Fox Lake public meetings in 2025

Public Meeting

The Joint Review Board will meet to confirm a public member and elect a chairperson. The body will review annual reports for the City's active Tax Incremental District (TID) Districts and consider a resolution acknowledging compliance with state law.

• Confirmation of appointment of Public Member
• Election of Meeting Chairperson
• Review of active TID District annual reports
• Resolution acknowledging filing of annual reports

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider several items, including approving the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes, a development agreement amendment for zero‑lot‑line duplex units with Bryan Yohn, and a resolution to discontinue the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee. The council may also hear a pay request for Mullin Drive from Town and Country and will hold a closed session to discuss the City Administrator’s evaluation. The meeting will conclude with motions to reconvene and adjourn.

• Approve amendment to development agreement dated April 24, 2023 between the City of Fox Lake and Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units
• Approve resolution 20-2025 to discontinue the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee
• Possible motion to approve Mullin Drive pay request from Town and Country
• Closed‑session discussion of City Administrator’s evaluation (employment, promotion, compensation)
• Approve minutes of the December 3, 2025 council meeting

The council approved an amendment to the April 24, 2023 development agreement with Bryan Yohn to allow zero‑lot‑line duplex units. It also adopted Resolution 20‑2025, ending the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee. The Mullin Drive pay request was tabled pending information. The council moved to a closed session to discuss the City Administrator’s evaluation and then reconvened in open session before adjourning.

• Approved amendment to 2023 development agreement for zero‑lot‑line duplexes (5‑1 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 20‑2025 discontinuing the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee (voice vote)
• Tabled Mullin Drive pay request (information not yet received)
• Moved to closed session to discuss City Administrator evaluation (voice vote)
• Reopened to open session after closed session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will discuss several development topics, including Clausen Park projects and an RDA‑owned lot in the industrial park. A possible motion will be considered to approve a Development Agreement with Latkco LLC for the Jen‑Ter expansion. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and a motion to adjourn to a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g).

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of RDA owned lot in the industrial park for Jen‑Ter expansion
• Possible motion to approve Development Agreement with Latkco LLC for Jen‑Ter expansion
• Motion to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2025 RDA meeting
• Motion to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g)

City Council

The council will consider several items, including approving the consent agenda that pays $232,115.68 in audited bills and $48,886.63 in payroll checks, appointing election inspectors, and voting on two resolutions—one to refinance the city’s line of credit with ERGO Bank and another to support an interoperable radio grant with a 20% match. Additional items include approving a change order for the Cayuse Court construction project and pay requests of $140,345.79 and $76,819.43 for construction work.

• Approve consent agenda paying audited bills totaling $232,115.68 and payroll checks totaling $48,886.63
• Appointment of ten election inspectors for two‑year terms beginning Jan 1 2026
• Approve resolution 18‑2025 to refinance the existing line of credit with ERGO Bank
• Approve resolution 19‑2025 to support an interoperable radio grant, committing a 20% match
• Approve pay request $140,345.79 from Kopplin and Kinas for Cayuse Court construction and $76,819.43 for Mullin Drive infrastructure

The Fox Lake City Council approved the November 19 minutes and paid audited bills totaling $281,002.31. It also approved a line‑of‑credit refinancing, a grant‑match application, and several construction‑related payments. Election inspectors for 2026‑2027 were appointed.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of audited bills #46746‑#46818 ($232,115.68) and payroll checks #63136‑#63183 ($48,886.63) (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of 11 election inspectors for two‑year terms (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 18‑2025 to refinance line of credit with ERGO Bank (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas)
• Approved Resolution 19‑2025 supporting interoperable radio grant application with 20% match (voice vote)
• Approved Change Order 2 from Kopplin and Kinas for Cayuse Court project (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Benz)
• Approved Pay Request 3 from Kopplin and Kinas for $140,345.79 (vote in favor: Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Benz, Hartzheim)
• Approved Mullin Drive infrastructure pay request from Town and Country for $76,819.43 (vote in favor: Linke, Thomas, Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will consider several agenda items, including a discussion of the Bryon Yohn Linden Lane Development Agreement, a discussion of the Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee, and a discussion of State Street coal chutes. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting and allow public comments on agenda items.

• Discussion of Bryon Yohn Linden Lane Development Agreement
• Discussion of Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes
• Motion to approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Public comments on agenda items

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No other actions were decided; discussions on a development incentive, the Clausen Park ad‑hoc committee, and State Street coal chutes were postponed to future meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider motions related to the 2026 tax levy, including opening and closing a public hearing on the levy. It will vote on Resolution 16-2025 to set the tax rates for the 2026 budget and on Resolution 17-2025 to approve 2026 employee wages. The council will also approve a water rate study by Ehlers and authorize Christmas gift certificates for employees.

• Motion to open public hearing on tax levy and 2026 budget
• Motion to close public hearing on tax levy and 2026 budget
• Motion to approve Resolution 16-2025 setting tax levy and tax rate for 2026 budget
• Motion to approve Resolution 17-2025 approving 2026 wages
• Motion to approve resolution 15-2025 for a water rate study by Ehlers

The Fox Lake City Council approved the 2026 tax levy and made several budget amendments, including changes to library and debt service funds. It also adopted resolutions for employee wages, a water‑rate study, and holiday gifts for staff. All motions were passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved minutes of the Nov 12, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on the 2026 tax levy and budget (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on the 2026 tax levy and budget (voice vote)
• Amended 2026 budget: reduced library fund transfer, increased debt service transfer, reduced reserve (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 16-2025 setting the 2026 tax levy and tax rate (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Resolution 17-2025 authorizing 2026 employee wages (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution 15-2025 for a water‑rate study by Ehlers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 employee Christmas gifts ($100 full‑time, $50 part‑time) (5‑1 vote)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will approve the consent agenda, which includes paying $790,004 in bills and two resolutions regarding employee paid time off and a new library operations fund.

