Fox Lake public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will receive department reports, hear public comments, and discuss Clausen Park and the Bryan Yohn development agreement. They will vote on appointments to the Wastewater Commission and the Redevelopment Authority, approve a final pay request of $8,737.27 for the Center and Rosedale repaving project, and approve a professional services agreement with MSA for water and sewer reconstruction in conjunction with the DOT project on State Street. A resolution honoring Police Chief Jim Rohr for his service will also be considered. Action may be taken on any listed item.

• Discuss Bryan Yohn development agreement
• Appointments of Pete Hartzheim to Wastewater Commission and Denny Hollnagel to RDA
• Final pay request $8,737.27 for Center and Rosedale repaving project
• Professional services agreement with MSA for water/sewer reconstruction on State Street
• Resolution 27-2024 honoring Police Chief Jim Rohr

The council agreed to amend Bryan Yohn's development agreement to pay incentives upon occupancy for the current building under construction. It also approved final pay request for the Center and Rosedale repaving project, a professional services agreement with MSA for water/sewer work on State Street, and two committee appointments. No public comments were made.

• Amended Bryan Yohn development agreement to pay incentives upon occupancy (voice vote)
• Approved pay request 3 and final for Center and Rosedale repaving, $8,737.27 (6-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with MSA for water and sewer reconstruction on State Street (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 27-2024 honoring Police Chief Jim Rohr (voice vote)
• Appointed Pete Hartzheim to Fox Lake Wastewater Commission (voice vote)
• Appointed Denny Hollnagel to RDA (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Joint Review Board will review annual PE-300 reports regarding the performance and status of the city's active Tax Incremental Districts. The board will also consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of these reports.

• Review of annual PE-300 reports for active Tax Incremental Districts
• Resolution Acknowledging Filing of Annual Reports and Compliance with Annual Meeting Requirement

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on an ordinance updating regulations for vehicles, ATVs, and UTVs, discuss the Clausen Park and a proposal from MSA for engineering on a state highway project, and consider appointing the Police Chief as Weed Commissioner. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and paying bills totaling $225,587.14 in accounts payable and $68,018.87 in payroll. A resolution honoring Darrell Pollesch and designating January 31, 2025 as Darrell Pollesch Day will also be voted on.

• Consent agenda: Pay bills — accounts payable $225,587.14 (check #45710–#45791) and payroll $68,018.87 (check #62471–#62532)
• Ordinance 2024-6: Amending chapter 459 relating to vehicles, ATV, and UTV
• Discussion of Clausen Park
• Discussion of MSA proposal for engineering of State Highway Project
• Appointment of Police Chief as Weed Commissioner

The Fox Lake Common Council approved Ordinance 2024-6, which removes time restrictions for ATV and UTV operation on city roads. The council also appointed the Police Chief as Weed Commissioner, approved Resolution 26-2024 honoring Darrell Pollesch, and paid bills totaling $293,606.01. The MSA engineering proposal for the State Highway project was discussed but will be voted on at a later meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-6 removing ATV/UTV time restrictions (voice vote)
• Appointed Police Chief as Weed Commissioner (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-2024 honoring Darrell Pollesch and declaring Jan 31, 2025 as Darrell Pollesch Day (voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $293,606.01 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2025 tax levy and budget, set 2025 wages, consider a Class B liquor license for The Drunken Fox at 309 W. State St., and discuss a resolution supporting reduced panfish limits on Fox Lake. Employee Christmas gifts are also proposed: $100 for full-time, $50 for part-time.

