Beaver Dam public meetings in 2024

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will vote to approve city bills totaling $722,968.49. Council members will conduct first and second readings of three ordinances affecting the City Administrator role, the budget process, and bridge weight limits. Several resolutions will be considered, including contracts for underground utility locating services, a pavement replacement project on Judson Drive, an amendment to the FMLA policy, and a stray animal services contract with the Dodge County Humane Society.

• Approve bills between Nov 27 and Dec 12, 2024 totaling $722,968.49
• Ordinance 20-2024 – modify city ordinances on the City Administrator role (first & second reading)
• Ordinance 21-2024 – modify city ordinances on the budget process (first & second reading)
• Resolution 107-2024 – award contract for 2025‑2027 underground utility locating services
• Resolution 108-2024 – authorize professional services agreement for Judson Drive Pavement Replacement (South Spring St to South Lincoln Ave)

The Common Council approved Ordinance 20-2024, which modifies city ordinances relating to the role of the City Administrator, by an 8-5 vote. An amendment to change the vote requirement from a 2/3 vote to a majority vote failed. The council also approved ordinances on the budget process and bridge weight limits, and several resolutions including contracts for utility locating and Judson Drive pavement replacement.

• Approved Ordinance 20-2024 modifying City Administrator role (8-5)
• Failed amendment to change vote requirement to majority (4-9)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2024 modifying budget process (13-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-2024 amending bridge weight limits (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 107-2024 awarding utility locating contract (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 108-2024 for Judson Drive pavement project (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 109-2024 amending FMLA policy (13-0)
• Approved Resolution 110-2024 for stray animal services contract (13-0)

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee will consider awarding contracts for underground utility locating services and the Judson Drive pavement replacement project. The committee will also review preliminary design plans for the Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction project.

• Award contract for 2025-2027 Underground Utility Locating Services
• Authorize Professional Services Agreement for Judson Drive Pavement Replacement
• Review preliminary design plans for Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction
• Discuss items for future agendas

The Operations Committee approved a contract for 2025-2027 underground utility locating services and authorized a professional services agreement for the Judson Drive pavement replacement project. The committee also agreed to proceed with final design and bidding for the 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction project. No votes were recorded as opposed; all motions carried by acclamation.

• Approved Resolution 107-2024 for 2025-2027 underground utility locating services (acclamation)
• Approved Resolution 108-2024 for Judson Drive pavement replacement professional services agreement (acclamation)
• Consensus to proceed with final design and bidding for Front Street and Beaver Street reconstruction project

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee approved Resolution 109-2024, amending the city's FMLA policy to use a rolling year instead of a calendar year. The committee also approved the December 2 meeting minutes and bills totaling $722,968.49. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 109-2024 amending FMLA policy to rolling year (7-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills from Nov 27 to Dec 12, 2024 totaling $722,968.49 (acclamation)

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board approved the disqualification of a patron for violating Library Rules of Conduct, with one abstention. They also approved treating a $227,383.61 anonymous gift as undesignated, keeping it in the investment portfolio, and directed the advisor to convert a stock transfer to cash. The board appointed Kevin Luebke to the renovation design committee and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved patron disqualification for Rules of Conduct violations (motion by Fiegel, seconded by Luebke; Devitt abstained)
• Approved $227,383.61 anonymous gift as undesignated, not restricted principal
• Directed Wells Fargo advisor to convert Foulkes Foundation stock transfer to cash in money market
• Appointed Kevin Luebke as Library Board representative on renovation design committee
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 15 minutes, invoices, and informational items

Common Council

The Common Council will first approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and consider possible actions related to a review and update of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Approval of the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Review & Update

The Plan Commission reviewed draft Chapters 8 and 9 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, with no changes recommended to Chapter 8 and one revision noted for Chapter 9. Chapter 10 will be reviewed at the January 2025 meeting. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation, Beal-Loeck abstaining)
• Reviewed draft Chapters 8 and 9 of 2024 Comprehensive Plan update
• No changes recommended to Chapter 8
• Revision needed to Chapter 9 paragraph on Beaver Dam Unified School District
• Chapter 10 draft to be reviewed at January 2025 meeting

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will discuss personnel actions for both the police and fire departments, including resignations and probationary status. The body will also consider travel for the Police Chief and updates to the fire inspector job description.

• Action on the resignation of POC Firefighter Bryce Toy
• Action on removing Officer Molly Lynch from probationary status
• Action on Police Chief attending the International Association of Police Chief’s conference in Denver, Colorado (October 16-22, 2025)
• Action on the fire inspector job description
• Action on carry-over vacation hours/days for police and fire personnel

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission approved the November meeting minutes, accepted a firefighter resignation, approved vacation carry-over hours for fire and police staff, and accepted the fire inspector job description. They also approved the police chief attending a conference and moved Officer Molly Lynch from probationary to regular status. The commission entered closed session to discuss a leave of absence and the Paid-on-Call Firefighter Eligibility list, but did not reconvene in open session.

• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of POC Firefighter Bryce Toy (unanimous)
• Approved fire department vacation carry-over hours (unanimous)
• Approved police department vacation carry-over hours (unanimous)
• Accepted fire inspector job description (unanimous)
• Approved Chief attending IACP conference in Denver, Oct 16-22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved Officer Molly Lynch from probationary to regular status (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for leave of absence and POC eligibility list (unanimous)

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee posted its agenda for the Dec 4, 2024 meeting in compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider several financial actions, including approving $546,239.97 in bills from mid‑November and adopting multiple resolutions that reserve ARPA money for park improvements, public safety equipment, and housing façade grants. The council will also hear first readings of ordinances on bridge weight limits and charter changes, and discuss a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project. A closed‑session item will address a development and water‑wastewater agreement with Degas, LLC.

• Approval of bills between Nov 15‑Nov 26, 2024 totaling $546,239.97
• Ordinance No. 23-2024 – amendment to bridge and street weight limits (first reading)
• Resolution No. 96-2024 – reservation of $100,000 ARPA funds for parks, public safety, and public works equipment
• Resolution No. 101-2024 – professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project (Curie St to Chatham St)
• Resolution No. 102-2024 – award of contract for the LED Street Lights Project

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. It will approve city bills totaling $546,239.97 dated between November 15 and November 26, 2024. The committee will discuss a resolution to grant a Class "A" license to El Campa Mexicaon-Merican Grocery at 112 Front Street. It will also discuss a resolution to approve the 2025 contract for stray animal services with the Dodge County Humane Society.

• Approval of the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills between Nov 15 and Nov 26, 2024 totaling $546,239.97
• Resolution to grant a Class "A" license to El Campa Mexicaon-Merican Grocery, 112 Front Street
• Resolution to approve the 2025 stray animal services contract with Dodge County Humane Society

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider an ordinance and resolution regarding parking on Rowell Street. The body will also review preliminary design plans for the 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street Reconstruction Project.

• Ordinance and Resolution for parking on Rowell Street
• Preliminary Design Plans for 2025 Front Street and Beaver Street Reconstruction Project
• Election of Vice Chairperson of Operations Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will consider and vote on several financial items, including approval of bills totaling $1,021,887.11 and adoption of the FY 2025 fee schedule, capital budget, and overall city budget. Public hearings will be held on proposed transit fare rates for 2025 and on the FY 2025 budget itself. The meeting also includes the repeal and amendment of charter ordinances, mayoral committee chair appointments, and a closed‑session discussion of a Madison Street sales‑study property purchase.

• Approve bills between Nov 01–Nov 14, 2024 totaling $1,021,887.11
• Public hearing on Proposed Transit Fare Rates for 2025
• Resolution 93‑2024: Adopt the City of Beaver Dam FY 2025 budget
• Resolution 92‑2024: Adopt the FY 2025 Capital Budget
• Ordinance 18‑2024: Repeal certain charter ordinances and create an Executive Committee

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will first approve the November 4 meeting minutes and then approve bills totaling $1,021,887.11 that were incurred between November 1 and November 14, 2024. Afterward, the committee will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions directing ARPA funds to housing facade grants, Swan Park Pavilion improvements, equipment purchases for parks, public safety, and public works, shelter improvements, a water‑level monitoring panel, and Hometown Plan projects.

• Approve bills between Nov 01‑Nov 14, 2024 in the amount of $1,021,887.11
• Resolution authorizing an additional $40,000 ARPA for housing improvement facade grants
• Resolution reserving $75,000 ARPA for improvement of the Swan Park Pavilion
• Resolution reserving $100,000 ARPA for parks, public safety, and public works equipment purchase or replacement
• Resolution reserving $50,000 ARPA for implementation of Hometown Plan projects

Common Council

The Operations Committee will discuss city gateway signage and funding for lead service line replacement. It will consider a resolution to award the contract for the LED street lights project. It will also consider a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project from Curie Street to Chatham Street. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on city gateway signage
• Discussion and possible action on lead service line replacement funding
• Resolution awarding the contract for the LED street lights project
• Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project (Curie Street to Chatham Street)

Library Board

The Library Board will review several items, including the library’s closed dates for 2025 and a possible patron disqualification policy. A design contract for the library renovation will be discussed, and the board will examine the endowment fund policy. The meeting may move to a closed session to review donor financial data before reconvening in open session to act on donor matters.

• Library closed dates for 2025
• Potential patron disqualification policy
• Design contract for library renovation
• Review of endowment fund policy
• Closed‑session discussion of donor financial data

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve minutes from prior meetings, receive updates on fire and police operations, and discuss several personnel and financial matters. Items include reviewing the Fire Inspector job description, increasing the fire intercept rate to $400, and addressing the resignations of two firefighters. The commission will also act on compensation carry‑over for police records clerks and hold a closed session to consider a police employee leave of absence and a wage and salary survey.

• Approve October 8 and October 22 meeting minutes
• Increase fire intercept rate to $400.00
• Review and discuss Fire Inspector job description
• Take action on resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Weinke and Firefighter Brendan McGovern
• Closed session: consider police employee leave of absence and wage & salary survey

General

The Joint Review Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on a resolution to create a new Tax Increment Finance District No. 10 in Beaver Dam. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024.

• Discussion & possible action on JRB Resolution 2024 A
• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Creation of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss grant commitments and review three applications for property improvements. The body will consider funding for residential exterior work and a certificate of appropriateness for a business sign.

