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Waupaca council updates emergency management ordinance, approves well rehab contract and other routine business
Summary
At its April 8 meeting the Waupaca Common Council adopted Ordinance 03-2026 to update the emergency management code, authorized up to $56,300 for rehabilitation of Wells 2 and 4, renewed the Humane Society contract for 2026–2029, and appointed Dan Hansen as building inspector.
The Waupaca Common Council on April 8 adopted an updated emergency management ordinance, authorized a municipal well rehabilitation contract, renewed a three-year animal-services contract and appointed a new building inspector during a routine meeting at City Hall.
On its second reading the council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 03-2026, which repeals and reenacts Chapter 6 (Emergency Management) of the municipal code to update definitions and statutory references, as summarized by Interim City Administrator and Public Works Director Justin Barren. The motion carried on a roll-call vote of 10–0.
Barren then presented the bid tabulation for rehabilitation of municipal Wells 2 and 4. He said the work was budgeted at $56,300 to cover required base work and contingencies for wear parts discovered during pump and well inspection. Council members questioned a large price gap after the apparent low bidder submitted a figure about 10% of the next-lowest bid for a concrete base replacement item; council members and staff said they contacted the bidder and received confirmation that the work was included in the bid. The council authorized awarding the contract to Municipal Well and Pump (bidder as listed in the meeting packet) with an authorization not to exceed $56,300.
The council voted 10–0 to renew the three-year contract between the City of Waupaca and the Humane Society of Waupaca County for 2026–2029. Justin Barren and Clerk Barb Noak said the renewal keeps the same terms but increases the per-animal fees for feline and canine services as shown in the packet; specific fee figures were listed in the council packet.
Juliana Stoves presented a personnel appointment and the council approved the appointment of Dan Hansen to the city’s building inspector position, a role required by Chapter 14 of the ordinances. Hansen spoke briefly about his trade background and certifications. Council also approved license report number 1752 (operator/bartender licenses) by voice vote.
Mayor Brian Smith, attending remotely, reminded the council that a reorganization meeting is scheduled in the coming weeks and provided an update on the finance director recruitment: about a dozen applications have been received, including two internal candidates; the goal is to have a finance director in place by the second meeting in May.
All items requiring votes at the meeting were approved unanimously or by voice vote, and the council adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
