Fox Lake public meetings in 2023

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 City Financing Plan and a concept plan for city-owned land in TID 3. The meeting includes reviews of local ordinances and infrastructure concerns. A closed session is scheduled for the City Administrator's evaluation.

• 2024 City Financing Plan
• Concept plan for City owned land in TID 3
• Natural lawn ordinance
• Stormwater on Second Street lots
• Clausen Park Project update and bench naming

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on a cost sharing agreement for a grocery store market study and a development agreement with Dennis L. and Pamela A. Hermans. The body will also review and potentially approve pay requests for 2023 DPW roadwork.

• Cost sharing agreement with Curt Schmidt for grocery store market study
• Development agreement with Dennis L. and Pamela A. Hermans
• Pay request for 2023 DPW roadwork

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on a residential solid waste and recycling contract with GFL. The body is also considering a loan from the Board of Commission of Public Lands and an ordinance regarding damaged sidewalks.

• Proposed residential solid waste collection agreement with GFL
• Ordinance 2023-8 regarding repair or replacement of defective or damaged sidewalks
• Payment of $20,000 to Bryan Yohn for two completed units
• Resolution 27-2023 to approve a $59,527 Board of Commission of Public Lands Loan
• Payment of $267,497.97 for accounts payable and $43,806.28 for payroll

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will consider approving a site plan for the Clausen Park project and receive an update on development activities in the city. The meeting includes public comment and action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Vote on site plan for Clausen Park project
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake
• Public comments on agenda items

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The committee will meet to discuss various city departments and utilities. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate or negotiate potential development in TID 2.

• Closed session regarding potential development in TID 2

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Jane Pomerville, owner of 206 W. Hamilton, to build a fence on the property line, contrary to City Ordinance 520-71 D which requires fences be 3 feet off the property line. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Variance request from Jane Pomerville for 206 W. Hamilton to construct fence on property line
• Public hearing on variance to City Ordinance 520-71 D
• Motion to grant or deny variance to City Ordinance 520-71 D
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss various city operations, including the sidewalk ordinance and weed commissioner duties. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss potential development in TID 2.

• Discussion of City of Fox Lake sidewalk ordinance
• Discussion of Clausen Park Boat launch
• Discussion of Town of Fox Lake request regarding Fox Lake buoys
• Discussion of weed commissioner duties
• Closed session regarding potential development in TID 2

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding the 2024 budget. Additionally, the council will consider awarding a contract for Clausen Park improvements.

• Public hearing on the 2024 budget
• Resolution 25-2023: setting 2024 tax levy and tax rate
• Resolution 26-2023: approving 2024 wages
• Bid award for Clausen Park improvements to Advance Construction Inc. for $684,970.24

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will consider approving an amendment to the development agreement with Fox Valley Townhomes LLC for the Eggleston Street multifamily project. The board will also receive updates on several other developments, including RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats), Linden Lane, and the Clausen Park DNR Grant.

• Motion to approve amendment to development agreement with Fox Valley Townhomes LLC
• Update and discussion on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development
• Update and discussion on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development
• Update on development on Linden Lane
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The committee will discuss the 2024 City budget and Tax Incremental District (TID) reports. Members will also review updates on Clausen Park and donated funds. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential development in TID 3.

• Discussion of 2024 City budget
• Update on Clausen Park and donated funds
• Discussion of TID reports
• Closed session regarding potential development in TID 3

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including property maintenance code enforcement and a tax foreclosure issue on Hamilton Street. The body is also deciding on a new DPW truck purchase and a farm cash lease for tillable land.

• Purchase of a new DPW pickup truck for $58,468
• Approval of a $40,605 Board of Commissioners of Public Lands Loan
• Farm cash lease with Dean and Devin Zimmerman for approximately 60 acres of tillable land
• Resolution 20-2023 regarding a tax foreclosure issue on Hamilton Street
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $242,523.44 and payroll totaling $47,654.42

Public Meeting

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review the city's annual PE-300 reports and the performance of active Tax Incremental Districts, as required by state law. They will also consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports and compliance with the annual meeting requirement.

• Review of annual PE-300 reports
• Review of active Tax Incremental Districts performance
• Consideration of resolution acknowledging filing and compliance

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several operational and financial topics, including the garbage and recycling contract, a possible E-Recycling program, the Aquatic Center for 2024, a property maintenance resolution, the Hamilton Street tax foreclosure, tax bill inserts, and the 2024 City budget. The meeting also includes motions to enter closed session to discuss potential development in TID 2 and specific employee compensation as part of the budget process.

• Discussion of garbage and recycling contract
• Discussion of possible E-Recycling program
• Discussion of Aquatic Center 2024
• Discussion of Hamilton Street tax foreclosure
• Discussion of 2024 City budget

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to take action on several items, including opening farm bids and selecting a bidder to negotiate a final farm lease, approving an engagement letter with Baker Tilly for auditing services, and receiving a City Administrator report. Public comments will be heard, and the meeting will then move into a Committee of the Whole.

• Open farm bids and select bidder to negotiate final farm lease
• Approve engagement letter with Baker Tilly for auditing services
• Approve minutes of October 4, 2023 council meeting
• City Administrator Report

Employee Meeting

This is a city employee meeting to discuss employee benefits and wages for the 2024 budget year. All full-time and part-time employees are expected to attend. No formal action will be taken by the governing body, which may be present.

• Discussion of employee benefits for budget year 2024
• Discussion of wages for budget year 2024

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several city matters, including property maintenance issues, proposals for garbage and recycling services, Community Center rentals, a review of the 2024 aquatic center season, and the 2024 City budget. These are discussion items only, with no final votes expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of property maintenance issues in the city
• Discussion of proposals for garbage and recycling
• Discussion of Community Center rentals
• Discussion of review of aquatic center 2023
• Discussion of 2024 City budget

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on several administrative items, including appointing a new City Clerk and City Treasurer, approving a City Administrator employment agreement, and amending the employee handbook. The council will also consider purchasing an existing leased police squad for $24,545.50 and approving the consent agenda, which includes paying bills totaling $202,947.75 and payroll checks totaling $46,012.32.