• Pay $713,965.07 in bills and $76,038.92 in payroll
• Approve resolution 13-2025 on employee PTO
• Approve resolution 14-2025 creating Library Operations Fund

The council approved the October 15 minutes and paid $713,965.07 in accounts payable plus $76,038.92 in payroll checks. It adopted a resolution amending the employee handbook on paid time off for full‑time staff. It also created Library Operations Fund 225, to begin on Jan. 1 2026. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved October 15 minutes (voice vote)
• Paid accounts payable $713,965.07 and payroll $76,038.92 (voice vote)
• Approved employee handbook PTO amendment (4‑0)
• Created Library Operations Fund 225 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The committee will discuss the 2026 budget, city debt needs, and refinancing. Other agenda items include utility rate studies and a water lateral ordinance. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss compensation for specific city employees.

• Discussion of 2026 budget
• City debt needs and refinancing
• Utility rate studies
• Ordinance on water laterals
• Speed concerns on Trenton Street

The Committee of the Whole approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The council decided to proceed with a water rate study. Motions to adjourn to a closed session and then reconvene to an open session both passed with votes in favor of all four council members. The State Street coal chute item was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Moved forward with water rate study (council expressed comfort)
• Adjourned to closed session (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Ault)
• Reopened to open session (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Ault, Benz)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• Tabled State Street coal chute discussion (no decision made)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will approve a consent agenda that pays $713,965.07 in audited bills and $76,038.92 in payroll checks. It will adopt Resolution 13-2025 to amend the employee handbook on paid time off for full‑time staff. It will adopt Resolution 14-2025 to create Fund 225, the Library Operations Fund, starting January 1, 2026.

• Pay audited bills totaling $713,965.07 and payroll checks totaling $76,038.92
• Amend employee handbook paid time off for full‑time employees (Resolution 13-2025)
• Create Library Operations Fund (Fund 225) effective Jan 1, 2026 (Resolution 14-2025)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will consider a series of discussion items, including speed concerns on Trenton Street, State Street coal chutes, tax bill inserts, utility rate studies, city debt needs and refinancing, a water lateral ordinance, and the 2026 budget. No formal actions are scheduled beyond the motions to move to a closed session, reconvene, and adjourn. Public comments are invited on agenda items.

• Discussion of speed concerns on Trenton Street
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes
• Discussion of tax bill inserts
• Discussion of utility rate studies
• Discussion of city debt needs and refinancing

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Austin Tripke for 224 Weed Street, addressing ordinance 520-69-B which requires a principal use to construct an accessory building. After the hearing, the Board will vote to approve or deny the variance that would allow the accessory structure without a principal use. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for 224 Weed Street (Austin Tripke) under ordinance 520-69-B
• Motion to approve or deny the variance for the accessory structure at 224 Weed Street
• Motion to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council meeting on October 15, 2025 will consider routine items including approval of the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will vote on Cayuse Court pay request no. 2 to Kopplin and Kinas for $366,656.12. The agenda also provides for public comments and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve minutes of the October 1, 2025 council meeting
• Approve Cayuse Court pay request no. 2 to Kopplin and Kinas for $366,656.12
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters
• Motion to adjourn

The council approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It also approved Cayuse Court pay request No. 2 to Kopplin and Kinas in the amount of $366,656.12, with alderpersons Benz, Hartzheim, Linke and Thomas voting in favor.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Cayuse Court pay request No. 2, $366,656.12 (votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and DPW hourly rates for outside agencies. Other agenda items include Trenton Street speed concerns and the employee handbook holiday schedule.

• Discussion of 2026 budget
• DPW hourly rate charged to outside agencies
• Trenton Street speed concerns
• Employee handbook holiday schedule
• Donation to pool in memory of Austin Yonker

The Committee of the Whole approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Council agreed to bring a proposal to add half‑day holidays to the employee handbook to the next council meeting for a vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Agreed to bring employee handbook half‑day holiday proposal to next council meeting for voting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m.

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss projects at Clausen Park and an RDA-owned lot in the industrial park for Jen-Ter expansion. The body will also receive updates on city development activities.

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of RDA owned lot in the industrial park for Jen-Ter expansion
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake

The Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. City Administrator Kelly Crombie gave updates on the Clausen Park projects and other development activities. Members discussed transferring an RDA‑owned lot next to Jen‑Ter for expansion, with Crombie preparing a future development agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 RDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will discuss and vote on adding sidewalks to the south side of State Street. The body will also review a pay request for the Cayuse Court extension and a loaner board agreement for Clausen Park.

• Approval of sidewalks on south side of State Street from Forest to Jansen
• Kopplin and Kinas pay request 1 for Cayuse Court extension project: $39,156.63
• Life jacket loaner board agreement for Clausen Park with WI DNR
• Accounts payable checks #46596 through #46656 totaling $140,371.13
• Payroll checks #63015 through #63064 totaling $52,200.86

The council approved several items, including payment of audited bills and payroll totaling $192,572.99, a life jacket loaner agreement for Clausen Park, a $39,156.63 payment for the Cayuse Court extension project, and the addition of sidewalks on State Street south side. All motions passed, most by voice vote, with recorded affirmative votes on the Cayuse Court and sidewalk items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 17 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills #46596‑#46656 ($140,371.13) and payroll checks #63015‑#63064 ($52,200.86) (voice vote)
• Approved life jacket loaner board agreement for Clausen Park with WI DNR (voice vote)
• Approved Cayuse Court extension project pay request 1 for $39,156.63 (passed; votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Approved adding sidewalks on State Street south side from Forest to Jansen (passed; votes: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Benz; opposed: Ault)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and several infrastructure matters. The body will also review reports from the City Administrator and department heads.

• Discussion of 2026 budget
• Discussion of intersection of Industrial Dr. and Trenton St.
• Discussion of water access to dog park
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the September 17, 2025 minutes by voice vote. No other motions were adopted; the council discussed a possible three‑way stop at Industrial and Trenton, water access for the dog park, coal chute removal, and the 2026 budget, but no decisions were made on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved September 17, 2025 COW minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on equipment replacements for the city's sewer and police departments. The meeting includes a review of the September 3, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approval of pump motor for lift station 2 from LW Allen
• Reservation of 2026 Police Ford Interceptor from Ewald for approximately $44,401.50

The council approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. They approved a pump motor for lift station 2 from LW Allen, funded by the sewer capital equipment replacement fund, with six council members voting in favor. They also approved reserving a 2026 Police Ford Interceptor for approximately $44,401.50 by voice vote.