• Public hearing and vote on 2025 tax levy and budget (Resolution 23-2024)
• Approval of 2025 wages (Resolution 24-2024)
• Class B liquor license application for ZPA's The Drunken Fox LLC at 309 W. State St.
• Resolution 25-2024 supporting FLPO effort to reduce panfish bag limit on Fox Lake
• 2024 employee Christmas gifts: $100 Chamber gift certificate for full-time, $50 for part-time

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will hold discussions on three key items: an ordinance regarding ATV/UTV operating hours, code enforcement issues, and improvements or use of Clausen Park. The meeting will also include department head and city administrator reports, and action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of Ordinance on ATV/UTV hours
• Discussion of code enforcement
• Discussion of Clausen Park
• Reports of Department Heads
• City Administrator Report

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on approving minutes, paying bills totaling $185,769.33, and purchasing a Ferris lawnmower. Key items include a resolution donating $5,000 to the Fox Lake Preservation Organization for the Boat Slip Project at Clausen Park and discussing an amendment to the development agreement with Premier Fox Lake Phase II LLC.

• Pay bills totaling $185,769.33 (checks #45629–#45709) and payroll of $47,010.35 (checks #62425–#62470)
• Motion to approve purchase of Ferris lawnmower from Ballweg Implement
• Resolution 22-2024: donate $5,000 to Fox Lake Preservation Organization for Boat Slip Project at Clausen Park
• Discussion and possible approval of first amendment to development agreement with Premier Fox Lake Phase II LLC

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 budget, daily bag limits for fishing, employee Christmas gifts, improvements to Clausen Park, and a tax bill insert. No formal votes are scheduled for these discussion items, but action may be taken.

• Discussion of Fox Lake daily bag limits
• Discussion of employee Christmas gifts
• Discussion of Clausen Park
• Discussion of tax bill insert
• Discussion of 2025 budget

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and projects for Clausen Park. The body will also review the cemetery mower and receive reports from the City Administrator and department heads.

• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Clausen Park projects regarding playground and boat slips
• Discussion of cemetery mower

City Council

The City Council will vote on a 2025-2027 agreement with the Fox Lake Police Association Local 243. The body will also consider a loan from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands and a change order for Mullin Drive.

• 2025-2027 agreement with Fox Lake Police Association Local 243
• Resolution 21-2024 for a $350,000 Board of Commissioners of Public Lands loan
• Mullin Drive change order

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss potential connections between the City and Town in the Lake area. The body will also review Clausen Park projects and receive updates on city development activities.

• Discussion of possible connections between the City and Town in Lake area
• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 budget, a water rate study, and projects for Clausen Park. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the compensation of the police chief.

• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Discussion of water rate study
• Discussion of Clausen Park Projects and playground
• Closed session regarding police chief compensation

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider an Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement for the Clausen Park pier project, a $512,604.49 pay request for that project, and a Community Development Investment Grant Agreement with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. They will also vote to appoint Chris Thurk as DPW Director at $29.00 per hour. The consent agenda includes paying bills totaling $669,230.84 and payroll of $52,561.64.

• Approve Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement for Clausen Park pier project
• Appoint Chris Thurk as DPW Director at $29.00/hour with six-month probation
• Approve Community Development Investment Grant Agreement with WEDC
• Approve Clausen Park Pay Request 2 from Advance Construction for $512,604.49
• Pay bills: accounts payable $669,230.84 and payroll $52,561.64

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss the Clausen Park projects and receive an update on the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes closed sessions to interview candidates for the DPW Director position and to discuss negotiation strategies for the police union contract. Public comments and department head reports are scheduled.

• Discussion of Clausen Park Projects
• Update on 2025 budget
• Closed session to interview DPW Director candidates
• Closed session on police union contract negotiation strategies

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on two resolutions: one amending the employee handbook (Resolution 19-2024) and another updating the Fox Lake Utilities Billing Policies and Procedures (Resolution 20-2024). The council will also discuss and potentially approve a pay request for Clausen Park. Public comments are invited on agenda items. The meeting will begin with approval of the September 4 meeting minutes.

• Resolution 19-2024 amending the employee handbook
• Resolution 20-2024 amending the Fox Lake Utilities Billing Policies and Procedures
• Discussion and possible approval of Clausen Park pay request
• Approval of minutes from the September 4 council meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Mark Scallon to allow a shed in the front yard at 315 Forest Street, contrary to the city's accessory-building ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and procedural formalities.

