved creating ordinance 17.08.1190 for Certificates of Occupancy, with the mayor to work with the building inspector on wording. A new ordinance was approved setting a 120‑day limit to repair or remove fire‑damaged properties. The mayor approved a Minor Land Division Letter of Intent for parcel #034-1115-3334-000 and sent it to Dodge County.

• Approved amendment to ordinance 17.08.420 removing line K, Adult Entertainment (5‑0)
• Approved creation of ordinance 17.08.1190 – Certificates of Occupancy (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance imposing a 120‑day repair/removal limit for fire‑damaged properties
• Mayor approved Minor Land Division Letter of Intent for parcel #034-1115-3334-000 and sent to Dodge County

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports, including bill payments and the year-to-date budget, and receive the director's report on operations. Unfinished business includes discussion of window replacement and the Hoopla digital service budget. New business covers fax services, carpet cleaning, and trustee terms.

• Review and approve payment of bills April 9–May 12, 2025
• Unfinished business: window replacement
• Unfinished business: Hoopla budget
• New business: discuss fax service
• New business: discuss carpet cleaning

The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting, payment of bills from April 9‑May 12, 2025, and the April 30, 2025 Treasurer’s Report. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills from April 9‑May 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved April 30, 2025 Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)

EMS Regular Meeting

This is a routine monthly meeting of the City of Juneau EMS. The agenda includes discussion of training for 2026, membership recruitment and retention, fundraising, and review of project plans. No significant votes or financial actions are scheduled; most items are procedural or informational.

• Training/2026 Refresher discussion
• Membership recruitment/retention Facebook member drive
• Review plans 2352 color sample
• Fundraising committee report
• Run review and communications update

The City of Juneau EMS held its regular monthly meeting on May 13, 2025 at the Public Safety Building. The agenda listed items such as roll call, reports, training, recruitment, fundraising, and old and new business. The minutes contain only the agenda and procedural notices; no actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded.

EMS Executive Meeting

The EMS executive committee will discuss the EMS schedule, plans for a new color sample, and refresher training for 2026. They also will consider membership drive ideas and other administrative matters. No major financial or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• EMS schedule review and weekend schedule discussion
• Review of plans for the new 2352 color sample
• Refresher training planning for 2026
• Membership drive ideas for new recruits
• Communications item: circus tickets

The agenda covered routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, and discussions on schedule review, Facebook project, color sample, refresher training, membership ideas, and setting the next meeting date. The minutes do not record any decisions, approvals, or vote tallies.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for the E. Oak Street reconstruction project, then consider resolutions to authorize the assessments and award the construction contract. Additional actions include approving a community center contract, a cost increase for the Miller Street project, amending personnel policy, extending a bar license, and first reading of an ordinance changing council meeting time.

• Public hearing on proposed assessments for E. Oak Street (Fair St to Main St) reconstruction
• Resolution 15-2025 authorizing special assessments for the East Oak Street project
• Resolution 16-2025 awarding construction contract for 2025 East Oak Street Reconstruction
• Resolution 17-2025 approving Community Center contract
• Resolution 18-2025 approving cost increase for Miller Street Project

The Common Council approved several financial and operational items. It awarded the construction contract for the 2025 East Oak Street Reconstruction Project and approved related resolutions, payments, and licenses. Additional actions included approving a community‑center contract, a cost increase for the Miller Street project, extending a bar’s premises, and repealing a weight‑limit ordinance.

• Approved $739,906.94 in checks and $202,239.14 in electronic payments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 16-2025 – award construction contract for 2025 East Oak Street Reconstruction Project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 17-2025 – community center contract (5-1-0, Ronge abstained)
• Approved Resolution 18-2025 – cost increase to the Miller Street Project (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-2025 – extension of premise for Simple Bar & Grill (6-0)
• Approved repeal of Ordinance 10.04.090 – weight limits for certain streets (5-1)
• Approved regular bartender’s license for Vanessa Bischoff (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 15-2025 – public improvement and special assessments (6-0)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee will discuss the future of Cable TV as a community media resource and possibly vote on repurposing equipment for filming city meetings if the platform is discontinued. They will also review funding and equipment challenges, the OWL project, and reliance on community video submissions.

• Review, discuss, and take possible action on the future of Cable TV as a community media resource
• Review, discuss, and possibly approve repurposing equipment for continuing filming of city meetings if Cable TV is no longer viable
• Review and discuss funding challenges
• Review and discuss equipment challenges
• Discuss status of the OWL Project

The Cable TV Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 session. It scheduled the next meeting for June 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. and then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will organize, adopt policies for sworn testimony and hearing waivers, receive the annual assessment report from the Assessor, and certify corrections to the assessment roll. Taxpayers may examine data and file objections; the board will hear any timely objections or schedule a future hearing.

• Adoption of policy for sworn telephone/written testimony and waiver of hearing procedures
• Receipt of annual assessment report and assessment roll from Assessor's Office
• Certification of corrections of error under Wis. Stat. § 70.43
• Consideration of waiver requests for 48-hour notice and direct appeals to circuit court
• Hearing of property tax objections (if proper notice given)

The Board elected Dan Wegener as Chairman and Jane Fude as Vice Chairman by unanimous ballots. Members completed required training and were entered into the state certification system. The Assessor confirmed that all open‑book changes were reflected in the assessment roll. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried.

• Dan Wegener elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Jane Fude elected Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Board members certified on state website after training
• Assessor verified open‑book changes were included in assessment roll
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the use of remaining budgeted funds to cover additional costs for the Miller Street project.

• Possible approval of additional funding for the Miller Street project

The Finance Committee voted 3-0 to use unassigned borrowed funds to cover additional remediation costs for the Miller Street project, not to exceed $82,087.23. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved up to $82,087.23 for Miller Street remediation (3-0)

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will consider approving the sale of 69 kV structures in the Industrial Substation to ATC and expanding the substation yard. Other business includes approving a pole ordinance, reviewing scholarship applications and selecting winners, and discussing a WWTP change order. The commission will also vote on accepting a resignation and possibly changing utility office hours, and will adjourn into closed session to discuss employee wages.

• Discuss and possibly approve sale of 69 kV structures to ATC and expansion of Industrial Substation yard
• Discuss and possibly approve a pole ordinance
• Review, discuss and possibly approve WWTP change order
• Discuss and approve acceptance of Elizabeth Condon's resignation
• Discuss and possibly approve changing Utility office hours

The commission approved payment of a $264,157.07 WPPI invoice and $422,875.69 in checks. It authorized continuing work on the ATC 69 kV substation project, approved WWTP Change Order #7 pending verification, and accepted the resignation of Elizabeth Condon. Additional actions included unrestricting depreciation funds, awarding two $1,000 scholarships, approving an MSA contract amendment, and advancing Troy Kehoe to Step 6 on the wage scale.

• Approved WPPI invoice $264,157.07 and checks $422,875.69 (5-0)
• Awarded $1,000 scholarships to applicants #2 and #3 (5-0)
• Unrestricted depreciation funds from 2016 (5-0)
• Approved continuing work with Forster Engr and ATC on 69 kV substation project ($579k total, $484k ATC portion) (5-0)
• Approved WWTP Change Order #7 pending verification of Item 5 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to MSA contract, to be funded from contingency (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Elizabeth Condon (5-0)
• Advanced Troy Kehoe to Step 6 on wage scale (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review several ordinances and operational changes. The body is considering actions regarding water fluoride and the 2025 budgeted road maintenance.

