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The Neenah Common Council has approved an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the City of Menasha to conduct a feasibility analysis for a roundabout at Nicolet Boulevard and Commercial Street. The decision was made on February 19.

"I'm in support of this. A couple questions I have procedurally, though, it says there's no dollar amount listed in this motion. And I didn't read a dollar amount listed," Alderman William Pollnow Jr. said during the meeting, as recorded on YouTube.

Pollnow further inquired about the financial aspects of the project, which involves a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement with Menasha. According to Menasha Public Works Director James Merten, speaking at the Menasha Common Council's February 17 meeting, the city had allocated $50,000 for the roundabout project, including funds for the feasibility study.

Neenah Public Works Director Gerry Kaiser explained that consultants would provide a proposal for the project. If costs exceed budgeted amounts, both councils will need to approve any adjustments. Neenah will select the consultant with input from Menasha, and collaborative discussions will determine whether to proceed with the project.

Menasha will cover half of the study's cost plus an administration fee to Neenah for preparing project documentation. This fee will be equivalent to 10% of Menasha's total cost share.

The Menasha Common Council unanimously approved the intergovernmental agreement for the feasibility study by an 8-0 vote.