Beaver Dam, WI

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Common Council

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review and possibly recommend approval of several applications, including certificates of appropriateness for new signs and a residential exterior improvement grant. They will also consider a new business recruitment grant for a business at 112 Front St. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 304 S. Spring St. (Rooted Trails)
• Residential Exterior Improvements Funds for exterior painting at 924 S. Spring St. for $8,718.69
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 112 Front St. (Simple Joys, LLC)
• New Business Recruitment Grant application for a new business at 112 Front St. (Simple Joys, LLC)

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Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will not meet on August 26, 2026. The agenda is a cancellation notice only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• No meeting will be held on August 26, 2026

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission is holding a special meeting, with the main item being a closed session to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues. The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(c) and (f) for personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation
• Possible reconvene in open session to act on closed-session items

General

The Police and Fire Commission members may be present at the Administrative Committee meeting to observe and listen. No official business of the Police and Fire Commission will be discussed or acted upon during this session.

• Police and Fire Commission observation of Administrative Committee proceedings

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider awarding contracts for the 2026 street maintenance and resurfacing programs, review several city policies, and discuss creating a building oversight committee for the new fire department facility. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and items for future agendas.

• Resolution 78-2026 awarding the 2026 Street Maintenance Program contract
• Resolution 79-2026 awarding the 2026 Street Resurfacing Program contract
• Review of Policies 307 (Capital Improvement Plan), 308 (Procurement), 501 (Snow and Ice Control), and 505 (Street Naming)
• Discussion of creating a Building Oversight Committee for the new Fire Department Facility

The Operations Committee approved two resolutions awarding contracts for the 2026 Street Maintenance Program and the 2026 Street Resurfacing Program, both by acclamation. It also recommended moving four policies (Capital Improvement Plan, Procurement, Snow and Ice Control, Street Naming) to the council for final approval as written. A proposal to create a Building Oversight Committee for the new Fire Department facility was tabled until Chief Wesle can review and revise the resolution.

• Approved Resolution 78-2026 awarding 2026 Street Maintenance Program contract (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 79-2026 awarding 2026 Street Resurfacing Program contract (acclamation)
• Recommended Policies 307, 308, 501, and 505 to council for final approval as written
• Tabled creation of Building Oversight Committee for new Fire Department facility

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances amending the room tax and R-1 single-family residential district, plus a first reading on a 911 misuse ordinance. They will also vote on resolutions awarding street maintenance and resurfacing contracts, authorizing an engineering report for a property at 1322 N. Spring Street, enforcing room tax violations by Super 8 Hotel, and approving a temporary wine license for the Chamber of Commerce. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the Water Treatment Plant property.

• Approval of bills between July 31 and August 13, 2026, totaling $853,388.55
• Ordinance 15-2026: amending room tax ordinance 2-124(K) - second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance 16-2026: amending R-1 single-family residential district (Section 70-84) - second reading and public hearing
• Resolution 78-2026 and 79-2026: awarding contracts for 2026 street maintenance and resurfacing programs
• Resolution 81-2026: authorizing enforcement of room tax and lodging permit violations by Super 8 Hotel

The Common Council approved two ordinances (room tax amendment and R-1 single-family district change) and five resolutions, including contracts for the 2026 street maintenance and resurfacing programs, an engineering report for a property at 1322 N. Spring Street, enforcement of room tax violations by Super 8 Hotel, and a temporary wine license for the Chamber's Wine Tour. The council also approved a mayoral appointment and entered closed session to discuss the Water Treatment Plant property. All votes were 11-0.

• Approved Ordinance 15-2026 amending Room Tax Ordinance 2-124(K) (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16-2026 amending R-1 Single Family Residential District code (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 78-2026 awarding 2026 Street Maintenance Program contract (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 79-2026 awarding 2026 Street Resurfacing Program contract (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 80-2026 authorizing engineering report for 1322 N. Spring Street (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 81-2026 authorizing enforcement of room tax violations by Super 8 Hotel (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 82-2026 for temporary wine license to Chamber for Sept. 18 Wine Tour (11-0)
• Approved appointment of Kay Appenfeldt to Downtown Redevelopment Committee (acclamation)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider approving $853,388.55 in bills and discuss the Flock camera system. They may act on a temporary wine license for the Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Wine Tour and an ordinance amending city code sections on the City Council and City Administrator. The committee will also discuss debt service and budget policies.

