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Milan Council approves consent items, Wilson Park contract and bills totaling ~$392,423
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Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Milan City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda of special event permits and appointments, authorized a Wilson Park infrastructure purchase agreement not to exceed $25,000, and approved bills payable and payroll of about $392,423.40.
The Milan City Council approved a set of routine and project items at its April 7 regular meeting.
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included multiple special event permits (Hot Rod’s Car and Bike Show; downtown parklets presented by the Milan DDA; Milan Mini Con; a 30‑year Hungry Howie’s celebration in Tolan Square; and the Milan Farm and Flea Market), and approved mayoral appointments to the Senior Services Advisory Committee. Councilmember Nie moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilmember Stafford seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Separately, the council authorized a purchase agreement with RTI for Wilson Park infrastructure upgrades at a price not to exceed $25,000. The motion to approve the purchase was made by Councilmember Snyder and seconded by Mayor Pro‑Tem Kerkes; the motion carried unanimously.
Council also approved bills payable and payroll totaling approximately $392,423.40. The motion to pay the bills was made by Councilmember Stafford and seconded by Councilmember Gress; the motion carried unanimously.
During two public‑comment periods the minutes list several residents and non‑residents who spoke, including residents Evelyn Katona, Angela Thomas, Marilyn Kettenstock and Jody Griffor; non‑residents Wendy Tobler, Peter Woodhouse, Sue Collins and Pam Akerman; MaryAnn Opal and James Giordoni spoke on behalf of MSHL; Carrie Ritchie spoke on behalf of the MYL and announced the Milan DDA’s 10th Wine Walk on April 25. The minutes do not record the substance of each comment in detail.
Mayor Ed Kolar and councilmembers offered brief reports and announcements. City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel warned residents about extra register‑to‑vote mailers; Councilmember Dr. Wayne offered condolences to the Tewsley family and clarified a comment about a senior route; Mayor Kolar announced Milan Cares’ cleanup day on April 18. The council adjourned at 9:18 p.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026.