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Committee approves request to exempt Monona Public Library from Dane County library tax
Summary
The City of Winona Finance and Personnel Committee approved Resolution 25-12-2850 on Dec. 15, 2025, requesting an exemption from the Dane County library tax for the Monona Public Library; the measure passed by voice vote after a brief staff explanation.
On Dec. 15, 2025, the City of Winona Finance and Personnel Committee voted to approve Resolution 25-12-2850, requesting that the Monona Public Library be exempted from the Dane County library tax.
The resolution was introduced as item 6A. An unidentified committee member moved to approve the measure. Ryan, who spoke in support, said, “The Monona Public Library meets the standards that we are allowed to be exempted from the Dane County Library tax,” and explained that, if granted, residents of Monona would not see that tax on their bill.
Committee members approved the resolution by voice vote; the chair stated “Motion carries.” The transcript records vocal “aye” responses but does not show an individual roll-call tally.
The resolution is recorded in the meeting packet as Resolution 25-12-2850 and was considered under new business on the Dec. 15 agenda. The transcript does not include a detailed staff report beyond Ryan’s statement, nor does it record any opposition during the discussion.
The committee’s approval sends the request forward as documented in the meeting record. The committee did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript provided.
