Stoughton, WI

Commission on Aging

The Stoughton Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates from the director. They will also hear updates on hiring staff positions, township contributions, and legislative matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve August 2026 minutes
• Township Contribution Update
• Update on hiring of staff positions
• Legislative Update

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will review a draft purchasing policy and begin outlining a new policy for the procurement and oversight of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and other surveillance technologies. The meeting includes a presentation from a community group and a review of draft IT and media policies. No final votes on these policies are scheduled, as the agenda lists these items for discussion only.

• Discussion of a draft City of Stoughton Purchasing Policy and CIP Purchasing Manual
• Discussion of creating a policy for the procurement, evaluation, and oversight of ALPR and other surveillance technologies
• Review of draft IT/Media policies including cell phone, computer, social media, website, and WSTO drafts
• Presentation by a community group regarding surveillance technology

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee of the City of Stoughton will hold a meeting on September 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes only a call to order and adjournment, with a possible closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. No other business is listed.

• Possible closed session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) regarding employee matters
• Meeting at Utilities Department, Ed Malinowski Boardroom, 600 S 4th Street

Hall of Fame Committee

The Hall of Fame Committee of the City of Stoughton will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 13, 2024, and discuss guiding articles, inductees, and nominees for the Hall of Fame. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024
• Review of guiding articles
• Discussion of Hall of Fame inductees
• Discussion of Hall of Fame nominees

Public Safety Committee

The Stoughton Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several public safety items, including a presentation on the FGMA Public Safety Building study, a temporary alcohol license for the Chamber Wine Walk, updates to the comprehensive plan for transportation and utilities, and traffic safety concerns on Hoel Avenue and Moline Street. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting.

• FGMA Public Safety Building Study presentation
• Stoughton Chamber Wine Walk temporary alcohol beverage license application
• Comprehensive Plan for Transportation and Utilities & Community Facilities chapters update
• Hoel Avenue at Hilldale Lane traffic safety concerns discussion
• Moline Street speed concerns discussion

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 25, 2026, with a consent agenda, a second reading of an ordinance amendment, and several new business items. Key actions include approving a senior center services agreement with townships, discussing an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) property at 2742 Kegonsa Road, and potentially entering closed session to discuss a billboard lease and property purchase. The council will also discuss filling a vacancy in District 4.

• R-117-2026: Approving Senior Center Services Agreement with Townships
• R-118-2026: ETJ Pleasant Springs 2742 Kegonsa Road Parcel 0611-321-2034-3
• O-15-2026: Ordinance 50-5 Amendment (second reading, Public Works recommends approval 4-0)
• Closed session: Billboard lease with Adams Signs
• Closed session: Potential purchase of property at 207 South Page Street

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will review preliminary 2027 net new construction, final 2027 equalized values, and the Finance Department's requested 2027 budget. They will also consider two resolutions: amending the capital budget for Opera House garage roof replacement and accepting stormwater improvements for the 51West development. The meeting includes routine reports on July 2026 finances and approval of prior minutes.

• Preliminary 2027 net new construction
• Final 2027 equalized values
• Finance Department requested 2027 budget
• Resolution to amend capital budget for Opera House garage roof replacement
• Resolution to return letter of credit and accept stormwater improvements for 51West development

Sustainability Committee

The Stoughton Sustainability Committee will discuss and provide direction on Year 2 priorities for the city's Sustainability Action Plan, and will review and give feedback on the draft Natural Resources chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also discuss drafting a Net Zero Facilities Resolution, using the City of Oregon's resolution as a reference. The meeting includes approval of the June 22, 2026 minutes and other routine business.

• Discussion: Direction on Sustainability Action Plan Year 2 Priorities
• Discussion: Feedback on Draft Natural Resources Chapter of Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion: Drafting a Net Zero Facilities Resolution (reference: Oregon's resolution)
• Approve June 22, 2026 minutes
• Future agenda item: Next steps for TIF policy improvements

CIP Ad Hoc Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to review the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and hear departmental presentations from the Opera House, IT-Media, Police, EMS, and Fire. They will discuss and possibly take action on the plan. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and is otherwise a working session on the capital budget.

• Review of 2027-2031 CIP draft (Version 2) and construction plan (Version 1)
• Opera House request
• IT-Media requests
• Police 2027 squad car replacement request
• EMS and Fire requests

Seniors In Need Committee

The Seniors In Need Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving July 2026 minutes, reviewing correspondence, and considering new referrals. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approve July 2026 meeting minutes
• Review correspondence
• Discuss new referrals

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Stoughton Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to review the August superintendent's report, discuss old business including comprehensive plan chapters on natural resources, transportation, and utilities, and consider a new compost program with a Dane County quote. The agenda also lists future items such as park master plans and skate park discussions.

