Cindy Balk

The council meeting focused on the authorization of the issuance and sale of municipal financial instruments. Specifically, the council approved Resolution 2026-20 for the issuance of $7,265,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes and Resolution 2026-21 for the issuance of $1,355,000 in Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, with the first and second readings waived for both items.

The Council approved a consent agenda including various event permits and facility requests. Key reports were provided by the City Administrator covering library programs, pool operations, infrastructure projects, and housing developments. Legislative actions included the approval of an ordinance regarding electric bicycle regulations, the authorization of various business and alcohol license renewals, and the approval of a premise change for a local tavern. A closed session was held to deliberate on the purchase of public property, resulting in the approval of an offer cancellation request for a lot in Woodridge Acres.

The Council approved various items including a liquor and beer license for The Depot and a special event permit for Ranch Fest. Resolutions were passed providing for the sale of general obligation promissory notes for both general and taxable purposes. The City Administrator reported on an $800,000 grant award from the Department of Administration, which was formally accepted for the Public Safety Center. Additionally, the Council approved financial claims and, following a closed session, authorized an offer to purchase for a property at Lot 5 Woodridge Acres.

The council discussed and passed several resolutions, including recognizing World Migratory Bird Day, National Police Week, National Firefighter Week, and honoring a retiring public servant. Support was also voiced for a sustainable transportation funding solution. Financial actions included the approval of claims and the award of a construction contract for a Public Safety Center to Americon for $10,157,712.00. Public works initiatives involved awarding a bituminous paving bid to Iverson Construction, approving a handicap parking request, and tabling a subdivision request for the Campion Lots. Additionally, the council approved a special event permit for a wedding.

The council addressed several items, including the approval of a revised Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan for shared-ride taxi services and a statement of intentions regarding harbor improvements. The meeting included a report from the City Administrator on various infrastructure and community projects, such as the Illinois Street project, well construction, and upcoming city cleanup events. Additionally, the council approved claims, the Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan for submission to the Wisconsin DNR, and an extraterritorial plat review. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding land sale negotiations.