The Common Council met in special session at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on December 18, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Gearing-Lancaster, Ammann, Peloquin, and Busse were present. Alderpersons Wussow, E. Rave, and Dougherty attended remotely via Zoom meetings. Alderperson M. Rave was excused. Mayor J. Eddy presided.
It was moved by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to dispense with the
reading of the minutes of the December 3, 2024 Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion carried.
CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE There were no citizens in attendance.
It was moved by Alderperson Dougherty, seconded by Alderperson Busse to place on file the minutes of the December 5, 2024 Plan Commission meeting. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve Application for Payment #2 from Haas Sons, Inc. in the amount of $45,800.55 for Buchanan Street Project. Motion carried.
The City Administrator advised the $80,000 expense for the proposed Foundation Trail Expansion Study will be covered with a TAP grant that will cover 80% or $68,000 of eligible expenses and the remaining 20% or $17,000 will be covered by a local donor.
It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the contract between the City and the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission for the Foundation Trail Expansion Study. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster, seconded by Alderperson E. Rave to approve vouchers for November 2024 Check #74784 – #74913 totaling $950,252.68. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Wussow, seconded by Alderperson Peloquin to approve the City Treasurer’s Report for November 2024. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Ammann, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to approve the Revenue & Expense Report for November 2024. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderperson Peloquin, seconded by Alderperson Dougherty to adjourn. Motion carried at 6:30pm.