• Review of comprehensive plan chapters 4 (Natural Resources), 7 (Transportation), and 8 (Utilities & Community Facilities)
• Compost program discussion with Dane County quote
• Future agenda items: Teigen Farms Park Master Plan, East Side Park Shelter, RDA Site Park, Eastwood Estates Park, Skate Park, Scooter & E-Bikes

Landmarks Commission

The Stoughton Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve minutes and review three certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications for properties on East Main Street. These applications involve changes to historic buildings, including signage and a door replacement. The meeting is hybrid, held in person at City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• COA review for 100 E. Main Street
• COA review for signage at 500 and 532 E. Main Street
• COA review for door replacement at 500 E. Main Street
• Approval of July 20 and August 4, 2026 special meeting minutes

CIP Ad Hoc Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to review and discuss the city's 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda includes departmental presentations from the Library, City Clerk, Planning, and Public Works (including Parks and Recreation, Road Construction, Equipment, and Facilities), followed by discussion and possible action on the plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the CIP budget overview and the draft plan documents.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Approval of minutes from 8/21/25
• CIP budget overview
• Departmental presentations: Library, City Clerk, Planning, Public Works (Parks, Roads, Equipment, Facilities)
• Discussion and possible action on 2027-2031 CIP

Redevelopment Authority (RDA)

The Stoughton Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, to discuss and possibly take action on the Riverfront Project development agreement with Alexander Company and the RDA blight identification and remediation process. The agenda also includes approval of July 8 minutes, the 2027 proposed budget, and future agenda items. Closed sessions are planned for negotiating property sales and development terms for the riverfront and Redevelopment Areas 1 and 2.

• Riverfront Project development agreement with Alexander Company (discussion and possible action)
• RDA Blight Identification and Remediation process (discussion and possible action)
• 2027 RDA Proposed Budget
• Closed session for riverfront redevelopment negotiation strategy
• Closed session for Redevelopment Areas 1 and 2 sales and development terms

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 11, 2026, with a public comment period. They will take a second reading of a signage regulation amendment (O-14-2026) and a first reading of an ordinance change regarding construction activity in public rights-of-way (O-15-2026). The council will also consider two time-sensitive resolutions: amending the 2026 budget for an outdoor warning siren at 51 West and reducing an irrevocable standby letter of credit for STI Holdings, Inc. Consent agenda items include approval of previous minutes and routine reports.

• Second reading of O-14-2026 amending Chapter 78, Article VIII Signage Regulation (Plan Commission recommends approval 7-0)
• First reading of O-15-2026 amending Sec. 50-5 to replace Section H with construction activity within public right-of-way (Public Works recommends approval 4-0)
• R-114-2026: Amend 2026 budget for outdoor warning siren at 51 West (time sensitive)
• R-115-2026: Reduce irrevocable standby letter of credit for STI Holdings, Inc. (time sensitive)
• Consent agenda includes minutes from various committees and Stoughton Utilities reports

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will review June 2026 financial reports and consider two time-sensitive items: a budget amendment for an outdoor warning siren and a reduction of a letter of credit for STI Holdings Inc. They will also vote on a senior center service agreement with several towns. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• R-114-2026: Amend budget for outdoor warning siren at 51W
• R-115-2026: Reduce letter of credit for STI Holdings Inc
• R-XXX-2026: Approve Senior Center service agreement with Town of Albion, Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, and Rutland
• Treasurer's report, budget amendments, and fiscal reports for June 2026
• Future agenda: update purchasing policy, TID #7 projects, Affordable Housing Fund use options

Plan Commission

The Stoughton Plan Commission is meeting to consider several land use items, including an extraterritorial land division in Pleasant Springs, specific implementation plans for properties on Business Park Circle, Williams Dr., and Blue Grass Dr., and to receive informational drafts of the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes, a council representative report, and public comments.

• ETJ land division at 2742 Kegonsa Road, Town of Pleasant Springs
• SIP for 201 Business Park Circle
• SIP for Stoughton Utilities at 1823 Williams Dr.
• SIP for multiplex/apartments at 1660 Oak Opening Drive & 2801 Blue Grass Dr.
• Draft chapters of Stoughton Comprehensive Plan

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear director comments, and receive updates on staff hiring, township contributions, and legislative matters. No votes on ordinances or contracts are expected.

