Good evening, everyone.

This it is uh 6:30, and that we'll call the city of Monroe Common Council to order, and please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands on God.

At this time, we'll have roll call.

Alder Tolman here, Alder Miller, here, Alder Cleveland.

Here, Alder Truehart.

Here, Alder Warnweiler.

Here.

Alder Schaefer.

Here.

Older Frankie.

Here.

Alder McGuire.

Here.

And Alder Vestine.

Here.

And we are all present.

Um at this time, is there any corrections of the minutes of the April 6, 2026 meeting?

Hearing none, they will stand approved as presented.

Is there any present presentations of petitions and communication?

None.

Okay.

All right.

And at this time, um, I have a proclamation for Arbor Day.

Um, whereas in 1872, Jay Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and whereas this holiday called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska.

And whereas Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and whereas trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife.

And whereas trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products.

And whereas trees in our city increase property values, enhance economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and whereas trees where they are planted are a source of so joy and spiritual renewal.

Now, therefore, I Donna Douglas, mayor of the City of Monroe, Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim the 20th of April 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Monroe.

And I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.

And further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.

In witness thereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause to be a fixed the official seal of the city of Monroe, Wisconsin this 20th day of April 2026.

Do I need I don't know?

Okay.

I could do it later.

Okay.

And I also at this time, I would like to say this is my last meeting.

And so serving as the mayor of Monroe, the city I grew up on right here on 21st Street, has been the greatest honor of my life.

As I wrap up the final chapter of public service, I am filled with gratitude for what we have accomplished here together.

My goal was always to bring us closer together, and I am proud of the vibrant unified city we continue to build.

To the citizens of Monroe, thank you for your trust, your engagement, and your passion for Monroe.

Your input has been vital and important in decisions made at City Hall.

To our city administrator Rindy, City Clerk Wall, and the support staff, thank you for your dedication and the professional excellence you bring to our operations every single day.

Your guidance behind the scenes is what keeps our city moving forward.

To the elected Alders, it has been a privilege to serve alongside of you.

While we may not always agree, our shared comment commitment to the best interests of Monroe has always been the common thread.

To our city department from public works to public safety, and then ever and everything in between, you are the backbone of this community.

Thank you for your hard work and for keeping our state city safe, clean, and functional.

Thank you for your trust, your collaboration, and for making Monroe a community that I consider family.

Monroe, Wisconsin.

I look forward to seeing our community continue to thrive.

Oh my gosh.

Oh thank you.

I I thought I was under control.

You are thank you.

Every one of you are like family to me, you know.

Even when I was in Broad at the town of Decatur with my family, and here I am back in Monroe, and I was the brat that grew up on 21st Street, too.

You can ask some of the older neighbors that I grew up around.

So but I turned out okay.

Okay, moving on.