Lara Birkholz

The meeting included a proclamation congratulating The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac for 135 years of service and a plaque presentation in recognition of the Housing Authority Director's retirement. A public hearing was held for the Fond du Lac Waterworks Water Supply Service Area Plan. The council also addressed the adoption of the final 2026 city budget, the approval of the 2026 through 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, and the adoption of the 2026 Fond du Lac Area Transit Budgets. Additionally, resolutions were passed declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing for various projects.

The meeting included discussions and a public hearing regarding a Special User Permit for Rey's Automotive, LLC, to allow for an automotive/engine repair, body shop, detail shop, painting, and service garage. Concerns were raised by a neighboring property owner. The commission also reviewed a Special Use Permit for a Community Based Residential Facility and discussed proposed zoning code updates to residential district regulations, focusing on permitted uses and bulk requirements. Additionally, the commission recommended approval of the Five Year (2026-2030) Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council.

The agenda includes a roll call, declaration of quorum, and a consent agenda item regarding the minutes from a previous meeting. The board will discuss a request to add parking restrictions along W Bank Street due to concerns about traffic flow when vehicles park on both sides of the street. Additionally, the board will address the addition of stop signs for subdivisions construction projects, including the removal of some existing stop signs and the addition of new ones at various intersections.

The meeting included a public hearing on zoning code amendments related to residential districts, covering land uses, bulk requirements, and language changes. The commission reviewed updates to residential development regulations, focusing on additional uses in R-2, R-3, and R-4 Districts, along with considerations for lot sizes and setbacks. The proposed changes aim to facilitate housing development while maintaining the character and aesthetics of the districts. The commission also discussed a proposed mural installation.

The meeting included discussions and a vote regarding exterior façade alterations for paint and signage at 50 North Portland Street, which was approved with specific conditions related to tenant sign panels matching the exterior paint color. Additionally, the board discussed and approved the North Main Street Corridor Grant Application for exterior façade alterations, including window replacement and other aesthetic improvements, subject to conditions such as wood stain colors, shingle colors, paint colors for building facades, railing replacements, and landscape updates.