Stoughton public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will conduct roll call, certify compliance with the open meetings law, and hold a public comment period. A consent agenda will approve council and committee minutes. The council will also consider any old and new business, though no specific items are listed.

• Roll Call
• Certification of compliance with open meetings law
• Public Comment Period
• Consent agenda (Council and Committee minutes)
• Old and New Business (no specific items listed)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council issued a notice that a possible quorum may be present at the Stoughton Trailers Community Park public meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Stoughton Area Senior Center, 241 W. Main St. No council business will be conducted during this event.

• Notice of possible quorum for Stoughton Trailers Community Park public meeting (no council business)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will consider approving the mayor's citizen appointments to committees, establishing a fee schedule for mowing and snow removal, and amending the budget for a fire department utility terrain vehicle. The body will also vote on wastewater rate adjustments and an agreement for an electric vehicle charging station with Dane County.

• Approving mayor's citizen appointments to committees
• Amending budget for fire department UTV
• Establishing fee schedule for mowing and snow removal
• Adjusting wastewater rates
• EV station site host agreement with Dane County

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss updates to the TIF application and policy. The body is also considering budget amendments for fire department equipment and new fees for city mowing and snow removal.

• R-171-2025: Establishing a fee schedule for mowing and snow removal
• R-170-2025: Budget amendment for Fire Department UTV
• R-Xxx-2025: Adoption of revised TIF application and policy
• R-172-2025: Reclassification of depot sale proceeds to committed fund balance
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and recommended several items to the Common Council, including an amended fire‑department UTV budget, a new mowing and snow‑removal fee schedule, reclassification of $80,000 from the railroad depot sale, and a revised TIF application and policy. All recommendations were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Recommend approval of 11‑25‑2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of amended UTV budget for Fire Department (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of fee schedule for mowing and snow removal (6‑0)
• Recommend approval to reclassify $80,000 railroad depot sale proceeds (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of revised TIF application and policy (5‑0, Butler abstained)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to review council member onboarding and training. The body will also discuss updating ordinances for remaining committees and the donation of public funds.

• Training and onboarding opportunities for council members
• Update ordinances for remaining committees
• Donation of public funds

City Council

The Stoughton City Council meeting will consider a mutual aid agreement with WIWARN, new wastewater rates, and two offers to purchase land—one amendment with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC and one with Moe Family Farm, LLC. The council will also discuss amendments to chicken and honeybee renewals. Committee minutes from various boards will be reviewed.

• R-167-2025: WIWARN Mutual Aid Agreement
• O-40-2025: Wastewater rates amendment
• R-166-2025: Approving offer to purchase amendment with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC
• R-168-2025: Approving offer to purchase with Moe Family Farm, LLC
• O-41-2025: Amend chicken and honeybee renewals

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and vote on an amendment to an offer to purchase property from GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC (R-166-2025). The meeting will also include updates on Tru By Hilton room tax collection, write‑offs of delinquent personal‑property taxes, and routine fiscal reports for October 2025, including the general fund, various funds, and the ARPA revolving loan fund. The committee will consider approval of the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting.

• Amendment to offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC (R-166-2025)
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection
• Write‑off of delinquent personal‑property taxes
• Treasurer reports and budget amendments for October 2025
• ARPA revolving loan fund recap for Q3

The committee recommended approval of the November 11, 2025 minutes to the Common Council, passing the motion 5‑0. It also recommended approval of an amendment to an offer to purchase land from GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC, passing that motion 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation to adopt 11-11-2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to amend offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will vote on the 2026 municipal budget and associated tax levy. The meeting also includes a Class B liquor and beer license for Chorus Public House, a reduction of a letter of credit for RHD Properties LLC, and several ordinance amendments related to parking and traffic control. Additional items are a budget amendment for city hall door access controls and resolutions for SCADA staffing and the Regional Development Authority contract.

• Adoption of the 2026 budget and tax levy (R-158-2025)
• Class B liquor and beer license for Chorus Public House (R-157-2025)
• Reduction of letter of credit for RHD Properties LLC (R-160-2025)
• Amendment to 2025 budget for city hall door access controls (R-161-2025)
• Ordinance amendments to parking prohibitions on E Main and S Page (O-36-2025, O-37-2025)

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will meet to approve the 2026 budget and tax levy, amend the 2025 budget for City Hall door access controls, and consider a debt financing declaration. The meeting will be held in-person at the Public Safety Building or streamed online.

