Monroe Salary and Personnel Committee Meeting

The City of Monroe Salary and Personnel Committee met on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:44 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included a closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) contract renewal, followed by an open session to authorize staff to begin negotiations. All three present members (Heidi Treuthardt, Corrine Wartenweiler, Christopher Vestin) voted unanimously on all actions; Craig Franke was absent.

Consent Calendar

• Correction of Minutes – July 13, 2026: The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as presented without discussion.

Discussion Items

• Closed Session (5:45 PM – 5:57 PM): Under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e), the committee entered closed session for deliberation regarding negotiation strategy for the WPPA contract renewal. A motion by Wartenweiler, seconded by Vestin, passed 3-0 to enter closed session. A subsequent motion by Wartenweiler, seconded by Vestin, passed 3-0 to return to open session.
• Open Session – Authorization of WPPA Union Negotiations: Following closed session, a motion was made to authorize City Administrator Rindy to lead negotiations with the WPPA on behalf of the City of Monroe. The motion passed 3-0.

Key Outcomes

• Authorized Negotiations: The committee voted 3-0 to authorize City Administrator Rindy to begin negotiations with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) for the contract renewal. No opposition or abstentions were recorded. The committee adjourned at 5:58 PM.