• Residential exterior siding funds for 844 Madison St: $2,181.92
• Windows and landscaping funds for 804 Madison St: $7,323.75
• Certificate of Appropriateness for awning and signage at White Lily home décor & gifts (103 E Maple Ave #102)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss the creation of a new Tax Increment Finance District and review several ordinances regarding city administration and budget processes. The body will also consider contracts for demolition services and fire protection installation.

• Approval of bills between Oct 18 and Oct 31, 2024, totaling $937,853.96
• Resolution 88-2024 to create Tax Increment District No. 10
• Resolution 89-2024 for demolition and soil removal engineering at 640 South Center Street
• Resolution 90-2024 awarding a fire protection system contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for the Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive
• Ordinances 18-2024 through 22-2024 regarding city officials, the budget process, and the City Administrator role

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes and approve bills totaling $937,853.96 from October 18‑31, 2024. It will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions to reserve ARPA funds: $100,000 for Hometown Plan projects, $75,000 for Swan Park Pavilion improvements, $100,000 for parks, public safety, and public works equipment, and $25,000 to Bridges of Dodge County, Inc. for Jo's House shelter improvements.

• Approve October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills between Oct 18‑31, 2024 totaling $937,853.96
• Reserve $100,000 ARPA funds for Hometown Plan projects
• Reserve $75,000 ARPA funds for Swan Park Pavilion improvement
• Reserve $100,000 ARPA funds for parks, public safety, and public works equipment

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will first approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and possibly act on a resolution to award a contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for installing a fire‑protection system in the Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive. The committee will receive an update on the Bailey Lift Station on Hiawatha Drive. Additional items include discussion of a heavy‑traffic routes ordinance and parking on Rowell Street.

• Approve October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Resolution 90-2024: award contract to J.F. Ahern Co. for fire‑protection system at Utilities Vactor Storage Building, Beltline Drive
• Update on Bailey Lift Station, Hiawatha Drive
• Discussion of ordinance for heavy traffic routes
• Discussion of parking on Rowell Street

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission is holding a special call meeting. In a closed session, the commission will consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data for public employees, specifically the Police Department's eligibility list. After the closed session, the commission may reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Closed‑session discussion of the Police Department eligibility list (employment, promotion, compensation data)
• Potential open‑session action on items deliberated in the closed session

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss parking on Rowell Street, consider a resolution to award a contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating in the interior of the Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive, review a right‑of‑way plat and relocation order for the Madison Street (Chatham to Rowell) project, and consider a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement for demolition and contaminated soil removal engineering services at the former Public Works Facility at 640 South Center Street. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of parking on Rowell Street
• Resolution No. 83-2023: award contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating in Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive
• Right‑of‑way plat and relocation order for Madison Street (Chatham St. to Rowell St.) project
• Resolution authorizing professional services agreement for building demolition and contaminated soil removal at 640 South Center Street
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a draft budget and fee schedule. The body is deciding on a property annexation from the Town of Beaver Dam and a loan for the State Trust Fund Loan Program.

• Loan through Board of Commissioners of Public Lands State Trust Fund Loan Program not to exceed $2,620,000
• Approval of bills between Oct 04 and Oct 17, 2024 totaling $924,794.38
• Ordinance No. 17-2024 for direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam
• Contract for spray closed cell foam and fireproof coating at Utilities Vactor Storage Building on Beltline Drive
• Contract for the Northside Sanitary & Water Utility Extension Project

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed boundary for Tax Incremental District No. 10. The council will discuss a resolution recommending approval of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10. It will also consider Ordinance No. 17-2024, which would directly annex property from the Town of Beaver Dam into the city.

• Public hearing on proposed project plan and boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 10
• Resolution recommending approval of Tax Increment Finance District No. 10
• Ordinance No. 17-2024 for direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam to the City of Beaver Dam

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the October 7, 2024 meeting minutes and authorize payment of $924,794.38 for bills dated between October 4 and October 17, 2024. It will discuss updates to the city’s health insurance renewal and the retirement and resignation policy. The committee will consider recommending a Watermark Community Center Fund with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation Family of Funds, and will review ARPA commitments and any unspent funds.

• Approve $924,794.38 in city bills (Oct 04‑Oct 17, 2024)
• Health insurance renewal update
• Update to retirement and resignation policy
• Recommend establishing Watermark Community Center Fund with local foundation
• Review ARPA commitments and unspent funds

The Administrative Committee approved an update to the retirement and resignation policy requiring a 3-month notice for retirement and a 2-week notice for resignation, with a penalty of forfeiting sick-time conversion benefits for non-compliance. The committee also approved establishing a Watermark Community Center Fund with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (7-0) and approved bills totaling $924,794.38. Health insurance renewal was discussed, with a negotiated 6.5% premium increase for the upcoming year.

• Approved updated retirement/resignation policy requiring 3-month retirement notice and 2-week resignation notice (acclamation)
• Approved resolution establishing Watermark Community Center Fund with Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (7-0)
• Approved bills between Oct 04 and Oct 17, 2024 in the amount of $924,794.38 (acclamation)
• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review the 2025 budget proposal and determine the scope of library renovations. The board will also consider a proposal and policy for lending hotspots and Roku devices.