• Appoint Jenny Quirk as City Clerk and Jane Fude as City Treasurer effective January 1, 2024
• Approve City Administrator employment agreement
• Approve resolution 19-2023 amending the employee handbook
• Approve acquisition of existing leased police squad from Ewald for $24,545.50
• Pay bills totaling $202,947.75 and payroll checks totaling $46,012.32

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss proposals for garbage and recycling services and the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a motion to enter closed session to discuss specific employee compensation as part of the budget process. Other items include library board minutes and routine committee reports.

• Discussion of proposals for garbage and recycling
• Discussion of 2024 Budget
• Closed session to discuss employee compensation as part of 2024 budget process
• Library board minutes

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will hold a special meeting to consider three resolutions: amending the employee handbook, supporting agreements for the WISVOTE election system, and authorizing an 8% water rate increase via the PSC simplified process. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a city administrator report. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Resolution 16-2023: amend employee handbook
• Resolution 17-2023: support WISVOTE agreements with Dodge County and WI Elections Commission
• Resolution 18-2023: authorize 8% water rate increase via PSC simplified process
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters
• Approval of September 6, 2023 council minutes

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on several ongoing development projects, including the Eggleston Street multifamily development, RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats), Linden Lane, and a Clausen Park DNR grant. No final decisions are listed; the agenda consists of status updates and a motion to adjourn. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development
• Update on development on Linden Lane
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant
• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The Redevelopment Authority received updates on the Steve Foote development, RSS properties/LeRoy Meats expansion, Linden Lane development, and the DNR Clausen Park grant. Mayor Bednarek also gave updates on current and possible developments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously with no substantive actions taken.

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will approve an ordinance regulating tourist rooming houses and amending room tax rules. The body will also approve a schedule of city fees and authorize the solicitation of bids for the Clausen Park DNR Grant Project. Additionally, the council will approve the payment of approximately $252,865 in bills and payroll.

• Approve Ordinance 2023-7 creating rules for tourist rooming houses and amending room tax
• Approve Resolution 15-2023 establishing a schedule of fees charged by the City
• Approve Clausen Park plans and authorize MSA to solicit bids for the DNR Grant Project
• Approve payment of accounts payable totaling $205,293.37 and payroll totaling $47,572.59
• Approve a second driveway for 402 E. Cordelia Street

The Common Council approved updates to ordinances regarding tourist rooming houses, bed and breakfast establishments, and room tax. The council also approved a new fee schedule and plans for the Clausen Park DNR Grant Project.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-7 regarding tourist rooming houses, bed and breakfasts, and room tax (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-2023 approving the City of Fox Lake schedule of fees (6-0)
• Approved Clausen Park plans and MSA soliciting bids for the DNR Grant Project (voice vote)
• Appointed Kelly Crombie as weed commissioner (voice vote)
• Approved a second driveway for 402 E. Cordelia Street (voice vote)
• Approved payment of accounts payable totaling $205,293.37 and payroll totaling $47,572.59 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the August 16, 2023 special council meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole discussed several administrative matters, including property maintenance procedures and the 2024 budget. The council agreed to allow name plates on benches in Clausen Park if an organization pays for the bench. No formal votes were recorded for the primary discussion items.

• Agreed that organizations paying for Clausen Park benches may have a name plate on them
• Approved motion to enter closed session for City Administrator evaluation (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (6-0)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion-only meeting covering a range of topics, including a city-owned tax foreclosure parcel on Hamilton Street, an ordinance on tourist rooming houses and bed and breakfasts, Clausen Park plans, National Night Out, a roof building permit ordinance, utility rate studies, and the 2024 budget. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss possible litigation involving Green Street construction issues.

• Discussion of city-owned tax foreclosure parcel on Hamilton Street
• Discussion of ordinance on tourist rooming houses and bed and breakfasts
• Discussion of Clausen Park Plans
• Discussion of ordinance on building permits for roofs
• Closed session to discuss possible litigation on Green Street construction

The council decided to allow Daenna VandeZande to purchase an unimproved cul-de-sac for $1 and pay up to $3,000 for survey expenses. The council also decided not to change the ordinance regarding roof replacement permits. Other items including utility rates, the 2024 budget, and Clausen Park plans were discussed for future action.

• Approved sale of unimproved cul-de-sac to Daenna VandeZande for $1
• Approved payment of up to $3,000 for parcel survey expenses
• Decided no permit will be required for roof replacement
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Green Street construction litigation (6-0)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to take action on several items, including approving a loan for new furnaces, hiring a contractor for stormwater work, and making appointments to city boards. The meeting also includes discussion of Linden Lane stormwater issues and public comments.

• Approve Resolution 14-2023: $39,296.62 loan from ERGO Bank for 2 new community center furnaces
• Hire J. Schraufnagel Construction LLC for Linden Lane stormwater work at $6,480
• Appoint Steve Christian to the Redevelopment Authority (RDA)
• Appoint Darrell Pollesch to the Fox Lake Wastewater Commission (3-year term ending August 2026)
• Discussion of Linden Lane stormwater

The City Council approved a loan to purchase new furnaces for the community center and contracted a company for stormwater work on Linden Lane. The council also confirmed two mayoral appointments to city commissions.