• Approval of July minutes
• Update on hiring of staff positions
• Township Contribution Update
• Legislative Update
• Committee News

Landmarks Commission

The Stoughton Landmarks Commission is holding a special hybrid meeting to review a proposed window supplier supplement for the Stoughton Opera House at 381 E. Main Street. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, compliance certification, adjournment).

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) review for proposed window supplier supplement at 381 E. Main Street (Stoughton Opera House)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will review annual presentations from local service organizations. The body will also discuss proposed changes to the IT media policy and a resolution regarding FLOCK.

• IT Media Policy Changes
• Discussion Regarding FLOCK Resolution
• Annual Seniors In Need Presentation
• Annual Commission On Aging Presentation
• Annual Food Pantry Presentation

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will review the draft for the 2027-2031 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also hold a closed session to discuss and potentially act on a contract between STI and the City of Stoughton.

• Review of PARKS - CIP 2027 - 2031 V2 DRAFT.PDF
• Discussion and possible action on STI/City of Stoughton Contract

Personnel Committee

The Stoughton Personnel Committee will meet to discuss possible changes to the city’s sick leave donation policy and next steps for 2027 staffing requests. The committee will also review employee record access procedures and future agenda items like retiree sick time and work rule updates.

• Discussion and possible action on Sick Leave Donation Policy draft
• Discussion and possible action on BS&A Employee Record Access procedures
• Discussion and possible action on 2027 Staffing Requests – Next Steps

Public Works Committee

The Stoughton Public Works Committee will meet on July 30, 2026, to review and possibly approve an amendment to Ordinance 50-5 regarding work hours within the public right-of-way. The committee will also discuss the city’s sign maintenance and replacement program and future language for legacy trees and woodlots during development.

• Possible approval to amend Ordinance 50-5 on work hours in public right-of-way
• Overview of City of Stoughton Sign Maintenance and Replacement Program
• Review of land suitability language for legacy trees and woodlots during development

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will vote on five time-sensitive resolutions, including eliminating the Opera House Manager position and creating an Assistant Director role with an exempt salary of $80,000. Other resolutions would amend budgets for engineering plans at Stoughton Trailers Community Park, a CARPC Southwest Neighborhood Plan, window replacement at the Opera House, and approve contracts with Fischer Excavating for Wagon Works Way and R.G. Huston for River Trail and Underpass. The committee will also receive Moody's investor credit rating report and June 2026 financial reports.

• R-113-2026: Eliminate Opera House Manager position and approve Assistant Director at $80,000 exempt salary
• R-108-2026: Amend budget for Stoughton Trailers Community Park mass grading engineering plans
• R-109-2026: Amend budget for Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) Southwest Neighborhood Plan
• R-110-2026: Amend budget for window replacement at the Opera House
• R-111-2025: Approve agreement with Fischer Excavating for Wagon Works Way

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will decide on a tax increment financing development agreement with JT Klein, a resolution authorizing automated license plate reader cameras, and multiple land-use approvals including a conditional use permit for a multiplex with over 10 units at 1660 Oak Opening Drive and a CUP for in-vehicle sales at Taco Bell on US-51. The council will also consider budget amendments for Stoughton Trailers Community Park mass grading, a Southwest Stoughton neighborhood plan, and Opera House window replacement, plus contracts for Wagon Works Way and the River Trail underpass.

• R-97-2026: Tax increment financing development agreement with JT Klein
• R-103-2026: Resolution authorizing automated license plate reader cameras
• R-106-2026: Conditional use permit for multiplex and apartments over 10 units at 1660 Oak Opening Drive & 2801 Blue Grass Dr.
• R-110-2026: Budget amendment for window replacement project at the Opera House
• R-112-2026: Contract with R.G. Huston Company for River Trail underpass

The Common Council approved a Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with JT Klein, amended to require the project engineer be LEED Silver certified. The council also approved resolutions for automated license plate reader cameras (with a 48-hour removal requirement upon cancellation), two certified survey maps, two conditional use permits, several budget amendments, and contracts for Wagon Works Way and the River Trail Underpass. The meeting adjourned to closed session to discuss a billboard lease with Adams Signs.

