City of Shullsburg

The Commission considered a Certified Survey Map presented by the Lafayette County Housing Authority to dedicate a portion of property for public street purposes to maintain public access to Hellers Court and surrounding areas. Additionally, the Commission reviewed and recommended approval of Ordinance No 327 to rezone a property from R-5 Multi-Family Residential to a Planned Unit Development (PUD), which would facilitate project phases including the development of duplexes and apartments.

The Council addressed the restoration and storage of museum artifacts, deciding to utilize the city garage for storage. Discussions were held regarding a new room tax ordinance for short-term rentals and the establishment of a Tourism Commission. The Council reviewed budget amendments and authorized the submission of an EDA grant application. Additionally, special event applications were approved for the Shullsburg Market and an annual car show. Finally, various appointments were confirmed for standing committees, boards, and commissions.

The committee addressed several operational items, including assigning an address to the new city storage building and reviewing updates on street maintenance, including potential repairs on Clinton, Harrison, and Water Streets. Members discussed sewer and electric utility updates, specifically regarding staffing and coordination issues with Mediacom infrastructure on city poles. Additionally, the committee reviewed and moved to approve CMAR Resolution #2026-07 concerning the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report, and discussed water utility maintenance including hydrant flushing and chlorine levels.

The Commission reviewed and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior painting at 201-203 W. Water Street, specifying that the approval is for the trim only and excludes the brick. Additionally, the Commission discussed work being conducted at 303 W. Water Street, noting that no application for the work had been submitted; consequently, the Commission resolved to reconvene to review the matter once an application is filed.

The commission reviewed and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness application for painting the roof at 203 W. Water Street. They also discussed progress reports for various Historic District projects, noting updates on properties at 313 W. Water Street and 303 W. Water Street. Additionally, the commission acknowledged future plans regarding the exterior painting of the building at 203 W. Water Street.