All right, it is 6 30, and we'll call the City of Monroe Common Council to order, and we'll stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

And one nation under God.

And we'll have roll call at this time, and the clerk will call the roll.

Alder Globen.

He did say he's going to try joining us online, so give him a few minutes.

But Alder Miller.

Here.

Alder Schaefer.

Here.

Alder Frankie.

Here.

Alder McGuire.

Here.

And Alder Vestine.

Here.

Okay.

And we do have a quorum.

And at this time, we are going to have the recognition of the outgoing mayor and Alder person.

At this time, though, I would like to just say a few words, okay.

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

I'm gonna stand up because the flowers are in my way.

I love them.

I love them, Olivia.

But they're they're competing with me right now.

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

My goal has always been to bring us close together, and I'm proud of the vibrant unified city we continue to build.

I got competition.

I'm okay.

Okay.

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

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

To our city or 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 between 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 might not always agree, we our shared commitment to the best interest of Monroe has always been the common thread.

And I think you'll agree with that.

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

Thank you for your hard work and for keeping our 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.

So all of you are the reason that I think it it makes our job so easy when we have a community like we have.

And thank you all for coming.

Okay.

I think Brittany has something for you.

Oh my.

Yes, this is Administrator Rindy, and I'd just like to take a moment to thank you for your years of service and the commitment that you've had to the community.

And I think when you when you look at this room here, and that there are many here to celebrate you and the others and the service that all of you dedicate to the community speaks volumes.

And I think as you said, it's not an easy task to want to serve and have the willingness to do it, but you lead with with heart, and that's what really leads to this community and making it a positive place.

So appreciate that.

And with that, I'd like to present with you the key to the 16th.

You have to realize that you know, I really being the mayor of Monroe, they do all the work.

I get all the credit because I'm the mayor.

And actually, all I do is uh the groundbreakings and the um what else do I do?

The growl breaking run our meetings.

Oh yeah, run the meetings, groundbreakings, and I do the ribbon cuttings, and I pin the flag uh the pins on the Eagle Scouts, and I try to be nice to everyone.

I love Monroe and everybody outside of Monroe too, because we have a lot of subdivisions now that everybody is they are business owners and they also um work in Monroe.

So we're a bigger community than just the city limits.

So anyway, I can't say any more because my time is up.