City Council Minutes
City of Medford Common Council Meeting Minutes Monday, August 25, 2025; 6:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 639 South Second Street, Medford, WI {Subject to Council Approval} Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor Mike Wellner called the meeting to order with the following members present: Dave J. Brandner, Laura Holmes, Tim Hansen, Christine Weix, Randy Haynes, and Clem Johnson. Alderpersons Ken Coyer and Mike Bub was an excused absence.
Pledge of Allegiance
Alderperson Johnson began the meeting by leading the group in the reciting of the “Pledge of Allegiance”.
Open Meeting Law Compliance Mayor Wellner announced that this was an open meeting of the Common Council. Notice of this meeting was given to the public at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by forwarding the complete agenda to the official City newspaper, The Star News, and to all news media that have requested the same as well as posting. Copies of the complete agenda were available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office. Anyone desiring information as to forthcoming meetings should contact the City Clerk’s Office.
City Personnel Present
The following City personnel were present: Street & Water Superintendent Jason Viergutz, Wastewater Superintendent Alex Zenner, Electric Utility Manager Spence Titera, Treasurer Kathy Tom, City Clerk Ashley Lemke, and City Coordinator Joe Harris. City Attorney Courtney Graff was an excused absence.
Visitors Present
Visitors present were The Star News.
Citizens & Delegations Comments
There were no citizens or delegations present.
Minutes
Laura Holmes moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve the following minutes (1) August 11, 2025 - Common Council; (2) August 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole; and (3) August 11, 2025 - Budget Review Session and to place a copy of the same in the City Clerk’s Office. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Resolution Establishing a Non-Lapsing Account for City Hall Office Replacement Funds Laura Holmes moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #13A & 13B and adopt resolution #1964 creating the non-lapsing account for City Hall Office Replacement Fund account 1051600-97000. Motion Carried.
Yes: Dave J. Brandner, Christine Weix, Clem Johnson, Laura Holmes, Tim Hansen, and Randy Haynes No: Absent: Ken Coyer and Michael Bub Resolution Establishing the 2026 Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Fee and Residential Recycling Fee Laura Holmes moved, Dave J. Brandner seconded a motion to suspend Council Rules #13A & 13B adopting Resolution #1965 to establish the 2026 refuse/recycling fees as follows with no increase: Over 62 years of age with not more than one waste container per week at $15.75 per month (Solid Waste @ $11.50 and Recycling @ $4.25) and all other residential units at $16.75 per month (Solid Waste @ $12.30 and Recycling @ $4.45). Motion Carried.
Yes: Dave J. Brandner, Christine Weix, Clem Johnson, Laura Holmes, Tim Hansen, and Randy Haynes No: Absent: Ken Coyer and Michael Bub Committee of the Whole Recommendation( s): Potential Sale of City Owned Property Dave J. Brandner moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to approve the sale of City owned lot located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave and State Street at a cost of $2,500 to Karrie Kasperek. Motion Carried.
Yes: Dave J. Brandner, Christine Weix, Clem Johnson, Laura Holmes, Tim Hansen, and Randy Haynes No: Absent: Ken Coyer and Michael Bub Johnson Property - Preliminary Plat Approval The preliminary plat for the Johnson property is attached for review; all the lots are a halfacre. One major problem with the Simek subdivision was that the lots were too small for people to build a home on them. We addressed the problem with this plat all the lots are larger they are the same as two lots in the Simek plat. One of the agreements with the Johnson family when purchasing the land was naming a road Johnson Trail. The other streets are left a blank until time of construction they can be named then. The school is currently building on lot # 27.
For Council this is just the first chance to look at the plat. If you have any changes they will be changed and then referred to Plan Commission. Plan commission will then have a chance to look and make any recommendations to the Plat. It will then come back to Council for final approval.
Dave J. Brandner moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to refer the Preliminary Plat to Plan Commission. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Adoption of the 2026 Enterprise & Special Revenue Fund Budgets Clem Johnson moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to approve the 2026 Enterprise and Special Revenue Budgets as follows: Enterprise Fund 2026 Anticipated Operating Expenses Room Tax* $50,000 Landfill $5,500 Community Development Authority Board $500 Water Utility $1,115,446 Refuse/Recycling Fund $412,035 Wastewater Utility $2,247,985 Electric Utility $10,555,762 *The Hotel/Motel Tax Fund budget reflects the 84% allocation to the Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission, 14% to the City General Fund and 2% Non-Lapsing Music Fund. Motion Carried.
Yes: Dave J. Brandner, Christine Weix, Clem Johnson, Laura Holmes, Tim Hansen, and Randy Haynes No: Absent: Ken Coyer and Michael Bub Adjourn to Committee of the Whole Laura Holmes moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:10 PM. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned to Committee of the Whole.
Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Lemke City Clerk, WCMC
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