• Approved TIF Development Agreement with JT Klein, amended to require LEED Silver certified project engineer (10-0)
• Approved resolution for automated license plate reader cameras, amended to require removal/covering within 48 hours of cancellation (10-0)
• Approved Certified Survey Map at 180 and 190 Business Park Circle (10-0)
• Approved two-lot Certified Survey Map at 1660 Oak Opening Drive / 2801 Blue Grass Dr (10-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for multiplex and apartments over 10 units at 1660 Oak Opening Drive (10-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for in-vehicle sales/service at 1704 US Highway 51 & 138 (10-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Stoughton Trailers Community Park engineering, CARPC neighborhood plan, Opera House window replacement (10-0 each)
• Approved contracts with Fischer Excavating for Wagon Works Way and R.G. Huston for River Trail Underpass (10-0 each)

Sustainability Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Stoughton Sustainability Committee. The agenda contains only standard headings (Call to Order, Old Business, New Business, etc.) with no specific items or proposals listed for discussion or decision.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote on accepting a bid for River Park and discuss a fundraising partnership with STI. A closed session is planned to negotiate the STI/City contract. Future agenda items include the Stoughton COMP Plan review and Teigen Farms Park master plan.

• River Park Bid Acceptance/Resolution (action item)
• STI Fundraising for Park (discussion)
• Discussion and possible action on STI/City of Stoughton Contract (with closed session)
• Future items: Stoughton COMP Plan Review, Teigen Farms Park Master Plan
• Splash Pad and RDA Site Park discussions noted for future meetings

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review a bid award and resolution for River Park Phase 1. The body will also discuss a contract regarding STI fundraising for a park, which may involve a closed session.

• Bid award and resolution for River Park Phase 1
• Discussion and possible action on STI/City of Stoughton contract

Public Safety Committee

The Stoughton Public Safety Committee will consider an application for a Class B beer and Class C wine license for La Creperie. The committee will also discuss speed concerns on Moline Street, a resolution on automated license‑plate‑reader cameras, and several future agenda topics including parking restrictions on Jackson Street and e‑bike and scooter use on roadways.

• La Creperie Alcohol Beverage License Application (Class B beer, Class C wine)
• Moline Street Speed Concerns Discussion
• Resolution Regarding Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
• Ordinance Amendment Sec. 70-176 (87): Parking Prohibited – Jackson Street (future agenda)
• E‑Bikes & Electric Scooters on Roadways Discussion (future agenda)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes, accept a bid for River Park, and discuss a contract with STI. The meeting will be hybrid, held at the Public Works Building.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 minutes
• River Park Bid Acceptance/Resolution
• STI/City of Stoughton Contract discussion
• RDA Site Park discussion
• Splash Pad discussion

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved shelter fee increases and discussed fundraising for the Stoughton Trailers Community Park. The committee also held a closed session regarding the STI Letter of Intent and agreed to review the Comprehensive Plan in July.

• Approved shelter fee increases (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 (6-0)
• Held closed session for STI Letter of Intent deliberations (6-0)
• Reconvened in open session (6-0)
• Agreed to place Comprehensive Plan review on July agenda

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will approve the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. It will review the Certificate of Appropriateness for 524 E Main Street, which was submitted in the 2026 mini‑grant cycle and proposes vinyl for the basement windows. The commission will also hear a presentation from Becker Professional Services on proposed updates to the Cultural Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 Landmarks Commission meeting minutes
• COA review for 524 E Main Street – vinyl basement window material
• Consideration of an aluminum‑clad exterior with wood interior option for 524 E Main Street
• Presentation by Becker Professional Services on updates to the Cultural Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the 2026 mini‑grant cycle submission for 524 E Main Street

Food Pantry Committee

The Food Pantry Committee will review financial reports and prepare a report for the August 4th City Council meeting. Members will discuss freezer upgrades, grant applications, and policies regarding food distribution for grandparents and emergency bags.

• Discussion on purchasing a new freezer and applying for a grant
• Review of policy for providing extra food to grandparents caring for grandchildren
• Review of financial reports dated 6.30.26
• Discussion on expanding food items available from Second Harvest
• Review of TEFAP only and emergency bags

The committee amended its policy to allow non-paid caregivers of children age 17 and under to receive extra food during school vacations. The board also updated rules regarding meat selection and approved the February meeting minutes.

• Approved February meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended policy to allow extra food for non-paid caregivers of children 17 and under during summer and holiday breaks
• Updated meat selection rule to allow two items of ground beef
• Decided to use website and social media instead of local business food drives for targeted product requests

Seniors In Need Committee

The Stoughton Seniors In Need Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes from June 2026, and new business consisting of correspondence and new referrals. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of new referrals and correspondence