• Approved Resolution 14-2023 for a $39,293.62 ERGO Bank loan for two community center furnaces (6-0)
• Approved hiring J. Schraufnagel Construction LLC for Linden Lane Stormwater work at an estimated cost of $6,480 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Steve Christian to the RDA (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Darrell Pollesch to the Fox Lake Wastewater Commission for a 3-year term (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the August 2, 2023 meeting (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review park plans from MSA and hear a presentation from FLPO on a possible pier project. The committee will make a recommendation to the City Council on the Clausen Park plans. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation from FLPO on possible pier project
• Discussion of Clausen Park plans from MSA
• Recommendation to City Council on Clausen Park plans
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2023 meeting

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for RDA-owned land on Karavan Drive and an amendment to the ground lease for the Karavan storage yard. They will also receive updates on several development projects, including the Eggleston Street multifamily development, RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats), Linden Lane, and the Clausen Park DNR Grant. Continued discussion on small business development is also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve CSM for RDA owned land on Karavan Drive
• Motion to approve amendment to amended and restated ground lease for Karavan storage yard
• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant

The Redevelopment Authority approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for city-owned land and an amendment to the ground lease for the Karavan storage yard. The board also received updates on several local development projects and discussed small business development ideas.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for RDA owned land on Mill and Karavan (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to amended and restated ground lease for Karavan storage yard (unanimous)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider approving a consent agenda that includes paying accounts payable and payroll checks totaling over $282,000. They will also vote on a certified survey map for RDA-owned property in the industrial park, hire a limited-term employee, and discuss a storm sewer issue on Linden Lane. The meeting will end with a closed session to discuss employee compensation for the 2024 budget.

• Approval of accounts payable checks #44335-#44406 totaling $234,166.83 and payroll checks #61622-#61674 totaling $47,950.49
• Motion to approve CSM of RDA owned property in industrial park on Mill Road and Karavan Drive
• Hire Remington Posthuma for one-year LTE position at $16.00/hour starting September 4, 2023
• Discussion of storm sewer on Linden Lane
• Closed session to discuss employee compensation for 2024 budget

The Common Council approved a certified survey map for RDA-owned property in the industrial park. The council also hired Remington Posthuma for a one-year LTE position. Bills totaling $282,117.32 were paid via the consent agenda.

• Approved accounts payable ($234,166.83) and payroll ($47,950.49) (voice vote)
• Approved CSM of RDA owned property on Mill Road and Karavan Drive (voice vote)
• Hired Remington Posthuma for one-year LTE position at $16.00 per hour (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2023 special council meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to approve a $39,293.62 contract with Air Care Inc. for two furnaces and thermostats in the Community Center. The council will also enter closed sessions to discuss DPW staffing and the City Administrator's evaluation, with possible action on any agenda item.

• Contract with Air Care Inc. for 2 furnaces and thermostats at Community Center, $39,293.62
• Closed session to discuss DPW staffing (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))
• Closed session to discuss City Administrator evaluation (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))
• Approval of July 12, 2023 council minutes

The City Council approved a contract with Air Care Inc to install two furnaces and thermostats in the Community Center. The council also held two closed sessions to discuss DPW staffing and the City Administrator's evaluation.

• Approved hiring Air Care Inc for Community Center furnaces and thermostats at $39,293.62 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved minutes of the July 12, 2023 council meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss DPW staffing (unanimous roll call vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss evaluation of the City Administrator (unanimous roll call vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the City Financial Review, the 2024 Budget Process, and USDA Sewer Debt. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding HVAC in the Community Center and library board minutes. The meeting concludes with a closed session to discuss DPW staffing.

• Discussion of City Financial Review
• Discussion of 2024 Budget Process
• Discussion of USDA Sewer Debt
• Discussion of HVAC in Community Center
• Closed session to discuss DPW staffing

The committee discussed the 2024 budget process, including the potential creation of a contingency account and the Clausen Park capital project. The City Administrator reported that USDA sewer loans will remain with the USDA due to a lack of viable alternative financing. No formal votes were taken on budget or HVAC bids.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss DPW staffing (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (6-0)

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will consider a certified survey map (CSM) for RDA-owned land at Karavan Drive and Mill Road, and a site plan for LeRoy Meats' expansion of its Wild Game facility at 728 West State Street. The commission may vote to recommend approval of the CSM to the Council and to approve the site plan. They will also receive an update on development activities in the city.

• CSM for RDA-owned land at Karavan Drive and Mill Road
• Site plan for LeRoy Meats expansion of Wild Game facility at 728 West State Street
• Public comments on agenda items
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a wild game facility expansion and recommended a certified survey map for RDA land to the City Council. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the June 7, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of CSM for RDA owned land on Karavan and Mill (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Lerey Meats expansion at 728 West State Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider routine approvals, including meeting minutes and payment of bills totaling over $314,000. They will also vote on issuing a request for proposals for solid waste and recycling services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of June 7, 2023 special council meeting
• Pay accounts payable checks #44213-#44334 totaling $238,000.06
• Pay payroll checks #61546-#61621 totaling $76,796.30
• Approve issuing request for proposal for solid waste and recycling

The Common Council approved the issuance of a request for proposal for solid waste and recycling services. The council also approved the June 7 meeting minutes and authorized payments for accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved minutes of the June 7, 2023 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved payment of accounts payable checks #44213 through #44334 totaling $238,000.06 (voice vote)
• Approved payment of payroll checks #61546 through #61621 totaling $76,796.30 (voice vote)
• Approved issuing request for proposal for solid waste and recycling (voice vote)

Public Meeting

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Fox Lake Common Council during a staff lunch. No action will be considered or taken by the council at this gathering, making it procedural only.

• Possible quorum of Common Council at staff lunch
• No action to be considered or taken
• Meeting at 248 E. State St., Fox Lake, WI

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for RDA-owned land on Karavan Drive, which would be submitted to the city for approval. The board will also receive updates on several development projects, including the Eggleston Street multifamily development, RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats), Linden Lane, and a DNR grant for Clausen Park. Discussions will cover the RDA lease with the Karavan storage yard and continued efforts on small business development.

