Tomahawk council unanimously denies damage claim over Pine Avenue property

Mayor Steve Taskay presided over the Tomahawk Common Council meeting on March 24, 2026, which included a closed-session review and a unanimous vote to deny a damage claim filed by Terry Parham concerning property at the end of Pine Avenue.

The council moved into closed session at 5:02 p.m. after Council member Will Garske "moved to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel regarding strategy for current or likely litigation," a motion seconded by Mickey Loka and approved unanimously. City staff and Attorney Charles Adams remained for the closed-session discussion; mayoral candidates Michael "Hob" Habeck and Jeff Koth were also noted as remaining for the closed session.

While in closed session, Council member Mickey Loka moved to deny the claim filed by Terry Parham related to the property at the end of Pine Avenue; Mike Loka seconded the motion. After returning to open session, Mayor Steve Taskay announced the motion had passed by unanimous vote. The meeting record shows the council voted unanimously on the denial; the minutes do not record individual roll-call vote entries beyond the unanimous tally.

Present for the vote were Mayor Steve Taskay and council members Mickey Loka, Jeff Kahle (Council President), Dale Ernst, Will Garske, and Mike Loka. Absent were Patricia Haskin, Robert Soward, and Steve "Ding" Bartz. The council adjourned at 5:13 p.m.

Clerk/Treasurer Amanda L. Bartz announced the next regular Common Council meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers.

Note on minutes: the approval block on the meeting record lists Michael Habeck on the mayoral signature line while the transcript text identifies Steve Taskay as mayor and presiding officer; the minutes do not explain the discrepancy.