• Adoption of 2026 budget and tax levy
• Amend 2025 budget for City Hall door access controls
• Declaration of official intent to reimburse expenses through debt financing
• Reduce letter of credit for RHD Properties
• Approve amendment to offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Morraine, LLC

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It adopted the 2026 City of Stoughton budget and approved several related resolutions, including an EMS budget amendment, a declaration of intent for debt financing, a reduced letter of credit, and new door access controls for City Hall. The committee also voted to postpone an offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved 10-28-2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget for City of Stoughton (6-0)
• Approved EMS Budget Amendment No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved Declaration of Intent No 01-2026 for debt financing (6-0)
• Approved reduced letter of credit for RHD Properties (6-0)
• Approved amendment for City Hall door access controls (6-0)
• Postponed offer to purchase with GIP Glacier Moraine, LLC (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee of Stoughton, Wisconsin was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid format (City Hall Conference Room, 207 S. Forrest Street, and via Teams). The official notice indicates the agenda has been canceled, so no specific items, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting. No further agenda content is provided.

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will discuss several zoning changes, including an amendment to the Central Business District and an Art District ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations of the 2026 utilities budget and the 2026 municipal budget. Additional items are approvals of a health‑insurance carrier, several city staff positions, and stormwater‑related easements and management plans.

• O-30-2025: Amending Central Business District zoning district
• O-31-2025: Art District zoning ordinance
• O-33-2025: Ordinance to amend Sec. 70‑176 parking prohibition
• 14A: 2026 utilities budget presentation
• R-146-2025: Approving GHC as health insurance carrier

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will review several fiscal items, including the Treasurer’s September 2025 report, a time‑sensitive amendment to the 2025 adopted budget for the Stormwater Quality Management Plan, and the return of a letter of credit for RHD Properties LLC. It will also hear an update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection and consider an appraisal for a possible purchase of 27.8 acres on Williams Drive, which may be discussed in a closed session.

• R‑152‑2025: Return of Letter of Credit for RHD Properties LLC (time‑sensitive)
• R‑156‑2025: Amend 2025 Adopted Budget for Stormwater Quality Management Plan (time‑sensitive)
• Appraisal Report and addenda for possible acquisition of 27.8 acres on Williams Drive (Item 10)
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection
• Treasurer’s Report, September 2025 and other September fiscal reports

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It recommended approval of R-152-2025 to return a letter of credit for RHD Properties. It also recommended approval of R-151-2025 to amend the 2025 adopted budget for the Stormwater Quality Management Plan. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of R-152-2025 Return Letter of Credit for RHD Properties (6-0)
• Recommended approval of R-151-2025 amendment to 2025 adopted budget for Stormwater Quality Management Plan (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss appraisal report for 27.8 acres on Williams Drive (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Common Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning districts and parking regulations. The meeting includes a presentation on the library and an update on local economic impact.

• O-30-2025: Amending CB zoning district
• O-31-2025: Art zoning ordinance and Arts Mixed Use Zoning District
• O-33-2025: Amendment to Sec. 70-176 regarding parking prohibitions
• R-140-2025: Resolution for a Class C wine license for Overt Space Art Gallery
• R-141-2025: KPW Phase 2 improvements

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will review the 2026 operating budget presentation and related capital improvement plan documents. It will consider approvals for the Group Health Cooperative as the city’s health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027, a new GIS Analyst position, and machine‑operator positions for streets and parks. A time‑sensitive amendment to the Phase 2A development agreement with STI Holdings will also be addressed.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 operating budget (budget presentation, CIP 2026‑2030 documents)
• Approval of Group Health Cooperative as health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027 (R‑XXX‑2025)
• Approval of GIS Analyst position (R‑XXX‑2025)
• Approval of Machine Operator – Streets position (R‑XXX‑2025)
• Amendment to Phase 2A Development Agreement with STI Holdings (R‑143‑2025, time‑sensitive)