• Action on Ordinance 13.04.020 regarding fluoride in the water
• Possible approval of 2025 Budgeted Road Maintenance
• Possible approval of renaming Industrial Avenue
• Action on alternate proposal for Ordinance 10.04.090
• Possible approval of amending Ordinance 12.20.020

The Public Works Committee approved the renaming of Industrial Avenue to E. Cross Street, set new summer work hours with a 20‑minute paid lunch, and adopted amendments to Ordinance 12.20.020. It also approved the 2025 road‑maintenance chip‑seal projects for E. Cross, West, and N. Depot streets, totaling $25,000. No action was taken on the alternate proposal for Ordinance 10.04.090 or the fluoride water ordinance, which will be considered later. The next meeting was scheduled for May 28, 2025.

• Approved renaming Industrial Avenue to E. Cross Street (3-0)
• Approved summer work hours 6:30 am‑3:30 pm Mon‑Thu, 6:30 am‑10:30 am Fri with 20‑min paid lunch (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 12.20.020 (to be finalized by DPW) (3-0)
• Approved 2025 road‑maintenance chip‑seal projects: E. Cross St $11,000; West St $7,000; N. Depot St $7,000 (3-0)
• No action on alternate proposal for Ordinance 10.04.090 (deferred)
• No action on Ordinance 13.04.020 regarding fluoride in water (deferred)
• Decided DPW monthly meeting will remain at 6:30 pm
• Approved agenda and minutes (motions carried)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to review and possibly approve several changes: adjusting City Hall hours, amending Personnel Handbook Section 201 on hours of work, and amending Ordinance 02.08.010 on meeting times. The committee will also consider a Fire Department job application. Routine items include approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, public comment, and setting the next meeting date.

• City Hall hour change
• Amending Personnel Handbook Section 201 (Hours of Work)
• Amending Ordinance 02.08.010 (Meeting Times)
• Fire Department job application approval
• Approval of previous minutes from April 3, 2025

The Personnel Committee approved new summer hours for City Hall, shifting opening to 7:00 am Monday‑Thursday and extending Friday to 11:00 am. It also amended the Personnel Handbook to set 9‑hour workdays Monday‑Thursday and 4‑hour Fridays for DPW, City Hall and Utilities, and replaced a 30‑minute unpaid lunch with a 20‑minute paid lunch for City Hall staff. An amendment to Ordinance 02.08.010 was adopted, redefining the regular and emergency meeting schedule for the Common Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm.

• Approved summer City Hall hours 7:00‑4:00 Mon‑Thu, 7:00‑11:00 Fri (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Personnel Handbook Sec. 201: 9‑hour Mon‑Thu, 4‑hour Fri schedule for DPW, City Hall, Utilities (3‑0)
• Approved removal of 30‑minute unpaid lunch, replaced with 20‑minute paid lunch for City Hall employees (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 02.08.010 meeting times, setting first regular council meeting third Tuesday of April and subsequent meetings second Tuesday each month (3‑0)
• Set next Personnel Committee meeting for May 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 pm

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly approve a temporary premise extension for Simple Bar & Grill (160 E Oak St) on May 17, 2025. The committee will also review monthly reports from Police, EMS, Fire, and Emergency Government departments and approve minutes from March 20.

• Discuss and possibly approve premise extension for Simple Bar & Grill, 160 E Oak St, May 17, 10am-2pm
• Monthly reports: Police, EMS, Fire, Emergency Government – March 2025
• Approve minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting
• Citizens wishing to be heard (public comment)
• Set next meeting date: May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm

The committee approved the public safety agenda and the March 20 minutes, each by a 2‑0 vote. It approved an extension of the premises for Simple Bar & Grill at 160 E. Oak St., contingent on the front sidewalk being completed, also by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote and the next public safety meeting was set for May 22, 2025.

• Approved public safety agenda (2-0)
• Approved March 20 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Simple Bar & Grill premise extension, contingent on sidewalk completion (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)
• Scheduled next public safety meeting for May 22, 2025

Utility Personnel Committee

The Utility Personnel Committee will meet to discuss personnel matters. The body may approve the resignation of a Water/Wastewater employee and discuss scheduling and compensation.

• Resignation of Water/Wastewater employee
• Employee scheduling
• Employee compensation

The committee approved its agenda unanimously. It accepted the resignation of water/wastewater employee Elizabeth Condon. It adopted a special weekend pay rule for the Supervisor, granting straight wage for 3½ hours or actual hours worked. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Resignation of Elizabeth Condon accepted (3-0)
• Supervisor weekend pay rule approved (3-0)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)

Recreation Committee

The Juneau Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 21, 2025.

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its monthly meeting to review committee reports and past calls. The body will discuss new business including equipment estimates and the IRA Races at the fairgrounds.

• Estimate for Saw
• Estimate for PPV Fan
• IRA Races at Fairgrounds
• Monthly Clean-up
• Control Burns

The board approved the meeting agenda, accepted the prior meeting minutes, and approved the treasurer’s report. All three motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department will hold an executive meeting to discuss potential employment for two candidates in a closed session. The body will also review policy and equipment estimates for a saw and a PPV fan.

• Closed session to discuss employment for candidate 1 and candidate 2
• Review of Lexipol Policy
• Estimates for a saw and PPV fan
• Discussion of Dodge County Fair Advertisement
• Discussion of controlled burn and Kellman

The board approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Jessy Schuster. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Dan Zank. Other motions were introduced but the minutes do not record their outcomes.

• Approve meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including a rezone of a parcel from general office to multi-family residential, approval of a community development grant agreement with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and purchase of solar-powered radar speed signs. They will also act on appointments to committees and boards, set the Board of Review date, and approve alcohol licenses and payment of bills totaling over $1 million.

• Rezone parcel #241-1115-2113-007 from O-2 General Office/Mixed Use to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (Resolution 9-2025)
• Approve Community Development Investment Vibrant Spaces Grant Agreement between WEDC and the City (Resolution 8-2025)
• Approve purchase of 4 solar powered radar speed signs (Resolution 10-2025)
• Preliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers under Wis. Stat. § 66.0703 (Resolution 13-2025)
• First reading to repeal ordinance 10.04.090 on weight limits for certain streets

The Common Council elected Jane Fude as Council President (5‑0) and approved a series of resolutions, including rezoning parcel #241-1115-2113-007 to multi‑family residential (6‑0). Other actions included purchasing four solar‑powered radar speed signs, hiring a new Recreation Director, and granting provisional and regular bartender licenses. The council also authorized $839,520.98 in checks and $249,852.62 in electronic payments.