• Motion to approve submitting CSM for RDA-owned land on Karavan Drive to the city
• Update on RDA lease with Karavan storage yard
• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant

The Redevelopment Authority approved the submission of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for RDA-owned land. The board received updates on several local developments and discussed small business growth.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved submitting the CSM for RDA owned land on Mill and Karavan through the City approval process (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Thomas Pieters for 130 Seminary Street. The request seeks to allow a second accessory building of about 864 square feet, exceeding the city ordinance limit of one accessory building. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request by Thomas Pieters for 130 Seminary Street to build an additional 864 sq ft accessory building
• Public hearing on variance to City Ordinance 520-69 C (1)
• Motion to grant or deny the variance
• Approval of May 30, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss several operational items, including downtown snow removal, soliciting proposals for garbage and recycling services, and a possible ordinance for short-term tourist rooming houses. They will also review USDA sewer debt and set July meeting dates. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented, with no final votes listed.

• Discussion of DPW snow operations in downtown business district
• Discussion of solicitation of proposals for garbage and recycling services
• Discussion of short-term tourist rooming houses ordinance
• USDA Sewer Debt discussion
• Discussion of July meeting dates

The Committee of the Whole discussed maintaining current downtown snow removal processes and reviewed a proposed short-term tourist rooming house ordinance. The City is also researching options to refinance USDA sewer debt following a 90-day request from the USDA.

• Majority of council expressed desire to leave downtown snow removal process as is
• Reviewed draft requests for proposals for garbage and recycling services
• Reviewed draft short-term tourist rooming house ordinance recommended by planning commission
• Discussed rescheduling July meetings to July 12, 2023

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the planning process for the Clausen Park project with MSA, receive updates, and set future meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Discussion with MSA on planning process for Clausen Park project
• Updates on Clausen Park Project
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting

The committee reviewed the planning process for Clausen Park with MSA. Project planning is nearly complete, with bidding expected in fall 2023 and construction in 2024.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss updates on several ongoing projects, including the Karavan storage yard lease, the Eggleston Street multifamily development, RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats), Linden Lane development, and a Clausen Park DNR grant. They will also consider possible programs to encourage small business development. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Update and discussion on RDA lease with Karavan storage yard
• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development
• Update on development on Linden Lane
• Discussion of possible programs to encourage small business development

The Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from April 11, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and discussions regarding downtown small business development.

• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend a draft ordinance regulating VRBO short-term tourist rooming houses. The commission may take action on the ordinance and will also receive an update on development activities in the city. Public comments are invited on agenda items or other matters.

• Discussion of VRBO short-term tourist rooming houses
• Discussion of draft VRBO short-term tourist rooming houses ordinance
• Possible motion to recommend draft VRBO ordinance to Council
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake
• Approval of April 5, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on routine consent items, including bill payments and tobacco licenses, and hold a public hearing on liquor licenses. They will also consider several action items, including a chicken-keeping application, a second driveway, a goose repellent volunteer, and two public lands loans totaling $280,000.

• Pay bills totaling $238,958.83 and payroll of $44,823.67
• Grant liquor licenses to 11 businesses including Dollar General, Kwik Trip, and Copper Tap
• Approve temporary picnic licenses for events at Clausen Park and downtown
• Approve $200,000 and $80,000 loans from Board of Commissioners of Public Lands
• Discuss garbage RFP

The Common Council approved two loans from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands totaling $280,000. The council also granted several liquor and tobacco licenses and approved a second driveway for 130 Seminary Street.

• Approved Resolution 11-2023 for $200,000 Board of Commissioners of Public Lands Loan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-2023 for $80,000 Board of Commissioners of Public Lands Loan (6-0)
• Approved $238,958.83 in accounts payable and $44,823.67 in payroll (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted cigarette and tobacco retail licenses to five businesses (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted 11 Class A and Class B liquor licenses (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved five temporary Class B picnic licenses for community events
• Approved chicken permit for Jenny Quirk at 511 W. State St.
• Approved second driveway for 130 Seminary Street off Weed Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Marvin and Georgia Lessor, owners of 212 Mill Street, to build a fence 1.5 feet from the property line instead of the required 3 feet. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and administrative items.

• Variance request for 212 Mill Street to allow fence 1.5 feet off property line (Ordinance 520-71D)
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Motion to grant or deny the variance
• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider two loan agreements with the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. One loan of $80,000 would fund housing project development incentives, and another of $200,000 would fund repaving projects. Both loans are for ten years at 5.0% interest. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and opening public comments.

• Resolution 9-2023: $80,000 loan for housing project development incentives
• Resolution 10-2023: $200,000 loan for repaving projects
• Both loans at 5.0% interest over ten years
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters
• Approval of May 3, 2023 council meeting minutes

The committee reviewed a draft tourist rooming houses ordinance and proposals for garbage and recycling services. Members agreed to pay the City Administrator's bar dues and expressed support for a geese management plan at Clausen Park. No formal votes were taken as items will be moved to future agendas.

• Agreed to pay City Administrator's bar dues
• Proposed 95-gallon carts for recycling and garbage in upcoming RFP
• Proposed continuing biweekly recycling and weekly garbage pickup
• Proposed continuing spring bulk pickup if possible
• Proposed using methyl anthranilate at Clausen Park to detour geese (pending council vote)
• Referred short-term rental ordinance to planning commission for recommendation

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two loan agreements with the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: $80,000 for housing project development incentives and $200,000 for repaving projects, both at 5.0% interest over ten years. The council will also receive an update and possibly take action on the 2023 pool season. Public comments are invited on agenda items.

• Resolution 9-2023: $80,000 loan for housing project development incentives
• Resolution 10-2023: $200,000 loan for repaving projects
• Update and possible motion on 2023 pool season

The Common Council approved two loan agreements with the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for infrastructure and housing. The council also reduced the cost of family season pool passes for 2023.