• Public hearing on variance request from 315 Forest Street to allow a front-yard shed (ordinance 520-15 D(3)(a)(1))
• Motion to approve or deny variance for 315 Forest from ordinance 520-69 C(4)
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss updates on Clausen Park projects, particularly the playground project and donor recognitions. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council on both the playground project and donor recognitions. Future meeting dates and a ribbon-cutting photo opportunity will also be discussed.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on the playground project at Clausen Park
• Discussion and possible recommendation on donor recognitions at Clausen Park
• Update on Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of future meeting dates and ribbon cutting photo opportunity

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 budget update, Clausen Park projects, and a cemetery mower purchase. They will also hold closed sessions to interview candidates for the DPW Director position and discuss negotiations for the police union contract. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of cemetery mower purchase
• Discussion of utility account disconnection notices
• Update on 2025 budget
• Discussion of Clausen Park Projects
• Closed session for DPW Director interview and police union contract negotiations

The Committee of the Whole held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They reviewed department reports, discussed the cemetery mower (more quotes to be sought), and received a recommendation to increase the utility disconnect amount to $125, which will come before the Council for formal approval. Preliminary 2025 budget discussions and a Clausen Park projects update also occurred. The Council then moved into closed session to discuss police union contract negotiation strategies, reconvening and adjourning without further action.

• Approved minutes of August 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed cemetery mower; DPW Director to seek more quotes
• Discussed utility disconnect amount increase to $125 (formal approval pending)
• Held preliminary 2025 budget discussions
• Received update on Clausen Park projects
• Tabled closed session on DPW Director interview due to Mayor's absence
• Moved to closed session for police union contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session and adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will hold a closed session to reconsider an operator's license application, with possible action in open session. The meeting also includes approval of the consent agenda, which authorizes payment of bills totaling $156,637.45 and payroll including fire department pay of $48,646.29.

• Consent agenda: approve accounts payable checks #45476–#45566 totaling $156,637.45 and payroll checks #62327–#62373 including fire department pay totaling $48,646.29
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(b) to reconsider an operator's license application
• Possible open-session vote to approve or deny the appealed operator's license
• Motion to adjourn into committee of the whole after the license item

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on Resolution 19-2024, which would allow residents to register for a No Mow May program. The meeting also includes discussion of the Ice Rink and an update on the Clausen Park Project. Public comments will be heard on agenda items and other matters.

• Resolution 19-2024: No Mow May registration
• Discussion of Ice Rink
• Update on Clausen Park Project
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting
• Reports from department heads and city administrator

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will discuss landscaping requirements for a multi-family development on Eggleston Street and vote on a motion to approve Fox Valley Townhomes LLC installing an arborvitae barrier as satisfaction of a development agreement dated August 18, 2022.

• Motion to approve Fox Valley Townhomes LLC installing 4-5 foot tall arborvitae bushes 8 feet apart on Eggleston Street as a landscape barrier
• Discussion of landscaping aspects of development agreement for multi-family development on Eggleston
• Item 1 of development agreement dated August 18, 2022 to be satisfied with the barrier

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially take action on landscaping aspects of a development agreement for multi-family housing on Eggleston. The body will also receive an update on city development activities.

• Landscaping aspects of development agreement for multi-family development on Eggleston

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to increase water rates by 4.1% and adjust sewer rates for 2024. The body will also discuss and approve repairs for a water main break on Depot Street.

• Resolution 18-2024: 4.1% water rate increase
• Resolution 17-2024: 2024 sewer rate adjustments
• Resolution 16-2024: Boat launch fees
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $260,065.91 and payroll totaling $47,941.53
• Repair work for Depot Street water main break

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss the Depot Street water main break, the No Mow May program, and National Night Out. The committee will also receive an update on Clausen Park projects. The meeting will go into closed session to discuss employee compensation, with possible action on any agenda item.