• Elected Jane Fude as Common Council President (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 9‑2025 rezoning parcel #241-1115-2113-007 to multi‑family residential (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10‑2025 purchase of 4 solar‑powered radar speed signs (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 14‑2025 hiring of Recreation Director Hunter Karnitz (6‑0)
• Approved provisional licenses for Alison Hutcheson and Jacob Longoria (6‑0)
• Approved regular bartender’s licenses to expire 6‑30‑2025 for three individuals (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 13‑2025 preliminary resolution for special assessment powers (6‑0)
• Approved $839,520.98 in checks and $249,852.62 in electronic payments (6‑0)

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Cable TV Committee

The April 14, 2025 meeting of the Juneau Cable TV Committee has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is May 12, 2025. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting May 12, 2025

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the Director's report. The board will discuss adjustments to collection types, the Hoopla budget, and summer programming.

• Payment of Board bills from March 11 to April 8, 2025
• Review of City year-to-date expenditures
• Unfinished business regarding window replacement
• Discussion of Hoopla budget
• Discussion of collection types to adjust or add

The Juneau Public Library Board approved its agenda, the March 12 meeting minutes, and the payment of bills covering March 11 to April 8, 2025. The board also approved the March 31 Treasurer’s Report. The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 PM.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills March 11‑April 8, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved March 31, 2025 Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 PM (motion carried)

EMS Regular Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and treasurer's report, committee reports, training updates, and discussion of recruitment and retention including a potential Facebook member drive. Maintenance of 2052 repairs will be reviewed. Old business includes a summary report, Facebook project, and plans for 2352. New business is listed as 'up'.

• Discussion of 2052 repairs (maintenance)
• Recruitment/retention Facebook member drive
• Training/2026 refresher discussion
• Review of Summary Report and plans for 2352
• Run review and communications reports

The EMS board voted to approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the prior meeting, and the Treasurer’s Report. All motions were passed without discussion. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS Executive Meeting will discuss operational updates and community outreach. The body will review EMS schedules and plans for a new 2352.

• EMS schedule review summary
• Review plans for the new 2352
• Refresher training for 2026
• Facebook membership drive
• Community CPR Class

The Juneau EMS Executive meeting approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The board set the next meeting for May 13 at 5:30 pm. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes (motion passed)
• Set next meeting date: May 13, 5:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will review monthly financial statements and delinquent customer totals. The body will discuss industrial substation work with ATC and a water quality investigation proposal from MSA.

• Industrial Substation ATC work and possible additions/improvements
• Water quality investigation proposal from MSA
• Approval of vouchers and checks
• Review of prior month income statement
• Review of delinquent customer totals

The commission approved the meeting agenda and amended it to move Item 5C to 5A. It then approved the minutes from prior meetings. A payment of a WPPI invoice for $259,551.37 and checks totaling $356,678.17 was authorized. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Amended agenda moving Item 5C to 5A (5-0)
• Approved minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved payment of WPPI invoice $259,551.37 and checks $356,678.17 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel and Recreation Committees are meeting in a joint session. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to discuss and potentially take action on hiring a recreation director.

• Discussion and possible action on hiring a recreation director

The Personnel/Recreation Committee approved its agenda, moved to a closed session to discuss a recreation director, returned to open session, and approved hiring Hunter Karnitz at $23.60 per hour contingent on passing a physical and drug test. The board also set dates for the next personnel and recreation meetings and adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session to discuss recreation director (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Returned to open session (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Hunter Karnitz at $23.60/hr contingent on test results (5-0)
• Scheduled next personnel meeting for April 29, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Scheduled next recreation meeting for April 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (5-0)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

This meeting is solely for interviewing a potential candidate for the Juneau Fire Department. No votes, contracts, or other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Interview of a potential candidate scheduled for 6:00 PM at the fire station

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the purchase of solar-powered radar speed signs for the police department. The committee will also discuss possible changes to the community center lease with Chef Chanse.

• Purchase of 4 solar powered radar speed signs for the Juneau Police Department
• Changes to the Community Center lease with Chef Chanse

The committee approved the purchase of four solar‑powered radar speed signs for the Juneau Police Department at a total cost of $19,220, using the 2025 Capital Borrowing Fund (vote 3‑0). It also approved revisions to the Community Center lease, setting a two‑year term with monthly rents of $3,300 and $3,350 and changing utility and tax responsibilities (vote 2‑0, one abstention). Both actions were recorded as motions carried.

• Approved purchase of 4 solar radar speed signs for $19,220 (3‑0)
• Approved changes to Community Center lease: two‑year term, $3,300/$3,350 monthly rent, utility/tax provisions revised (2‑0, Ronge abstained)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing for a proposed rezoning of parcel 241-1115-2113-007, then discuss and possibly approve a pilot program or ordinance for keeping chickens within city limits. The meeting will also review a property maintenance update and approve previous minutes.

• Public hearing for rezoning parcel 241-1115-2113-007
• Discussion and possible approval of a pilot program or ordinance for keeping chickens in city limits
• Property maintenance update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from January 27, 2025

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. It approved the rezoning of parcel 241-1115-2113-007 and renewed the city’s chicken‑keeping pilot program for another year. The next meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2025 and the session was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Opened public hearing (6-0)
• Closed public hearing (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 241-1115-2113-007 (6-0)
• Renewed chicken pilot program for one year (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 28, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Hearings

The Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a specific property parcel. The body will also discuss whether to create an ordinance or a pilot program for keeping chickens within city limits.

• Public hearing for rezoning of parcel 241-1115-2113-007
• Discussion of ordinance or pilot program for keeping chickens in city limits
• Property maintenance update

The commission approved the rezoning of parcel 241-1115-2113-007 with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also renewed the city’s chicken‑keeping pilot program for one year, setting a $50 initial fee and a $25 renewal fee, also by a 6‑0 vote. All other motions, including agenda approval and opening and closing the public hearing, passed unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2025.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Opened public hearing portion (6-0)
• Closed public hearing portion (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 241-1115-2113-007 (6-0)
• Renewed chicken‑keeping pilot program for one year, $50 initial fee, $25 renewal fee (6-0)
• Set next meeting date for April 28, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and possibly approve repealing a weight-limit ordinance for certain streets, renaming Industrial Avenue, and reviewing the preliminary assessment and bid results for the E. Oak Street Reconstruction Project from Main Street to Fair Street. They will also consider purchasing a post auger attachment for the cemetery.

• Repeal Ordinance 10.04.090 weight limits for certain streets
• Renaming Industrial Avenue
• E. Oak Street Reconstruction Project from Main Street to Fair Street – draft preliminary assessment and bid results
• Purchase of a post auger attachment for the cemetery

The committee voted 2‑1 to repeal Ordinance 10.04.090, which set weight limits on certain streets. It also approved the draft preliminary assessment report for the East Oak Street reconstruction and authorized a $3,400 purchase of a post‑auger attachment for the cemetery, each by unanimous vote. No action was taken on renaming Industrial Avenue, which will be reconsidered later.

• Repealed Ordinance 10.04.090 (weight limits) (2-1)
• Approved draft preliminary assessment report for E. Oak Street Reconstruction (3-0)
• Approved purchase of post‑auger attachment for cemetery from Toms for $3,400 (3-0)
• No action on renaming Industrial Avenue (postponed)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel and Recreation Committees are holding a joint meeting to discuss the hiring of a recreation director. This item will be addressed during a closed session per WI Stat 19.85 (1)(C).

• Discussion and possible action on hiring a recreation director

The committee approved hiring Candidate #2 for the recreation director position at $21.59 per hour, contingent on favorable references and successful physical and drug tests. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting entered closed session, returned to open session, and adjourned as recorded.

