Diane Chilinski

The Plan Commission meeting agenda for February 19, 2026, included several items for consideration. Key discussions involved a request to amend a Conditional Use Grant for the Port Washington Power Plant to increase maximum sound limits from approximately 50 Decibels to 60 Decibels. The commission was also scheduled to consider a Concept Plan for a multi-family development of 119 units on approximately 8 acres. Further agenda items included action on an Amended Building, Site & Operations Plan and a Special Exception request related to exterior additions for the Historic Port Hotel, as well as discussion items on the draft Zoning Code Rewrite and the 2026 Plan Commission Charter.

The Board of Public Works reviewed the 4th Quarter Report on the Charter for 2025 for information only. Key actions included the recommendation to approve the Board of Public Works Charter for 2026. The Board also considered and recommended approval for proposed 2026 budget amendments to complete projects budgeted for 2025, which involved adjustments for several items including the Marina Fish Cleaning Station, Library improvements, Sewer Lining, and Sidewalk Replacement. Furthermore, the Board recommended approval for contracting Strand Associates for the preparation of a Wastewater Treatment Systems Facilities Plan, and recommended accepting the proposal from Gremmer and Associates to design the Proposed 2027 Street Improvements. Finally, recommendations were made to approve Change Order 4 at the Water Treatment Plant and Change Orders 2-6 for the 2025 Utility Extension Project on County Highway LL.

The agenda for the Common Council meeting included standard items such as Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a Public Comments/Appearances period. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of previous meeting minutes and acceptance of January monthly invoices. Mayor's Business featured updates, a presentation from a 6th-grade class regarding environmental ideas, discussion of Honorary Streets for 2026, and a presentation from the Business Improvement District (BID). Staff reports included monthly department updates, an update on the Spring Election, and updates from the City Administrator on the Public Safety Building and Zoning Code Rewrite. The Government and Finance Committee agenda included consideration of an Ordinance Repealing §214.13 and Amending §141-1 of the Municipal Code. New Business included consideration of a Resolution authorizing an application for a Recreational Trails Program Grant.

The meeting agenda for the Plan Commission includes several key items. Discussions and potential actions cover amending a Conditional Use Grant to increase maximum sound limits for the Port Washington Power Plant, considering a concept plan for a multi-family development of 119 units, and reviewing amendments to the Building, Site and Operations Plan for the Historic Port Hotel, including exterior additions exceeding 35 feet. The agenda also allocates time for public comments, a discussion on the draft Article 5 (Specific Procedural Requirements) of the proposed Zoning Code Rewrite, and a discussion on the Draft Plan Commission Charter for 2026.

The Common Council meeting addressed several items under the Consent Agenda, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and acceptance of December monthly invoices. Key discussions included the Mayor confirming that documents supporting the alternative power line route were sent to the Public Service Commission, and an update on oversight of truck traffic during construction. The Council considered and unanimously approved an original alcohol license for Salt at Newport Shores, LLC. Furthermore, the Plan Commission's recommendation regarding a Tax Incremental Financing Request for the Pier Street Landing Mixed Use Residential Development was approved, directing staff to pursue a developer's agreement. The Board of Public Works' recommendation to acquire AquaHawk software for water usage monitoring was also approved. The session concluded with a closed session for the City Administrator's Performance Review, followed by reconvening into open session.