The Finance Committee recommended approval to the Common Council for several items, all of which passed unanimously. It approved the acceptance of public improvements for Phase II of the Kettle Park West Subdivision and selected Group Health Cooperative as the city’s health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027. The committee also approved the addition of four staff positions—a GIS analyst, two machine operators (Streets and Parks), and a Library Assistant 2. The minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes for 9‑23‑2025 (6‑0)
• Approved acceptance of public improvements by Forward Development Group for Phase II Kettle Park West (6‑0)
• Approved Group Health Cooperative as city health‑insurance carrier for 2026‑2027 (6‑0)
• Approved addition of GIS Analyst position (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Machine Operator – Streets position (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Machine Operator – Parks position (6‑0)
• Approved addition of Library Assistant 2 position (6‑0)
• Moved amendment to Phase 2A development agreement with STI Holdings with no action (unanimous)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to discuss updates to the ordinance regarding how items are placed on agendas. The committee will also review public safety request forms.

• Updated Rules For Placing Items On The Agenda Ordinance
• Public Safety Request Form

City Council

The City Council will review a development agreement for the riverfront and an amendment to the project plan for Tax Incremental District No 7. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for 819 N Page and a TIF request from Alexander.

• Resolution R-139-2025 approving Riverfront Development Agreement
• Resolution R-137-2025 amending Project Plan of Tax Incremental District No 7
• Resolution R-138-2025 for a conditional use permit at 819 N Page
• Alexander TIF request and policy review
• Resolution R-136-2025 regarding mayor's citizen appointments to standing committees

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2026 operating budget and a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) request from The Alexander Company, Inc. The body will also consider a proposal for the Sustainable Stoughton Compost Initiative. Members will receive fiscal reports for August 2025.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Operating Budget
• TIF request and Riverfront Development Agreement (R-139-2025) for The Alexander Company, Inc.
• Sustainable Stoughton Compost Initiative proposal
• Update on Tru By Hilton room tax collection
• August 2025 Treasurer and General Fund reports

The Finance Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0, one abstention). The committee agreed to recommend that City Staff pursue the maximum levy limit capacity for the 2026 operating budget. It directed Sustainable Stoughton to submit invoices for reimbursement as work is completed. The committee entered closed session to discuss Tax Incremental Financing and the related agreement with The Alexander Company, then returned to open session and voted to recommend approval of the financing to the Common Council (all votes 6‑0).

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0, Wanninger abstained)
• Recommended City Staff pursue maximum levy limit capacity (unanimous agreement)
• Directed Sustainable Stoughton to submit invoices for reimbursement as work is completed
• Entered closed session to discuss items 9 & 10 (motion passed 6‑0)
• Returned to open session (motion passed 6‑0)
• Recommended approval of financing development to Common Council (motion passed 6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed 6‑0)

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, ordinances, and amendments, including a development agreement with the Alexander Company, a capital budget amendment for the Opera House HVAC, and an art zoning ordinance. Additional items include a temporary Class B and special event license for Wine Walk, zoning amendments, and a stormwater management easement.

• Resolution approving development agreement with the Alexander Company (R-135-2025)
• Amendment to the capital budget for Opera House HVAC (R-132-2025)
• Art zoning ordinance (O-31-2025)
• Resolution approving stormwater management and recreational trail easement (R-133-2025)
• Temporary Class B and special event license for Wine Walk (R-129-2025)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss amending the Capital Improvement Budget for an HVAC unit at the Opera House. The committee will also receive an update on room tax collection from Tru By Hilton.

• R-132-2025: Amend Capital Improvement Budget for Opera House HVAC Unit
• Update on Tru By Hilton Room Tax Collection

The committee approved the September 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Opera House HVAC unit, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 08-26-2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Capital Improvement Budget for Opera House HVAC unit (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Common Council will review several resolutions and ordinances, including land use changes and personnel policies. The meeting includes discussions on utility leases and budget amendments.