• Approved hiring Candidate #2 at $21.59 per hour, contingent on references and tests (5-0)
• Moved to closed session under WI Stat 19.85(1)(C) (5-0)
• Returned to open session under WI Stat 19.85(2) (5-0)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 pm (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review yearly and monthly reports from Police, EMS, Fire, and Emergency Government. They will discuss and possibly approve an extension of premise for 1850's Inn, LLC, a radar speed sign for E Center St, filling an open police officer position, and a job application for the Fire Department.

• Discuss/approve extension of premise for 1850's Inn, LLC at 172 E Oak St
• Discuss/approve Radar Speed Sign for E Center St
• Discuss/approve filling open Police Officer position
• Discuss/approve job application for Fire Department
• Review 2025 State Grant for EMS and repairs to Ambulance 2352

The Public Safety Committee approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes, both by a 3‑0 vote. It authorized the extension of the premise at 1850 172 E Oak St. pending sidewalk completion, and approved purchase of four solar‑powered speed radar signs costing $4,805 to be sent to the Finance Committee. The committee also approved filling the vacant police officer position and adopted a new fire‑department application to be forwarded to the Personnel Committee. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Public Safety agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 23 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved extension of premise at 1850 172 E Oak St., pending sidewalk completion (3-0)
• Approved purchase of four solar‑powered speed radar signs, $4,805 (3-0)
• Approved filling vacant police officer position (3-0)
• Approved new fire‑department application and referral to Personnel Committee (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its monthly executive meeting to discuss personnel and operational updates. The body will review the rewrite of Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines. Discussions will also include a fundraiser and the 2361 response update.

• Review of SOP/SOG re-write
• Smoke Alarm/Home Inspection Program
• Health and Safety Officer and Committee updates
• Fundraiser and Tractor Pulls 50/50 drawing
• Update on responding with 2361

The Juneau Fire Department executive meeting on March 19, 2025, was largely procedural, with agenda and minutes approved. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included upcoming training, a fundraiser, and forming a committee for a health and safety officer role.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Dave Beal, second by Dan Zank)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Jessy Schuster, second by Erin Schuster)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dan Zank, second by Jessy Schuster)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department holds its regular monthly meeting on March 19, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes and the treasurer's report, committee reports on training, fundraising, and fire prevention, and old business items such as the smoke alarm/home inspection program update and health and safety committee. New business covers monthly clean-up, fundraisers, and an update on apparatus 2361. No significant financial decisions or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Review of past emergency calls
• Smoke Alarm/Home Inspection Program Update
• Update on apparatus 2361 and response procedures
• Fundraising discussions
• Monthly newsletter discussion

The department approved its meeting agenda, accepted the previous meeting minutes, and accepted the treasurer's report. A motion was carried to hold a trap shoot on September 13, 2025, and another motion approved staffing for the July and September 50/50 events. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Scheduled trap shoot for Sept 13, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved staffing for July 50/50 and Tractor Pulls, and delegated Sept 50/50 to Horicon and Burnett (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

CDA Committee

This meeting of the Community Development Authority Committee was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports including bills and year-to-date expenditures, hear the director's report on operations, and discuss unfinished business such as window replacement and boiler permits. New business includes conference training and hosting a directors' council.

• Review and approve payment of Board bills Feb. 11–Mar. 11, 2025
• Review City year-to-date expenditures
• Discussion of window replacement
• Discussion of boiler permits
• WAPL and director training, hosting Director's Council

The Juneau Public Library Board approved a $161,589.77 bid from AM Construction to replace exterior windows. The board also approved routine financial reports and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved AM Construction bid of $161,589.77 for exterior window replacement
• Approved payment of bills from Feb. 11 - March 11, 2025
• Approved Feb. 28, 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Approved agenda and minutes of February 12, 2025 meeting

EMS Regular Meeting

The Juneau EMS holds its regular monthly meeting with routine approvals of minutes and treasurer's report. The main discussions include setting up a night schedule, a Facebook project, and a community CPR class on March 15. The board will also review TB waivers and plans for 2352.

• Community CPR Class scheduled for March 15
• Discuss setting up a night schedule
• Review plans for 2352
• Facebook project update
• T/B Waivers discussion

The City of Juneau EMS held its regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2025, at the Public Safety Building. The board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the treasurer's report, all without discussion. Committee reports covered training, membership, fundraising, maintenance, run review, and communications. The next meeting is set for April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Cole, seconded by Steve).
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (motion by Steve, seconded by Gina).
• Approved the treasurer's report (motion by Brittany, seconded by Cole).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Cole, seconded by Steve).

EMS Executive Meeting

The Juneau EMS Executive Committee will review the EMS schedule and discuss setting up a night schedule, review plans for a new ambulance (2352), and set up a community CPR class. They will also update on a Facebook project, refresher training, and review ambulance logs and the 2024 annual summary.

• EMS schedule review and discussion of a night schedule
• Review plans for the new ambulance (2352)
• Setup of a community CPR class
• Update on the Facebook project
• Review of 2024 annual summary

The City of Juneau EMS executive meeting on March 11, 2025, was largely procedural. The board approved the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes, both by unanimous voice vote. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions were taken; the meeting focused on scheduling, training, and communication updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Nate, second by Brittany)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Nate, second by Brittany)
• Set next meeting for April 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dan T, second by Nate)

Common Council

The Council will consider Resolution 65-2024 to approve a lease agreement with Dodge County for the Gathering Plaza and Resolution 64-2024 to amend the personnel policy handbook regarding paid time. They will also approve payment of bills totaling $1,182,561.73, approve provisional and regular bartender's licenses for Kaitlynn Baumgartner, and receive reports from various committees.

• Approve Resolution 65-2024: Gathering Plaza Lease Agreement with Dodge County
• Approve Resolution 64-2024: Amend Personnel Policy Handbook – Paid Time (Work #1)
• Approve payment of bills: $747,177.73 (checks) and $435,384.00 (electronic)
• Approve provisional license (45 days) for Kaitlynn Baumgartner
• Approve regular bartender's license for Kaitlynn Baumgartner

The Common Council approved $747,177.73 in checks and $435,384.00 in electronic payments (4-0). They also approved a lease agreement with Dodge County for the Gathering Plaza and amended the personnel policy handbook regarding paid time off. The council approved provisional and regular bartender's licenses for Kaitlynn Baumgartner.

• Approved $747,177.73 in checks and $435,384.00 in electronic payments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 65-2024: Gathering Plaza Lease Agreement with Dodge County (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 64-2024: Amend Personnel Policy Handbook - Paid Time (4-0)
• Approved provisional operator's license for Kaitlynn Baumgartner
• Approved regular bartender's license for Kaitlynn Baumgartner
• Approved agenda and minutes of previous and intervening meetings
• Amended Personnel Committee minutes to fix numbering

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to conduct job applicant interviews during a closed session. The meeting also includes a department activities update from Gail Amsler.