• Approval of bills totaling $853,388.55
• Discussion of Flock Camera System
• Temporary Class "B" Wine License for Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce (2026 Wine Tour, Sept 18)
• Ordinance amending City Code sections 2-5, 2-42, 2.404.1; deleting 2-41 and 2-88
• Review of policies 304 (Debt service) and 306 (Budget Policy)

The Administrative Committee approved a resolution for a temporary wine license for the Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Wine Tour and approved amendments to city code sections regarding the City Council and City Administrator, pending attorney approval. Bills totaling $853,388.55 were approved. The Flock camera system was discussed for educational purposes, and two policies were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved bills between July 31 and August 13, 2026 totaling $853,388.55
• Approved temporary Class 'B' wine license for Chamber of Commerce Wine Tour (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending city code sections 2-5, 2-42, 2.404.1 and deleting 2-41, 2-88, pending attorney approval (6-0)

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board of Trustees is meeting to receive reports on finances and fundraising, and to consider approval of the renovation project budget and several library policies. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and paid invoices. This is a regular business meeting with discussion and possible action on the listed items.

• Renovation Project: transfers, invoices, updates, and project budget
• Policy review and approval: eReader, Food and Beverage, Meeting and Study Rooms, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning policies
• Approval of July 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices paid
• Reports: Endowment Fund, Financial Secretary, Fundraising Committee, Gifts and Acknowledgements, Library Administrator

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will discuss and take action on the 2027 Capital Improvement Program items for the Fire Department, Emergency Response Team fundraising, and 2025-2026 School Resource Officer reports. The meeting also includes updates on Fire and Police Department operations and a closed session to review personnel evaluations and the Fire Department's eligibility list.

• Discuss and take action on approval of 2027 CIP items for Fire Department
• Discuss and take action on ERT fundraising
• Discuss and take action on 2025-2026 SRO reports
• Closed session to review Fire Department eligibility list and police personnel performance evaluations

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will meet to discuss routine business, including approving past meeting minutes and receiving an update on grant commitments. The only substantive item is a review and possible approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness application for storefront signage at 131 Front St.

• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront signage at 131 Front St
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Downtown Grant Commitments

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved a Certificate of Appropriateness application for storefront signage at 131 Front St., with an amendment to defer any awning changes to a future review. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The committee also discussed updates on downtown grant commitments and approved the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront signage at 131 Front St. (7-0)
• Amended approval to defer awning change discussion to future meeting
• Approved July 8, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation, Yuds abstaining)

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider an ordinance amending city code sections on the City Council and City Administrator, a resolution to hire The Archer Company for a classification and compensation study, and a resolution to amend the 2026 city budget. They will also discuss seven financial and operational policies. The meeting includes approval of $313,463.50 in bills.

• Ordinance amending sections 2-5, 2-42, and 2.404.1 and deleting sections 2-41 and 2-88 of Chapter 2 of the City Code
• Resolution approving contract with The Archer Company for a Classification, Compensation, and Benefits Study
• Resolution amending the 2026 City of Beaver Dam budget
• Discussion of seven policies: Position Control, Debt Service, Fund Balance, Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, Procurement, and Credit Card
• Approval of bills totaling $313,463.50

The Administrative Committee voted to move a resolution for a compensation and benefits study with The Archer Company to the full council, and approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026. They also approved several financial policies (Position Control, Capital Improvement Plan, Credit Card, Fund Balance, and Procurement) while deferring Debt Service and Budget policies for future discussion. A redlined ordinance on city council and administrator salaries was tabled for further review, with alderperson salaries set at $5,000/year and COLA increases for elected officials tied to employee raises.

• Approved resolution for Archer Company classification, compensation, and benefits study (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved Policy 201 Position Control (acclamation)
• Approved Policy 307 Capital Improvement Plan (acclamation)
• Approved Policy 309 Credit Card (acclamation)
• Approved Policy 305 Fund Balance (acclamation)
• Approved Policy 308 Procurement (acclamation)
• Tabled redlined ordinance on council/administrator salaries for next meeting

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several new municipal code sections and resolutions. The body is reviewing policies on procurement, snow control, and street naming, as well as the creation of a building oversight committee for a new fire department facility.

• Ordinance creating Section 62.54 regarding electric bicycles and micromobility devices
• Ordinance creating Section 50-33 regarding misuse of emergency and non-emergency telephone lines
• Resolution No. 71-2026 for a professional services agreement for the 2026 Clean Water Fund Loan
• Engineering report and proceedings for property at 1322 N. Spring Street
• Authorization of city-owned property for a Monarch Butterfly Garden Project

The committee approved an ordinance penalizing the misuse of emergency telephone lines and authorized an engineering report for a potential raze order at 1322 N. Spring Street. It also approved a Monarch Butterfly Garden project and two resolutions related to the 2026 Clean Water Fund Loan.

