[0:47] That is true. [0:52] » All right, we're going to get started now. Everybody, I will call to order the [0:56] city of Milton common council meeting this Tuesday, March 3rd at 6 PM. Can I [1:01] get confirmation of appropriate meeting notice? [1:03] » Meeting notice was posted at Milton City Hall, Milton Piggley, Wiggley, and [1:07] Hometown Ace Hardware. >> Thank you. Uh, approval of agenda. [1:11] » So move. >> Second. [1:13] » We have a motion and a second. All those in favor say I. [1:16] » I. >> Opposed. We have an agenda. Pledge of [1:18] allegiance. [1:22] I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the [1:26] republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and [1:31] justice for all. [1:36] » Public comments regarding items which can be affected by council action. [1:40] Anyone signed in? >> There is no one signed in at this time. [1:44] » Thank you. Number five, approval of the consent agenda. [1:48] » So moved. >> Second. We have a motion and a second. [1:51] All those in favor say I. I. >> Anyone opposed. That motion carries. [1:57] Six. Discussion in possible action regarding special event permit [2:00] applications from Open Doors Foundation for the Milton Community Day events. [2:07] We do have someone present. If there anyone has any questions, these fell [2:10] into the agenda because of road closures. Otherwise, they would have [2:13] fallen in the consent agenda. If anybody has any questions for her or the [2:18] organization. Otherwise, a motion to pass these. [2:23] » Yes. I would move to approve the applications for Open Door Foundation [2:27] for the Mil Community Days events. >> Second. [2:31] » We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? [2:34] All those in favor say I. >> Anyone opposed? [2:38] » That motion carries. Number seven, discussion and possible action on [2:41] resolution 2026-03 regarding a 2025 budget finalization [2:47] amendment. >> The preliminary 2025 financial analysis [2:53] is projecting residual funds of $219,379 [3:00] that are remaining in the budget for 2025. [3:03] This resolution is a final amendment to the 2025 budget and allocates the [3:09] residual funds as well as adjustments that need to be made to the budget. [3:15] This has to be adopted prior to the 2025 audit that'll begin on March 16th. [3:22] Um, city staff is recommending the residual funds of $219,379 [3:28] be allocated in two ways. The first is [3:34] $63,293 towards the 2026 [3:40] sick and medical leave bank payouts for retirements and terminations that are in [3:46] good standing upon termination. Um, these should have been put into the 2026 [3:53] budget and were missed when we were preparing the budget. Um, so they'd make [3:59] a good offset so that the 2026 budget doesn't take that hit. These are the [4:04] ones that we are aware of that are happening in 2026. [4:09] And then the second piece, the remainder of the balance, $156,86. [4:15] We're recommending that they go to capital contribution for future [4:19] expenses. This will reduce the amount of future borrowings that we may have to [4:24] take on within the next year. If the council chooses to tonight, they [4:30] can alter these allocations and further define any of these funds from 2025 for [4:36] other uses. The resolution 202603 may be amended this evening to reflect those [4:42] allocations. In addition to allocating the residual funds, staff is also [4:47] requesting a budget amendment to align actual revenues and expenses incurred in [4:52] 2025 to what was originally budgeted. The use of the 2025 residual funds will [4:59] be utilized to offset future expenditures, [5:03] reducing future obligations in future budgeting cycles. The budget amendment [5:08] to align actual revenues and expenditures that occurred in 2025 has [5:12] no fiscal impact. Um staff's recommending that council [5:17] approve this resolution as prepared or amend it tonight um [5:23] so that it can get approved in time for the audit starting on the 16th. [5:31] » Thank you. Any questions for Kelsey? I do have one thing to bring up to fellow [5:37] council members is uh um circling back to the request of the $10,000 that the [5:44] Milton House had asked uh during the request of funds and at that time we had [5:50] uh denied the additional request above and beyond which was budgeted into the [5:53] 2026 budget for to see how we were doing with the end of year um funds residual [6:00] funds. Um, I feel that we're in a healthy position to make that additional [6:05] investment to the Milton House for uh as a capital improvement for them for their [6:10] own expansion. >> I would second that and I appreciate you [6:13] bringing it up. >> I was also going to bring it up and I [6:15] think what our talk about at that time was the fact that we would consider it [6:18] at this time. >> Are we including the gathering in that [6:23] or just the Milton House music? >> Good question. Uh, gathering place [6:26] didn't ask for additional funds beyond which was budgeted. This was just a one [6:30] time additional uh uh request from the Milton House. [6:39] » You make a motion. >> I'm good. Okay. I make a motion to amend [6:43] the 2026 03 uh resolution to include $10,000 to the [6:49] Milton House Museum and approve otherwise as is. [6:55] Can you specify where you want that $10,000 coming out of? I'd recommend [7:00] capital contributions. >> Thanks, Paul. Um, I amend my mo motion [7:07] to take the $10,000 for the Milton House Museum out of the capital contribution. [7:13] » Second. >> We have a motion and a second. Is there [7:17] any further discussion? >> All those in favor say I. [7:21] » I. >> Opposed? [7:24] One extension, Ryan. That motion carries. [7:32] » Number eight, discussion and possible action regarding [7:34] » and then what you've done is now amended the resolution. So, do you want to pass [7:37] the resolution as amended? [7:42] » Another motion to pass then or >> Okay. So, I'm looking for a motion to [7:47] pass the amended resolution. Second. [7:53] There's a motion in a second. All those in favor say I. [7:56] » I. Opposed. Random stand. [8:01] » That motion carries. >> We got them. Okay. [8:06] Number eight, discussion and possible action regarding a memorandum of [8:09] understanding for conveyance of real estate with Dickens Partners LLP. [8:15] The next several items on the agenda are related to the 2026 street utility [8:20] improvements project. As you recall, the project extends Sunset Drive between [8:25] North John Paul Road and Sterns Road as well as Lucas Lane North to uh the [8:30] extension of Sunset Drive. Uh the first item here before us is anou that details [8:35] the requirements of the parties related to uh real estate transactions to [8:40] acquire the rightway. Um theou [8:46] the proposedou uh details boundaries ownership and [8:49] construction for roadway and utility improvements. There are no financial [8:53] considerations provided for the real estate transfers. Theou provides that [8:57] the city will wave assessments required by city ordinance section 66-241 [9:02] for public works improvements within the proposed rightway and transfer real [9:05] estate to Dickens Partners LLP. Uh the exhibit that was printed off and [9:11] left at your desk shows uh two is where um in theou exhibit A and B are located [9:19] and one is exhibit C in theou. [9:26] Um this uh city administrations recommend approving the memorandum of [9:30] understanding with Dickens Partners LLP. [9:45] Any [9:51] questions for for Mark or those of us that were at plan? [10:00] » I make a motion to approve the understand of con convenience with the [10:03] real estate with Dickens Partners LLP. >> Second. There's a motion and a second. [10:08] Any discussion? >> All those in favor say I. [10:12] » I. I. Anyone opposed? That motion carries. Number nine, discussion of [10:18] possible action regarding a memorandum of understanding of conveyance of real [10:22] estate with NG Sunset Point Land LLC. Thisou is uh to acquire right ofway for [10:31] Sunset Drive and Lucas Lane. Um, similar to the previous, it details the [10:37] requirements of the parties related to proposed real estate transfers, [10:40] boundaries, ownership, and construction of roadway and utility improvements. [10:45] There are no financial considerations provided for the real estate transfers. [10:49] The MOU does provide that the city will wave assessments required by city [10:52] ordinance 66241 for public works improvements within the proposed [10:56] rightway and transfer real estate to NG Sunset [11:01] Point Land LLC. Any [11:07] questions or a motion? [11:10] » I move to approve the memorandum of understanding with NG Sunset Point Land [11:14] LLC. >> Second. We have a motion and a second. [11:18] Is there any discussion? All those in favor say I. [11:23] » Anyone opposed? That motion carries. Number 10, discussion and possible [11:27] action on an offer to purchase a part of tax parcel V23-1375 [11:32] along North John Paul Road. [11:36] This is the offer to purchase the land to facilitate the construction of the [11:41] roadway. The land acquired will be dedicated as [11:44] rightway for the extension of Sunset Drive and Lucas Lane. The offer to [11:48] purchase does have a closing date on the property by March 11th, 2026. [11:53] Um the negotiated price for the land include includes a swap of real estate [11:57] and waiver of assessments as detailed in theou [12:00] city administration recommends approving the offer to purchase for part of parcel [12:03] v231375. [12:13] Anybody have a question or want to make a motion? [12:18] I make a motion to approve the offer to purchase for part of parcel V231375. [12:25] » A second. >> We have a motion and a second. Is there [12:28] any discussion? All those in favor say I. [12:32] » Opposed. The motion carries. [12:39] Number 11. Discussion and possible action regarding resolution [12:43] 20. No >> 10. [12:45] » They got to go to 10A. Oh, sorry. Yep. 10A. Discussion and possible action on [12:49] an offer to purchase of part of tax parcel 6-13-391 [12:54] along North John Paul Road. [12:58] This offer to purchase is for the land between John Paul Road and Cerns Road [13:04] for the construction of Sunset Drive and the new lift station. The land acquired [13:09] will be dedicated as rideway for the extension of the roadway. The offer to [13:13] purchase has a city closing on the property by March 11th. The negotiated [13:17] price for the land includes a swap of real estate and a waiver of assessments [13:20] as detailed in the MOU. City administration recommends approving [13:24] the offer to purchase for a part of parcel 6-13-391. [13:34] I would make a motion to approve the offer to purchase for a part of parcel [13:40] 613 6-13-391 along John North John Paul Road. [13:46] » Second. There's a motion and a second. Any discussion? [13:51] All those in favor say I. >> Opposed? Motion carries. 11. discussion [13:57] on possible action regarding resolution 2026-04 [14:01] authorizing execution of documents with NG Sunset Point LLC. [14:08] The city of Milton has entered into an accepted offer to purchase with NG [14:11] Sunset Point Land or Sunset Point LLC for acquisition of the property [14:16] described in the attached resolution. The property acquisition is subject to [14:20] the terms and conditions of the executed offer to purchase and the final [14:23] transaction requires the conveyance of the property by warranty deed. To [14:27] complete the acquisition, execution of all necessary closing documents is [14:30] required. The proposed resolution authorizes the mayor or the city [14:34] administrator to sign all documents needed to carry out the purchase [14:37] including the warranty needed acceptance and any related transactional documents. [14:41] Excuse me. Uh there is no fiscal impact to the city for this resol of this [14:46] resolution. The considerations for the real estate acquisition are detailed in [14:50] the offer to purchase and memorandum of understanding referenced in the [14:52] resolution. City administration recommends approving resolution 2026-04 [14:57] authorizing execution of closing documents. [15:00] » I'll make motion to approve resolution 2020 uh 6-04. [15:06] » Second. >> We have a motion and a second. Is there [15:08] any discussion? All those in favor say I. [15:13] » Opposed. That motion carries. Number 12, discussion and possible action regarding [15:18] resolution 2026-05 authorizing execution of documents with [15:22] Dickens Partners LLP. Similar to the previous item, this is a [15:29] resolution to execute the necessary closing documents with Dickens Partners [15:34] LLP for the acquisition of the property described in the attached resolution. [15:38] The property acquisition is subject to the terms and conditions of the executed [15:42] offer to purchase and the finalized transaction requires conveyance of the [15:46] property by warranty deed. The resolution authorizes the mayor or city [15:50] administrator to sign all documents needed to carry out the purchase [15:53] including the warranty deed acceptance and any related transactional documents. [15:57] There is no fiscal impact for to the city of this resolution. The [16:01] considerations for the real estate acquisition are detailed in the offer to [16:04] purchase and memorandum of understanding referenced in the resolution. City [16:08] administration recommends approving resolution 2026-05 [16:12] authorizing execution of the closing documents. [16:15] » I'll make a motion to approve resolution 226-05. [16:19] » Second. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? [16:23] All those in favor say I. >> Opposed. The motion carries. Discussion [16:29] and possible action regarding 2026 utility and street improvements bid [16:32] award. The 2026 Utilion Street project includes [16:37] installation of sewer main, sanitary force main, water mane, a new lift [16:41] station, the roadway construction that we've just discussed, as well as uh [16:46] pavement improvements along other portions of Sunset Drive, [16:50] John Paul Road, Badger Lane, and Feeasant Ridge. Four bids were received [16:55] by Quest CDN on February 5th, 2026 at 1 p.m. [17:00] Backter and Woodman has analyzed the bids and determined Forest Landscaping [17:03] and Construction Inc. of Lake Mills to be the lowest responsible and responsive [17:06] bidder. The total bid amount for the base bid and alternates is 3,699,97525. [17:14] The project will be funded by street and util street and utility funding as well [17:18] as debt issuance. Uh, city administration recommends [17:22] awarding the 2026 utility and street improvements to forest landscaping and [17:26] construction, Inc. of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and authorize staff to enter [17:29] into construction agreements. [17:40] So, I would move to award the 2026 utility and street improvements to [17:45] Forest Landscaping and Construction, Inc., Lake Mills, Wisconsin and [17:48] authorized staff to enter into construction agreements. [17:52] » Second. >> We have a motion and a second. Is there [17:55] any discussion? >> All those in favor say I. [18:00] » Anyone opposed? >> That motion carries. Number 14, [18:03] discussion and possible action regarding a work order from Baxter and Woodman [18:06] Inc. for construction engineering services for the 2026 utility and street [18:11] improvements project. [18:14] Uh this work order was prepared by Baxter and Woodman. Um it's for the 2026 [18:20] street utility improvements project. The amount of the fee is a total not to [18:26] exceed of $288,500. [18:30] City administration recommends approving the work order for John Paul Road and [18:33] the Cerns Road. I'm sorry that's the let me restate that. Approve the work order [18:37] for John Paul Road and Cerns Road list station construction engineering [18:41] services. Actually, [18:48] the recommended motion there's a I have a typo in the memo. The recommended [18:51] motion would be approve the work order with Baxter Woodman Woodman for the 2026 [18:55] utility and street improvements construction services. [19:04] I make a motion to approve the work order from Baxon Woodman Inc. for [19:08] construction engineering services for 2026 utility and street improvements [19:11] project. >> Second. [19:13] » There's a motion and a second. Any discussion? [19:17] All those in favor say I. >> Opposed. That motion carries. General [19:23] items uh committee reports. If anybody has one, [19:28] » we have plan commission tonight and uh you guys saw everything we had. [19:32] So that basically with you tonight was the items that we voted on. So, nothing [19:37] new here for you guys. Historic [19:40] preservation met a little over just under two weeks ago and uh kind of [19:45] approved the last of our signs that we're looking at right now and those [19:50] will some of those will start popping up here next couple months I think [19:54] hopefully sooner but depends on the weather and also we're talking about [19:59] continue with our cemetery project this year trying to figure out what dates [20:03] we're going to do some work [20:09] All right, seeing none others, we'll go on to staff reports. Mark, [20:16] uh, the 2026 street utility improvements project will likely begin shortly after [20:21] the real estate closings have taken place, uh, potentially here at the end [20:24] of this March or this month in March. uh Vickerman Road project um that will [20:30] begin likely as well late March or early April. That's the reconstruction of [20:35] Vickerman Road from State Highway 59 south uh to basically the end of the [20:40] charter next generation site. [20:47] » Kelsey, >> the 2025 audit starts March 16th. This [20:53] budget adjustment is my last piece to finish up before that starts. Um, and [20:59] then I've been busy assisting departments in recruitment. So, we're [21:03] working on the seasonal crew recruitment right now and that job posting is still [21:10] available. And then we are also um done with we've created an eligibility list [21:18] for police officers with the police commission and chief and I have been [21:23] working through offers for those positions that are available. [21:30] » All right. Thank you, Paul. >> Um residential exterior improvement [21:36] program grant applications were due yesterday. We've received seven [21:40] applications. Uh CDA is going to be reviewing those tomorrow and will be [21:44] providing recommendations for the council. Um our comprehensive plan, we [21:50] are having a public meeting uh just to get people informed, keep people up to [21:54] speed. That will be next Monday here in council chambers at 5:30. [22:00] Um and uh the comp plan is also available on our website for folks to [22:05] look at. Um if you have any comments, please get back to me and we can [22:09] certainly see what we can do about those. Um met with a developer today [22:14] who's interested in possibly uh doing some senior housing within the city. [22:17] That's uh just first conversations there. Um but uh definitely think they [22:22] can be fruitful. Um have another developer that is looking at building a [22:26] 200,000 square foot uh facility in the business park. However, he's interested [22:32] in putting uh living units on the second floor for his employees. Um it's kind of [22:38] a unique idea. I'm going to be running it past the planning commission, see if [22:41] they've got an appetite for it. Um currently, we don't have anyone living [22:45] in the business park. Obviously, it' have to go through as a a PUD um to do [22:49] so, but want to see if that's something they're interested in, and that's what [22:53] I've got right now. >> Thank you, Jenny. [22:58] So, city hall is continuing to process park use applications and just as a [23:03] reminder, if you have a specific day you're looking for, please get those in [23:06] because we've had a higher than normal submission and we are actually already [23:12] having reservations for 2027. Oh, wow. >> So, uh it's very exciting but very [23:17] surprising. So, Rock County Clerk Lisa Toliffson is [23:21] planning to host a Badgerbook training for election officials on March 19th. [23:26] And then we're finalizing the spring election official schedule. And so, [23:31] we're excited about that. We have quite a few people interested. So, that's been [23:35] great. And just kind of finishing up um prep for the election overall. And then [23:39] lastly, the city's IT contractor, Ignitech, has been working through the [23:43] migration to the city's new server. >> All right. Thank you. and Ashley. [23:51] » Our Friends of Melton Public Library book sale is going on throughout the [23:54] month of March during library hours. Um, all proceeds go towards supporting [23:59] library programs, library initiatives, and scholarships for graduating seniors. [24:03] Um, applications are still available for artists for our 2026 art walk featuring [24:08] Poppies. Um, we're accepting applications for youth and adult adults [24:13] and they are due next Friday, March 13th. We will soon be offering [24:18] experience passes to the Milwaukee Art Museum, giving families free access to [24:22] the art museum. And then the story garden subcommittee met to talk about [24:26] our spring plans for story gardens. We'll be installing a garden [24:29] kaleidoscope as well as a permanent scavenger hunt. And we're continuing to [24:34] work on a our pet celebration garden. That's up. [24:40] » All right. Thank you. All right. So team building is uh are [24:46] are you a morning person or a night owl and why? [24:52] » Go. >> I'm a morning person. I love getting up [24:55] early to drink my cup of coffee and then go for a walk and watch the sun rise and [24:59] see Melton wake up. [25:03] » I'm a morning person because I had to get up for a million years at 5 o'clock [25:07] in the morning and I just can't stop. night owl. Probably hold over from [25:13] college, but also it's a nice time when the kids are asleep that I can have a [25:15] little bit time to do other things. [25:19] » I'm a morning person because I really like watching the sunrises. [25:27] » I used to be a night owl and a really good night owl. Hated mornings. And then [25:32] about 10 years ago, I started getting up at 7 a.m. [25:38] just out of the blue. Now I'm a morning person, [25:43] » which is an interesting >> 10 a.m. is early. [25:45] » I just said morning. >> Oh, okay. Did [25:47] » I say early? I know better. [25:54] » Um, I'm truly a night owl. Um, and but I love the ideas of a morning. [26:03] I do. I love it. It's so quiet and peaceful. Um although I can't ever but I [26:09] now I have become a morning person. I don't love it but I am [26:16] » morning person through and through. Uh there's something about like the [26:19] calmness of the morning and getting up before everyone else. You can get a lot [26:23] done. [26:27] » I think I'm much like Paul. It seems like as I get older, the more of a [26:32] morning person I am. And for some reason as I get older the if I actually do [26:37] sleep in I just feel out of sync the rest of the day. So it just it's just [26:41] weird. >> I'm gonna kind of but Molly a little bit [26:45] in the sense that the reason I also like being at night owl is because that's [26:48] calmst because all the morning people are already you know asleep. So [26:56] » can I change my answer actually? >> No. [27:00] » No. It's like a public hearing. We get to talk one time. can't keep coming back [27:03] up to the microphone. >> I would move to allow Charlotte to amend [27:07] her answer. >> I'd like to amend my answer. I am a [27:11] night and a morning person, but I'm also a nap person. [27:20] » Be a good cat. You're just a day person. >> I'm just a day person. [27:24] » It'll be your turn eventually. Here. Go ahead. I'm losing the crowd. I'm [27:34] I would say I'm neither, but if I had to lean towards one, it would probably be [27:44] » I would probably lean towards a night owl just for the decompression time [27:49] after the day. I enjoy getting when I get to sleep in, get up, drink coffee, [27:56] and relax, but I do not enjoy that Monday through Friday getting up and [28:00] most weekends, too. So, I I'm neither. [28:05] » Probably a night owl. >> Oh, and why? Two-part question. [28:12] » I don't know. I just >> just him. Yeah. Uh, I mean, I don't [28:20] really get up in the morning. I mean, my kids are usually up super [28:25] early, so I'm up in the morning anyway. So, if I could have the choice, I'd like [28:29] to sleep in a little bit past, you know, 6 maybe once in a while. But, [28:39] well, morning by necessity because I need to get up and get to work. And uh [28:45] as noted, as you get older, past 10:30, um you'll probably find me asleep in the [28:51] chair. So, you know, it's just necessity. [28:55] I'm a morning person. Like Ken said, I think the military set me off that that [29:00] straight. And I think and I'm talking like four and I'll just wake up without [29:03] an alarm clock at 4 a.m. and I'm ready to go. Like getting into work early [29:07] because you get that much more done before everybody else comes in. But that [29:11] means on the flip side like 8:30 I start falling asleep like an old person does [29:15] in the chair. It's not good. So >> you're old like an old person. [29:22] » I am an old person. [29:59] All right. Thank you. Thank you everybody for playing along. So, uh 16. [30:03] Our next meeting date is supposed to be March 17th. We do have a couple [30:07] conflicts. Mainly, it's Molly's birthday. [30:10] » So, >> something something [30:15] about green beer. No, joking. Nothing about Green Bear. I'm going to be out of [30:19] town. So, I'm asking council if you would uh entertain moving us to [30:24] Wednesday. If that's a conflict for you, Ryan, [30:27] maybe you'd have to make a change of something if you want a quick look. Um, [30:30] if you'd entertain Wednesday, we could do something like Zoom on Tuesday, but [30:35] that doesn't help Molly. But this isn't about her. This is just uh me being [30:39] present or Charlotte takes the meeting. Nope, that's not an option. So, we're [30:44] going to do [30:48] we can move to Wednesday. >> Like that here. [30:50] » Okay. >> Historic preservation scheduled from uh [30:53] Wednesday at the moment. And then I also usually have plans other things I'm [30:57] involved in on Wednesdays as well. So Wednesday's kind of not a great day. [31:02] » Commission too. And [31:06] » at this point we don't have any items for plan. [31:10] » Do we have anything for council? >> Yes. [31:15] So, we could do virtual because it's the residential exterior improvement stuff. [31:19] Maybe >> that that and uh a couple other items [31:23] that we do have already [31:27] » Thursday. >> We could [31:33] up to you folks. >> I prefer inerson meetings. I think [31:36] they're just easier. Sorry. I know that's not or that's not the norm, but [31:40] » we do it Monday. I am on Monday. [31:50] » Thursday. [31:56] » Thursday's book, too. [32:07] » Is there anything wrong with historical preservation? [32:12] There is one item at this time. [32:22] » We could either move it or we it is starting at 5:30. So it would be a half [32:26] an hour meeting. [32:32] » Okay. Thank you. It will take a >> Wednesday at 6 p.m. It'll take a motion [32:37] and second. I move that we move the common council meeting from March the [32:42] 17th to March the 18th at 6 p.m. >> Second. [32:46] » We have a motion in a second. Any further discussion? All those in favor [32:51] say I. >> I. [32:52] » Opposed? Motion carries. Thank you. Our new date [32:56] is now on the 18th. Uh 17. A motion to adjurnn. [33:02] » So move. >> Second. [33:04] » All those in favor say I. >> Opposed. Stand. Thank you everybody.