• Closed session to interview job applicants

The Recreation Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They entered closed session to interview job applicants, then reconvened in open session. No substantive decisions were made; the only update was that the Easter egg hunt is set for April 12th, T-Ball sign-up is underway, and soccer is starting soon. A policy for payment of officials did not pass the Finance committee.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session for job applicant interviews at 5:38 pm (motion carried)
• Reconvened to open session at 6:26 pm (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:41 pm (motion carried)

Cable TV Committee

The March 10, 2025 meeting of the Juneau Cable TV Committee has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is April 14, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

Finance Committee

The Juneau Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve a Recreation Department policy for paying game officials and a lease agreement between Dodge County and the City of Juneau for the Gathering Plaza. They will also review 2024 borrowing and ARPA fund status, with no votes planned on those items.

• Review and possible approval of Recreation Department’s policy for paying game officials
• Review and possible approval of Gathering Plaza Lease Agreement between Dodge County and City of Juneau
• Review and discussion of 2024 borrowing
• Review and discussion of ARPA funds

The Finance Committee approved the Gathering Plaza lease agreement between Dodge County and the City of Juneau, with a technical correction to a section reference. The committee also discussed but took no action on the Recreation Department's policy for paying game officials, deciding instead to follow the attorney's recommendation. Updates were provided on 2024 borrowing and ARPA funds.

• Approved Gathering Plaza lease agreement with Dodge County (3-0)
• No action taken on Recreation Department's policy for paying game officials

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, reviewing monthly financials and reports. Key discussion items include possible approval of an amendment to a wastewater treatment plant change order, hiring CBS Squared for water treatment consulting, and authorizing purchase of Landia spare parts and tools.

• Approve vouchers and checks
• Review consumption loss and delinquent customers
• Possible approval of WWTP change order #6 amendment
• Possible approval of hiring CBS Squared for water treatment consulting
• Possible approval of purchasing Landia spare parts and tools

The Utility Commission approved payments totaling $962,482.11, including a WPPI invoice and checks, and adjusted Change Order #6 for the wastewater treatment plant to $123,591.00. They also approved purchasing Landia spare parts and tools not to exceed $5,838.81 plus freight. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved WPPI invoice of $252,814.65 and checks totaling $709,667.46 (4-0)
• Adjusted WWTP Change Order #6 total from $108,264 to $123,591.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Landia spare parts and tools not to exceed $5,838.81 plus freight (4-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will enter closed session to discuss the potential resignation of Police Officer Michael Cypert. Following the closed session, the council will reconvene publicly to vote on Resolution 62-2024 approving the resignation and Resolution 63-2024 approving mayoral interim appointments to committees.

• Potential resignation of Police Officer Michael Cypert discussed in closed session (WI Stat 19.85(1)(c))
• Resolution 62-2024 to approve resignation of Police Officer Michael Cypert
• Resolution 63-2024 to approve mayoral interim appointments to committees

The Common Council met in special session and unanimously approved the resignation of Police Officer Michael Cypert via Resolution 62-2024. They also approved Resolution 63-2024, which confirms the mayor's interim appointments to committees. Both actions were taken after a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Resolution 62-2024 accepting resignation of Police Officer Michael Cypert (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 63-2024 approving mayoral interim appointments to committees (4-0)

Personnel Committee

The Joint Personnel / Utility Personnel Committee will review and take action on Section 201 Hours of Work, discuss a draft proposal from the Recreation Committee on paying game officials, and then adjourn to closed session to discuss a potential police officer resignation. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Review and take action on Section 201 Hours of Work
• Review draft proposal from Recreation Committee on policy for paying game officials
• Closed session to discuss potential resignation of a police officer
• Public comment opportunity
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025

The committee approved new wording for Personnel Policy Section 201 #1, as passed by the Utility Commission. It also discussed a draft policy for paying game officials, forwarding it to the Finance Committee. In closed session, the committee approved the resignation of police officer Michael Cypert.

• Approved new wording for Personnel Policy Section 201 #1 (passed by Utility Commission)
• Forwarded draft policy for paying game officials to Finance Committee
• Approved resignation of Michael Cypert

Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Juneau Public Safety Committee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will reconsider and possibly rescind the creation of a contingency fund based on new information. They will also review and approve a payment process for game officials, discuss the hiring timeline for a new Recreation Director, and appoint a contact person for City Hall. Additionally, they will hear updates on department activities and old business including a rescinded remote work offer and keyless entry.

• Review, discuss and approve process/procedure for payment to game officials.
• Reconsider and possibly rescind the creation of a contingency fund based on additional information.
• Review, discuss and determine the process and timeline for the hiring of a new Recreation Department Director.
• Appoint a contact person from the Recreation Committee that can provide updated information to City Hall.
• Old Business – Offer to work remotely rescinded by previous director, update on keyless entry, update from last Personnel Meeting regarding overtime issue for director.

The Recreation Committee approved a new policy for paying game officials, renaming the pay scale as 'Payment Fee Guidelines for Game Officials.' They also rescinded the creation of a contingency fund from the previous month. The committee outlined a hiring process for a new Recreation Director, with interviews scheduled for March 10. No public comments were made.

• Approved policy and procedure for paying game officials (motion carried)
• Rescinded creation of contingency fund (motion carried)
• Set hiring process for Recreation Director: Amsler and Marose review applications, interviews March 10
• Appointed Gail Amsler and Jenny White as contacts for city hall after March 16

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its monthly executive meeting to discuss operational updates and personnel. The body will review existing programs and address new recruitment and safety initiatives.

• Review of SOP/SOG re-write
• Smoke Alarm/Home Inspection Program
• New application for employment
• Recruitment/Retention Committee
• Health and Safety Officer and Committee

The February 19, 2025 executive meeting of the Juneau Fire Department was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The agenda and prior minutes were approved, and reports were given on personnel, fundraising, and training. No motions were made on policy or purchases, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Curt Ninmann, second by Dan Zank)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Jessy Schuster, second by Erin Schuster)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dan Zank, second by Curt Ninmann)

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department will meet to review past calls and receive reports from various committees. The body will discuss the SOP/SOG re-write and set a start date for hose testing.

• Review of SOP/SOG re-write
• Determination of hose testing start date
• Update on 2371
• Smoke Alarm/Home inspection Program update
• Discussion on calling dispatch and responding to the station

The Juneau Fire Department met on February 19, 2025, and handled routine business: approving the agenda, previous minutes, and treasurer's report. No substantive policy decisions or votes on major items occurred; reports covered training, fundraising, equipment maintenance, and upcoming events.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Dan Jahnke, seconded by Brian Smedema)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion by Jessy Schuster, seconded by Dan Jahnke)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion by Dan Jahnke, seconded by Brian Smedema)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dan Zank, seconded by Dan Jahnke)

CDA Committee

The Community Development Authority Committee meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for March 18, 2025.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project. The commission may take action on specific change orders related to the project.

• Review and possible action on change orders for the WWTP project

The Utility Commission approved Change Order #6 for the WWTP project at a cost of $108,261.00. The order covers several items, including upper-level brick caulking, HVAC controls, sludge storage openings, clarifier skimmer arm brackets, WAS & Scum discharge modifications, and masonry flashing. The commission also noted previously completed change orders and direct purchases for test kits, a dishwasher, and Landia parts.