• Approved Resolution 9-2023 for $80,000 loan for housing project development incentives (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-2023 for $200,000 loan for repaving projects (6-0)
• Approved lowering 2023 family season pool pass to $50.00 (voice vote)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Thomas Pieters for 130 Seminary Street. The request seeks to allow a second accessory building of about 864 square feet, exceeding the city ordinance limit of one accessory building. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and handle routine procedural items.

• Variance request by Thomas Pieters for 130 Seminary Street to build an additional accessory building of approximately 864 square feet
• Ordinance 520-69 C(1) limits accessory buildings to 1 per property
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Motion to grant or deny the variance
• Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Review and Open Book

The City of Fox Lake is holding Open Book on May 9, 2023, for property owners to examine the 2023 assessment roll and receive instructions on objecting to valuations. The Board of Review will meet on June 7, 2023, to hear formal objections. Appointments are required, and specific rules apply for appearing before the Board.

• Open Book: May 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fox Lake City Hall, 248 E. State St.
• Assessment roll open for examination starting April 24, 2023, at Municipal Building, 248 E. State Street, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
• Board of Review meeting: June 7, 2023, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Municipal Building
• Appointments required for Board of Review; contact city clerk at 920-928-2280
• Deadline: 48 hours before Board meeting to provide notice of intent to appear and request removal of a member

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several city matters, including 2023 borrowing, Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts, a Dodge County EMS meeting, and a possible joint committee on Fox Lake. The agenda also lists standard departmental items under public works, utilities, fire/police, buildings, parks, and other city functions, but no specific actions or votes are noted.

• Discussion of 2023 borrowing
• Discussion of City of Fox Lake TIF Districts
• Discussion of Dodge County EMS Meeting
• Discussion of possible joint committee on Fox Lake

The Committee of the Whole discussed borrowing from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to cover additional road work expenses and incentives for Valido Homes and Bryan Yohn. The council also reviewed TIF district reports and discussed hiring Ehlers for TIF services. No formal votes were taken; the borrowing proposal will be brought to the next council meeting for a vote.

• Discussed 2023 borrowing from Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for road work and housing incentives
• Discussed TIF district reports and potential hiring of Ehlers for TIF services
• Discussed Dodge County EMS meeting information
• Discussed possible joint committee on goose management on Fox Lake

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on several resolutions and a road construction bid, and discuss pool sponsorship days. The most consequential item is awarding a $196,996.80 contract to Northeast Asphalt for work on Rosedale Ave., Center St., and the library parking lot. The council will also consider adopting a purchasing policy and designating foundation-held city money for playgrounds.

• Resolution 7-2023 adopting a city purchasing policy
• Resolution 8-2023 designating Beaver Dam foundation money for playground purposes
• Bid award to Northeast Asphalt Inc. for $196,996.80 for Rosedale Ave., Center St., and library parking lot project
• Discussion and possible amendment of resolution 4-2023 on pool weekday sponsorship days
• Consent agenda: accounts payable checks totaling $201,328.72 and payroll checks totaling $42,998.00

The Fox Lake Common Council approved a bid of $196,996.80 from Northeast Asphalt Inc. for work on Rosedale Ave., Center St., and the library parking lot. The council also adopted a purchasing policy (Resolution 7-2023) and designated city funds for playground purposes (Resolution 8-2023). Bills totaling $201,328.72 and payroll of $42,998.00 were approved. A discussion on adding more pool sponsor days was held, and an amendment to Resolution 4-2023 to allow unlimited sponsorship days was approved.

• Approved $196,996.80 bid from Northeast Asphalt Inc. for Rosedale Ave., Center St., and library parking lot project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7-2023, city purchasing policy (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 8-2023, designating city money held by Beaver Dam foundation for playground purposes (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2023 special council meeting (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda: bills $201,328.72 and payroll $42,998.00 (voice vote)
• Amended Resolution 4-2023 to allow unlimited pool sponsor days (voice vote)

Board of Review and Open Book

The Fox Lake Board of Review and Open Book meeting will review the 2023 completed real estate assessment roll. The agenda consists of a detailed list of properties with assessed land and improvement values, including many condominium units in the Fox Lake Golf Club. This is a procedural meeting to review and potentially address property assessment concerns.

• Review of 2023 assessment roll for all properties
• Fox Lake Golf Club condominium units assessed (e.g., 201 E Hamilton St, total $215,700)
• Properties in TID 3 (new 2017) listed with $0 assessments
• School and other tax district codes included for each property

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests. One request seeks to allow two principal structures on a lot at 208 Booth Street, and the other seeks to allow a fence on the lot line at 300 Mill Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Variance request by Diana Alsum for 208 Booth Street to allow two principal structures, waiving Ordinance 520-10B
• Variance request by Darrell and Cheryl Cocchiola for 300 Mill Street to install a fence on the lot line, waiving Ordinance 520-71D
• Public hearings scheduled for both variance requests
• Motion to approve minutes of January 10, 2023 meeting

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is holding a discussion-only meeting covering multiple city operations and policy topics. Key items include short-term rental regulations, 2023 borrowing, roadwork on HWY 33 and HWY 68, a draft purchasing policy, and the 2024 budget. No formal votes are listed; the agenda is primarily for discussion and review.

• Discussion of short-term rentals in the City of Fox Lake
• Discussion of 2023 borrowing
• Discussion of HWY 33 & HWY 68 roadwork
• Discussion of draft City of Fox Lake purchasing policy
• Discussion of 2024 budget

The committee tabled discussions on short-term rentals, municipal snow plowing, and the 2024 budget. The state announced delays for Hwy 33 & Hwy 68 roadwork, pushing projects back to 2027 and 2028. A draft of the updated purchasing policy was provided for review.