• Library Budget Proposal 2025
• Determination of library renovation scope
• Hotspot and/or Roku lending proposal and policy
• Library Fundraising Committee recommendations
• Closed session to discuss data regarding library donors

The Beaver Dam Library Board approved the 2025 draft budgets at both 95% and 70% Dodge County reimbursement rates, and approved moving $1.5 million from the portfolio into money market or cash equivalents. They also approved proceeding with the full library renovation, with the lower level and patio possibly as a second phase. The board approved naming rights for several donors and a hotspot/Roku lending policy.

• Approved 2025 draft budgets at 95% and 70% reimbursement rates (unanimous)
• Approved moving $1.5M from portfolio to money market/cash (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with full renovation, lower level/patio possibly second phase (unanimous)
• Approved naming rights for Duane and Kathleen Foulkes Foundation, Ellen Sushak, Christine S. Frinak, Bob and Jane Reinke (unanimous)
• Approved hotspot and Roku lending proposal and policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $550 endowment fund reimbursement (unanimous)

General

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will consider appointing or reaffirming a public member of the Joint Review Board and electing or reaffirming its chairperson. It will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting. The commission will discuss and possibly act on the creation of TID No. 10 and set the date for its next meeting.

• Appointment/reaffirmation of Joint Review Board public member
• Election/reaffirmation of the Chairperson
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on creation of TID No. 10
• Set next meeting date

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will receive operational updates from the Police and Fire Departments and a K-9 presentation from Officer Bublitz. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a wage and compensation study regarding public employees.

• K-9 introduction and presentation from Officer Bublitz
• Closed session to discuss wage and compensation study

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet to discuss the reallocation of funds for the new DPW facility to demolish the old one. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding heavy traffic routes.

• Reallocation of New DPW Facility Funds to demo old DPW facility
• Ordinance for Heavy Traffic Routes

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 16, 2024 meeting. It will then approve bills totaling $1,830,500.22 that were incurred between September 13 and October 3, 2024. The committee will also discuss the WRS Unfunded Liability State Trust Fund. Finally, it will consider possible changes to alder pay based on meeting attendance.

• Approve September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills totaling $1,830,500.22 incurred Sep 13–Oct 3, 2024
• Discuss WRS Unfunded Liability State Trust Fund
• Discuss possible alder pay adjustments based on meeting attendance

Common Council

The Common Council will review the 2025 draft budget for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities. Members will also consider an amendment to a developer's agreement for 1645 N Spring St LLC.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,830,500.22
• 2025 Draft Budget Presentation for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Solid Waste Utility
• Resolution No. 81-2024: First Amendment to a Developer's Agreement for 1645 N Spring St LLC
• Proclamation for White Cane Safety Day

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will first approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss and recommend approval of two Residential Exterior Improvement grant applications: $10,000 for exterior siding and window replacements at 815 Madison St, and $4,847.89 for exterior siding at 844 Madison St. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and recommend $10,000 exterior improvement grant for 815 Madison St
• Review and recommend $4,847.89 exterior improvement grant for 844 Madison St

Common Council

The Plan Commission will consider Ordinance No. 17-2024, which would directly annex property in the Town of Beaver Dam into the City of Beaver Dam. The commission will also discuss the ongoing comprehensive plan review and update. Routine business includes approval of the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 17-2024 – direct annexation of property in the Town of Beaver Dam to the City of Beaver Dam
• Discussion of the comprehensive plan review and update
• Approval of the August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will consider annexing land from the Towns of Trenton and Beaver Dam and vote on authorizing the sale of up to $1.36 million in water and sewer revenue bonds. The body will also approve bills totaling $2.89 million and amend the city's fee schedule.

• Annexation of Town of Trenton and Town of Beaver Dam properties (Ordinance 15-2024)
• Approval of bills between Aug 1 and Sept 12, 2024 ($2,885,355.15)
• Amendment to the 2024 Fee Schedule (Resolution 75-2024)
• Authorization to issue up to $742,224 Water System Revenue Bonds (Resolution 76-2024)
• Authorization to issue up to $616,532 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (Resolution 77-2024)

Administrative Committee

The Beaver Dam Administrative Committee will approve the August 19, 2024 meeting minutes and authorize payment of bills totaling $2,885,355.15 for the period Aug 1–Sept 12, 2024. It will consider Resolution 74-2024 to charge off delinquent miscellaneous accounts receivable and Resolution 78-2024 to accept Amendment 1 to the professional services contract for a transit feasibility study with SRF Consulting Group, INC. The committee will also discuss a salary study and the associated grade and job factors plan.

• Approve August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills totaling $2,885,355.15 for Aug 1–Sept 12, 2024
• Resolution 74-2024: charge off delinquent miscellaneous accounts receivable
• Resolution 78-2024: accept Amendment 1 to professional services contract for transit feasibility study with SRF Consulting Group, INC.
• Discuss salary study and grade & job factors plan

The Administrative Committee approved bills totaling $2,885,355.15 and passed a resolution to charge off delinquent accounts receivable, amended to $3,923.95. It also approved an amendment to a transit feasibility study contract with SRF Consulting Group. A salary study discussion was held with more details to come at the budget workshop.

• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Approved bills Aug 1–Sept 12, 2024 for $2,885,355.15 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended Resolution 74-2024 to charge off $3,923.95 in delinquent accounts (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 78-2024 accepting contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group (5-1)

Common Council

The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including a change to the city's 2024 fee schedule. It will also vote on authorizing a professional services agreement to manage the 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities and on a State Municipal Agreement for a 2025 STP-Local Program Project. A discussion of a possible sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane will be included.

• Resolution No. 75-2024 – amendment to the City of Beaver Dam 2024 fee schedule
• Resolution No. 79-2024 – authorizes professional services agreement for administration of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (CDBG-PF)
• Resolution No. 80-2024 – authorizes the State Municipal Agreement for the 2025 STP-Local Program Project
• Discussion of potential sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane

The Operations Committee approved the 2024 fee schedule and a professional services agreement for the CDBG-PF grant, and authorized a state agreement for the 2025 STP-Local Program project. They also discussed sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane, directing staff to seek a proposal for conceptual drawings and a TAP grant application.

• Approved Resolution 75-2024 amending the 2024 fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 79-2024 authorizing CDBG-PF professional services agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 80-2024 authorizing 2025 STP-Local Program state agreement (6-1)
• Directed staff to work with MSA on sidewalk proposal and TAP grant application

Library Board

The Library Board will review and discuss the draft budget for 2025. It will consider recommendations from the Library Fundraising Committee and review the fundraising policy. A closed session may be held to discuss donor information, after which the board will reconvene to take action on library donors. The board will also plan financial strategies for building renovation funds.

• Approval of the August 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills between August 1 and September 6, 2024
• Discussion of the 2025 draft library budget
• Closed session to discuss library donor data
• Financial strategy planning for building renovation funds

The Library Board approved selling four investment funds totaling $300,000 and moving the proceeds into a money market account to support the library renovation. The board also approved a revised fundraising policy, accepted donations with naming rights from Judith Sell and Dr. David and Andrea Utrie, and increased the canvas bag fee to $4. The 2025 draft budget was discussed but will be presented in full at the October 18 meeting.

• Approved selling funds #4, #8, #14, #15 ($300,000) into money market (motion by Vogl-Rauscher, second Fiegel)
• Approved increasing canvas bag fee to $4 (motion by Meyer, second Luebke)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug 16 minutes and bills (motion by Meyer, second Devitt)
• Approved donations and naming rights from Judith Sell and Dr. David and Andrea Utrie (motion by Luebke, second Devitt)
• Approved revised Fundraising Policy (motion by Meyer, second Devitt)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss donor data (roll call 5-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve the August 6 meeting minutes and hear a presentation about the cadets' New York City trip. Commissioners will receive updates on fire and police department operations and consider personnel actions, including promoting two probationary firefighters and an officer to regular status and accepting a firefighter's resignation. A closed session will be held to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data of public employees.

• Promote Firefighters Aaron Lienke and Arika Dominik from probationary to regular status
• Accept resignation of Firefighter Tony Klatt
• Promote Officer Brett Meli from probationary to regular status
• Presentation by Anthony Kuenzi on the cadets' trip to New York City
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data of public employees

The Police and Fire Commission approved moving POC Firefighters Aaron Lienke and Arika Dominik from probationary to regular status, accepted the resignation of POC Firefighter Tony Klatt, and promoted Officer Brett Meli to regular status. The meeting also included updates on department operations and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Moved POC Firefighters Aaron Lienke and Arika Dominik to regular status effective August 14, 2024 (acclamation)
• Accepted resignation of POC Firefighter Tony Klatt effective October 7, 2024 (acclamation)
• Moved Officer Brett Meli from probationary to regular status as of his one-year anniversary (acclamation)
• Approved August 13 meeting minutes as presented (acclamation)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will review fundraising events and marketing strategies. The board may enter a closed session to discuss financial data regarding library donors and review the fundraising policy.

• Review and planning of fundraising campaign events
• Discussion of marketing strategies and materials
• Closed session regarding library donor data
• Review of Fundraising Policy

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will not meet on September 9, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will not meet on Monday, September 9, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 16, 2024.

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will not meet on September 4, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 2, 2024.

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will discuss possible action on two ordinances: one to annex property in the Town of Trenton into the city, and another to establish zoning designations for the annexed properties. A third agenda item will address the review and update of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of the July 24, 2024 minutes.

• Ordinance No. 15-2024: Direct annexation of property in the Town of Trenton to the City of Beaver Dam
• Ordinance No. 16-2024: Establishing zoning designations for annexed properties
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan review and update

Library Board

The Library Board will approve minutes from recent meetings and discuss fundraising plans. It will review event planning, marketing strategies, and the fundraising policy. A closed session may be held to examine donor financial information before returning to open session for action.

• Review and planning of fundraising events
• Review of marketing strategies and materials for fundraising
• Closed session to discuss library donor financial data
• Fundraising policy review
• Any other business items for future agendas

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding contracts for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program and the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project. The council will also vote on an amendment to the professional services agreement for the Madison Street Reconstruction Project and approve an adjusted urban area boundary for the city. An ordinance to repeal and replace certain charter ordinances will receive a second reading.