• Approved September 3 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved lift station 2 pump motor from LW Allen (votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Approved reserving 2026 Police Ford Interceptor, approx $44,401.50 (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the September 3 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will discuss a contract with the Department of Natural Resources for a life‑jacket station, the State Street coal chute project, the city’s financing needs, and the 2026 budget.

• Motion to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Discussion of contract with DNR on life jacket station
• Discussion of State Street coal chutes
• Discussion of City financing needs
• Discussion of 2026 budget

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by motion. No other actions were decided; the council only discussed park maintenance, a life jacket station, State Street coal chutes, and the 2026 budget.

• Approved September 3 minutes (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will discuss donor recognitions for Clausen Park and consider possible recommendations to the City Council on those recognitions. The committee will also receive updates on current Clausen Park projects. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• Discussion of donor recognitions at Clausen Park
• Possible recommendations to City Council on donor recognitions
• Update and discussion on Clausen Park projects
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of future meeting dates

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss projects at Clausen Park and provide updates on city development activities. The body will also discuss highway projects and the potential creation of a Construction Task Force.

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Update on City of Fox Lake development activities
• Discussion of highway projects
• Possible creation of a City of Fox Lake Construction Task Force

The Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. After the approval, the Authority voted to adjourn and the meeting ended at 5:50 PM. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to adjust 2025 sewer rates and increase water rates. The body will also consider a grant agreement and a plat for Cayuse Court Estates.

• Resolution 11-2025: adjusting sewer rates for 2025
• Resolution 12-2025: water rate increase via PSC simplified process
• Grant Agreement between Dodge County and City of Fox Lake for Cayuse Court Community Development Grant
• Approval of the Plat of Cayuse Court Estates
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $454,067.37 and payroll totaling $54,158.76

The council adopted Resolution 11‑2025 to adjust sewer rates and Resolution 12‑2025 to increase water rates, both passing with votes in favor from all six councilmembers present. The city also approved a grant agreement with Dodge County, paid audited bills and payroll totaling $508,226.13, and approved the Cayuse Court Estates plat. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Paid accounts payable and payroll checks totaling $508,226.13 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 11‑2025 adjusting sewer rates (passed)
• Approved Resolution 12‑2025 authorizing water rate increase (passed)
• Approved Dodge County Cayuse Court Community Development Grant agreement (voice vote)
• Approved Plat of Cayuse Court Estates (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and several infrastructure items. The agenda includes discussions regarding State Street construction and the potential creation of a construction task force.

• 2026 budget discussion
• State Street construction and possible construction task force
• State Street crosswalks
• State Street coal chutes
• ATC Easement

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No public comments were received. No other actions were taken; the council discussed several items but deferred decisions. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the regulation of lawn and grass length. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on a change order for the Cayuse Court Project.

• Ordinance 2026-6 regarding length of lawn and grasses
• Discussion and possible change order for Cayuse Court Project

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It also adopted ordinance 2026-6, amending chapter 293-6 on length and grasses. A unanimous roll‑call vote approved Change Order 1 for the Cayuse Court project. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted ordinance 2026-6 amending chapter 293-6 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Cayuse Court project (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will review department head reports and the city administrator’s report. Two discussions are scheduled: utility rates and updates on Clausen Park projects. The meeting may also adjourn to a closed session to discuss specific employee compensation.

• Discussion of utility rates
• Discussion of Clausen Park Projects
• Closed session for employee compensation review

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed 3% utility rate increase to cover expenses, referring it to the Common Council for action. No formal decision was made on the increase. The committee also heard reports from the DPW Director and City Administrator, including on Clausen Park projects, and held a closed session to discuss employee compensation.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 COW meeting (unanimous)
• Referred 3% utility rate increase discussion to Common Council
• Adjourned to closed session for employee compensation discussion (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on an amendment to a 2023 development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units. The body will also consider two mayoral appointments and approve city bills.

• Amendment to April 24, 2023 development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $337,327.09 and payroll totaling $54,817.83
• Appointment of Richie Quirk as Emergency Manager through April 2028
• Appointment of Tom Bednarek to the Fox Lake Wastewater Control Commission for 3 years

The council approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It authorized payment of audited bills #46395‑#46497 totaling $337,327.09 and payroll checks #62910‑#62962 totaling $54,817.83. The council approved an amendment to the development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero‑lot‑line duplex units, passing 4‑1. It also confirmed the mayor’s appointments of Richie Quirk as Emergency Manager (term through April 2028) and Tom Bednarek to the Wastewater Control Commission (term through August 2028).

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Paid audited bills #46395‑#46497 totaling $337,327.09 and payroll checks #62910‑#62962 totaling $54,817.83 (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero‑lot‑line duplex units (4‑1 vote)
• Approved appointment of Richie Quirk as Emergency Manager, term ending April 2028 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Tom Bednarek to Wastewater Control Commission, term ending August 2028 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several city initiatives and ordinances. The agenda includes reviews of housing programs, county grants, and local park projects.

• Discussion of grass notice ordinance
• Discussion of CBDG housing program
• Discussion of grant agreement with Dodge County
• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of National Night Out and Labor Day weekend

The Committee of the Whole approved the June 4, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The Mayor and Council agreed to give city employees a half‑day on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. The body moved to a closed session for legal advice and then reconvened in open session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Mayor and Council agreed to a half‑day on Labor Day Friday
• Closed‑session adjournment approved (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Reopened session approved (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a development agreement for Linden Lane and the intersection of Rosedale and Cordelia Streets. The body will also review property maintenance issues and approve city payments.