• Approved Change Order #6 at $108,261.00 (4-0)
• Noted direct purchases: test kits $657.72, dishwasher $127.09, Landia parts & tools $5,838.81
• Noted completed change orders: gas leak repair $2,286.00, concrete removal $1,910.00, GFI protection $1,120.00, SCADA mounting $1,954.00

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for February 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2025.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and possibly approve the repeal of Ordinance 10.04.090, which sets weight limits for certain streets. The committee will also discuss local businesses donating 'Welcome to Juneau' signs. Other agenda items include approving previous minutes, public comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review, discuss, and possibly approve repealing Ordinance 10.04.090 (weight limits for certain streets).
• Review and discuss local businesses donating 'Welcome to Juneau' signs.
• Approve previous minutes from January 29, 2025.
• Set next meeting for March 26, 2025.

The Public Works Committee discussed repealing Ordinance 10.04.090, which sets weight limits for certain streets, but the motion to repeal failed because the mayor's second did not count (mayor is non-voting). No other substantive decisions were made; the committee also discussed sending letters to local businesses about donating Welcome to Juneau signs and received a superintendent's report.

• Motion to repeal Ordinance 10.04.090 failed (lack of second, mayor non-voting)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from January 29, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 8:25 pm (motion carried)

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board will discuss and possibly enter closed session to evaluate the Library Director's employment, compensation, and performance. They will also review and approve financial reports for 2024 and early 2025, the 2024 Annual Report for submission to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and updates on window replacement and boiler permits.

• 6-month performance review of the Library Director, potentially in closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)
• Review and approve payment of board bills for remainder of 2024 and Jan 1–Feb 10, 2025
• Review and approve Library's 2024 Annual Report for submission to DPI
• Update on window replacement project
• Status of boiler permits

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees approved the 2024 Annual Report for submission to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) as presented. The board also approved payment of bills from late 2024 and early 2025, the January 31, 2025 Treasurer's Report, and the meeting agenda and prior minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or procedural.

• Approved 2024 Annual Report for DPI submission (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills from remainder of 2024 and Jan. 1-Feb. 10, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Jan. 31, 2025 Treasurer's Report (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 8, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss weight restrictions on E. Center Street and a library grant for a Story Walk. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding the city wage scale and capital requests using 2024 debt funds.

• Payment of bills: $1,729,125.74 (checks) and $380,051.08 (electronic)
• Resolution 23-2024-Amended: Approve Capital Requests Using 2024 General Obligation Debt Funds
• Resolution 46-2024 Amended: Approve City Wage Scale
• Resolution 61-2024: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License for Main Street Smoke Shop
• Bartender's Licenses for Deidre Huolihan, Sydney Finkler, and Dana Berner

The Common Council approved two amended resolutions: one for capital requests using 2024 general obligation debt funds (4-1) and one for the city wage scale (5-0). They also approved payments totaling $2,109,176.82, provisional and regular liquor licenses, and a tobacco retail license. Public comments raised concerns about weight restrictions on Cty Rd S, but no action was taken on that issue.

• Approved Resolution 23-2024 AMENDED (Capital Requests Using 2024 GO Debt Funds) 4-1
• Approved Resolution 46-2024 AMENDED (City Wage Scale) 5-0
• Approved $1,729,125.74 in checks and $380,051.08 in electronic payments 5-0
• Approved provisional operator's license for Deidre Huolihan
• Approved regular bartender's licenses for Deidre Huolihan, Sydney Finkler, Dana Berner
• Approved Resolution 61-2024 (Cigarette, Tobacco, and E-Vaping Retail License for Main Street Smoke Shop) 5-0

EMS Regular Meeting

This is a regular monthly meeting of the City of Juneau EMS, covering routine operational matters such as roll call, approvals of minutes and treasurer's report, committee reports, training, and run review. Notable items include a review of plans for '2352' (likely an ambulance or project), discussion of a night schedule, a community CPR class, a T/B waiver, and refresher training. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major financial decisions or policy changes.

• Review plans for 2352 (possible ambulance or equipment project)
• Discuss setting up a night schedule
• Community CPR class planning
• T/B waiver consideration
• Membership recruitment and retention discussion

The City of Juneau EMS held its regular monthly meeting on February 11, 2025, at the Public Safety Building. The meeting was largely procedural: the agenda, previous minutes, and treasurer's report were all approved by voice vote. No substantive policy decisions or contracts were acted upon; discussions included upcoming community CPR classes, a Facebook project, and plans for a new ambulance (delivery expected Spring 2027). The next meeting was set for March 11, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Brittany, seconded by Steve)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion by Cole, seconded by Brittany)
• Approved treasurer's report (motion by Cole, seconded by Steve)
• Set next meeting for March 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Finance Committee

The Juneau Finance Committee will meet on February 11, 2025, to discuss and possibly approve a new window quote for the Juneau Public Library and consider amending the 2025 wage scale for Recreation Department Officials. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Review and possible approval of new window quote for Juneau Public Library
• Review and possible amendment of 2025 wage scale for Recreation Department Officials
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from December 10, 2024

The Finance Committee approved a $161,589.77 contract with AM Construction for replacing all windows at the Juneau Public Library, accepting the lowest bid. The committee also approved an increase in pay for recreation department basketball officials to $25 per game and $35 per game for certified officials, effective January 1, 2025.

• Approved AM Construction quote for library window replacement at $161,589.77 (2-0)
• Approved 2025 wage scale amendment for basketball officials: $25/game, certified $35/game (2-0)

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will meet to review operational schedules and training plans. The body will discuss the night schedule, a community CPR class, and refresher training.

• EMS night schedule review
• Plans for the new 2352
• Community CPR Class setup
• Refresher training
• Whisker Training review

The Juneau EMS executive meeting was largely procedural, with the agenda and prior minutes approved unanimously. Discussions covered EMS schedule review, a night schedule proposal, a Facebook project update, plans for the new 2352 vehicle, a community CPR class scheduled for March 15, and refresher training pending state guidance. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Brittany, seconded by Dan Z)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Brittany, seconded by Dan Z)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dan T, seconded by Brittany)

Cable TV Committee

The Cable TV Committee meeting scheduled for February 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2025.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will meet to review monthly financial statements and delinquent customer totals. The body will discuss potential approvals for an underground contractor bid and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project change orders. Members may also vote on changes to Section 201-Item 1 of the employee handbook.

• Underground contractor bid for approval
• WWTP project change orders for approval
• Changes to employee handbook Section 201-Item 1
• Review of monthly income statement and vouchers

The Utility Commission approved payment of a WPPI invoice for $255,384.22 and checks totaling $639,301.47. The commission awarded the underground contractor bid to J&R Underground LLC, contingent on approval from the City Attorney. They also approved new verbiage for Section 201-Item 1 of the employee handbook. The commission discussed various project updates, including wastewater treatment plant change orders and a potential open house at the WWTP.