• Tabled short-term rental discussion
• Tabled municipal snow plowing operations discussion
• Tabled 2024 budget discussion
• Tabled 2023 borrowing discussion until May COW meeting
• Tabled TIF Districts discussion until May COW meeting
• Provided draft purchasing policy for review (vote scheduled for May council meeting)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will hold its organizational meeting, approving mayor's appointments to various boards and committees, establishing standing council committees, and considering several action items including a goose roundup, a professional services agreement for the Clausen Park project, and a utility office driveway repaving project. The council will also discuss and potentially approve a development agreement with Bryan Yohn for lots on Linden Lane in closed session.

• Approve appointments to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Old Age Housing, Historical Board, Library Board, Redevelopment Authority, Police Commissioner Committee, and Safety Director
• Approve standing council committees for Public Works, Water/Sewer Utilities, Fire/Police, Buildings & Parks, License & Finance, Personnel, Audit & Review, and Cemetery/recycling/transfer station
• Participate in FLPO goose roundup at a cost of $1,000
• Approve amendment 1 to professional services agreement with MSA for Clausen Park wetland delineation
• Approve utility office driveway repaving project and potential development agreement with Bryan Yohn for Linden Lane lots

The Common Council approved a development agreement for lots on Linden Lane and authorized a $1,000 expenditure for a goose roundup. The council also confirmed multiple mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions and established standing council committees.

• Approved development agreement with Bryan Yohn for Linden Lane lots at $10,000 per unit up to $100,000 (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 cost to participate in FLPO goose roundup (4-2)
• Approved utility office driveway repaving project using bids from J. Schraufnagel Construction and Northeast Asphalt (6-0)
• Approved amendment 1 to professional services agreement with MSA for Clausen Park wetland delineation (voice vote)
• Elected Dennis Linke as council president for a 1-year term (voice vote)
• Approved mayoral appointments to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Old Age Housing, Historical Board, Library Board, Redevelopment Authority, Police Commissioner Committee, and Safety Director (voice votes)
• Approved composition of eight standing council committees (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the April 5, 2023 meeting (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the planning process for the Clausen Park project with MSA, receive project updates, and set future meeting dates. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the planning discussion.

• Discussion with MSA on planning process for Clausen Park project
• Updates on Clausen Park Project
• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023 meeting

The committee met to review the planning process for the Clausen Park project with MSA and receive project updates. The provided document is an agenda and does not record specific votes or final decisions.

Public Meeting

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Fox Lake Common Council at the SAGES Foundation Fundraiser, not a regular business meeting. No action will be considered or taken by the council. The agenda is procedural only.

• Possible quorum at SAGES Foundation Fundraiser
• No action to be taken by Common Council
• Meeting at The Rock 700 County Park Road, Waupun

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss updates on several ongoing development projects, including a lease with Karavan storage yard, a possible warehouse project, multifamily housing, and commercial developments. The agenda is primarily for discussion and updates, but action may be taken on any item.

• Update on RDA lease with Karavan storage yard
• Discussion of possible warehouse project on Karavan Drive
• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant

The Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting. City Administrator Crombie provided updates on several local projects, but no further substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend action on a zero lot line duplex proposal from Bryan Yohn for lots on Linden Lane. The commission will also receive an update on development activities in the city. Public comments will be accepted.

• Discussion of zero lot line duplex proposal from Bryan Yohn for lots on Linden Lane
• Recommendation to City Council on the zero lot line duplex proposal
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider approving the consent agenda, an audit presentation, a certified survey map for RDA property, a contract for assessment records, a fee schedule, three ordinance amendments, a zero-lot line use, a DNR grant, and an animal shelter agreement. They will also discuss and possibly approve a development agreement with Bryan Yohn for lots on Linden Lane in closed session.

• Pay bills totaling $213,897.12 and payroll totaling $44,979.60
• Approve contract with Catalis for assessment records 2024-2026
• Approve resolution 5-2023 fee schedule
• Approve ordinances 2023-4, 2023-5, 2023-6 (parking, site plan, fire prevention)
• Approve development agreement with Bryan Yohn for Linden Lane lots

The Council approved a development agreement with Bryan Yohn for lots on Linden Lane, providing $10,000 per unit up to $100,000 total. Several ordinances regarding parking, site plan approval, and fire prevention were also passed. The council authorized a survey map for RDA property and approved a grant contract for Clausen Park.

• Approved development agreement with Bryan Yohn for Linden Lane lots ($10,000 per unit up to $100,000 total) (5-0)
• Approved resolution 6-2023 for WI DNR outdoor recreation aides grant contract for Clausen Park (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance 2023-4 amending parking regulations (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance 2023-5 amending site plan approval (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance 2023-6 amending fire and fire prevention code (voice vote)
• Approved zero-lot line use for four parcels on Linden Lane (voice vote)
• Authorized preparation of certified survey map for RDA property on Mill Road and Karavan Drive (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Waupun Area Animal Shelter for stray dogs (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the Clausen Park project, including an update on a DNR grant contract and a possible recommendation on the playground component. The committee may take action on the playground recommendation to MSA/City Council.

• Update on Clausen Park Grant Contract with DNR
• Discussion and possible action on playground recommendation to MSA/City Council
• Updates on the Clausen Park Project

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider two action items: a resolution creating a 2023 Sponsor a Day pilot program at the Fox Lake Pool, and the purchase of a Utility Department truck from Summit Automotive for $18,563 with a trade-in. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Resolution 4-2023 to create a Sponsor a Day pilot program at the Fox Lake Pool for 2023
• Utility Department truck purchase from Summit Automotive for $18,563 with trade-in of existing truck
• Approval of minutes from March 1, 2023 council meeting
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters

The Council approved a 'sponsor a day' pilot program for the Fox Lake pool for the summer of 2023. A proposal to purchase a utility department truck from Summit Automotive was denied following a tie-breaking vote by the Mayor.