• O-28-2025 Land Suitability Amendment 66-108
• O-29-2025 Zoning GDP Skaalen
• R-124-2025 CUP1305 E Main Street
• R-126-2025 Digger Budget Amendment
• R-127-2025 Personnel for Utilities Administrative Assistant position

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to review July financial reports and consider a time-sensitive development agreement with GIP-Glacier Moraine. The committee will also review past minutes, receive an investment update, and hear treasurer reports. No major decisions are scheduled beyond the development agreement.

• Review of July 2025 treasurer report, budget amendments, and general fund revenues/expenditures
• Consideration of R-123-2025 to approve development agreement with GIP-Glacier Moraine and amendment to purchase offer with Ronald Grosso (time-sensitive)
• Approval of Finance Committee draft minutes from August 12, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. It approved Development Agreement R‑123‑2025 with GIP‑Glacier Moraine and an amendment to the offer to purchase from Ronald Grosso, passing 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Development Agreement R‑123‑2025 with GIP‑Glacier Moraine and amendment to offer to purchase (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (6‑0)

CIP Ad Hoc Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Committee will hear departmental presentations on 2026–2030 capital needs for Planning & Development, Library, Police, and Public Works. The meeting is a hybrid session at the Council Chamber, 321 S Fourth St., and will cover draft minutes, budget overview, and future approval steps.

• Departmental presentations: Planning & Development, Library, Police, Public Works (Parks & Recreation, Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)
• Review of draft minutes from 8/14/2025 and capital budget overview as of 8/21/2025
• Future agenda: finalize and approve Capital Improvement Plan 2026–2030 and Construction Capital Improvement Plan 2026–2030 on 8/28/2025

City Council

The City of Stoughton is hosting a public engagement event to gather community feedback for the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The event will take place on August 16th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

• Public engagement event at Coffee Break Festival, Racetrack Park, 1247 Race Track Rd.

CIP Ad Hoc Committee

The Capital Improvement Plan Committee will meet on August 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber (2nd Floor, Public Safety Building, 321 S Fourth St.) and virtually via Microsoft Teams to review draft capital plans for 2026–2030, hear departmental presentations from Information Technology, Fire/EMS, and Finance & Municipal Court, and discuss possible actions. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Review draft Capital Improvement Plan 2026–2030 (Version 5)
• Review draft Construction Capital Improvement Plan 2026–2030 (Version 3)
• Departmental presentations: Information Technology, Fire/EMS, Finance & Municipal Court
• Future meetings scheduled for August 21 and 28 to finalize and approve plans

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will decide on a rezoning request from Rural Holding to Planned Business District, approve two irrevocable letters of credit, and amend the 2025 budget for a mini grant extension and Stoughton Housing Authority. Additional items include a resolution to convey property to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT).

• Rezoning from Rural Holding (RH) to Planned Business (PB) District (O-27-2025)
• Irrevocable Letter of Credit for STI Holdings Inc. (R-116-2025)
• Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit for MJR Properties LLC (R-117-2025)
• Amend 2025 budget for mini grant extension (R-118-2025)
• Conveyance of property to WDOT (R-119-2025)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the proposed 2026 Finance Department budget and the sale of the Depot Building at 532 East Main Street. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a lease with Stoughton Utilities and a budget amendment for the Stoughton Housing Authority.

• Sale of 532 East Main Street (Depot Building)
• Proposed Finance Department Budget 2026
• R-120-2025: Amend 2025 Adopted Budget for Stoughton Housing Authority
• R-Xxx-2025: Lease Agreement with Stoughton Utilities
• R-Xxx-2025: Release Irrevocable Letter of Credit with GIP-Glacier Morraine LLC

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended the Common Council approve a lease with Stoughton Utilities that includes a $234,364.22 catch‑up rent payment. It also recommended releasing an irrevocable letter of credit for GIP‑Glacier Moraine LLC and amending the 2025 adopted budget for the Stoughton Housing Authority due to a settlement claim. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of lease with Stoughton Utilities, including $234,364.22 catch‑up payment (4‑0)
• Recommended release of irrevocable letter of credit for GIP‑Glacier Moraine LLC (4‑0)
• Recommended amendment to 2025 adopted budget for Stoughton Housing Authority (4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council may have a quorum present at the Innovation Center Stoughton Donor Appreciation Event, which includes mingling, refreshments, tours, and a brief program. This is a non-decision, non-procedural gathering.