• Resolution No. 68-2024 – Contract award for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program
• Resolution No. 69-2024 – Contract award for the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project
• Resolution No. 70-2024 – Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Madison Street (Chatham St to Rowell St) Reconstruction Project
• Resolution No. 72-2024 – Approval of the Adjusted Urban Area Boundary for the City of Beaver Dam
• Ordinance No. 6-2024 – Repeal and replacement of certain charter ordinances; second reading

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will meet on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The committee will consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will discuss a salary study and a Grade & Job Factors Plan, which could lead to future actions on city employee compensation.

• Approve minutes from the August 5, 2024 Administrative Committee meeting
• Discuss the Salary Study and Grade & Job Factors Plan for city personnel

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure contracts and project amendments. The meeting includes reviews of street maintenance, storm water management, and professional services agreements.

• Contract award for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program (Resolution 68-2024)
• Contract award for the Pearl Street Regional Storm Water Management Pond Project (Resolution 69-2024)
• Amendment to the Madison Street (Chatham St to Rowell St) Reconstruction Project agreement (Resolution 70-2024)
• Amendment to the Rotary Park & South Tower Parking Lot Improvements – Phase 2 Project agreement (Resolution 71-2024)
• Easement agreement between the City of Beaver Dam and Generac Power Systems Inc. (Resolution 73-2024)

Library Board

The Library Board will hear reports on the endowment fund, architecture plans, finances, gifts, and the administrator. It will approve the July 12, 2024 meeting minutes and bills from July 1 to August 5, 2024. The board will consider the Library Fundraising Committee recommendations, hold a closed session to review donor data, and discuss a possible lactation pod donation.

• Approve July 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve bills between July 1 and August 5, 2024
• Review Library Fundraising Committee recommendations
• Closed session to discuss library donor and potential donor data
• Consider donation of a lactation pod

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will approve the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and hear reports from Police Sgt. Ebert, the mayor, and the city administrator. Commissioners will receive updates on fire and police operations and will discuss the Fire Department’s 2025 budget and the promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Thomas to regular status. The commission will also review the School Resource Officers’ annual reports and, in closed session, consider changes to the fire department’s Paid‑on‑Call and Career eligibility lists.

• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting
• Police Sgt. Ebert report on BDPD assistance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
• Discuss and take action on the Fire Department’s 2025 budget
• Discuss and take action on moving Firefighter/Paramedic Logan Thomas from probationary to regular status
• Closed‑session discussion of Paid‑on‑Call and Career eligibility lists for the Fire Department

Library Board

The Library Board Fundraising Committee will review and plan fundraising events and marketing strategies. The board may enter a closed session to discuss financial data and personal histories of library donors and potential donors.

• Review and planning of fundraising events
• Discussion of marketing strategies and materials
• Possible action on library donors following a closed session

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will open with roll call and approval of the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of several applications for exterior improvement funds and certificates of appropriateness. Items include a $10,000 grant for siding and window replacements at 610 Madison St, a $4,158.43 grant for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St, certificates for signs at 301 N Spring St and 129 Park Ave, and a discussion of window signs.

• Review and recommend approval of $10,000 Residential Exterior Improvement funds for siding and window replacements at 610 Madison St
• Review and recommend approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St (Blue Boy)
• Review and recommend approval of $4,158.43 Downtown Exterior Building Improvement Funds for signs and light fixtures at 301 N Spring St
• Review and recommend approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign at 129 Park Ave (Signs by Rob)
• Discuss window signs

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will review and act on several items, including approval of bills totaling $1,147,058.05, second‑reading ordinances amending city park use, vehicle and bicycle regulations, and sanitary sewer and parking rules. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing a 2024 Community Development Block Grant and temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for local events. A closed‑session meeting will address a developer agreement for Premier Crystal Lake Apartments, LLC.

• Approve bills between July 12 and August 1, 2024 in the amount of $1,147,058.05
• Ordinance No. 11-2024 – amend Section 50-21, Usage of City Parks (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 12-2024 – amend Sections 62-8 and 62-9, vehicle and bicycle regulations (second reading)
• Resolution No. 64-2024 – authorize acceptance of a 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities
• Closed‑session consideration of a developer agreement for Premier Crystal Lake Apartments, LLC

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will approve the minutes from the June 17 and July 1, 2024 meetings. It will approve bills totaling $1,147,058.05 for the period July 12 to August 1, 2024. The committee will consider two resolutions granting temporary Class B beer licenses—one for Best Dam Fest at Tahoe Park on September 1, 2024, and another for the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2024 Wine Tour on September 20, 2024, which also includes a temporary Class B wine license. A discussion on ARPA funding and related projects is also on the agenda.

• Approval of June 17 and July 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills totaling $1,147,058.05 for July 12–August 1, 2024
• Resolution No. 65-2024: temporary Class B beer license for Best Dam Fest at Tahoe Park, Sep 1 2024
• Resolution No. 66-2024: temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2024 Wine Tour, Sep 20 2024
• Discussion regarding ARPA funding and related projects

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states there will be no meeting unless an emergency arises.

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board will approve minutes from its July 3 and July 16 meetings, review and plan upcoming fundraising events, and discuss marketing strategies for the campaign. It may move to a closed session to examine donor financial information, then reconvene in open session to take action on donors. The meeting will also cover any other business and set the next committee meeting date.