• Discussion of No Mow May
• Discussion of National Night Out
• Update of Clausen Park Projects
• Discussion of Depot Street water main break
• Closed session for employee compensation discussion

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will consider and possibly vote on site plans for two projects: the Mullin Drive Apartment Project and the Leroy Meats Expansion Project. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of previous minutes, and an update on city development activities.

• Discussion and possible motion to approve site plan for Mullin Drive Apartment Project
• Discussion and possible motion to approve site plan for Leroy Meats Expansion Project
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake
• Public comment period on agenda items

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider appointing Duane Olbinski as Police Chief, approve an ordinance amending fence regulations, and award a bid for the Mullin Drive extension project. The council also votes on payments totaling over $270,000 and a park project pay request.

• Appoint Duane Olbinski as Police Chief upon retirement of Chief Jim Rohr
• Approve Ordinance 2024-5 amending fence regulations (Chapter 520-71 D)
• Award Mullin Drive extension bid to Town and Country Underground for $55,304.78
• Approve pay request from Advanced Construction for $47,601.65 for Clausen Park Project
• Consent agenda includes bills totaling $217,627.71 and payroll of $54,550.11

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The committee will discuss city water and sewer rates along with boat launch fees. The meeting includes discussions on hiring a new patrol officer, DPW Director, and a possible utility clerk position. Other topics include road maintenance and the Depot Street water main break.

• Discussion of City of Fox Lake Water Rates
• Discussion of City of Fox Lake Sewer Rates
• Discussion on hiring new patrol officer and DPW Director
• Discussion of Boat Launch Fees
• Discussion of Depot Street water main break

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The RDA will meet at the intersection of Frank Court and Casey Street to view properties and discuss landscaping concerns. The meeting also includes discussions regarding landscaping aspects of a development agreement for a multi-family project on Eggleston.

• Landscaping concerns for Casey Street properties
• Landscaping aspects of Eggleston multi-family development agreement
• Update on Fox Lake developments
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Mullin’s Drive In regarding fence placement at 102 Spring Street. The meeting also includes a discussion on 315 Forest Street.

• Variance request for a fence at 102 Spring Street
• Discussion of 315 Forest Street
• Approval of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Committee

The Planning Commission will discuss two Corner Style Maps (CSMs) for Hamilton Street and Linden Lane. The commission will also consider a recommendation for an ordinance regarding fence setbacks. An update on city development activities is also scheduled.

• Hamilton Street CSM submitted by Vande Zande
• Linden Lane CSM submitted by Bryan Yohn
• Ordinance relating to fence setbacks
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The City Council will decide on creating a joint municipal court with four neighboring villages and approve various liquor and tobacco licenses. The body will also consider development agreements and the appointment of an acting DPW Director.

• Ordinance 2024-4 to create a joint municipal court with Brownsville, Lomira, Iron Ridge, and Theresa
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $244,908.46 and payroll totaling $78,951.64
• Amended development agreement with Premier Fox Lake II, LLC for Mullin Drive Apartment Project
• Goose roundup participation with Fox Lake Preservation Organization at a cost of $1,000
• Appointment of Troy Stone to the Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Review and Open Book

The Board of Review will examine the assessment roll for errors, omissions, or double assessments. The Board will also hear written objections to property valuations and verify that open book changes are included in the roll.

• Examination of the assessment roll for description or calculation errors
• Hearing written objections to property valuations
• Verification of open book changes in the assessment roll
• Notification of objectors regarding assessment decisions

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on three variance requests: a 6-foot fence at 204 O'Connell, a front-yard shed at 315 Forest, and a porch replacement at 119 East State. The board will also approve minutes from its February 28, 2024 meeting.

• Variance for 6-foot fence at 204 O'Connell (ordinance 520-71 C(1) and D)
• Variance for front-yard shed at 315 Forest (ordinance 520-15 D(3)(a)(1))
• Variance for porch at 119 East State (ordinance 520-15 D(3)(a)(1))
• Approve minutes of February 28, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Council will consider rezoning two vacant lots on Mullin Drive to R3. They will also review a resolution supporting a community development investment grant for 213 W. State Street.