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to review rules for placing items on the agenda and a related agenda ordinance. The committee will also discuss a public safety request form.

• Council Rules For Placing Items On The Agenda
• Agenda Ordinance (Jonathan Schroerlucke)
• Public Safety Request Form

City Council

The Common Council will review several land-use changes, including rezoning and conditional use permits. The meeting includes discussions on bringing Yahara Bay Distillers to Stoughton and a presentation from Authentix.

• Rezoning from Rural Holding (RH) to Planned Business (PB) District
• Conditional Use Permits for Multiplex Lot 50 STI Plat and 431 Glacier Moraine
• Zoning change and CSM 849 at 849 US Highway 51
• Budget amendments for City Hall renovation and a trommel screen
• Naming rights for Stoughton Trailers Community Park

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several time-sensitive budget amendments and agreements. The body is reviewing fiscal reports from June 2025 and considering contracts related to tax increment districts and city infrastructure.

• R-110-2025: Agreement with Ehlers for proforma analysis for TID #8 Alexander Company
• R-111-2025: Agreement with Ehlers for TID #7 allocation amendment
• R-112-2025: 2025 CIP budget amendment for City Hall renovation needs assessment
• R-113-2025: 2025 CIP budget amendment for purchase of a trommel screen
• R-115-2025: Amendment to the agreement for Kettle Park West Phase II subdivision improvement

The committee approved the meeting minutes and a series of financial agreements and budget amendments. All motions were recommended to the Common Council and passed with a 4‑0 vote. Items included a proforma analysis by Ehlers, a Tax Incremental District allocation amendment, a City Hall renovation budget, a purchase of a Trommel Screen, an amendment for Kettle Park West Phase II, and letters of credit for infrastructure projects.

• Approved minutes for 7‑8‑2025 (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Ehlers for proforma analysis (R‑110‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Ehlers for TID #7 allocation amendment (R‑111‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 CIP budget for City Hall renovation needs assessment (R‑112‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 CIP budget for purchase of Trommel Screen (R‑113‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to agreement for Subdivision Improvement Kettle Park West Phase II, subject to mortgage release (R‑115‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of irrevocable standby letter of credit from STI Holdings, Inc. (R‑xxx‑2025) (4‑0)
• Approved acceptance of irrevocable standby letter of credit from MJR Properties, LLC (R‑xxx‑2025) (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review a general development plan for the Stoughton Riverfront Redevelopment Area. The body is also considering several budget amendments for capital improvement projects and an emergency EMS water heater purchase.

• General Development Plan for the Stoughton Riverfront Redevelopment Area
• Budget amendments for capital improvement projects and an EMS water heater emergency purchase
• Agreement with RT Voegeli LLC for Rotary Park
• Ordinance for 401 S Fifth St
• Offer to purchase 431 Glacier Moraine Dr

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes and review 2024 financial statements for Tax Incremental Districts. The body is also considering budget amendments for emergency EMS repairs and park improvements.

• Resolution R-099-2025 to authorize the sale of up to $12,605,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025C
• Resolution R-095-2025 to amend the Capital Improvement Budget for an emergency EMS water heater purchase
• Resolution R-096-2025 to amend the budget for Rotary Park bioretention pond conversion and an agreement with R&T Voegeli, LLC
• Review of Tax Incremental Districts Compiled Financial Statements 2024
• Scope of Engagement Letter for Series 2025C with Quarles & Brady

The Finance Committee approved the resolution authorizing the sale of up to $12,605,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025C. It also approved the 6/24/2025 meeting minutes and two capital‑improvement budget amendments for an EMS water‑heater emergency purchase and a Rotary Park bioretention pond conversion. All four items were recommended to the Common Council with unanimous votes.

• Approved 6/24/2025 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved R-099-2025 issuance of up to $12,605,000 GO notes (5-0)
• Approved R-095-2025 EMS water‑heater emergency purchase budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved R-096-2025 Rotary Park bioretention pond conversion budget amendment and agreement (5-0)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will discuss policies regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and park naming. The meeting includes a review of a specific park naming request and the phasing approach for STI Park.

