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At-a-glance: actions taken at Merrill Common Council meeting, June 9, 2026
Summary
The Common Council approved minutes, May financial reports, a low bid award for Taylor Street, liquor and beer license applications, the 2025 wastewater compliance report, and two retirement resolutions honoring Todd and Joy Annas.
The Common Council took the following actions at its June 9, 2026 meeting. All votes recorded below reflect the meeting record, which used voice votes; no roll-call tallies were provided in the transcript.
• Minutes: The council moved and approved placing the minutes from the May 12 and May 26 meetings on file.
• May revenue and expense reports: A motion to approve the May revenue and expense reports was seconded and approved.
• Taylor Street paving contract: The council approved the low bid from Northeast Asphalt for $340,455 and authorized staff to proceed with procurement steps.
• Liquor and beer licenses: The Health and Safety Committee recommended approval of the listed 2026–2027 liquor and beer license applications; the council approved the applications.
• Wastewater compliance report: The council approved the 2025 compliance maintenance annual report for the City of Merrill wastewater treatment plant. Councilors asked questions about the timing of capital improvements and whether fluoride policy would be revisited; staff said major projects are not currently scheduled and that any change to fluoride policy would require an ordinance change and DNR review.
• Retirement resolutions: The council adopted resolutions honoring Todd Annas for 13 years of service to the Parks and Recreation Department and Joy Annas for over 26 years of service.
All motions passed by voice vote according to the meeting record; specific roll-call vote tallies and named movers/seconders were not recorded in the transcript for most items.