• Payment of accounts payable totaling $254,031.83
• Payment of payroll checks totaling $56,444.04
• Discussion of the intersection of Rosedale and Cordelia Streets
• Discussion of property maintenance issues
• Discussion of Bryan Yohn Linden Lane development agreement

The council approved the minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It approved the consent agenda to pay audited bills totaling $254,031.83 and payroll checks totaling $56,444.04, also by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote. No other motions were decided.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved payment of $254,031.83 in bills and $56,444.04 payroll checks (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will meet to vote on a wage increase for police officers and discuss the 2026 budget process. The body will also review city-owned land and park signage.

• Motion to increase all sworn police officer’s wages by $1.00 per hour effective July 1, 2025
• Discussion of City owned land adjacent to 109 Frank Court
• Discussion of FLPO sign at Clausen Park
• Discussion of 2025 pool season
• Discussion of 2026 budget process

The council approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting by voice vote. A motion to raise all sworn police officers' wages by $1.00 per hour effective July 1, 2025 was carried with all six council members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2025 council meeting (voice vote)
• Approved $1 per hour wage increase for sworn police officers (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss development activities and highway projects. The body is considering a motion to approve the release of a recorded memorandum of agreement for the Leroy Meats project.

• Release of Memorandum of Agreement for Leroy Meats Project
• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of single family development on City owned land in TID 3
• Possible creation of City of Fox Lake Construction Task Force for highway projects

The Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the release of the memorandum of agreement for the Leroy Meats project, with the motion carried unanimously and one member abstaining. The board discussed forming a Construction Task Force for projects in 2027‑2028, but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved May 14, 2025 RDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved release of memorandum of agreement for Leroy Meats project (unanimous, Christian abstained)

City Council

The City Council will consider the purchase of 307 East State Street and set lifeguard wages. The body is also deciding on various liquor and tobacco retail licenses and paying city bills.

• Authorization to execute closing documents for 307 East State Street
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $290,777.80 and payroll totaling $78,297.69
• Public hearing and granting of Class A, B, and C liquor and wine licenses
• Granting of cigarette and tobacco retail licenses to five businesses
• Approval of temporary class B picnic licenses for events at Clausen Park and Firemen's Park

The council approved the acquisition of 307 East State Street, authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign closing documents (vote 5‑1). It also set lifeguard wages at $12 per hour for all shifts. Additional actions included approving the May 21 minutes, paying $369,075.49 in bills and payroll, granting tobacco and liquor licenses, and approving several temporary picnic licenses.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Paid accounts payable #46229‑#46310 ($290,777.80) and payroll checks #62790‑#62857 ($78,297.69) (voice vote)
• Granted tobacco retail licenses to Dollar General Store #19998, Fish Tales Bait and Liquor LLC, Kwik Trip 367, Spirits on State St., Snapper’s Sports Bar (voice vote)
• Granted Class A, B, and C liquor licenses to listed retailers (voice vote; Benz and Thomas abstained)
• Approved temporary class B picnic licenses for four community events (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 9‑2025 accepting the compliance maintenance annual report (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 10‑2025 authorizing acquisition of 307 East State Street (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Ault; vote against: Thomas)
• Set 2025 lifeguard wages at $12.00/hr for all shifts (voice vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a grass cutting ordinance and the FLP O Pier Project at Clausen Park. The body will also hold a closed session to review the compensation and performance of the Police Chief.

• Discussion of grass cutting ordinance
• Discussion of FLP O Pier Project at Clausen Park
• Closed session regarding Police Chief compensation and performance evaluation

The Committee of the Whole approved the May 7 minutes by voice vote. It then voted to go into a closed session to consider the police chief's compensation, voted to reconvene in open session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 7 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss police chief compensation (vote in favor: Benz, Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Reopened session after closed session (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Horetzki, Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Ault, seconded by Benz)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on several key items including discontinuing a portion of Cayuse Court, amending a development agreement with Premier Fox Lake Phase 2 LLC, and enacting a new ordinance on sex offender residency restrictions. The meeting will also consider multiple road maintenance projects and a line of credit with ERGO Bank.

• Discontinue portion of Cayuse Court via resolution 7-2025
• Second amendment to development agreement with Premier Fox Lake Phase 2 LLC
• New ordinance 2025-5 creating sex offender residency restrictions (chapter 480)
• Road repairs: crack filling on Third, Mill, Wells, Cherry, Booth, Depot, and Trenton Streets ($18,800)
• Chip seal projects on Third ($15,000), Wells ($6,000), East Cherry ($5,500), Booth ($4,000), and Trenton Streets ($37,000 total)

The council approved a new ordinance adding Chapter 480 to the city code, which sets residency restrictions for sex offenders. It also adopted several street‑maintenance contracts, approved a playground surface upgrade, and authorized a line of credit with ERGO Bank. All motions passed by roll‑call votes, most unanimously.

• Approved resolution 7-2025 discontinuing a portion of Cayuse Court (unanimous roll call)
• Approved second amendment to the development agreement with Premier Fox Lake Phase 2 LLC (unanimous roll call)
• Approved ordinance 2025-5 creating Chapter 480 residency restrictions for sex offenders (unanimous roll call)
• Approved wood‑chip surface for Clausen Park playground entrance at $9,520 (5‑1 roll call)
• Approved crack filling on multiple streets for $18,800 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved chip seal of Third Street for $15,000 (5‑1 roll call, Benz voted no)
• Approved chip seal of Wells Street for $6,000 (5‑1 roll call, Benz voted no)
• Approved resolution 8-2025 authorizing a line of credit with ERGO Bank (unanimous roll call)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Redevelopment Authority will discuss projects at Clausen Park and development activities within the city. The body will review the Leroy Meats project and potential single family development on city-owned land in TID 3.

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of release of recorded memorandum of agreement with Leroy Meats
• Discussion of single family development on City owned land in TID 3
• Discussion of City of Fox Lake Highway Projects
• Possible creation of City of Fox Lake Construction Task Force

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for the property at 321 Weed Street. The board will decide whether to allow the construction of an additional garden shed.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for 321 Weed Street to allow a 336 square foot garden shed

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a draft sex offender residency ordinance, along with several other local matters. Action may be taken on any agenda item. Other discussions include property address numbers, citywide garage sales, road maintenance, Cayuse Court development, Clausen Park projects, and a construction task force.