• Approved use of city property for Monarch Butterfly Garden project (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance creating Section 50-33 regarding misuse of emergency telephone lines (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 71-2026 for 2026 Clean Water Fund Loan professional services (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 72-2026 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures (acclamation)
• Approved engineering report and proceedings for potential raze of 1322 N. Spring Street (acclamation)
• Postponed consideration of Policies 307, 308, 501, and 505 (acclamation)
• Tabled creation of Building Oversight Committee for new fire department facility

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on land division ordinances and review strategies for increasing rental and for-sale housing. The body is also deciding on sewer and water service assessments and the termination of development agreements for Heritage Village Mall.

• Approval of bills totaling $313,463.50
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 14-2026 regarding land division
• Resolution No. 70-2026 for 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program assessments
• Resolution No. 73-2026 to terminate development agreements and forgivable mortgages for Heritage Village Mall
• Resolution No. 76-2026 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget

The Common Council approved Ordinance 14-2026 amending Chapter 58 on land division (11-0), and passed resolutions authorizing the final report on special assessments for the 2026 sewer lateral and water service replacement program, a Clean Water Fund loan agreement, and a consulting contract with The Archer Company for a classification and compensation study. The council also terminated development agreements and forgivable mortgages for Heritage Village Mall (9-2), created a Parks Endowment Fund, and authorized outdoor recreation grant applications. First readings were given to ordinances on room tax and R-1 single-family residential district amendments, with second readings set for August 17.

• Approved Ordinance 14-2026 amending land division code (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 70-2026 on final special assessments for sewer lateral & water service replacement
• Approved Resolution 71-2026 authorizing Clean Water Fund loan application agreement
• Approved Resolution 72-2026 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures
• Approved Resolution 73-2026 terminating Heritage Village Mall development agreements (9-2)
• Approved Resolution 74-2026 creating Parks Endowment Fund (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 75-2026 authorizing outdoor recreation grant applications (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 77-2026 for Archer Company compensation study contract (11-0)

General

The Police and Fire Commission is meeting primarily to adjourn into closed session under state statute to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues. The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. No other public business is listed.

• Consider closed session for police personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) and (f))

The Police and Fire Commission met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues. The meeting adjourned while still in closed session, with no public decisions made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85(1)(c) and (f) by unanimous roll call vote.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will first consider approval of the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss a proposed amendment to Section 70‑84, the R‑1 Single‑Family Residential District, of the Beaver Dam Municipal Code. No other items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 Plan Commission meeting
• Discuss possible amendment to Section 70-84, R-1 Single-Family Residential District ordinance

The Plan Commission approved an ordinance amending Section 70-84 of the Beaver Dam Municipal Code. The change reduces front and side yard setbacks to better accommodate construction on small lots in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District.

• Approved June 24, 2026 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 70-84 to change front yard setbacks to 25ft and side yard setbacks to 7.5ft (acclamation)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure contracts and service agreements. The meeting includes reviews of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and bidding authorizations for street maintenance and resurfacing.

• Contract for Vertical Turbine Backwash Pump at the Water Treatment Plant (Resolution 61-2026)
• Professional Services Agreement for Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements (Resolution 62-2026)
• Contract for Eagle's View Addition 3 Utility and Street Construction Project (Resolution 63-2026)
• Final Report on Estimated Special Assessments for 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement
• Bidding authorization for 2026 Street Maintenance and Resurfacing Programs

The committee approved contracts for a water treatment plant pump, parking lot improvements, and street construction. It also authorized bidding for 2026 street maintenance and resurfacing programs and approved special assessments for sewer and water replacements.

• Approved Resolution No. 61-2026 for Vertical Turbine Backwash Pump contract (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 62-2026 for Lower Tower Parking Lot Improvements professional services agreement (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution No. 63-2026 for Eagle's View Addition 3 Utility and Street Construction project (acclamation)
• Approved final report on estimated special assessments for 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program (acclamation)
• Authorized bidding for 2026 Street Maintenance Program (acclamation)
• Authorized bidding for 2026 Street Resurfacing Program (acclamation)
• Recommended 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan be sent to council for consideration
• Consensus reached to obtain estimates for Business Park Sign changes

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve bills totaling $2,351,200.20 and discuss a proposed amendment to the Room Tax Ordinance. The body will also consider resolutions for a parks endowment fund and temporary event licenses.