• Stoughton TIF Policy and Application and improvement recommendations
• Park Naming Policy and a park naming request dated 2025.04.29
• STI Park Phasing Approach
• Ordinance 3
• Draft proposal to add ad hoc committees to ordinances

City Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on special assessments and review the 2024 city audit. The body is deciding on new ordinances for tobacco product businesses and planned developments at 401 S Fifth St and the riverfront.

• O-22-2025: Creating municipal code section 78-207 regarding tobacco product businesses
• O-25-2025: PD- 401 S Fifth St Ordinance
• O-26-2025: Riverfront-PD-Ordinance
• R-88-2025: Amendment to 2025 Streets Budget and agreement with Payne and Dolan, Inc.
• Offer to purchase 431 Glacier Moraine Dr.

City Council

The Common Council will attend an open house to provide information on the WisDot Stage 2 project for US 51 between County Road N and Church Street. No official business of the council or committee will be conducted during this event.

• Reconstructing 2-lane urban section to include travel and bicycle lanes
• Updating sidewalks, curb ramps, and crosswalks for ADA compliance
• Installing a pedestrian refuge island at Ashberry Lane
• Reconstructing the 5th Street retaining wall
• Upgrading signal equipment and adding a protected left turn at County N

City Council

The Common Council will vote on several ordinances including new regulations for tobacco product businesses and a pocket neighborhood zoning ordinance. The body is also reviewing liquor license resolutions and agreements for a student resource officer and Hwy 51.

• O-22-2025: Creating Section 78-207 regarding tobacco product businesses
• O-23-2025: Pocket NH zoning ordinance
• R-82-2025: Authorizing a student resource officer position and agreement
• O-19-2025: Amending no parking rules from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days
• R-86-2025: Approving state municipal agreement for Hwy 51

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will discuss updates to city policy manuals and specific usage guidelines. The meeting includes a review of a park naming request and a proposed ordinance.

• Ordinance 3
• Building Use Policy and Revised Building Use Policy (Wallace)
• 1.7.25 Updates of Policy Manual
• Park Naming Policy
• Park Naming Request dated 2025.04.29

City Council

The Common Council will attend a public meeting regarding WisDot proposed improvements on Fourth Street between Isham Street and Milwaukee Street. The event is an open house to discuss the project schedule, construction access, and detours. No official business of the council or committee will be conducted.

• WisDot proposed improvements on Fourth Street between Isham Street and Milwaukee Street

City Council

The City of Stoughton and WisDOT are holding a public involvement meeting to discuss the reconstruction of S Fourth Street. The project aims to address deteriorating pavement and includes a new multiuse path and storm sewer replacement.

• Reconstruction of S Fourth Street between Isham Street and Milwaukee Street
• Installation of a new multiuse path on the west side of the roadway
• Replacement of existing storm sewer
• Installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramps
• Public meeting on May 29, 2025, at the Stoughton Public Works Facility

City Council

The Stoughton City Council will review and vote on multiple items including a draft Student Resource Officer (SRO) policy, budget amendments for EMS ambulance repairs and legal services, and ordinance updates for parking and traffic regulations. Several resolutions and agreements related to utilities, exterior building improvements, and easement releases will also be considered.

• Review and vote on draft SRO policy with updated revisions and cost analysis
• Amend budget for EMS Fund ambulance repairs (R-66-2025)
• Approve legal services agreement for City Attorney (R-67-2025)
• Amend parking restrictions on East Main Street (7AM-5PM Mon-Fri) and near schools (O-18-2025, O-19-2025)
• Approve exterior improvements to Depot Building (R-72-2025)

City Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including approving aldermanic and citizen committee appointments, liquor license agent changes for Kwik Trip, ALDI, and SOHFA, a chamber lease, an ordinance regulating raised planters in the terrace, and a resolution to declare intent to exercise special assessment powers. The agenda also includes multiple proclamations and committee minutes.

• R-63-2025: Declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers
• O-17-2025: Ordinance on raised planters in the terrace
• R-59-2025: Approving Taste of Stoughton event
• R-60-2025 through R-62-2025: Agent changes for Kwik Trip, ALDI, and SOHFA
• Chamber lease agreement

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve prior minutes, and discuss several policy items. Agenda items include Ordinance 3, committee assignments, public postings at city buildings, a building use policy, and a park naming request. The meeting is procedural with no votes or dollar amounts detailed in the agenda.