• Discussion of draft sex offender residency ordinance
• Discussion of Cayuse Court development
• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Discussion of road maintenance
• Discussion of citywide garage sales

The Committee of the Whole approved the April 16 minutes by voice vote. The council agreed to make the Friday before Memorial Day a half‑day holiday. No other substantive actions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 16 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved half‑day holiday on Friday before Memorial Day (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will decide on a $598,337.40 bid for Cayuse Court improvements and vote on Ordinance 2025-4, which regulates wake enhancement equipment. Other actions include appointing a District 1 Alder, approving a two-lot certified survey map for Linden Lane, and handling Clausen Park project closeout, change orders, and final pay requests. A discussion on paving an access easement to lift state on State Street is also scheduled.

• Motion to approve Kopplin and Kinas bid for Cayuse Court improvements in the amount of $598,337.40
• Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-4, creating ordinance 214-6 I regulating wake enhancement equipment
• Motion to approve Bryan Yohn CSM for two-lot certified survey map on Linden Lane
• Motion to approve Clausen Park change orders 2 and 3 with Advance Construction and final pay requests of $62,827.26
• Discussion and possible action on paving access easement to lift state on State Street

The council approved a $598,337.40 bid to improve Cayuse Court. It also approved several financial items, including payment of audited bills and payroll checks totaling $302,021.48, and a $62,827.26 payment for Clausen Park. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance 2025‑4 on wake equipment, appointing a District 1 alderman, and approving a paving easement to the State Street lift station.

• Approved Cayuse Court improvement bid for $598,337.40 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of audited bills #46139‑#46228 ($256,448.79) and payroll checks #62749‑#62789 ($45,572.69) (voice vote)
• Approved Clausen Park change orders 2 and 3 (voice vote)
• Approved Clausen Park pay requests 4 and 5 totaling $62,827.26 (vote in favor: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Approved paving access easement to lift station on State Street (vote in favor: Linke, Thomas, Ault, Hartzheim; opposed: Benz)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑4 regulating wake enhancement equipment (voice vote)
• Appointed District 1 alderman: Joe Horetzki received 3 votes, Bruce Harned 2 votes (motion carried)
• Approved Bryan Yohn CSM for two‑lot CSM for Linden Lane (voice vote)

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a 2-lot certified survey map on Linden Lane, a site plan for Sallie Tomato Expansion, a street discontinuance for Cayuse Court, and a replat of part of Winnebago Trails. The meeting also includes public comment and development updates. Action may be taken on all items.

• Discuss and possibly recommend approval of 2-lot CSM for Bryan Yohn on Linden Lane
• Discuss and possibly approve Sallie Tomato Expansion site plan
• Discuss and possibly recommend approval of Cayuse Court Street discontinuance to the Council
• Discuss and possibly recommend approval of replat of part of Winnebago Trails to the Council

Planning Committee

The Planning Commission will discuss and possibly vote on approving the site plan for phase 2 of the Mullin Drive apartment project, subject to resolving outstanding staff issues. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and a general update on development activity.

• Discussion on site plan for phase 2 of Mullin Drive apartment project
• Motion to approve the site plan subject to resolving outstanding staff issues
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Dale and Julie Wyman to construct an additional detached garage of approximately 900 square feet at 203 Water Street, which would deviate from ordinance 520-69C(2)(a) and (4). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on variance request for 203 Water Street to allow a 900 sq ft detached garage
• Motion to approve or deny the variance for 203 Water Street

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will hold discussions on several topics, including a proposed boat ordinance and a sex offender registry ordinance. They will also discuss Clausen Park projects and consider an appointment for City Council District 1. Public comments will be taken, and action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of appointment for City Council District 1
• Discussion of boat ordinance
• Discussion of sex offender registry ordinance
• Discussion of Clausen Park Projects

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Mayor Tom Bednarek opened the floor for public comments, but none were received. Department heads gave routine updates and the council discussed upcoming appointments and several ordinances, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved April 2 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the 2024 audit, approve multiple mayoral appointments to various boards, discuss the Clausen Park Playground proposal, and consider a development agreement for eight single family homes on Cayuse Court. The council will also nominate a council president.

• Presentation of 2024 City Audit
• Approval of appointments to Planning Commission, Zoning Appeals, Historical Board, Library Board, Redevelopment Authority, and Police Commissioner Committee
• Discussion and possible approval of Clausen Park Playground proposal with Lee Recreation
• Motion to approve development agreement between City and ACH RBHS LLC for eight single family homes on Cayuse Court
• Nomination of council president for one-year term

The council approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting and confirmed several mayoral appointments, including members of the Planning Commission and the Historical Board. Dennis Linke was nominated as council president for a one‑year term. The council also approved the Clausen Park playground proposal and a development agreement for eight single‑family homes on Cayuse Court.

• Approved April 2 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved mayor's appointment of Joe Mazzolari and Kurtis Mersch to the Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved mayor's appointment of Robert Frank and others to the Historical Board (voice vote)
• Nominated Dennis Linke as council president (voice vote)
• Approved Clausen Park playground proposal with Lee Recreation (votes: Benz, Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas)
• Approved development agreement for eight homes on Cayuse Court with ACH RBHS LLC (votes: Hartzheim, Linke, Thomas, Benz)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will discuss a revised proposal from Lee Recreation for a playground and may vote on recommending it to the City Council. The committee will also address donor recognitions at the park and receive updates on other Clausen Park projects. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of future meeting dates.