• Rezoning of two vacant lots on Mullin Drive owned by Paul/Helmer to R3
• Resolution 13-2024: CDI grant for downtown revitalization at 213 W. State Street
• Closed session regarding compensation for a police department and LTE utilities employee

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to recommend rezoning two vacant lots on Mullin Drive, owned by Dale Paul and Laura Helmer, to R3. The commission will also discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on a proposed ordinance regulating house sizes in the city. An update on development activities is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning two vacant lots on Mullin Drive to R3
• Discussion and recommendation on house size ordinance for the city
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including ECS, development on Linden Lane, a multifamily development, and the Clausen Park DNR Grant. They will also approve the April 10 meeting minutes. No formal decisions are listed, but action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of ECS
• Update on development on Linden Lane
• Update on multifamily development project
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will meet on May 1, 2024, to approve the minutes of the April 17 meeting, pay bills totaling $222,015.40 and payroll totaling $50,530.63, and discuss changing the June 5 meeting date. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy items.

• Approve accounts payable checks #45119-#45208 totaling $222,015.40
• Approve payroll checks #62107-#62153 totaling $50,530.63
• Discuss June 5, 2024 meeting date
• Public comments on agenda items

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance on house sizes, the groundbreaking for Clausen Park, the Mullin Drive apartment project, and fireworks. The meeting is primarily for discussion, but action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of ordinance on house sizes
• Discussion of Clausen Park groundbreaking
• Discussion of Mullin Drive apartment project
• Discussion of fireworks

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council is holding its organizational meeting to approve the mayor's appointments to various boards and committees, including the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Library Board, and Police Commissioner Committee. The council will also vote on appointing Mike Devitt as city attorney, designating the Daily Citizen as the municipal newspaper, and approving an amendment to a development agreement with Dennis and Pamela Hermans. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being routine appointments and approvals.

• Approve Mike Devitt (QBS SC) as city attorney for 2 years
• Approve Daily Citizen as municipal newspaper for 2 years
• Approve amendment to development agreement with Dennis and Pamela Hermans
• Appoint Mick Casey to Planning Commission, Shirley Wachter to Zoning Appeals
• Appoint Richie Quirk and Jan Okrasinski to Library Board

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss potential involvement in developing land in TID 3, along with updates on several ongoing projects including Linden Lane, a multifamily development, and a Clausen Park DNR grant. The agenda is largely discussion and update items, with action possible on any item. The meeting date was changed to April 10, 2024.

• Discussion of potential RDA involvement in development of land in TID 3
• Update on development on Linden Lane
• Update on multifamily development project
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several operational and development items, including a quarterly budget update, the police chief search process, a WBEV Radio spot, and sidewalk vaults on State Street. The committee will also move into closed session to discuss potential development in TID 2. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Quarterly budget update
• Discussion of Police Chief search process
• Discussion of WBEV Radio spot
• Discussion of sidewalk vaults on State Street
• Closed session to discuss potential development in TID 2

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider approving a resolution to discontinue a portion of Trenton Street right-of-way, following a public hearing. They will also review a certified survey map for land on Mullin Drive and handle routine consent agenda items, including bill payments totaling over $264,000.

• Public hearing and resolution 12-2024 to discontinue a portion of Trenton St. right-of-way (CSM 5966)
• Approval of certified survey map for Dale Paul and Laura Helmer, land on Mullin Drive
• Consent agenda: accounts payable checks #45046-#45118 totaling $218,472.82 and payroll checks #62062-#62106 totaling $45,897.94
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Auditor presentation

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will discuss and vote on recommending to the City Council whether to vacate Trenton Street and approve a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Dale Paul's vacant land on Mullin Drive. The meeting also includes an update on development activities in the city. Public comments are invited on these agenda items.