• Elect chair and vice chair for the committee
• Discuss Ordinance 3 (document provided)
• Review proposed building use policy
• Consider a park naming request (dated 2025.04.29)
• Review committee assignments and public postings at city buildings

City Council

The Common Council will review amendments to the 2025 street construction capital budget and the operating budget. The body is also considering a bid rejection for the senior center roof replacement and a land purchase offer.

• R-52-2025: Amend 2025 Streets Construction Capital Budget and agreement with Wolf Paving Co.
• R-53-2025: Amend 2025 Street Construction Capital Budget agreement with Speedway
• R-54-2025: Reject bid for Senior Center roof replacement
• R-56-2025: Amend 2025 Operating Budget for Expenditure Restraint Program
• Offer to purchase Parcel 281 0511-082-1198-0

City Council

The City Council will review several mayoral appointments for standing and non-standing committees, the RDA, and the City Attorney. The body will also consider designating The Hub as the official newspaper and approving depositories and signatures. Additionally, the council will recognize several individuals and organizations with 2025 proclamations.

• Mayoral appointments to standing and non-standing committees
• Mayoral appointment to the RDA
• City Attorney appointment
• Designating The Hub as the official newspaper
• Resolution regarding Finance Director Trebatoski

City Council

The Common Council will review several ordinances regarding building permits, re-inspections, and the creation of a student representative. The body is also considering liquor licenses and a budget amendment for ARPA carryforward.

• O-11-2025 and O-12-2025: Ordinances amending building permit requirements and fees
• O-10-2025: Ordinance creating a student representative
• R-38-2025: Class B liquor and beer license for Old Firehouse LLC
• R-39-2025: Budget amendment for ARPA carryforward
• Funding request for Juneteenth 2025 event

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to discuss updates to city ordinances and the distribution of a human dignity resolution. The body will also review public postings at city buildings and the city's building use policy.

• Update to Sec. 2-68 regarding Committee of the Whole
• Update to Article IV Boards, Committees and Commissions
• Distribution of Resolution R-08-2025 on Human Dignity
• Review of Public Postings At City Buildings
• Review of Building Use Policy

City Council

The Common Council will review several ordinance amendments, including changes to building permit requirements and fees. The body will also consider the creation of a student representative position and conditional use permits.

• Ordinance O-10-2025 to create a student representative
• Ordinance O-12-2025 adding building permit fees
• Ordinance O-07-2025 amending the special event license ordinance
• Conditional Use Permit R-36-2025 for 144 E Main
• Stoughton Powerhouse Rehab Report presentation

City Council

This is a public informational meeting, not a business session; no council decisions will be made. The City of Stoughton and WisDot will discuss the US 51 construction project schedule, access during construction, and detour routes. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin March 24, 2025, between Spring Road and 5th Street.

• Construction start: March 24, 2025, on US 51 between Spring Road and 5th Street
• Open house format with project maps and staff for questions
• Discussion of access and detour during construction
• Project website updated throughout construction (QR code provided)

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will consider 25 items including a resolution for the McComb site selection, an ordinance amendment to special event licenses, and adoptions of fund balance, debt management, and budget policies. Several personnel resolutions restructure EMS-Fire positions and create new job descriptions. The council will also vote on a conditional use permit for 2801 Blue Grass Drive and a resolution approving a buyback and right of first refusal.

• R-11-2025 Resolution for McComb site selection
• O-07-2025 Special event license ordinance amendment
• R-26-2025 Resolution for EMS-Fire restructure and squad leader position
• R-32-2025 Conditional use permit for 2801 Blue Grass Drive
• R-25-2025 Resolution approving buyback and right of first refusal

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will meet to review updates to city ordinances and the School District Bullying Policy. The body will also consider adding a student member to appointments and discussing the committee of the whole.