• Approved WPPI invoice payment of $255,384.22 and checks of $639,301.47 (4-0)
• Awarded underground contractor bid to J&R Underground LLC, contingent on City Attorney approval (4-0)
• Approved new verbiage for Section 201-Item 1 of employee handbook (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as amended (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and possibly approve engineering costs for improvements at Wild Goose Estates and renovating the main entrance of the Community Center. They will also review poles for weight limit signs in Dodge County. Other items include approving previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and discuss poles for weight limit signs (Dodge County)
• Review, discuss, and possibly approve engineering costs for improvements at Wild Goose Estates
• Review, discuss, and possibly approve renovating main entrance at the Community Center
• Approve previous minutes from October 30, 2024
• Set next meeting for February 26, 2025

The Public Works Committee approved hiring Excel Engineering to address water issues at Wild Goose Estates, with a 2-0 vote. They also discussed weight limit signs for Dodge County roads and considered renovating the Community Center entrance, but took no action on those items. The next meeting is set for February 26, 2025.

• Approved hiring Excel Engineering for Wild Goose Estates water improvements (2-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from October 30, 2024
• Discussed weight limit signs for Dodge County, no action
• Discussed Community Center entrance renovation, no action

Personnel Committee

The Joint Personnel and Utility Personnel Committee will discuss updates to hours of work and overtime policies. The body will consider hiring a previous recreation director for remote registration work and discuss employee bonuses.

• Action on Section 202 Overtime regarding a October 11, 2024 letter on flexing time
• Action on Section 201 Hours of Work
• Possible approval to hire previous Recreation Director for remote registration work
• Discussion on employee bonuses
• Closed session regarding an employee fit for duty evaluation

The Personnel Committee voted down a motion to retract an October 11, 2024 letter to Jacob Caltagerone regarding exempt status and overtime pay, leaving Section 202 of the personnel policy unchanged. The committee also removed from the agenda a proposal to hire the previous Recreation Director remotely, and took no action on employee bonuses. Updates were provided on time clocks, minute-taking recruitment, and the Recreation Director position.

• Motion to retract October 11 letter and leave Section 202 unchanged failed (2-5)
• Removed from agenda: hiring previous Recreation Director remotely
• No action on employee bonuses
• Approved amended agenda
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes
• Moved to closed session for fit-for-duty evaluation
• Returned to open session and shared evaluation conclusion

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss and possibly approve a letter of support for the Story Walk, review apartment requirements for W. North Street, building plans for parcel 241-1115-2811-040, and a certified survey map for two parcels. A property maintenance update is also on the agenda.

• Letter of support for the Story Walk – possible approval
• Apartment requirements for W. North Street – review and discussion
• Building plans/requirements for parcel 241-1115-2811-040
• Certified survey map for parcels 012-1015-0334-000 and 012-1015-1021-000
• Property maintenance update

The Juneau Plan Commission approved a letter of intent for parcels #012-1015-1021-000 and #012-1015-0334-000, with a 7-0 vote. The commission also discussed apartment plans for W. North Street and building requirements for another parcel, but took no formal action on those items. No action was taken on a letter of support for the Story Walk due to no attendance.

• Approved letter of intent for parcels #012-1015-1021-000 and #012-1015-0334-000 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes from October 28, 2024 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Juneau Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on opening fire service contracts with the Towns of Oak Grove and Hubbard. The committee will also consider a cigarette and vaping device license for Main ST Smoke Shop. A citizen complaint about parking on the 100 block of E. Oak Grove Street may lead to action. Monthly reports from EMS, Fire, Police, and Emergency Government for October–December 2024 are included for review and discussion.

• Discuss and approve 2025 EMS officers
• Discuss and approve opening fire contracts with Town of Oak Grove and Town of Hubbard
• Discuss and approve 2025 Fire officers
• Discuss and possibly approve cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device license for Main ST Smoke Shop, 140 E. Oak Street, Juneau, agent Hassan Elzofri
• Discuss and possibly take action regarding citizen complaint about parking, stopping, and standing on the 100 block of E. Oak Grove Street

The committee unanimously approved opening fire contracts with the Town of Oak Grove and Town of Hubbard, and approved a tobacco license for Main St Smoke Shop. They also heard concerns from local businesses about a weight restriction on E. Center St but took no action. No formal action was taken on a citizen complaint about parking on E. Oak Grove St.

• Approved opening fire contracts with Town of Oak Grove and Town of Hubbard (unanimous)
• Approved Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License for Main St Smoke Shop, 140 E. Oak Street (unanimous)
• No formal action on citizen complaint regarding parking on 100 block E. Oak Grove St; police will monitor
• Approved Public Safety agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

CDA Committee

The January 21, 2025 meeting of the Juneau Community Development Authority Committee has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 18, 2025. No items were discussed or voted on.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Recreation Committee

The Juneau Recreation Committee will discuss and determine the process for hiring a new Recreation Director, including forming a hiring sub-committee and interview questions. The committee will also consider an interim hire for limited responsibilities and approve hiring the previous director to work remotely handling registrations until a new director is onboard. Additionally, they will review the Clerk/Treasurer's email regarding limitations on concession funds. A soccer sub-committee update is also scheduled.

• Review, discuss and determine process for hiring a new Recreation Director
• Review, discuss and approve interim hire for limited responsibilities in absence of a director
• Review, discuss and approve hiring previous director to work remotely handling registrations
• Review Clerk/Treasurer email outlining limitations of concession funds
• Kevin Klueger – soccer sub-committee information

The Recreation Committee voted to refill the Recreation Director position as full-time, despite the Council rejecting the proposed job description and the mayor's preference for part-time or YMCA contracting. They also approved interim hires and remote work for the previous director to handle ongoing programs. A contingency fund for concession money was created.

• Approved motion to refill Recreation Director as full-time position (carried)
• Approved interim hire for limited responsibilities (tournaments, Community Center opening/closing) (carried)
• Approved hiring previous director remotely at $28.85/hour for registrations, invoices, communications (carried)
• Created contingency fund for Recreation Department Special Events/Projects; annual concession monies over $1,000 moved to fund (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 (carried)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The January 15, 2025 executive meeting of the Juneau Fire Department was canceled due to the annual meeting. No decisions or discussions will occur. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice.

• Meeting canceled due to Annual Meeting
• No action will be taken by any governmental body

Fire Dept Regular Meeting Agenda

The Juneau Fire Department holds its regular monthly meeting to review past calls, committee reports, and old business including a SOP/SOG rewrite and a smoke alarm/home inspection program update. No major decisions or new policies are expected; the agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Review and update of Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines (SOP/SOG rewrite)
• Discussion of Lexipol/Fire Rescue 1 and ESO software
• Smoke alarm and home inspection program update
• Fundraiser purchase for new equipment
• Training: February tour at Clearview

The Juneau Fire Department met on January 15, 2025, and handled routine business: approving the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included upcoming training, fundraising ideas, and equipment purchases.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Dave Beal, second by Brian Smedema)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (motion by Dan Wegener, second by Dan Zank)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion by Kevin Schultz, second by Brian Smedema)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dan Jahnke, second by Kevin Schultz)

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The Juneau Fire Department will hold its annual meeting after the regular monthly meeting on January 15, 2025. Business includes presenting Years of Service Awards to five members (ranging from 10 to 50 years), electing officers for Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and Trustee, and setting the time and place for future meetings and drills.

