Amanda Baryenbruch

The council meeting included a proclamation honoring the library director, approval of a three-year contract for assessment services, a commercial lease agreement for beach tent rentals, and a resolution for special assessments regarding street resurfacing. The council also held discussions on a long-term power supply contract extension with WPPI Energy and external government relations. Additional activities included consent agenda approvals regarding financial reports, licenses, and appointments to municipal boards.

The board discussed the upcoming river clean-up event, shared resources for the educational series, and planned for future interactive sessions. The Park and Recreation Director provided updates on the sustainable cemetery initiative, storm recovery efforts, the installation of tree planting beds, and improvements to Paddler's Park. Additionally, the board initiated a discussion regarding potential municipal code modifications to allow for edible landscaping in public spaces as an alternative to traditional turf grass.

The committee evaluated and recommended moving forward with contracting with Municipal Group for a three-year term following an assessment of RFP submissions. Key financial discussions included a review of rising health insurance cost trends, an analysis of the 2025 year-end overtime report, and an overview of 2025 preliminary operating results which showed a deficit due to revenue shortfalls and budget overages. The committee also reviewed positive Q1 2026 operating results, which showed improvement compared to the same period in the prior year, and discussed a pilot program for departmental budget savings.

The board agenda includes a review of mission and goals, discussions regarding recycling bin nets, an update on the educational series, and a report on the river cleanup project.

The agenda focuses on public hearings for two property appeals. The first appeal involves a request to construct a pitched roof with a 6-inch overhang on an existing garage at 1406 Glenwood Street, which is a nonconforming structure. The second appeal involves a modification to a previously approved variance for a deck at 1613 Jackson Street, requesting to include a deck in the north side yard.