• Approve July 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve July 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and plan fundraising campaign events
• Discuss marketing strategies and materials for fundraising
• Possible closed session to discuss library donor financial data

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will consider approving the minutes from its June 26, 2024 meeting. The commission will also discuss and possibly take action on a review and update of the city's Comprehensive Plan. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2024 Plan Commission meeting
• Discuss and consider action on Comprehensive Plan review and update

Library Board

The Beaver Dam Library Board will meet to review and plan fundraising events, discuss marketing strategies, and consider donor data in a closed session. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18 meeting and address any other business.

• Review and planning of fundraising events
• Discussion of marketing strategies and materials
• Closed session to discuss donor data (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f))

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss several municipal code amendments and a budget update. The body is considering a rezoning request on North Crystal Lake Road and various contracts for city services and infrastructure.

• Rezoning Parcel NO. 206-1214-2243-002 on North Crystal Lake Road from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential
• Approval of bills totaling $667,687.37
• Use of up to $320,000 in ARPA funding for a Public Works chipper truck
• Contract with Marshfield Medical Center for 340B Health Care Services
• First Amendment to a Developer's Agreement for Neumann Properties

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Operations Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve a resolution awarding a contract for blasting and coating three final clarifiers at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. A utility electrician and salary study will also be reported.

• Resolution to award contract for blasting and coating of 3 final clarifiers at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Report on Utility Electrician and Salary & Wage Grade Study

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided unless an emergency arises.

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The committee will review applications for certificates of appropriateness regarding signage and exterior repairs. It will also consider a request for $17,587.50 in downtown exterior building improvement funds. An update on downtown grant commitments is also scheduled.

• Signage application for Blue Hawaii Restaurant at 405 S Spring St
• Exterior repair applications for 110 Ryan Cantafio’s Way
• $17,587.50 building improvement fund request for 110 Ryan Cantafio’s Way

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review operations and community relations for both the Fire and Police Departments. Items for action include the 2025 Police Department budget and the resignation of Career Firefighter/Paramedic Bryce Hicken. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss employee performance and matters related to a hovercraft incident.

• Action on the resignation of Career Firefighter/Paramedic Bryce Hicken
• Discussion and action on the 2025 Police Department budget
• Closed session regarding employee performance and a hovercraft incident

Operations Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding parking restrictions on Fourth Street. Members will also review an amendment to the Kellom Road Extension Project agreement and potential sidewalk installations.

• Ordinance amending Section 62-50 parking restrictions for Fourth Street
• Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Kellom Road Extension Project
• Potential sidewalk installation on Corporate Drive and Frances Lane

Administrative Committee

The committee will consider approving meeting minutes and bills totaling $414,819.50. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an ordinance to amend the 2024 budget and the city's liability with the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund.

• Approval of bills totaling $414,819.50
• Ordinance amending the 2024 Budget
• Discussion regarding accrued liability with the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund

Common Council

The Common Council will review a PSC Water Rate Case Application and a Mass Transit Study presentation. The agenda includes a first reading for rezoning a parcel on North Crystal Lake Road to Multiple Family Residential. The council will also consider land divisions and the establishment of a fire prevention fund.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone North Crystal Lake Road from Commercial to Multiple Family Residential
• Presentation regarding PSC Water Rate Case Application
• Presentation regarding a Mass Transit Study
• Approval of bills totaling $414,819.50
• Establishment of a Fire Prevention and Training Fund with the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation

Plan Commission

The Beaver Dam Plan Commission will discuss an ordinance for rezoning a parcel and two resolutions for land divisions. The meeting also includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan and the election of a Vice Chairperson.

• Ordinance Rezoning Parcel No. 206-1214-2243-002
• Land Division of Parcel No. 206-1214-2831-050
• Land Division of Parcel No. 206-1114-0332-145
• Comprehensive Plan Review & Update
• Election of Vice Chairperson for 2024-2025

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing city ordinances regarding parks, vehicles, and sewer laterals. The meeting also includes consideration of the 2023 Wastewater Utility annual report and a parking petition for Fourth Street.

• Review of park usage violation consequences (Ordinance 50-21)
• Clarification of electronic bicycle use (Ordinance 62-8)
• Discussion regarding sanitary sewer laterals (Ordinance 66-41)
• Approval of the 2023 Wastewater Utility CMAR
• Petition for single-sided parking on Fourth Street

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will review meeting minutes and approve bills totaling $997,474.78. The committee will also consider resolutions regarding Class B and C licenses for 1934 Event Center and a temporary license for Best Dam Fest.

• Approval of bills between May 31 and June 13, 2024, totaling $997,474.78
• Resolution No. 52-2024: Class B and Class C licenses for 1934 Event Center at 198 West St.
• Resolution No. 53-2024: Temporary Class B license for Best Dam Fest

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will review several ordinances and resolutions. This includes second readings for ordinances regarding electric vehicles and rabies control. The council will also consider property purchases and liquor licenses.

• Issuance of $11,150,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 7-2024 regarding Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
• Offer to purchase City-owned property Lot 1 CSM 5302
• Class B and C licenses for 1934 Event Center at 198 West St.
• Approval of bills totaling $997,474.78

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the Fire Department's EMS program and discuss replacing police vehicles. They will also consider a new agreement for a Foundation account and department personnel updates.