• Approval of bills between June 12 and July 16, 2026 in the amount of $2,351,200.20
• Ordinance amending the City of Beaver Dam Room Tax Ordinance 2-124(K)
• Resolution Creating the Beaver Dam Parks Endowment Fund
• Resolution to Approve a Temporary Class B License for the Beaver Dam Pepper Festival
• Resolution to Approve a Temporary Class B License for Beaver Dam Hockey Association Spooktacular Hockey Tournament

The committee approved over $2.3 million in bills and updated the room tax ordinance to align fund usage with state statutes. It also recommended a request for proposals for a City Assessor and authorized the creation of a parks endowment fund. Additionally, the committee approved two temporary liquor licenses and enforcement actions against Super 8 Hotel for unpaid room taxes.

• Approved bills between June 12 and July 16, 2026, totaling $2,351,200.20 (Acclamation)
• Recommended Council approval to request proposals for City Assessor for 2027-2030 (Acclamation)
• Approved amendment to Room Tax Ordinance 2-124(K) regarding use of funds (7-0)
• Approved resolution creating Beaver Dam Parks Endowment Fund, amended to 4% (7-0)
• Approved temporary Class B License for Beaver Dam Pepper Festival on Sept 12, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved temporary Class B License for Beaver Dam Hockey Association tournament Oct 16-18, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for enforcement of room tax and lodging permit violations by Super 8 Hotel (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026, meeting minutes (Acclamation)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on approving bills totaling $2,351,200.20 for the period June 12 to July 16, 2026. Three ordinances will be considered, each at a specified reading and public hearing stage. Several resolutions will be acted on, including contracts for a water‑treatment pump, parking‑lot improvements, and a development agreement. The meeting also includes discussion of updating impact fees and a request for proposals from the City Assessor Services.

• Approve bills between June 12 and July 16, 2026 in the amount of $2,351,200.20
• Ordinance No. 12-2026 – amendment to Section 2.46, second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance No. 13-2026 – amendment to Sections 2‑5, 2‑41, 2‑42, 2‑88, 2‑404.1, second reading and public hearing
• Ordinance No. 14-2026 – amendment to Chapter 58, first reading
• Resolution No. 61-2026 – contract to supply and install a vertical turbine backwash pump at the water treatment plant

The Common Council approved contracts for water treatment, parking lot improvements, and street construction. An ordinance regarding salaries and compensation failed to pass due to a lack of a 3/4 majority vote. The council also approved a development agreement for Stoney Ridge Phase II.

• Approved Ordinance No. 12-2026 regarding standing committee updates (14-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 13-2026 regarding salaries and compensation (9-5)
• Approved contract for Water Treatment Plant backwash pump (14-0)
• Approved professional services for Lower Tower Parking Lot improvements (14-0)
• Approved Eagle's View Addition 3 utility and street construction contract (14-0)
• Approved donation to Beaver Dam Police Department from Qing Yang (14-0)
• Approved Stoney Ridge Phase II Development Agreement (13-1)
• Approved Assessor Services RFP by acclamation

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review full-time position descriptions and the budget for a renovation project. The board will also discuss the designation of the Frances J. "Bunny" Schmidt Bequest and donor data in a potential closed session.

• Review and approval of full-time position descriptions
• Designation of Frances J. "Bunny" Schmidt Bequest
• Renovation Project updates regarding transfers, invoices, and budget
• Closed session to discuss library donor data

The Library Board approved designating the Schmidt bequest for Phase 2 renovations (patio and lower level) with naming rights to be determined. They also approved updated full-time job descriptions, several renovation payments from endowment checking, and added the outgoing financial advisor to the donor wall.

• Designated Schmidt bequest for Phase 2 renovations, naming rights TBD
• Approved updated full-time position descriptions
• Approved $50,973.57 payment to Creative Constructors from endowment checking
• Approved $11,367.75 in payments to Signarama from endowment checking
• Approved $191.97 reimbursement to City for Storybook Trail materials
• Approved $236.14 reimbursement to Gift & Lost Books account for staff dinner
• Approved adding Hemling as Supporter on donor wall
• Approved consent agenda including June 12 minutes and invoices

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve minutes from June, discuss the resignation of a firefighter, and review a capital outlay request for a storage shed. The meeting will also include a closed session to review eligibility lists for patrol officers and firefighters.

• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Action on resignation of POC Firefighter Madeline Crucius
• Review of capital outlay request for a storage shed
• Discussion of contract with Department of Military Affairs for Urban Rescue
• Closed session to review patrol officer and firefighter eligibility lists

The Police and Fire Commission approved the Fire Department's Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List and the Police Department's Patrol Officer Eligibility List after closed session. They also accepted a resignation, approved an updated Urban Rescue contract, and approved a capital outlay for a storage shed. The meeting included updates on fire and police operations, including a $10,000 donation and a recovered stolen property case.