• Vacation of Trenton Street
• CSM for Dale Paul for vacant land on Mullin Drive
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake
• Approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fox Lake Common Council will vote on several resolutions, including writing off delinquent personal property taxes, approving a new fee schedule, and establishing a line of credit with ERGO Bank. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on a Class B liquor license for The BZ Chalet Inc., contingent on the surrender of an existing license. Other items include an amended premise for the American Legion Post 521 beer garden, an election inspector appointment, and an access easement agreement for Huer Court.

• Resolution 9-2024: write off all delinquent and uncollectable personal property tax accounts
• Resolution 10-2024: approve schedule of fees charged by the City of Fox Lake
• Resolution 11-2024: approve line of credit with ERGO Bank
• Class B liquor license for The BZ Chalet Inc., contingent on surrender of James Zindars' license
• Approve access easement agreement for Huer Court

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023 audit, the 2024 pool season, and an update on the Mullin Drive Project. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss potential development in TID 2. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Preliminary discussion of 2023 Audit
• Discussion of 2024 pool season
• Update of Mullin Drive Project
• Closed session to discuss potential development in TID 2

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several development projects, including an update on the Eggleston Street multifamily development by Fox Valley Townhomes LLC, a discussion about ending a lease with Karavan and their land acquisition, and potential RDA involvement in land development in TID 3. The agenda also includes updates on Linden Lane, a multifamily project, the Clausen Park DNR Grant, and other developments in Fox Lake. The meeting is open to the public and action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Update on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Discussion of end of lease with Karavan and acquisition of land by Karavan
• Discussion of potential RDA involvement in development of land in TID 3
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant
• Update on development on Linden Lane

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several policy items, including alcohol licensing fees, development of city-owned land in TIF 3, personal property taxes, National Night Out, the Clausen Park Boat Launch, and the St. Patrick's Day parade. The agenda notes that action may be taken on any item, though most are listed as discussions.

• Discussion of alcohol licensing fees
• Discussion of development of City owned land in TIF 3
• Discussion of personal property taxes
• Discussion of Clausen Park Boat Launch
• Discussion of St. Patrick's Day parade

City Council

The Fox Lake Common Council is meeting to approve routine items like minutes and bill payments, then will consider several action items. These include a resolution asking WisDOT to lower the speed limit on Highway 33, starting the bid process for the Mullin Drive Project, and amending a development agreement with Dennis & Pamela Hermans.

• Resolution 8-2024 requesting WisDOT reduce speed limit on Highway 33
• Approval to begin bid process for Mullin Drive Project
• Amendment to development agreement with Dennis & Pamela Hermans
• Accounts payable totaling $742,020.32 and payroll of $47,917.08

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fox Lake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Kelly and Daniel Behring, owners of 105 Edgelawn, to build a 6-foot-high fence on the property line. This would waive city ordinances that cap front-yard fences at 4 feet and require a 3-foot setback from the property line. The board will also set future meeting dates.

• Variance request by Kelly and Daniel Behring for 105 Edgelawn to allow 6-foot fence on property line
• Waiver sought for City ordinance 520-71 C (1) (4-foot front-yard fence limit) and 520-71 D (3-foot setback)
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Motion to grant or deny the variance
• Discussion of Board of Zoning Appeals meeting dates

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several community items, including the Clausen Park Boat Launch, the speed limit on Highway 33, Theresa joining the municipal court, and Mullin Drive improvements. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and department reports, and will close with a closed session on litigation strategy.

• Discussion of Clausen Park Boat Launch
• Discussion of speed limit on Highway 33
• Discussion of Theresa joining municipal court
• Discussion on Mullin Drive improvements
• Closed session on litigation strategy per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g)

City Council

The Fox Lake Common Council is meeting to vote on several routine items, including a collaboration agreement with the YMCA for the 2024 pool season, a reimbursement for a stormwater project, and a pay request for street work. They will also consider resolutions on garbage services, fees, employee handbook, and a grant application for a boat slip project.