• Years of Service Awards: Brad Modaff (10 years), Kevin Schultz (25 years), Dave Beal (35 years), Dan Zank (40 years), Earl Pamperin (50 years)
• Election of officers: Lieutenant, Safety Officer, Trustee
• Setting time and place for monthly meetings and drills

The Juneau Fire Department held its annual meeting and elected officers: Cierra Schaalma as Lieutenant, Jenny Coombs as Safety Officer, Nick Zank as Trustee #1, and Erin Schuster as Trustee #2. The department also approved keeping drill night on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and set the monthly meeting for the third Wednesday, with the executive board at 6:00 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Paper ballots were ordered destroyed, and years of service awards were presented.

• Elected Cierra Schaalma as Lieutenant (paper ballot)
• Elected Jenny Coombs as Safety Officer (unanimous vote)
• Elected Nick Zank as Trustee #1, 3-year term (paper ballot)
• Elected Erin Schuster as Trustee #2, 2-year term (unanimous vote)
• Approved drill night on first Monday at 18:30 and meeting night on third Wednesday (Exec 18:00, regular 19:00)
• Approved destruction of paper ballots

Common Council

The Juneau Common Council will meet to approve over $2.2 million in bills, discuss a library grant for a Story Walk, and act on several resolutions. These include a plan commission certified survey map for two parcels, accepting a recreation director's resignation, approving a job description for the position, and appointing an interim director. The council will also vote on provisional and regular bartender licenses.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $2,200,536.53 ($1,991,245.42 in checks, $209,291.11 electronic)
• Discuss pursuing a Library Grant for a Story Walk (communication from Paul Marose)
• Resolution 57-2024 approving a certified survey map for parcels 012-1015-0334-000 and 012-1015-1021-000
• Resolutions 58-2024 (accept resignation), 59-2024 (approve job description), and 60-2024 (appoint interim recreation director)
• Approve regular bartender licenses for 2024 (7 applicants) and one provisional 45-day license

The Common Council approved $1,991,245.42 in checks and $209,291.11 in electronic payments, and approved several resolutions including a certified survey map and accepting a resignation. A resolution to approve a new Recreation Director job description was defeated 1-4. The council also approved provisional and regular bartender's licenses.

• Approved $1,991,245.42 in checks and $209,291.11 in electronic payments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 57-2024 for Certified Survey Map for Parcels 012-1015-0334-000 & 012-1015-1021-000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 58-2024 accepting resignation of Recreation Director Jacob Caltagerone (5-0)
• Defeated Resolution 59-2024 approving Recreation Director job description (1-4)
• Approved Resolution 60-2024 appointing Gail Amsler as Interim Recreation Director (5-0)
• Approved provisional operator's license for Hayley Malone
• Approved regular bartender's licenses for seven individuals

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will review and possibly approve accepting the resignation of Recreation Director Jacob Caltagerone. They will also discuss refilling that position and temporarily paying city custodian Gail Amsler her current wage for recreation department work during the vacancy, subject to Recreation Committee approval.

• Acceptance of resignation letter from Recreation Director Jacob Caltagerone
• Discussion and possible approval to refill the Recreation Director position
• Proposal to pay City Custodian Gail Amsler her current wage for interim Recreation Department work, pending Recreation Committee approval

The Personnel Committee accepted the resignation of Recreation Director Jacob Caltagerone and approved refilling the position. It also approved paying City Custodian Gail Amsler her current wage for limited interim recreation duties, subject to Recreation Committee approval. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted resignation of Recreation Director Jacob Caltagerone
• Approved refilling the Recreation Director position
• Approved Gail Amsler as interim Rec Director with limited responsibilities, subject to Recreation Committee approval

EMS Executive Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS holds its annual meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving prior minutes, electing officers for the coming year, and setting meeting and training dates for 2025. The meeting also seeks two volunteers to audit the books afterward. No other significant policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the EMS unit
• Setting meeting and training times/dates for 2025
• Request for two volunteers to audit books after the meeting

The Juneau EMS executive meeting on January 14, 2025, was largely procedural. Members approved the agenda and prior minutes, discussed communications and old/new business items, and set the next meeting for February 11, 2025. No substantive policy decisions or votes on major actions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Dan T, seconded by Nate)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Nate, seconded by Dan Z)
• Set next meeting for February 11, 2025

EMS Regular Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS will hold its regular monthly meeting covering committee reports, old and new business. Key items include elections, refresher training, and discussion of a community CPR class and plans for 2352. The agenda is largely procedural and administrative.

• Elections for EMS officers
• Review of plans for 2352 (possibly equipment or vehicle)
• Discussion of a community CPR class
• Setting up a night schedule review
• Facebook project update

The City of Juneau EMS held its regular monthly meeting on January 14, 2025, at the Public Safety Building. The meeting was largely procedural: the agenda, previous minutes, and treasurer's report were approved without discussion. No substantive policy decisions or votes on major items were recorded; discussions included a possible school visit for recruitment, a community CPR class scheduled for March 15, and waiting on state response for refresher training.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Steve, seconded by Dan T)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion by Gina, seconded by Nate)
• Approved treasurer's report (motion by Steve, seconded by Gina)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brittany, seconded by Steve)

Cable TV Committee

The committee will review minutes from August 2024 and discuss updates on the Owls project and needed supplies. They will also address cable TV service updates and any complaints from residents. Ideas for recording meetings and setting the next meeting date are on the agenda. No binding votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review and discuss Owls update and supplies still needed
• Review of cable TV complaints
• Discussion of ideas for recording meetings
• Set next meeting for February 10, 2025
• Public comments

The Cable TV Committee discussed technical updates, including setting up a new YouTube channel for OWLS webcams after password recovery failed, and planned to test dual filming and needed equipment. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved agenda (Marose/Whiting)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024 (Whiting/Marose)

Library Board

The Juneau Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the Director's report. The board will discuss window replacement quotes and boiler permits. A closed session may be held to conduct the 6-month review of the Library Director.

• Review of updated window replacement quotes
• Review of boiler permit status
• 6-month review of Library Director
• Approval of Board bills from December 12 – December 31, 2024
• Review of Treasurer’s Report and year-to-date Board Budget

The Juneau Public Library Board approved the 6-month performance review of Library Director Connie Schuett during a closed session, with plans to present the written review at the next meeting. The board also approved routine financial reports, including bills and the treasurer's report, and discussed window replacement quotes and boiler permits, with no final decisions on those items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills from Dec. 12-Dec. 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved December 31, 2024 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month review of Library Director Connie Schuett (closed session, unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Utility Commission

The Juneau Utility Commission will discuss and possibly approve a contract for the 2025 East Oak Street Reconstruction Project via Resolution 55-2024. Other business includes reviewing prior month income, approving vouchers, and discussing a snowplow purchase.

• Resolution 55-2024 awarding construction contract for 2025 East Oak Street Reconstruction Project
• Discuss and possibly approve a snowplow for the electric department
• Review prior month income statement and delinquent customer totals
• Approve vouchers and checks
• Council acts affecting utility

The Utility Commission approved payments totaling over $2.36 million, including a WPPI invoice and checks, and approved the purchase of a larger snowplow while selling the current one to DPW for $4,500. The commission also received updates on the WWTP upgrade project, including progress and a March 1 substantial completion date, and discussed various operational matters.

• Approved WPPI invoice for $252,000.84 and checks totaling $2,113,383.29 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a larger snowplow and sale of current plow to DPW for $4,500 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes as amended (5-0)