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Weyauwega council reorganizes; Gunderson named council president, committees assigned
Summary
At its April 21 reorganizational meeting, the Weyauwega Common Council appointed Chris Gunderson as council president, approved standing committee memberships and chairs, designated the Waupaca County Post as the city newspaper and Premier Community Bank as depository, set the May calendar, and adjourned.
The Weyauwega Common Council held its reorganizational meeting on April 21, 2026, at the Weyauwega Municipal Building. Mayor Rich Luedke called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. after oaths were administered to newly seated alderpersons Pat Gorchals (District 1), Craig Braunschweig (District 2) and Kesha Butzin (District 3).
Chris Gunderson was nominated and appointed Council President on a motion by Pat Gorchals, seconded by Craig Braunschweig; the motion carried with all “ayes.” The council then approved the mayor’s recommended slate of standing committee assignments on a motion by Gunderson, seconded by Shani Appleby; that motion carried with six “ayes” and zero “nays.” Named committee chairs include Kesha Butzin (Finance), Pat Gorchals (Public Works), Craig Braunschweig (Police, Fire & Ambulance), Meta Berg (Public Property & Purchasing), Chris Gunderson (Public Health & Relief), and Shani Appleby (Recreation).
The council deferred citizen committee and commission appointments to May, with the mayor noting he needs to "check into some yet." On the same meeting, the council approved a motion, moved by Gunderson and seconded by Appleby, to designate the Waupaca County Post as the city’s official newspaper and Premier Community Bank as the city depository; that motion carried with six “ayes” and zero “nays.” The council set the May schedule with committee meetings on May 12 and the full council meeting on May 18.
The meeting concluded with a motion by Appleby, seconded by Butzin, to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.; the motion carried with all “ayes.” Rebecca Loehrke, the city clerk, is listed as recording the proceedings.
Why it matters: The reorganizational actions establish council leadership and committee assignments that will shape administrative oversight and local decision-making for the coming term. The designation of the official newspaper and depository bank formalizes administrative channels for legal notices and city funds.
