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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Industrial Park contamination investigation on 3rd Street North
The city is moving forward with reporting contamination at its Industrial Park property on 3rd Street North to the Wisconsin DNR, with Fehr Graham handling the site investigation work plan and report. Cleanup obligations could carry cost implications for taxpayers depending on what the investigation finds.
Fall 2026 Yard Waste and Leaf Grinding Services
The city collects leaves curbside and takes brush at its drop-off, then hires a contractor to grind it all into compost for residents. This year only one company bid — Urben Forest Services — and the price per hour went up about $10, but the total should be similar to last year's $11,000. The material is stockpiled at airport land on Greenbush Road and ground once each fall instead of twice, which mixes leaves with brush for better compost.
Urban Forestry Grant Programs
The city will seek state cost-share grants that help pay for removing and treating ash trees and planting new terrace trees — money it wins about half the time it applies.
Wastewater odor control upgrades
GEZ Biotek will replace the wood media in the odor control system for $79,000, funded by plant expansion project money.
2027 Certified Local Government historic survey grant
The city plans to apply for a no-match Wisconsin Historical Society grant of up to $50,000 to hire a contractor to survey every property in Monroe and identify historic sites citywide — something that has never been done here. The survey could also unlock historic tax credits for property owners.