Jim Hansen

The meeting included the approval of the minutes from the February 2nd, 2026 session and notification that the April Plan Commission meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, April 9th due to an election. Key discussion items involved public hearings and possible recommendations for conditional use permit amendments. The first item concerned Dax Connley for Delivan Holdings at 2135 East Geneva Street, seeking to amend a CUP to allow multi-tenant building use including indoor sales or service and office land uses; this was recommended for approval. The second item addressed Quick Trip, Inc. (Adam Schwarz) at 408 South Wright Street, requesting an amendment to add EV charging stations, which staff recommended approving contingent upon adding four new parking spaces and meeting specific conditions regarding landscaping and stop signs. The final substantive agenda item involved Robert Kohler for Bank First at 1704 East Geneva Street, seeking a conditional use permit amendment to allow for a bank with a drive-thru; staff recommended approval subject to several conditions, including future submission of a Planned Infill Development (PIP) request. A final item regarding Legacy Autos (Alexis Verdusco) at 1333 Rine Street sought to amend a permit to allow car sales, requiring paving of the outdoor display area and maintaining landscaping screens for a neighboring residential property.

The meeting included a discussion regarding the proposed ordinance amendment concerning single-family to multifamily home ratios. A public hearing was held regarding a conditional use permit request at 518 Borg Road to allow for second-floor commercial apartment land use in the business local zoning district; the commission ultimately voted to postpone indefinitely consideration of this item due to concurrent council action. A second public hearing addressed a request for a conditional use permit at 2101 East Geneva Street for in-vehicle sales or service land use (Mr. Splash Car Wash). The applicant detailed revisions made to the site plans concerning light levels, awnings, truck turning movements, and landscaping. Discussions also covered traffic flow, the operation of the automated car wash, and water reclamation system details, including water savings and solids management. A citizen raised concerns regarding traffic congestion on the service drive turning off Highway 50.

The City Council meeting included several committee reports. The Finance Committee met on February 10th, and the General Operations Committee met on February 3rd. The Planning Commission met on February 2nd, and the Public Works Committee met on January 27th. The Town of Delavan Lake Committee met on February 4th, discussing minutes from January 7th. The Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 26th to discuss improvements at Phoenix Park and future plans for the parks and open space plan. The Delro Golf Commission met the previous evening. The Tourism Commission met on February 9th. Key business items involved approving the purchase of a tax foreclosure property on North Terrace Street. Approval was granted for contracts with Axon Enterprises for body camera, taser, and in-squad camera systems, totaling $93,8147 for the 2026 budget year. The proposed budget of $752,000 for library furniture and technologies for the renovation was approved. A construction contract for Phoenix Street and Ferrell Avenue sidewalk improvements was awarded for $49,155. Approval was given for the 2026 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract for $130,418.40 and approval of bills warrant 2026-01. The council approved a Class A fermented malt beverage license for the Lakeside Convenience Store and approved amending municipal code statute 6-2-7 concerning snow and ice removal, as well as amending statute 10-1-14 to establish a four-way stop sign at Borg Road and Phoenix Street intersection. Additionally, resolutions were adopted concerning the Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) program application for the property at 51 East Walworth Avenue, and updates to functional classification designations for Right Street and for Rine Street. Finally, an ordinance amending municipal code section 2-1-5 for ward boundaries was approved. The meeting concluded with a recess to closed session to discuss personnel matters concerning the building inspector and the potential disposal of city-owned properties, including 69 West Walworth Avenue and 919 Ant Street, and the Lake Lawn Restore Dash/Flash of the Harbor Club developers agreement.

The meeting commenced with the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance by local scouting troops. Key discussions included the approval of minutes from the December 16th and December 2nd special meetings. Committee reports covered the finance committee's financial report approval, while general operations and parks and recreation reports noted meetings were skipped or scheduled for future dates. The planning commission report noted upcoming meetings. Several resolutions were passed under planning commission items, including granting a conditional use petition for group development at 107 South Third Street and approving a 4-unit condominium land redivision for the same property. Another conditional use petition was approved for an in-vehicle sales or service land use car wash at 21101 East Janeo Street. The Council also adopted a resolution to exercise extraterritorial zoning power in the Town of Daring. Finance items addressed the approval of an amended facade improvement grant for Elizabeth's Cafe, the approval of a proposal for restroom and shelter building engineering at Gable Park, the purchase of a new Bobcat S64 T4 skid steer loader with a trade-in of an existing unit, and the extension of a banking services agreement with First National Bank and Trust Company. Finally, the Council approved warrant 2025-12 for bills and amended the fees for real estate status reports.

The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and the approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025, and December 13, 2025, special meetings. Communications included recognizing employees for dedicated public service anniversaries (five years for Michelle Carter and 35 years for Terry Hackett) and a statement from a potential state assembly candidate. Committee reports covered the Finance Committee, General Operations, Planning Commission, Public Works, Town of Delavan Lake Committee, Library Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Commission, Delbrook Golf Commission, Tourism Commission, and Personnel Commission. Key actions included approving the financial report, authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford Maverick XL for the police department at a cost of $28,250.50, approving a change order for the North Terrace Street Bridge Lake Koma Stam Reconstruction Contract, approving agreements for 2026 street improvement engineering services and the purchase of 2026 water meters to lock in 2025 pricing, declaring fire department radios and chairs as surplus, and approving the 2026 insurance program. The Council also approved updating various city fees, including fire impact fees and fees for e-bikes and electric scooters, effective January 1, 2026. Additionally, revisions to the employment policy and compensation/benefits manuals were approved with an effective date of January 1, 2026, and election inspectors were appointed for 2026-2027. Finally, a resident was appointed to the Arum Library Board.