• Approved resolution 4-2023 creating a sponsor a day pilot program for the Fox Lake pool (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied $18,563 utility department truck purchase from Summit Automotive (3-4)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is holding a discussion-only meeting on multiple topics, including a draft Tourist Rooming House Ordinance, issuing debt for 2023 projects, and a parking ordinance related to mailboxes and garbage carts. Other items include fire prevention code changes, site plan approval rules, the City Assessor contract, cemetery fees, and a certified survey map on RDA-owned land on Karavan Drive. The meeting will end with a closed session to discuss a potential development agreement in TID 3. No final votes are scheduled; all items are listed as discussions.

• Discussion of draft Tourist Rooming House Ordinance
• Discussion of issuance of debt for 2023 projects
• Discussion of parking ordinance relating to mailboxes and garbage carts
• Discussion of City Assessor contract
• Discussion of CSM on RDA owned land on Karavan Drive

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several proposed ordinances and contracts, moving them forward for final Council approval. These include rules on parking, fire prevention, site plan approval, and a cemetery fee increase. The committee also expressed a desire to continue its assessment contract with Catalis.

• Moved no parking by mail boxes and garbage carts ordinance to Council for approval
• Moved fire prevention ordinance (chapter 272) to Council for approval
• Moved site plan approval ordinance to Council for approval
• Moved assessment contract with Catalis to Council for approval
• Moved proposed cemetery fee increases to Council for approval
• Moved approval for CSM on RDA land at Karavan Drive and Mill Road to Council for approval
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss TID 3 development agreement (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially authorize negotiations for a warehouse development at the end of Karavan Drive, including ordering a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for RDA-owned property. The agenda also includes updates on several ongoing projects, such as the State Street/HWY 33 repaving, the Eggleston Street multifamily development, and the Clausen Park DNR grant. Action may be taken on any listed item.

• Discussion and possible motion to authorize City Attorney to negotiate development agreement for warehouse at end of Karavan Drive
• Motion to authorize City Administrator to order CSM for RDA-owned property at end of Karavan Drive
• Update on State Street/HWY 33 repaving project
• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on RSS Properties (LeRoy Meats) Development

The Redevelopment Authority approved starting a development agreement and ordering a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for a property south of Karavan to accommodate a potential business expansion. The board also decided against establishing a downtown agenda posting location.

• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to start development agreement and City Administrator to order CSM for property south of Karavan (unanimous)
• Decided against posting meeting agendas downtown

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on two certified survey maps (CSMs) for property divisions, and to receive an update on development activities in the city. The commission will vote on whether to recommend approval of the CSMs to the City Council. Public comments will be accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Discuss and recommend CSM for 222 Weed Street submitted by Russ and Ann Tripke
• Discuss and recommend CSM for 320 Mill Street creating empty lot on Second Street submitted by Spot On Properties
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake
• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval for two certified survey maps (CSM). Both requests were found to conform to City code requirements.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve CSM for 222 Weed Street (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve CSM for 320 Mill Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on routine approvals including paying bills totaling $891,651.92, declaring two items surplus, approving land divisions, and hiring seasonal and part-time staff. They will also discuss and potentially approve a utility truck purchase and a contract for building inspection services.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $891,651.92 and payroll totaling $44,989.41
• Resolution 2-2023 declaring valve turner surplus; Resolution 3-2023 declaring Alto Shaam warming unit surplus
• CSM for 222 Weed Street (Russ and Ann Tripke) and CSM for 320 Mill St. (SpotOn Properties)
• Contract with Grand Valley Inspection Services for building inspection
• Utility truck purchase from Summit Automotive for $18,563 with trade-in

The Common Council approved two Certified Survey Maps (CSM) and several service contracts, including building inspections and geotechnical exploration. The council also authorized the disposal of surplus equipment and hired two employees. A request for a new utility department truck was tabled.

• Approved accounts payable totaling $891,651.92 and payroll totaling $44,989.41
• Approved Resolution 2-2023 to dispose of surplus valve turner
• Approved Resolution 3-2023 to dispose of surplus Alto Shaam warming unit
• Approved CSM for 222 Weed Street (6-0)
• Approved CSM for 320 Mill Street (6-0)
• Selected Professional Services Industries Inc. as geotechnical contractor for Clausen Park
• Approved 2023 summer Aquatic Program Collaboration Agreement with YMCA of Dodge County
• Hired Jozi Wheat as part-time substitute City Hall employee at $20.00/hour (6-0)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of city operations and policy items. Key topics include short-term residential rentals, the 2023 pool season, a building inspector contract, garbage service, a part-time utility clerk, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, PFAS water testing, and surplus property. The agenda also includes routine reports from city departments and the library board.

• Discussion of short-term residential rentals
• Discussion of 2023 pool season
• Discussion of building inspector contract
• Discussion of PFAS testing of water
• Discussion of surplus property

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the Clausen Park DNR stewardship grant and the overall Clausen Park project. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting and set future meeting dates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Clausen Park DNR stewardship grant
• Discussion of Clausen Park project
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of future meeting dates

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on several ordinances and agreements, including creating a joint municipal court with neighboring villages, amending the chicken and smoking ordinances, and approving a final payment for a road project. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and an employee handbook resolution.

• Approve final pay request of $8,191.01 to Northeast Asphalt for 2022 mill and overlay project
• Ordinance 2023-1 amending ordinance 197-24 relating to chickens
• Ordinance 2023-2 amending ordinance 375-25 relating to smoking in city-owned buildings
• Ordinance 2023-3 to create a joint municipal court with Brownsville, Lomira, and Iron Ridge
• Approve archaeological survey of Clausen Park with cost estimate of $2,000-$2,600

The Common Council approved the creation of a joint municipal court with Brownsville, Lomira, and Iron Ridge. The council also passed ordinances regarding chickens and smoking in city buildings, and approved an archaeological survey for Clausen Park.