• Update to Sec. 2-67 to add a Student member to appointments
• Update to Sec. 2-68 regarding the Committee of the whole
• School District Bullying Policy Ordinance Update

City Council

The Common Council will discuss updates to wastewater rates and several budget amendments for department deficits and construction carryforwards. The body is also reviewing resolutions regarding utility revenue bonds and site selection for McComb.

• O-06-2025: Modification to wastewater rates (subsections 74-112 and 74-113)
• R-15-2025: Amendment to 2024 adopted budget for department deficits
• R-16-2025: Amendment to 2025 adopted budget for Redevelopment Authority Executive Director
• R-18-2025: Amendment to 2025 adopted budget for Fund 400 construction carryforwards
• R-19-2025: Combining properties at 2605 Cromwell Court and 2500 Jackson Street

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a General Development Plan overlay, an ordinance update for TR-6 zoning, a new electric parking ordinance, and modifications to wastewater rates. They will also consider resolutions to approve a beer/wine license, combine two part-time senior center positions into one full-time, and adopt a resolution on human dignity.

• General Development Plan (GDP) Overlay (O-02-2025)
• Ordinance Update - TR-6 (O-03-2025)
• Electric Parking Ordinance (O-05-2025)
• Wastewater rate modification (O-06-2025)
• Resolution on Human Dignity (R-08-2025)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee will consider updating several city ordinances, including adding a student member to appointments, clarifying committee-of-the-whole rules, and revising election official provisions. The committee will also discuss an update to the school district bullying policy ordinance and a resolution on human dignity. Future agenda items include building use policy, council rules, flag raising, and updating the city council orientation packet.

• Consider ordinance updates: Sec. 2-67 (appointments, add student member), Sec. 2-68 (committee of the whole), Sec. 2-102 (election officials)
• School district bullying policy ordinance update
• Discussion of R-XX-2025 Resolution on Human Dignity
• Future items: building use policy, council rules (committee creation process), flag raising
• Approve December 3, 2024 minutes

City Council

This is a field-trip-style agenda: the City Council and other elected officials are visiting Sandhill Elementary School for a building tour, classroom visits, and a student round-table discussion. No votes, ordinances, or financial decisions are scheduled; the meeting is entirely procedural and ceremonial.

• Building tour led by Principal Bob Johnson at 1900 Lincoln Ave
• Classroom visits and student round table with discussion prompts
• Continental breakfast and lunch provided at District Office
• Complimentary transportation from District Office to Sandhill
• Photography allowed with prior approval per District Policy 9150

City Council

This is a notice that a quorum of the Stoughton Common Council may be present at the Stoughton Area School District's Legislative Day on February 3, 2025. The notice explicitly states that no city business will be conducted during this community event.

City Council

The Common Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed General Development Plan (GDP) overlay district, amendments to street design standards, and updates to zoning ordinances. The council will also vote on change-of-agent requests for two alcohol licenses and review a plat resolution and a tax incremental financing term sheet.

• Ordinance O-01-2025 amending street design standards (Ordinance 66-706)
• Ordinance O-02-2025 establishing a General Development Plan (GDP) overlay
• Ordinances O-03-2025 (TR-6 update) and O-04-2025 (amend Chapter 70-222)
• Resolutions for change of agent: ALDI (redacted) and Spirits N More (R-02-2025)
• Resolution R-04-2025 for STI Phase II A plat; TIF term sheet and updated offer for 532 E. Main St.

City Council

The scheduled public forum for the Stoughton Historical Society on January 21, 2025, was canceled. The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. No city council or committee business will be conducted during the event.

• Cancellation of Stoughton Historical Society Public Forum on January 21, 2025
• Rescheduling of forum to January 22, 2025, at 248 W. Main St.

City Council

The Stoughton Common Council will consider an amendment to Ordinance 66-706 regarding street design standards. The agenda also includes a commercial offer to purchase property at 724, along with approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine items.

• O-01-2024: Amendment to Ordinance 66-706 Street Design Standards
• Commercial offer to purchase property at 724 (address not fully specified in agenda)
• Approval of Common Council minutes from December 10, 2024
• Networking flyer (informational item)

Community Affairs - Council Policy (CACP) Committee

The Community Affairs/Council Policy Committee is holding a hybrid meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, certification of compliance with open meetings law, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or other decisions are on the agenda.