PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF WEYAUWEGA MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 The regular monthly meeting of the Common Council of the City of Weyauwega was called to order at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, June 15, 2026 in the Weyauwega Municipal Building Council Chambers by Mayor Rich Luedke. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Rich Luedke, Chris Gunderson, Shani Appleby, Kesha Butzin, Pat Gorchals, Craig Braunschweig (arrived at 6:33 pm). Chris Bennett arrived at 6:44 pm. Also present: Clerk Rebecca Loehrke, Police Chief/Public Works Supervisor Brandon Leschke, Treasurer Trina Herbst-Gutche, Nick Gunderson, Nate Stelzner and Brad Leonhardt. The meeting began with the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pat Gorchals. Public Comment – Brad Leonhardt gave an update on the 250th Birthday Celebration. July 3rd postcards and posters are out. Met with Chief Leschke to finalize the parade route. The Chamber has a new “Welcome to Weyauwega Area” Brochure. He will be working on the shelter in the park after July 3rd. Motion Gunderson, second Appleby, to approve minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on May 18, 2026. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Reports from Community Organizations: Library Board - Nick Gunderson reported that Lori Wild has resigned from the Library Board. The OWLS Director was at the board meeting and went over duties of library boards. Committee Reports - Recreation Committee: Motion Appleby, second Butzin, to allow the Chamber to work with Public Works Supervisor on fixing shelter #5 in Maasch Community Park. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Committee of the Whole: Motion Gorchals, second Gunderson, to approve having the 2007 Internation Dump Truck/Snowplow repaired. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Discussion and possible action on quote for 2010 Ford F150 transmission repair: Leschke reported that the Waupaca Truck Stop found a used transmission for $2,100. Installed will be around $3,600. Motion Gorchals, second Braunschweig, to have the transmission replaced on the 2010 Ford F150. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Butzin, second Appleby, to approve checks from 05/01/2026 through 05/31/2026 totaling $344,239.36 and the monthly financial reports. A roll call vote was taken with “ayes” from Braunschweig, Butzin, Appleby, Gunderson, and Gorchals. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Plan Commission: No Action for Council New Business: Motion Gunderson, second Appleby, to approve Resolution #675-2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Gorchals, to approve street use permits for July 3, 2026 for Casey Weed and Doug Behn. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Appleby, to approve the Temporary Alcohol Beverage License for Weyauwega Arts Organization for July 3, 2026. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Braunschweig, to approve the street use permit for the Weyauwega Car Show on August 14 th contingent on receiving a copy of liability insurance. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Appleby, to approve a “Class A” Combination Liquor and Malt Beverage Retailer’s License to Weyauwega Cheese Store LLC dba Weyauwega Star Dairy; Outagamie Co-op Services Inc dba Weyauwega Travel Plaza-Citgo; US Limited Liability Company dba Weyauwega BP; DolgenCorp LLC dba Dollar General Market. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Gorchals, to approve a “Class B” Combination Liquor and Malt Beverage Retailer’s License to Haufschildt’s Brew Haus; Picklebellies Pub & Grill LLC; Weyauwega Arts Organization Inc; Hoier Enterprise dba Cruz Inn 2; Sis’s Corner Bar LLC; JD’s Café. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Butzin, to approve a Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer’s License to Depot Street Station LLC dba Weyauwega Amoco; Nayarit Market Mexico LLC. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Appleby, to approve a Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retail License to Depot Street Station LLC dba Weyauwega Amoco; US Limited Liability Company dba Weyauwega BP; Outagamie Co-op Services Inc dba Weyauwega Travel Plaza-Citgo; DolgenCorp LLC dba Dollar General Market. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Motion Gunderson, second Appleby, to approve the following Operator Licenses. Ian Teal and Katharine Fehl for Weyauwega Arts Organization; Donni Domrzalski, Daniel Donrzalski and Karyn Garielson for JD’s Café; Mikyla Reeck, Robert McArthur Jr, Rory Koch, Kristen Gehring and David Janssen for Picklebellies Pub & Grill; Rita Andersen, Casey Schafer, Anna Brazil, Andrew Amundson, and Tina Babino for Weyauwega Amoco; Brenda Chase, Nancy Robbert, Ashlynn Voeler, Cheryl Dobbert, Carinne Chase, Paola Patino, and Dariana Banda Chaves for Weyauwega Star Dairy; Amanda Haufschildt, Logan Haufschildt, Jeffrey Loehrke, Jean Loehrke, Alicia Paeth, Kristopher Prahl, Holly Wasrud, Kandace Prahl, Kenneth Bentzler, JanaLee Mader, Rosanna Lanting, Kelly Loehrke, Sara Besaw, Daylin Breitzman, Annette Larsen and Karla Reetz for Haufschildt’s Brew Haus; Robert Gonzalez for Nayarit Market Mexico; Patricia Marten, Mahesh Panthi, Iris Gehrke and Jacqueline Johnson for Weyauwega BP; Sandra Samp, Denise Mande, Jalayna Dittmann and Courtnie Canterbury for Cruz Inn 2; Aliah Soerens, Karen Pecha and Ashli Olson for Sis’s Corner Bar; Jenna Woodworth, Rebecca Fields, Robert Struck, Julia Wohlt, DeAnna Volz, and Jena VonFeldt for WF Youth Ball League; Devon Weiland, Maxine Grewe and Tina Wirth for Dollar General Market; Michael Blanchette, Megan Schumacher, Rose Haertl, Ashley Lind, Shirlie Kempf, Mary Van Cuyk, Tammy Olsen, Kaylee Gray and Cammie Haire for Weyauwega Travel Plaza-Citgo; also Justin Ferge and Carrie Beyer. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Reports were given by Mayor Luedke and Police Chief/Public Work Supervisor Leschke. The meeting calendar for July was set. Motion Gorchals, second Appleby, to adjourn at 6:51 pm. Motion carried with all “ayes”. Rebecca Loehrke City Clerk Publish July 30, 2026 WNAXLP