• Approved ordinance 2023-3 to create a joint municipal court (6-0)
• Approved municipal court joint operations agreement (6-0)
• Approved ordinance 2023-1 amending rules relating to chickens (6-0)
• Approved ordinance 2023-2 amending smoking rules in city owned buildings (6-0)
• Approved resolution 1-2023 changing the employee handbook (6-0)
• Approved archaeological survey of Clausen Park estimated at $2,000-$2,600 (6-0)
• Approved $8,191.01 final pay request to Northeast Asphalt for 2022 mill and overlay project (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $523,201.80 and payroll totaling $43,685.96 (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review the status of the Clausen Park project, discuss it, and prepare questions for MSA, the project's consultant. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive items being the project update and discussion.

• Update on Clausen Park project status
• Discussion of Clausen Park project
• Discussion of questions for MSA on the project

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative and policy items, including the Connect Communities Program, employee handbook changes, an update on the Clausen Park project, and a possible ad in the Dodge County Visitor's Guide. The committee will also discuss proposed smoking and chicken ordinances. The meeting will move into closed session to discuss the City Administrator's performance evaluation.

• Discussion of employee handbook changes
• Update on Clausen Park project
• Discussion of smoking ordinance
• Discussion of chicken ordinance
• Closed session for City Administrator evaluation

The Committee of the Whole discussed proposed changes to the employee handbook, chicken ordinances, and smoking bans in city buildings. No formal votes were taken on these proposals during the open session. The committee entered a closed session to discuss the City Administrator evaluation.

• Discussed adding a holiday to employee handbook if Independence Day falls on Tuesday or Thursday
• Discussed increasing new employee first-year vacation to 80 hours
• Discussed banning vaping and e-cigarettes in City owned buildings
• Discussed amending chicken ordinance to allow 8 chickens instead of 4
• Discussed removing the limit on how many people can keep chickens
• Approved motion to enter closed session for City Administrator evaluation (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (6-0)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a professional services agreement with MSA for the Clausen Park Development and to discuss and potentially appoint a new Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss candidates for the position, followed by a possible appointment.

• Professional services agreement with MSA for Clausen Park Development
• Closed session to discuss deputy Clerk-Treasurer candidates
• Potential appointment of Jane Fude as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer at $23.00/hour with 80 hours vacation, subject to background check, drug test, and 6-month probation

The City Council approved a professional services agreement for the Clausen Park Development. The Council also appointed Jane Fude to the position of Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. These decisions affect city administration and park development.

• Approved professional services agreement with MSA for Clausen Park Development (6-0)
• Appointed Jane Fude as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer at $23.00 per hour (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of the January 4, 2023 meeting (Voice vote)

Personnel Committee

The Fox Lake Personnel Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, take public comments, and then move into a closed session to discuss the search for and interview candidates for the Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer position. The closed session is authorized under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for employment-related matters. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive action items on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss search for Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer and interview candidates
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022 personnel committee meeting
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will continue discussing whether the city should join the Connect Communities program and may make a recommendation to the City Council. The board will also receive updates on several development projects, including a cell phone tower lease buyout, warehouse development on Karavan Drive, and multifamily housing on Eggleston Street. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Possible motion on recommendation to City Council regarding Connect Communities program membership
• Update on cell phone tower lease on industrial park land and possible buyout
• Discussion on warehouse development at the end of Karavan Drive
• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant

The Redevelopment Authority recommended that the Chamber of Commerce explore joining the Connect Communities program. The board also received updates on several local developments, including the Eggleston Street multifamily project and the Leroy Meats expansion.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended Chamber of Commerce explore joining Connect Communities program (unanimous voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and discuss the MSA professional services agreement for the Clausen Park project and to make recommendations to the City Council. They will also discuss archaeology related to the project and consider future meeting dates. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Review and discuss MSA professional services agreement for Clausen Park project
• Recommendations to City Council on MSA professional services agreement
• Discussion of archaeology relating to Clausen Park project
• Recommendations to City Council relating to archaeology
• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2022 and December 7, 2022 meetings

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Steve and Pam Olson, owners of 318 Weed Street. They seek to build two accessory buildings (a detached garage and boathouse) and exceed the city's limits on accessory building height and square footage. The board will make separate motions to grant or deny each variance.

• Variance to allow 2 accessory buildings instead of 1 (Ordinance 520-69 C(1))
• Variance to allow accessory building height of 22 feet instead of 20 feet (Ordinance 520-69 C(4))
• Variance to allow accessory building of 1,620 sq ft instead of 864 sq ft (Ordinance 520-69 C(4))
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider approving job descriptions for the Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, and appoint Jenny Quirk as Clerk-Treasurer with a $3.00 pay increase retroactive to December 12, 2022. The council will also discuss candidates for the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer in closed session. Consent agenda includes paying bills totaling $231,809.54 and payroll totaling $130,962.60.

• Approve job description for Clerk-Treasurer
• Approve job description for Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
• Appoint Jenny Quirk as Clerk-Treasurer with $3.00 pay increase retroactive to Dec 12, 2022
• Pay bills totaling $231,809.54 (checks #43672-#43761) and payroll totaling $130,962.60
• Closed session to discuss Deputy Clerk-Treasurer candidates

The Common Council approved new job descriptions for the Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. The council appointed Jenny Quirk to the Clerk-Treasurer position with a retroactive pay increase. Financial obligations totaling $362,772.14 were approved for payment.

• Approved bills for accounts payable ($231,809.54) and payroll ($130,962.60)
• Approved job description for the Clerk-Treasurer (6-0)
• Approved job description for the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer (6-0)
• Appointed Jenny Quirk as Clerk-Treasurer with a $3.00 pay increase retroactive to Dec 12, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the Dec 21, 2022 special council meeting