• Approve YMCA of Dodge County Aquatic Program Collaboration Agreement for 2024 pool season
• Approve TID 3 reimbursement of $2,752.81 to Marty Brown for Second Street stormwater project
• Approve resolution 4-2024 regarding garbage and recycling services
• Approve resolution 5-2024 approving schedule of fees
• Approve pay request of $157,240.66 to Northeast Asphalt for Rosedale St. and Center St. project

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will vote on a resolution approving the sale of land to Karavan, following an August 2023 lease amendment. Members will also discuss the Eggleston Street multifamily development, the end of Karavan's lease, potential RDA involvement in TID 3 land, and updates on Linden Lane, Clausen Park DNR Grant, and other projects.

• Motion to approve RDA Resolution for sale of land to Karavan pursuant to August 8, 2023 lease amendment
• Update and discussion on Eggleston Street Multifamily Development (Fox Valley Townhomes LLC/Steve Foote)
• Discussion of end of lease with Karavan and acquisition of land by Karavan
• Discussion of potential RDA involvement in development of land in TID 3
• Update on Clausen Park DNR Grant

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is holding a discussion-heavy meeting covering a range of city business, including the FLPO boat slip project, Clausen Park boat launch, the 2024 pool contract, and the transition of garbage services to GFL. The committee will also discuss the city fee schedule, a street vacation, and an employee handbook change, and will move to closed session to discuss potential development in TID 3. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of FLPO boat slip project
• Discussion of Clausen Park Boat Launch and groundbreaking party
• Discussion of 2024 pool contract
• Discussion of transition of garbage services to GFL
• Discussion of street vacation of unimproved Trenton St. right of way East of Spring St.

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to natural lawn rules and council structure, plus a bench donation program. They will also consider paying bills totaling over $681,000, approving a pool heater purchase, and a pay request for 2023 roadwork. Public comments are open before votes.

• Ordinance 2024-1 amending natural lawn regulations
• Ordinance 2024-2 changing City Council organizational structure
• Resolution 2-2024 creating bench donation program for Clausen Park
• Pool heater acquisition from Air Care for $3,967.84
• Accounts payable and payroll totaling $681,245.48

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a request for a natural lawn at 417 Mill Street, a street vacation for unimproved Trenton Street east of Spring Street, and a multi-family development on Mullin Drive. They will also receive an update on development activities in the city. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Natural lawn request by Doris De Young, 417 Mill Street
• Street vacation for unimproved Trenton Street east of Spring Street
• Multi-family development project on Mullin Drive
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of operational and policy topics, including 2024 borrowing, a natural lawn ordinance, and a city council organization ordinance. They will also consider naming rights for a bench at Clausen Park, the Clausen Park boat launch, and a property maintenance complaint form. The meeting will move to closed session to discuss vacation time for a specific police department employee.

• Discussion of 2024 borrowing
• Discussion of natural lawn ordinance
• Discussion of ordinance relating to the organization structure of the City Council
• Discussion of Clausen Park bench naming rights
• Discussion of Clausen Park Boat Launch

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss several park-related topics, including a possible pier/boat slip project with FLPO, weed control in Fox Lake, the Clausen Park boat landing, bench naming rights, and a bid for a park project. They will also consider a 2025 calendar project and future meeting dates. The meeting is primarily for discussion and recommendations to the Council.

• Presentation and discussion with FLPO on possible pier/boat slip project
• Discussion of weed control in Fox Lake
• Discussion of Clausen Park boat landing
• Discussion of Clausen Park bench naming rights and recommendations to Council
• Discussion of Clausen Park Bid and project

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider routine approvals including paying bills, amending the Clausen Park agreement with MSA for construction administration services, and approving pay requests for 2023 DPW roadwork and the final Green Street payment to Forest Landscaping and Construction. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve accounts payable checks #44779-#44865 totaling $222,764.37 and payroll checks #61870-#61967 totaling $125,288.90
• Approve amendment 2 to Clausen Park agreement with MSA for construction administration services
• Discuss and approve pay request for 2023 DPW roadwork
• Approve Green Street pay request 6 and final to Forest Landscaping and Construction for $31,571.82