• Approved June 9, June 26, and June 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of POC Firefighter Madeline Crucius
• Approved updated contract with Department of Military Affairs for Urban Rescue (pay increased from $50 to $60/hour)
• Approved Capital Outlay request for storage shed at cost between $206,368 and $275,000
• Approved Fire Department's Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Approved Police Department's Patrol Officer Eligibility List

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and exterior building improvement funds. The body is considering financial assistance for storefront and residential remodels at three different locations.

• Exterior building improvement funds of $8,222.00 for 213 Front St.
• Residential exterior improvement funds of $8,246.57 for 702 Madison St.
• Residential exterior improvement funds of $10,536.00 for 822 S Spring St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a replacement sign at 103 Front St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new/replacement signs at 115 Front St.

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee approved multiple certificates of appropriateness and funding requests for various properties. These approvals included exterior improvements for locations on Front St, Madison St, and S Spring St.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 213 Front St (6-0)
• Approved $8,222.00 in Downtown Exterior Building Improvement funds for 213 Front St (6-0)
• Approved $8,246.57 in Residential Exterior Building Improvements for 702 Madison St (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement sign at 103 Front St (6-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 in Residential Exterior Building Improvements for 822 S Spring St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new/replacement signs at 115 Front St (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will not meet on Monday, July 6, 2026. This agenda is a notice of cancellation.

Operations Committee

The City of Beaver Dam Operations Committee will not meet on Monday, July 6, 2026. The agenda serves only as a cancellation notice with no discussion or decisions scheduled.

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will not hold its scheduled meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026. No agenda items were presented. The cancellation notice was posted on July 2, 2026 by City Clerk Tracey Ferron.

Library Board

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will meet to consider a closed session regarding police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation. The body may reconvene in open session to act on items discussed in the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss police department personnel performance
• Closed session to discuss intergovernmental cooperation issues

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission met on June 30, 2026, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss police department personnel performance and intergovernmental cooperation issues. The commission adjourned at 8:42 PM while still in closed session, without reconvening in open session or taking any public action. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(c) and (f) carried (5-0)

General

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission will hold a special call meeting on June 26, 2026. In a closed session, the commission will review and discuss the police department eligibility list, including employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data. The commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. The agenda was posted on June 24, 2026.

• Closed session to review police department eligibility list (employment, promotion, compensation data)

The Police and Fire Commission met in closed session to review the police department eligibility list, then reconvened in open session. The commission approved the eligibility list as presented by Chief Kreuziger. The meeting adjourned at 1:58pm.

• Entered closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss the police eligibility list
• Reconvened in open session
• Approved the police department eligibility list as presented by Chief Kreuziger

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider an ordinance that would amend Chapter 58 of the City of Beaver Dam Municipal Code concerning land division. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Commission's powers and a limited‑scope comparability analysis for market‑rate general occupancy. Minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 58 (land division) of the municipal code
• Presentation/training on Plan Commission powers and responsibilities
• Limited scope comparability analysis for market‑rate general occupancy

The Plan Commission approved an ordinance amending Chapter 58 of the City of Beaver Dam Municipal Code regarding land division. The commission also received training on its powers and responsibilities and reviewed a market rate general occupancy comparability analysis.

• Approved May 27, 2026, meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 58 regarding land division with changes (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Board Personnel Committee is meeting to review full-time Library job descriptions. The agenda states that no action will be taken at this meeting.

• Review of full-time Library job descriptions

Library Board

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will hold a public hearing regarding estimated special assessments for the 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program. Members will also discuss potential updates to impact fees and several city policies.

• Public hearing on 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program special assessments
• Discussion on updating existing impact fees or creating new fees
• Review of Section 50-3 (Firearms and Weapons) and Section 50-4 (Arrows, Stones, and Missiles)
• Review of policies 307 (Capital Improvement Plan) and 308 (Procurement Policy)
• Review of policies 501 (Snow and Ice Control) and 505 (Street Naming Policy)

The committee held a public hearing regarding the 2026 Sewer Lateral & Water Service Replacement Program. Members discussed potential updates to impact fees and city ordinances regarding firearms and projectiles. Several policy reviews were postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes by acclamation
• Deferred sewer replacement report discussion to July 6, 2026
• Postponed review of capital improvement, procurement, snow/ice, and street naming policies