• Discussion of revised proposal from Lee Recreation for playground
• Possible motion to recommend playground proposal to City Council
• Discussion of donor recognitions at Clausen Park
• Possible recommendations to City Council on donor recognitions
• Update on Clausen Park projects

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee also approved recommending the Lee Recreation proposal to the City Council, adding back play panels, considering a swing, and keeping the teal color choice, with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved recommendation of Lee Recreation proposal with play panels, swing, teal color (unanimous vote)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a possible sex offender registry ordinance, the Clausen Park playground proposal and other park projects, geese management, and the Cayuse Court Development. The committee will also review election results and then enter closed session to discuss the disposition of city-owned residential lots. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of possible sex offender registry ordinance
• Discussion of Clausen Park Playground Proposal
• Discussion of Clausen Park Projects
• Discussion of Cayuse Court Development
• Closed session to discuss disposition of city-owned residential lots

The Committee of the Whole approved the March 19 minutes by voice vote. Council voted to adjourn to a closed session to consider the disposition of city‑owned residential lots, then voted to reconvene in open session. It decided to post a public notice about the Ward 1 alderperson vacancy. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved March 19 minutes (voice vote)
• Closed‑session motion on residential lot disposition passed (in favor: Benz, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Open‑session reconvening motion passed (in favor: Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Decided to post public notice for Ward 1 alderperson vacancy
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m.

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider and potentially vote on several action items, including a resolution for a $150,000 Board of Commissioners of Public Lands loan, the discontinuance of portions of Cayuse Court, and approval of roofing bids. The council will also discuss a boat ordinance and hear a presentation on it. Additionally, they will consider approving library computer upgrades up to $5,000 and may go into closed session to discuss purchasing 307 East State Street.

• Resolution 5-2025 approving a $150,000 loan from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands
• Discussion and potential approval of the discontinuance of portions of Cayuse Court via Resolution 6-2025
• Approval of roofing bids for city roofing projects
• Library computer upgrades not to exceed $5,000 as part of 2025 capital projects
• Closed session to discuss purchase of 307 East State Street

The council approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting and paid audited bills totaling $285,723.54. It authorized a $150,000 public lands loan, discontinued portions of Cayuse Court, and approved roofing and library computer upgrade contracts. The council also voted to acquire 307 East State Street for $12,000, with three in favor and one opposition. All actions were adopted by the recorded votes.

• Approve minutes of March 19, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Pay audited bills #46054‑#46138 ($237,288.16) and payroll checks #62704‑#62748 ($48,435.38) (voice vote)
• Approve Resolution 5‑2025: $150,000 public lands loan (vote: Benz, Linke, Thomas, Ault)
• Approve Resolution 6‑2025: discontinue portions of Cayuse Court (voice vote)
• Approve roofing bids for city projects (vote: Linke, Thomas, Ault, Benz)
• Approve library computer upgrades up to $5,000 (vote: Thomas, Ault, Benz, Hartzheim)
• Adjourn to closed session to discuss purchase of 307 East State Street (vote: Ault, Benz, Linke, Thomas)
• Acquire 307 East State Street for $12,000 (in favor: Benz, Linke, Ault; opposed: Thomas)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a possible sex offender registry ordinance, Clausen Park, geese issues, Cayuse Court Development, and utility rate studies. The meeting also includes closed sessions for litigation strategy and a review of the City Administrator's performance.

• Discussion of possible sex offender registry ordinance
• Discussion of Cayuse Court Development
• Discussion of utility rate studies
• Discussion of Clausen Park
• Closed sessions for litigation strategy and City Administrator performance review

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but made no final decisions. They reviewed a potential sex offender residency ordinance, the Cayuse Court development plan, and Clausen Park improvements. The council also entered closed session twice, once for legal advice and once to review the City Administrator. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 COW meeting (voice vote)
• Discussed sex offender registry ordinance; will continue next meeting
• Discussed Cayuse Court development; may request $100,000 from Dodge County fund
• Discussed Clausen Park playground equipment; final plan to come to council
• Adjourned to closed session for legal advice (5-0)
• Reconvened to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for City Administrator review (5-0)
• Reconvened to open session (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider accepting a donation for a park grill, continuing a utility clerk's employment, and increasing the DPW director's pay. They will also vote on two ordinances: one amending building construction regulations and one creating police department rules and policies.

• Accept donation from Craig Brengle for grill at Clausen Park
• Continue employment of Jozi Wheat as utility clerk, removing LTE status effective April 1, 2025
• Increase DPW Director Chris Thurk's pay to $30.87 per hour effective April 2, 2025
• Approve Ordinance 2025-2 amending building construction regulations (Chapter 220)
• Approve Ordinance 2025-3 creating police department rules and policies (134-4A(8))

The council accepted a donation to install a grill at Clausen Park. They continued Jozi Wheat's utility clerk employment, removing LTE status. They approved a pay increase for DPW Director Chris Thurk to $30.87 per hour. Two ordinances—2025-2 and 2025-3—were adopted.

• Accepted Craig Brengle donation for Clausen Park grill (voice vote)
• Continued employment of Jozi Wheat as utility clerk, removing LTE status (4-0)
• Increased DPW Director Chris Thurk's pay to $30.87 per hour (4-0)
• Approved ordinance 2025-2 amending building construction chapter (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance 2025-3 creating police department rules ordinance (voice vote)

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and possibly select a playground vendor to develop final plans for the playground project at Clausen Park. They will also discuss donor recognition options and may make recommendations to the City Council. Other items include approval of previous minutes and updates on park projects.

• Discussion and possible action on selecting a playground vendor for Clausen Park playground project
• Discussion of donor recognitions at Clausen Park
• Possible recommendations to City Council on donor recognitions
• Update and discussion on Clausen Park projects
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will review proposals for a playground project. The body may take action to select a vendor to develop the final plan and discuss donor recognitions for the park.

• Selection of a playground vendor for Clausen Park
• Review of playground project proposals
• Recommendations to City Council regarding donor recognitions at Clausen Park

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will discuss several ongoing projects, including Clausen Park, city development activities, and a possible single-family residential development on city-owned land in TID 3. The board will also consider the creation of a Construction Task Force for highway projects. Action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake
• Discussion of possible single-family residential development on City owned land in TID 3
• Discussion of City Highway Projects and possible creation of Construction Task Force
• Motion to approve minutes of January 8, 2025 RDA meeting

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss several policy items, including proposed ordinances on building inspection codes and police policy, as well as the Clausen Park Project, geese and snow removal issues, and utility rate studies. The meeting will also enter closed sessions to review the Director of Public Works, discuss the status of a limited-term utility clerk, and deliberate on the sale of city-owned residential lots. No formal votes are expected on the open-session discussion items, but action may be taken after closed sessions.

