Mayville City Council nominates Kim Olson to planning commission and passes key resolutions

The Common Council of Mayville, Wisconsin, convened for its Annual Organizational Meeting on April 15, 2025, to address various appointments and resolutions crucial for the city's governance and community initiatives.

The meeting commenced with the nomination of Kim Olson as the council representative on the Planning Commission. After a brief discussion, the council unanimously approved Olson's nomination.

Following this, the council proceeded to appoint members to several standing committees. Ken Newman was designated as the chairperson of the Finance Committee, joined by Aldermen Bob Smith and Molly Henkel. The Personnel Committee will be chaired by Molly Henkel, with Ken Olsen and Jesse Liebna as members. The Public Safety Committee will be led by Tony DeBaker, with Ken Newman and Kim Olsen serving as members. Lastly, Bob Smith will chair the Public Works Committee, supported by Jesse Liebna and Tony DeBaker.

Mayor Rob Delk expressed optimism for the new session, encouraging council members to propose agenda items for future meetings.

The council then addressed Resolution 5976-2025, designating the Dodge County Pioneer as the official newspaper for the city for one year, starting May 1, 2025. The resolution was passed with a motion from Newman and a second from Olson.

Resolution 5977-2025 followed, which named several banks as official depositaries for city funds. This resolution was also approved after a motion by Smith and a second by Newman.

Next, the council discussed Resolution 5978-2025, reappointing Jake Schell as the Weed Commissioner for another year, which passed unanimously.

Resolution 5979-2025 set the date for the 2025 order review for June 5, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM. This resolution was supported by a motion from Newman and a second from DeBaker.

The Mayor proclaimed April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in Mayville, highlighting the importance of trees in the community and encouraging citizens to participate in tree planting efforts. Additionally, the council discussed plans to plant trees in memory of deceased community members.

Lastly, the Mayor issued a proclamation supporting the conservation of monarch butterflies and their habitats, emphasizing the need for public awareness and sustainable practices to protect these vital pollinators.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to ongoing community engagement and environmental stewardship, setting a positive tone for the upcoming year.