• Agreement for creation of the Foundation account
• Resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Christian Bahr
• Status change for Firefighter/Paramedic JoAnne Bernhardt
• Discussion on police vehicle replacements
• Review of the Fire Department's EMS program

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will discuss landscaping requirements and review multiple applications for Residential Exterior Improvement funds. These applications cover various projects on Madison Street, including windows, landscaping, and structural repairs. The committee will also receive an update on downtown grant commitments.

• Review of Residential Exterior Improvement fund applications for several Madison St properties
• $10,000 application for front house remodel at 608 Madison St
• $10,000 application for porch landings at 1013 & 1015 Madison St
• Discussion of landscaping requirements
• Update on Downtown Grant Commitments

Police & Fire Commission

The Beaver Dam Police & Fire Commission will meet on June 4, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of a police department employee.

• Closed session regarding police department employment

Administrative Committee

The committee will review the preparation timeline for the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes resolutions for taxi, secondhand dealer, and various alcohol licenses.

• Approval of bills totaling $545,616.23 from May 17 to May 30, 2024
• Review of the 2025 Budget Preparation Timeline
• Taxi Cab License for Running Inc. (DBA Beaver Dam Public Transit)
• Resolutions for Secondhand Dealer, Tavern Dance, and Class A, B, and C licenses

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will consider ordinances regarding city administration, electric vehicles, and rabies control. The council will also review a report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project.

• Approval of bills totaling $545,616.23
• Ordinance to create a City Executive Committee
• Report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project
• First reading of ordinance regarding Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
• Granting of various taxi and liquor licenses

Common Council

The Common Council will review the history and rationale regarding the development of the City Administrator position with Labor Attorney Steve Zach. A closed session is also scheduled to consider employment, promotion, or performance evaluation data for the City Administrator.

• Review of City Administrator position development (Ordinance No. 6-2024)
• Closed session regarding City Administrator personnel matters

Administrative Committee

The committee will consider a temporary liquor license for the Taste of Wisconsin event on June 15, 2024. The meeting also includes approval of bills totaling $1,006,429.14 and discussion regarding rabies vaccination quarantine requirements.

• Approval of bills between May 2 and May 16 in the amount of $1,006,429.14
• Resolution No. 41-2024 for a temporary Class 'B' beer and wine license for Taste of Wisconsin
• Election of Vice-Chairperson of the Administrative Committee
• Discussion regarding Ordinance 10-21 rabies vaccination quarantine requirements
• Finance Consultant Contract Update

Common Council

The Beaver Dam Common Council will review several resolutions regarding city finances and infrastructure. The agenda includes a contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project and an urban forestry grant application.

• Sale of approximately $11,655,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project
• Approval of bills totaling $1,006,429.14
• First Amendment to the Stoney Ridge Development Agreement
• Temporary beer and wine licenses for 'Taste of Wisconsin' on June 15, 2024

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider a resolution regarding the final report on estimated special assessments for the West Street Reconstruction Project. The committee will also discuss an Urban Forestry Grant application and review consequences for ordinance violations in city parks.

• Resolution authorizing the report on special assessments for West Street Reconstruction
• Resolution No. 38-2024 for an Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Application
• Review of Ordinance 50-21 regarding consequences for city park usage violations

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will review the operations of the Beaver Dam Police and Fire Departments. Members will take action on the resignations of firefighters Joe Robinson and Andrew Stegner. The agenda also includes the election of new commission officers and updates on school safety programs.

• Election of PFC Officers
• Action on the resignation of firefighter Joe Robinson
• Action on the resignation of firefighter Andrew Stegner
• Updates on Children’s Citizen Police Academy and school safety programs

Administrative Committee

The Administrative Committee will consider increasing Municipal Court Clerk hours and discussing 2024 debt issuance. The agenda also includes reviewing a claim denial and a liquor license application.

• Request to increase Municipal Court Clerk hours
• Discussion regarding 2024 Debt Issuance
• Resolution No. 35-2024 to deny Jack Rudie's damage claim
• Resolution No. 36-2024 for a Class B license for Morales Shave Ice
• Closed session on Fire Department contract negotiations

Operations Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding estimated special assessments for West Street. Discussion includes contract awards for the Kellom Road Extension Project and amendments to the West Street Reconstruction Project agreement.

• Public hearing on West Street preliminary report for estimated special assessments
• Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for West Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution regarding a contract award for the Kellom Road Extension Project
• Review of draft ordinance language for low speed vehicles
• Election of the Operations Committee Vice Chairperson for 2024-2025

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss appointing an interim mayor or ordering a special election to fill the mayoral vacancy. The council also plans to consider amendments to loitering and parking ordinances and various infrastructure project agreements.

• Amendments to loitering and parking ordinances
• West Street Reconstruction Project agreement amendment
• Trunk Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment Study Project agreement
• Appointment of an interim mayor or special election
• Class B beer license for Morales Shave Ice

Downtown Redevelopment Committee

The Downtown Redevelopment Committee will review and recommend approval for various exterior improvement grants. These include downtown facade improvements and residential siding, landscaping, and porch projects. The committee will also receive an update on downtown grant commitments.

• $20,000 Downtown Exterior Façade Improvement for 126 Front St.
• Residential improvement funds for 813 Madison St. ($10,000) and 913 Madison St. ($7,500).
• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 126 Front St. storefront remodel.