• Discussion of Clausen Park Project
• Discussion of ordinance on building inspection codes
• Discussion of police policy ordinance
• Discussion of utility rate studies
• Closed session to discuss disposition of city-owned residential lots

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but made no final decisions. Council favored accepting a donated grill for Clausen Park and updating the building inspection ordinance, both to be voted on at the next meeting. They decided no changes to downtown snow removal at this time. The meeting included three closed sessions for personnel and property discussions.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Favored accepting donated grill for Clausen Park; vote scheduled for next meeting
• Discussed updating building inspection ordinance; vote scheduled for next meeting
• Decided no changes to downtown snow removal at this time
• Adjourned to closed session to review Director of Public Works (5-0)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss LTE utility clerk status (5-0)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss disposition of City-owned residential lots (5-0)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider multiple action items including hiring a seasonal DPW employee, approving an ADA door project, acquiring computers for police and a DPW truck lift, and discussing the FLPO pier project. The consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling over $603,000. Public comments will be heard.

• Motion to hire Baylee Benz as seasonal DPW/Utility employee at $17/hr up to 1,200 hours, no benefits.
• Motion to approve NABCO ADA door project at City Hall/community center for $8,620.
• Motion to acquire police department office and squad computers from Interquest for estimated $5,463.
• Motion to acquire DPW truck lift with jack from Halo Lifts for approximately $5,694.
• Discuss and motion to order pier for FLPO pier project.

The City of Fox Lake Common Council approved ordering longer piers for the FLPO pier project at Clausen Park, after the DNR limited the number of piers to two. The council also approved hiring Baylee Benz as seasonal DPW/Utility help at $17.00/hour (up to 1,200 hours, no benefits), with Alderperson Benz abstaining. Other approvals included an ADA door project at City Hall/community center for $8,620.00, police department computers for about $5,463.00, and a DPW truck lift for about $5,694.00. The council also approved paying bills totaling $554,930.53 and payroll of $48,481.48, and adjourned into committee of the whole at 6:38 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the February 19, 2025 council meeting
• Approved payment of accounts payable checks #45978-#46053 totaling $554,930.53 and payroll checks #62657-#62703 totaling $48,481.48
• Approved hiring Baylee Benz as DPW/Utility seasonal help at $17.00/hour, not to exceed 1,200 hours, no benefits (Benz abstained)
• Approved NABCO ADA door project at City Hall/community center for $8,620.00
• Approved acquisition of police department office and squad computers from Interquest for an estimated $5,463.00
• Approved acquisition of DPW truck lift with jack from Halo Lifts for approximately $5,694.00
• Approved ordering piers for the FLPO pier project at Clausen Park
• Adjourned into committee of the whole at 6:38 p.m.

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider a request to allow a house smaller than 1,100 square feet on a vacant Third Street lot, approve a pool collaboration agreement with the YMCA, and set 2025 pool hours. The council will also vote on resolutions for an electronic utility billing system and community recreation donation accounts. Discussions include summer help, 2025 capital projects, and refinancing city debt.

• Request by Janet Janiszewski to construct house under 1,100 sq ft on vacant lot at Third St (parcel 226-1313-3512-013)
• Motion to approve YMCA of Dodge County Aquatic Program Collaboration Agreement for 2025 pool season
• Resolution 3-2025: electronic utility billing system implementation
• Resolution 4-2025: community recreation donation accounts
• Discussion of 2025 capital projects and financing/refinancing city debt

The Fox Lake Common Council approved a request from Janet Janiszewski to construct an approximately 864-square-foot house on a vacant lot on Third St, following a unanimous recommendation from the planning commission. The council also approved the 2025 pool agreement with the YMCA of Dodge County, set pool hours, and passed resolutions for electronic utility billing and community recreation donation accounts. Discussions on summer help, capital projects, and debt refinancing were tabled for future votes.

• Approved Janiszewski home construction on Third St (5-0)
• Approved 2025 YMCA pool agreement (voice vote)
• Set 2025 pool hours: weekdays 1-7 pm, weekends noon-7 pm (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 3-2025 for electronic utility billing (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 4-2025 for community recreation donation accounts (voice vote)

Planning Committee

The Planning Commission will discuss a newly adopted ordinance relating to house sizes in the city. They will also consider a request from Janet Janiszewski to build a 700-square-foot home on a vacant lot on Third Street, which is less than the 1,100 square foot minimum. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council on the request. Additionally, they will receive an update on development activities.

• Discussion of newly adopted ordinance on house sizes
• Request from Janet Janiszewski to construct a 700 sq ft house on vacant lot at Third Street, parcel 226-1313-3512-013
• Recommendation to City Council on the request of Janet Janiszewski
• Update on development activities in Fox Lake

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will hold a special meeting on February 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The main agenda item is a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-1, which amends Ordinance 520-15 regarding house sizes. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments. Action may be taken on all items.

• Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-1 amending house size regulations
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 common council meeting
• Public comments on agenda items or other matters

The Fox Lake Common Council approved Ordinance 2025-1, amending Ordinance 520-01 relating to house sizes, on a unanimous roll call vote. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment and no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-1 amending house-size rules (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:06 AM (unanimous)

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several city projects, including downtown streetlights and the 2025 pool season. The body will also review a bank line of credit for the TID 3 Cayuse Court development and a house size ordinance.

• ERGO Bank line of credit for TID 3 Cayuse Court development
• House size ordinance
• Clausen Park Projects
• Downtown streetlights as part of highway project
• Electronic utility billing

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but made no final decisions. They agreed to schedule a special meeting to vote on an ordinance change that would allow houses smaller than 1,100 square feet with council approval. They also discussed pool hours, streetlights, a line of credit for TID 3, and electronic utility billing, but no formal votes were taken.

• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 COW meeting (voice vote)
• Agreed to schedule special meeting to vote on house size ordinance change
• Agreed to move forward with electronic utility billing upgrade
• Discussed keeping later pool closing time and adding ATM at pool house

Planning Committee

The Fox Lake Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend a draft ordinance regulating house sizes to the City Council. The meeting also includes an update on development activities and public comment. Approval of previous minutes is on the agenda.

• Discussion of draft ordinance relating to house sizes (Item 6)
• Possible recommendation to City Council on house size ordinance (Item 7)
• Update on development activities in the city (Item 8)
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (Item 4)
• Public comments on agenda items (Item 5)

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will consider multiple financial items, including a $500,000 loan for Tax Incremental Financing District 2 from ERGO Bank and a $150,000 loan from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. They will also vote on a sponsor-a-day program for the pool, a professional services agreement for Cayuse Court development, and a $26,280.36 pay request for Clausen Park. The consent agenda includes over $1 million in bills and payroll.

• Resolution 2-2025: $500,000 loan from ERGO Bank for TIF District 2
• Resolution 3-2025: $150,000 loan from Board of Commissioners of Public Lands
• Resolution 1-2025: Sponsor-a-day program at Fox Lake pool for 2025
• Clausen Park pay request 3 from Advance Construction for $26,280.36
• Professional services agreement with MSA for Cayuse Court development

The Fox Lake Common Council approved a $500,000 loan for tax incremental financing district 2 with ERGO Bank, and tabled a separate $150,000 loan from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. They also approved a sponsor-a-day program at the pool, a pay request for Clausen Park, and a professional services agreement for Cayuse Court development.

• Approved Resolution 1-2025 creating sponsor-a-day program at Fox Lake Pool (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2-2025 for $500,000 TIF district 2 loan with ERGO Bank (5-0)
• Approved Clausen Park pay request 3 for $26,280.36 to Advance Construction (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with MSA for Cayuse Court development (voice vote)
• Tabled Resolution 3-2025 for $150,000 Public Lands Loan
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,020,073.70 and payroll of $50,760.68 (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Janet Janiszewski, prospective buyer of a vacant lot on Third Street (parcel 226-1313-3512-013). The request seeks relief from the minimum 1,100 square foot requirement for single-family homes to allow construction of an approximately 644 square foot home.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for Janet Janiszewski to construct a 644 sq ft home on lot at Third Street (parcel 226-1313-3512-013)
• Variance from Fox Lake ordinance 520-15 E (1) requiring minimum 1,100 sq ft for single-family homes
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 BZA meeting

Committee Of The Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several policy and financial items, including water and sewer rate studies, development of Cayuse Court, and capital borrowing. Other topics include a possible construction task force, pool sponsorship days, an ordinance on house sizes, and updates on Clausen Park projects. No final decisions are scheduled, but action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Discussion of rate studies for water and sewer
• Discussion of development of Cayuse Court
• Discussion of capital borrowing
• Discussion on possible creation of Fox Lake Construction Task Force
• Discussion of ordinance on house sizes

The Committee of the Whole held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes. They decided to continue pool sponsorship days at last year's rates, and discussed water/sewer rate studies, Cayuse Court development, capital borrowing, a construction task force, and an ordinance variance. No binding actions were taken.

• Continued pool sponsorship days at 2024 rates (voice consensus)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Discussed water/sewer rate study options, deferred to later date
• Discussed Cayuse Court development (8 homes, no lift stations)
• Discussed 2025 capital borrowing projects (depot roof, ADA doors, DPW lift, streets)
• Discussed creating a Fox Lake Construction Task Force
• Discussed house size variance request for February BZA

City Council

The Fox Lake City Council will vote on hiring a new police officer and amending a development agreement for duplex units. The body will also consider an appointment to the Planning Commission and the payment of city bills.

• Hiring Anthony Hanke as police officer at a rate of $28.42
• Amendment to April 24, 2023 development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units
• Appointment of Geno Huettner to the Planning Commission
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $625,964.91
• Payment of payroll checks totaling $106,753.60

The Fox Lake Common Council approved hiring Anthony Hanke as a police officer at $28.42 per hour, subject to union contract terms and a six-month review. They also approved an amendment to a development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units, with one opposing vote. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda for bill and payroll payments, and appointed Geno Huettner to the Planning Commission.

• Approved hiring Anthony Hanke as police officer at $28.42/hr (6-0)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Bryan Yohn for zero lot line duplex units (5-1, Benz opposed)
• Approved consent agenda: accounts payable $625,964.91 and payroll $106,753.60 (voice vote)
• Appointed Geno Huettner to Planning Commission for unexpired term of Gordon Gossink (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Fox Lake Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially take action on several items, including approval of previous meeting minutes and updates on development activities. Key discussions include Clausen Park projects and the possibility of single-family residential development on city-owned land in Tax Increment District 3. The RDA will also consider its future goals.

• Discussion of possible single family residential development on City owned land in TID 3
• Discussion of Clausen Park projects
• Update on development activities in the City of Fox Lake
• Discussion of future goals of the RDA
• Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2024 RDA meeting

The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole met on January 15, 2025, and approved the November 20, 2024 minutes. They discussed water and sewer rate studies, the potential development of Cayuse Court (8 homes), capital borrowing plans, a construction task force, and pool sponsorship rates. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the minutes.

• Approved November 20, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Continued pool sponsorship days with same rates as last year (discussion, no formal vote)
• Discussed water/sewer rate study options, deferred to later date
• Discussed Cayuse Court development (8 homes), no action taken
• Discussed 2025 capital borrowing projects, no action taken
• Discussed creating a Construction Task Force, no action taken

Public Meeting

The Clausen Park Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss updates on Clausen Park projects, focusing on the playground project (scope, themes, equipment ideas) and donor recognitions. The committee may make recommendations to the City Council on both items. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 2024.

• Discussion of Clausen Park playground project scope, themes, and equipment ideas
• Possible recommendations to City Council on playground project
• Discussion of donor recognitions at Clausen Park
• Possible recommendations to City Council on donor recognitions
• Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes