Horicon public meetings in 2023

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to act on Ordinance No. 2023-10, which adopts a revised and codified version of the City of Horicon ordinances. The agenda also includes decisions on hiring a water operator, park improvements, and a senior dining program agreement.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-10 (Revision and Codification of City Ordinances)
• Installation of Little Free Library in Whitty Park and replacement in Discher Park
• Hiring of Water/Wastewater III Operator
• 2024 Agreement for Senior Dining Program with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
• Write-off of uncollectible ambulance invoices

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Horicon Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to approve the previous minutes, a 2024 Senior Dining Program agreement with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department, write-offs of uncollectible ambulance bills, and November 2023 payables. The agenda also includes public appearances, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.

• 2024 Agreement for Senior Dining Program with Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
• Write-Off of Uncollectible Ambulance Bills
• November 2023 Payables
• Approve Previous Minutes
• Public Appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to conduct interviews and evaluations of candidates for the Water/Wastewater Operator III position. The agenda consists solely of a call to order, roll call, and a closed session for candidate interviews, followed by adjournment. No other business or action items are listed.

• Closed session to interview and evaluate Water/Wastewater Operator III candidates per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(c)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review the full and part-time police officer hiring interview process and discuss hiring part-time police officers for 2024. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public appearances.

• Review of full and part-time police officer hiring interview process
• Discussion on 2024 hiring of part-time police officers
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety and parking on East Lake Street. The committee also plans to review the Emergency Management Tabletop Exercise and consider approvals for liquor, operator, and retailer licenses.

• Discussion of pedestrian safety
• Discussion of parking on East Lake Street
• Review of Emergency Management Tabletop Exercise
• Approval of liquor, operator, and/or retailer licenses

Plan Commission

The December 11, 2023, meeting notice for the Horicon Plan Commission contains only procedural information and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will discuss and potentially act on the 2024 work agreement, a promotion for the assistant director, a makerspace policy, and the over/under expenditure of 2023 funds. The meeting also includes statistical reports on internet usage, program activity, and continuing education.

• 2024 Work Agreement
• Assistant Director Promotion
• Makerspace Policy and Guidelines
• Over/Under Expenditure of 2023 Funds

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will meet to discuss traffic control near Cityview Boulevard and receive updates from the Department of Public Works and the Water/Wastewater division. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of stop signs on Cityview Blvd
• DPW update
• Water/Wastewater update
• Traffic control in the area of the High School

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several park and recreation items, including requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program for free libraries in parks, a Lion's Club donation for a dog park, a score box at Discher Park, and policies for free pool days and aquatic center sponsorships. The board will also hear a presentation on the National Fitness Campaign's Healthy City program, which could involve a fitness court. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Horicon Phoenix Program request to install free libraries in Whitty and Discher Park
• Horicon Lion's Club donation request for a dog park
• Discher Park score box discussion
• Horicon Free Pool Days Policy (sponsorship fee $250, max 4 days, Mon-Thu in July & August)
• Horicon Aquatic Center Sponsorship Policy (sponsorship fee $150, reservations via City Hall)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 budget and 2023 tax levy of $2,586,362, a 2.32% increase from 2023. The council will also act on several contracts, including a three-year assessor agreement with Bowmar Appraisal Inc. for $90,600, EMS rates, and a stray animal contract with the Dodge County Humane Society. Other items include a one-year extension of a right of first refusal for Moraine Park Technical College District, donations, and a playground placement.

• Adopt 2024 budget and $2,586,362 tax levy (Ordinance 2023-09)
• Approve assessor contract with Bowmar Appraisal Inc. for $90,600 (2024-2026)
• Extend right of first refusal option to Moraine Park Technical College District to March 27, 2026
• Set 2024 EMS rates: resident BLS base $650, non-resident $850
• Approve 2024 stray animal contract with Dodge County Humane Society

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 budget and tax levy, along with several resolutions and contracts. The agenda includes routine reports, operator licenses, and a request to use city Christmas trees for a fundraiser.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting 2024 budget and 2023 tax levy
• Resolution to extend right of first refusal to Moraine Park Technical College District
• Resolution to adopt a Code of General Ordinances
• Assessor contract for 2024-2026
• Bills for October 2023 totaling $1,476,793.63

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts and financial items, including a three-year assessor contract for $90,600, updated EMS rates, and a 2024 stray animal contract. They will also consider a budget transfer for a new municipal court computer, a 5-year financial plan, and a request to reimburse a 2022 street use permit fee. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss a cell tower lease.

• Assessor contract 2024-2026 for $90,600, including a 2024 exterior revaluation
• 2024 EMS rates: resident base rate $650, non-resident base rate $850
• 2024 stray animal contract with Dodge County Humane Society
• Budget transfer of $1,729.90 for a new desktop computer for Municipal Court
• Request for reimbursement of 2022 street use permit fee from Horicon Historical Society

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review pedestrian safety and conduct a review of Halloween safety. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Horicon Bicycle Program and discussion regarding a downtown outdoor refreshment area.

• Pedestrian Safety discussion
• Halloween Safety Review
• Horicon Bicycle Program Presentation
• Downtown Outdoor refreshment Area discussion
• Approval of Liquor, Operator and/or Retailer Licenses

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a meeting on November 13, 2023, at City Hall. The provided agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget, which may include a closed session for employment matters. The board will also consider an assistant director job description and posting, a 2024 work agreement, and hotspot circulation. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• 2024 Budget Discussion – may adjourn into closed session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)
• Asst. Director Job Description/Posting
• 2024 Work Agreement
• Hotspot Circulation

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission will meet to approve previous minutes, welcome new committee member Don Counard, elect a secretary, and discuss information from a Wisconsin League PFC webinar. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Welcome new committee member Don Counard
• Election of Secretary
• Discussion of info from WI League PFC Webinar

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several specific items, including a proposed policy for businesses to sponsor Free Pool Days at the Aquatic Center, an update on the Discher Park playground, and a sign for River Bend Park. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Free Pool Day Sponsorship Policy for businesses
• River Bend Park sign discussion
• Discher Park Playground update
• Aquatic Center report
• Recreation report

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to discuss sidewalk repairs, receive updates from the DPW and Water/Wastewater departments, and set the next meeting date. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances listed.

• Sidewalk repairs discussion
• DPW update
• Water/Wastewater update
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

Committee of Whole

The Horicon Committee of Whole will meet to review the 2024 preliminary budget and formulate it for publication. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance before the budget discussion.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget Review
• Formulate 2024 Budget for Publication

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider several actions, including razing the Discher Park Dance Hall in 2024, approving the 2024 Horicon Aquatic Center operation contract with the YMCA of Dodge County, and acting on requests for budgeted funds from the Oak Hill Cemetery Association and street closure fee reimbursement for the Horicon Historical Society. The council will also vote on a request for exemption from the Dodge County Library Tax and review the September 2023 financial statement and bills totaling $7,119,035.20. The meeting includes a closed session for employee matters.

• Act on razing of Discher Park Dance Hall in 2024
• Act on 2024 Horicon Aquatic Center Operation Contract (YMCA proposals range from $92,625.75 to $100,249.39)
• Act on request of 2023 budgeted funds ($8,500) by Oak Hill Cemetery Association
• Act on request for reimbursement of street closure fees by Horicon Historical Society
• Act on request for exemption from Dodge County Library Tax

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss several financial items including a request for $8,500 in budgeted funds from the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, a request from the Horicon Historical Society for reimbursement of street closure fees, and proposed EMS rates. The committee will also approve previous minutes and September 2023 payables.

• Request for $8,500 in 2023 budgeted funds by Oak Hill Cemetery Association for bills and salaries
• Request for reimbursement of street closure fees by Horicon Historical Society for recent events
• Proposed EMS rates: Non-Resident ALS $1,400, BLS $1,400; Resident ALS $800, BLS $650; Contract ALS $800, BLS $650
• Approval of September 2023 payables

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission has cancelled its October 11, 2023 meeting. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety and the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area. The committee also plans to review approvals for liquor, operator, and/or retailer licenses.

• Discussion of Pedestrian Safety
• Discussion of Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area
• Approval of Liquor, Operator and/or Retailer Licenses

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several specific items, including recreation activities at the 1909 Jersey Street building, food vendors at the aquatic center, the YMCA pool contract, shoreline deterioration, Discher Park playground updates, and Operation Take Flight. The agenda also includes updates on parks on the city website. No votes are listed on the agenda.

• Recreation activities at 1909 Jersey Street building
• Horicon Aquatic Center food vendors
• YMCA pool contract
• Shoreline deterioration in parks
• Discher Park playground updates

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet on October 9, 2023, to discuss the 2024 budget, the Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library Grand Opening, and several policy updates. The board may also adjourn into closed session to discuss employment and compensation matters.

• Ted & Grace Bachhuber Memorial Library Grand Opening
• Policy updates: Materials Collection, Staff Continuing Education, Course Request Form, Emergency Pocket Plan
• Disposition of bound Horicon Reporter
• 2024 Budget Discussion with possible closed session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will consider replacing Truck #10 and discuss the Discher Park Dance Hall. The agenda also includes updates from the DPW and Water/Wastewater departments, approval of previous minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Replacement of Truck #10
• Discher Park Dance Hall discussion
• DPW update
• Water/Wastewater update

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider Change Order No. 1 from Wondra Construction, Inc. for the Marshland Crossing Business Park Street & Utility Extension Project. The change order, which increases the contract price by $61,500 to a total of $1,975,901.75, covers revised road grades for Wrucke Street and related utility adjustments. The council will vote on whether to accept the change order.

• Change Order No. 1 from Wondra Construction, Inc. for $61,500
• Revised road grades for Wrucke Street per updated plans dated 9/21/2023
• Contract price increase from $1,914,401.75 to $1,975,901.75
• Work includes additional fill, manhole risers, inlet risers, hydrant and valve extensions
• Project: Marshland Crossing — Wrucke Street and Utility Extension

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider approving two grant applications from Horicon Bank for the property at 327 East Lake Street, totaling $30,000 in requested funds ($10,000 facade, $20,000 building improvement) toward a $130,704.32 project. The council will also act on a 2024 city-wide property revaluation agreement, a water utility rate increase pending state approval, a DPW pay scale advancement, and a mayor's appointment to the Police & Fire Commission. Several committee reports and routine items are on the agenda, followed by a closed session to discuss Clerk-Treasurer compensation.

• Facade and Building Improvement Grant applications for 327 East Lake Street by Horicon Bank ($30,000 requested)
• 2024 City-Wide Property Revaluation Agreement
• Water utility simplified rate increase pending Wisconsin Public Service Commission approval
• DPW Maintenance Worker pay scale advancement
• Bills for August 2023 totaling $401,701.05

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider a contract for a city-wide exterior revaluation of all taxable real estate for the 2024 assessment roll, at a cost of $90,600. The committee will also approve August 2023 payables and set the next meeting date. The meeting will close with a closed session to deliberate terms for a cell tower lease.

• City-wide 2024 exterior revaluation contract for $90,600
• August 2023 payables approval
• Closed session to deliberate cell tower lease terms per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e)

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission is meeting to review the hiring and interview process for full- and part-time patrol officers. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Review of patrol officer full- and part-time hiring and interview process
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss and approve a new ordinance that revises how dogs are deemed vicious in Horicon.

• Revised Dog Ordinance
• Tabletop Exercise with EMS, Fire, Police and DPW

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a request for playground equipment for the budget. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public appearances, with the main action item being the playground equipment budget request.

• Request playground equipment for budget
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Approve previous minutes

The board approved the purchase of replacement playground equipment for an amount under $40,000. Members discussed playground materials and the potential for a Master Plan for Discher Park.

• Approved replacement playground equipment under $40,000 (All Aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a flashing sign at 1243 E. Lake Street, and will review a site plan for a 1,040-square-foot building addition and renovations at Leroy Meats of Horicon, 85 Washington Street.

• Public hearing and action on conditional use permit for a flashing sign in a C-2 Highway Commercial District at 1243 E. Lake Street
• Site plan review for a 1,040-square-foot building addition and renovations at Leroy Meats of Horicon, 85 Washington Street
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023

The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a flashing sign at 1243 E. Lake Street. The commission also approved a site plan for 85 Washington Street with a requirement to pave the gravel parking lot.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2023
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for flashing sign at 1243 E. Lake Street
• Approved site plan for 85 Washington Street with condition to pave gravel parking lot

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget, which may include a closed session for personnel matters. The agenda also includes routine reports on library usage and programs. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Budget Discussion – may adjourn into closed session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations
• Statistical Summary, Internet usage, Program Activity, Continuing Education, Monarch/Dodge County Library Planning Comm./Friends, Technology reports

The board approved the August 2023 meeting minutes, transaction and account balances, and petty cash balances. Additionally, the board approved bills totaling $4,775.28 for August 2023.

• Approved August 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved August 2023 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved August 2023 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved August 2023 bills in the amount of $4,775.28

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss 2024 budget items, garbage and recycling services, and outdoor planters on streets. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, public appearances, and updates from the DPW and Water/Wastewater departments.

• 2024 Budget Items
• Garbage and Recycling
• Outdoor Planters on Streets
• DPW Update
• Water/Wastewater Update

The committee approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed requested items for the 2024 Budget and received updates on street painting, pedestrian signs, and water treatment facility planning. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 8, 2023, minutes (All Aye)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet to discuss park maintenance, aquatic center and recreation reports, and several park improvement projects. Items include a playground Q&A with a KOMPAN representative, Discher Park playground and baseball field blacktop, Bowling Green Park nature scaping, Kiwanis Park amphitheatre, and pollinator gardens. No final decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily for discussion and reports.

• Playground Q&A with KOMPAN representative John Hill
• Discher Park playground and baseball field blacktop
• Bowling Green Park nature scaping
• Kiwanis Park amphitheatre
• Pollinator gardens in parks

The Board recommended two playground designs for the 2024 budget and approved a pollinator garden trial near Whitty Park. Members also reached a consensus to replace deteriorating blacktop at Discher Park with limestone chips.

• Recommended Canadian Goose and zipline playground designs for 2024 Budget (All Aye)
• Consensus to replace Discher Park baseball field bleacher blacktop with limestone chips
• Approved placement of 4x100 foot pollinator garden in DOT triangle across from Whitty Park (All Aye)
• Approved donation of Zinnia seed from member Voy (All Aye)
• Approved August 8, 2023 minutes (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider several routine and notable items, including promoting police officers to sergeants, approving park use requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program and other groups, and acting on temporary liquor licenses. The council will also review financial statements and approve bills totaling $7,435,772.84 for July 2023. The agenda includes committee reports and a mayor's report, but the main decisions are on the listed action items.

• Promotion of police officers to police sergeants
• Temporary Class B retailer's license applications from Horicon Phoenix Program and Sacred Heart Parish
• Street use permit for Horicon Historical Society for Winter Street
• Hiring of fall parks employees
• Bills for July 2023: $7,435,772.84

The Common Council approved an amendment to the Safe Routes to School Plan and authorized several event permits for the Horicon Phoenix Program and Horicon Historical Society. The Council denied a request from the Chamber of Commerce to rent the Discher Park Dance Hall. Financial statements for June and July 2023 were approved.

• Approved Safe Routes to School Plan amendment (All AYE)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program use of Kiwanis Park, amplified music, and portable toilet for Sept 6 (4-0-1)
• Approved Temporary Class B Retailer’s Licenses for Horicon Phoenix Program and Sacred Heart Parish (All AYE)
• Approved Street Use Permit for Horicon Historical Society Haunted History Tours (All AYE)
• Denied request to rent Discher Park Dance Hall for Autumn Art on the Marsh (All NAY)
• Approved hiring Werner Biedermann as Part-Time Fall Parks employee at $14.25/hour (All AYE)
• Approved financial statements for June 30 and July 31, 2023 (All AYE)
• Approved payment of July 2023 bills totaling $7,435,772.84 (All AYE)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss and vote on a letter of intent for a land split and temporary signage for Valido Homes.

• Act on Letter of Intent for Proposed Land Split, Lynn & Ray Aumann
• Act on Temporary Signage for Valido Homes

The Plan Commission elected a Vice Chairperson and approved a letter of intent for a land split in the Town of Oak Grove. The commission also authorized temporary marketing signage for Valido Homes.

• Elected Dick Marschke as Vice Chairperson
• Approved letter of intent for proposed land split for Lynn and Ray Aumann Parcel# 034-1115-0143-076 (Town of Oak Grove)
• Approved temporary signage for nine months for Valido Homes on Parcel # 236-1115-0143-076
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes

Tree Board

The Tree Board will hold an election for a new Chairperson and review the 2024 Tree Budget. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding tree removal at 842 Minerva Street.

• Election of New Chairperson
• 842 Minerva Street tree removal appeal
• 2024 Tree Budget discussion
• Washington Street tree planting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and then vote on a variance application from John Deere Horicon Works. The company wants to erect a smaller building and a turnstile gate with a front yard setback of only .04 feet, far less than the required 25 feet in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District. The board must decide whether exceptional circumstances justify the variance.

• Public hearing for variance to build a smaller building and turnstile gate at 300 N. Vine Street
• Proposed .04-foot front yard setback in I-2 Heavy Industrial District (required: 25 feet)
• John Deere Horicon Works is the applicant; existing wall footings and an underground tunnel are involved
• Board will also approve minutes from June 7 and June 19, 2023 meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for John Deere Horicon Works to construct a smaller building and turnstile gate at 300 N. Vine Street. The project creates a .04 foot front yard setback in an I-2 Heavy Industrial District to maintain an operational tunnel connecting buildings across Lake Street.

• Approved variance for smaller building and turnstile gate creating a .04 foot front yard setback at 300 N. Vine Street (voice vote)
• Approved Zoning Board of Appeals minutes from June 7 and June 19, 2023 (voice vote)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to approve July 2023 payables and set the next meeting date. The main action is a closed session to deliberate terms for a cell tower lease under Wisconsin state law.

• Approve July 2023 payables
• Adjourn into closed session to deliberate terms for a cell tower lease per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting and authorized payables for July 2023. The session concluded with a move into closed session to discuss a cell tower lease.

• Approved July 18, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 payables in the amount of $7,435,772.84 (Unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed session to deliberate cell tower lease terms

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet on August 14, 2023, to discuss the 2024 budget and consider a continuing education reimbursement request. The board may adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations.

• Continuing education reimbursement request
• Staff anniversary recognition
• 2024 budget discussion – possible closed session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)
• Library 2024 calendar

The Board approved the 2024 library calendar closed dates and various financial reports. It also authorized the opening of a new 7-month CD with Horicon Bank and approved specific staff and recognition reimbursements.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved June and July 2023 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved June and July 2023 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved July bills ($7,201.29) and August bills ($5,214.09)
• Approved closing CD #82834 to open a new 7-month CD with Horicon Bank at 5.05%
• Approved $1,275.00 course reimbursement for Anna McCallum from Undesignated Funds
• Approved $88.00 reimbursement to Kris Ries for a statue and gift card
• Approved 2024 calendar closed dates

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss the 2024 vehicle budget, Safe Routes to School, and the Nature Preserve. The agenda also includes updates from the Department of Public Works and Water/Wastewater. No decisions are recorded; items are listed for discussion only.

• 2024 Vehicle Budget discussion
• Safe Routes to School discussion
• Nature Preserve discussion
• DPW Update
• Water/Wastewater Update

The committee approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items included a request to replace Truck #10 in the 2024 budget and updates on street milling and watermain work.

• Approved July 13, 2023 minutes (All Aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hear monthly reports from the police and fire departments, review previous meeting minutes, and then adjourn into closed session to interview candidates for the position of sergeant under Wisconsin state law. The commission will also review the process for hiring police officers.

• Closed session to interview sergeant candidates per WI Stats 19.85(1)(c)
• Review of the process for hiring police officers
• Police Department Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023, meeting. The body entered a closed session to interview candidates for Police Sergeant. No action was taken regarding the process of hiring police officers.

• Approved June 14, 2023, meeting minutes (All Aye)
• Entered closed session to interview Police Sergeant candidates (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss several public safety topics including pedestrian, bicycle, and school route safety. The agenda also includes discussions on noise complaints, dog and ATV ordinances, and a natural gas leak at the Industrial Park.

• Discussion of Pedestrian Safety and Bicycle Safety/Routes
• Review of Dog Ordinance and ATV Ordinance
• Discussion regarding Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area Ordinance
• Report on Natural Gas Leak at Industrial Park
• Approval of Liquor, Operator, and/or Retailer Licenses

The committee approved the Safe Routes to School Plan and updated the operating hours for ATVs and UTVs. Several operator and retailer licenses were also granted. Discussions were held regarding dog ordinances and a downtown outdoor refreshment area ordinance.

• Approved July 11, 2023, minutes (All Aye)
• Approved Safe Routes to School Plan (All Aye)
• Approved change to ATV Ordinance Sec. 10-4-5(g) updating operating hours to 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (All Aye)
• Approved 1-year Operator Licenses to Alysha Kurz and Hannah Sobleski (All Aye)
• Approved 2-year Operator License to Marybeth Schessow (All Aye)
• Approved Class B Retailer’s Licenses to Horicon Phoenix Program and Sacred Heart Parish (All Aye)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program to use Kiwanis Park on September 6, 2023, including amplified music, food sales, beer sales, and a portable bathroom. The board will also consider replacing the Discher Park playground and discuss the Kiwanis Park amphitheater.

• Request to use Kiwanis Park for Farmers Market and Concert Rain Date on September 6, 2023
• Request for amplified music in Kiwanis Park on September 6, 2023
• Request for beer sales in Kiwanis Park on September 6, 2023
• Discher Park Playground Replacement
• Kiwanis Park Amphitheater

The Board approved several requests for the Horicon Phoenix Program to use Kiwanis Park and its building for a rain date event on September 6. Members also discussed playground replacement options for Discher Park and a proposal for an amphitheater at Kiwanis Park.

• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program use of Kiwanis Park for Farmers Market rain date on Sept 6 (All Aye)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program use of Kiwanis Park building on Sept 6 (All Aye)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program request for amplified music at Kiwanis Park on Sept 6 (All Aye)
• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program request for Porta Potty placement at Kiwanis Park on Sept 6 (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and the Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484 regarding the Sergeant(s) position. The agenda contains only this one action item plus procedural items, so the meeting is limited to this decision.

• Act on Memorandum of Understanding between City of Horicon and Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484 – Sergeant(s) Position

The Common Council met in a special session to review a single item. The council approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Sergeant(s) position for the Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484 regarding Sergeant(s) position (All AYE)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will consider approving facade and building improvement grants for 407 East Lake Street, totaling $24,317.50, as recommended by staff. The council will also act on several other items, including a certified survey map, utility easement, salt storage building bids, and disposal of a fire department pumper. Public appearances are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Facade grant $4,317.50 and building improvement grant $20,000 for 407 E Lake St (Lake 407, LLC)
• Certified survey for Lot #46 of Cityview 2nd Addition creating 408 and 410 Michael Fitz Lane
• Utility easement to Troy and Jodell Kirchoff (Blue Heron Landing LLC)
• Salt storage building project bids
• Disposal of 1988 Pierce Pumper from Fire Department

The Common Council approved a construction bid for a new salt storage building and granted improvement grants for a property on East Lake Street. The council also approved several land use permits, operator licenses, and the use of River Bend Park for school events.

• Approved $276,500 bid from Lunda Construction Company for Salt Storage Building Project (All AYE)
• Approved Facade Improvement Grant up to $5,000 and Building Improvement Grant up to $20,000 for Lake 407, LLC at 407 East Lake Street (All AYE)
• Approved Horicon School District use of River Bend Park on August 31 and September 21, 2023 (All AYE)
• Accepted donation of two electronic baseball scoreboards for River Bend Park from Josh and Jenny Muche (All AYE)
• Approved Certified Survey for Lot #46 of Cityview 2"4 Addition to create 408 and 410 Michael Fitz Lane (All AYE)
• Granted utility easement to Troy and Jodell Kirchoff (Blue Heron Landing, LLC) (All AYE)
• Approved Street Use Permit for Horicon Historical Society for August 27, 2023 (All AYE)
• Approved June 2023 bill payments in the amount of $834,269.83 (All AYE)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review the annual reports of Tax Incremental Districts #4, #5, and #6. The meeting is procedural, with no other action items on the agenda.

• Review annual report of Tax Incremental District #4
• Review annual report of Tax Incremental District #5
• Review annual report of Tax Incremental District #6

The board received an overview of the Annual Reports and 2023 activities for Tax Incremental Districts 4, 5, and 6. No formal actions or votes were taken regarding the reports.

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss and potentially decide on establishing free admission days at the Horicon Aquatic Center. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and June 2023 payables.

• Establishment of free days at the Horicon Aquatic Center
• Approval of June 2023 payables
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee approved the June 2023 payables and established a sponsorship requirement for free pool days at the Horicon Aquatic Center. The June 15, 2023, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved June 15, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Free Pool Days at Horicon Aquatic Center for local businesses sponsoring a minimum of $500.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 payables in the amount of $834,269.83 (Unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider issuing a temporary Class 'B' retailer's license to Horicon American Legion Post 157 for a baseball field event. The license would cover July 19-25, 2023, at Discher Park. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Temporary Class 'B' Retailer's License for Horicon American Legion Post 157
• Event at Discher Park Baseball Field, July 19-25, 2023

The Common Council met in a special session to address a single licensing request. The council approved a temporary retail license for use at Discher Park Baseball Field.

• Approved Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for Horicon American Legion Post 157 (All AYE)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will consider speed deterrent options, street improvement updates, and a path at River Bend Park. Other items include Golf Course Road, DPW and water/wastewater updates, and approval of previous minutes.

• Speed deterrent options discussion
• Street improvement updates
• River Bend Park path
• Golf Course Road
• DPW and water/wastewater updates

The committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates regarding road maintenance, sewer jetting, and park infrastructure.

• Approved June 6, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for July 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a work session regarding the Safe Routes to School plan. The meeting also includes discussions on speed deterrent options, vehicle break-ins, and a potential ordinance for a downtown outdoor refreshment area.

• Work session: Safe Routes to School
• Discussion: Potential Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area Ordinance
• Discussion: Speed deterrent options
• Discussion: Vehicle break-ins
• Approval of liquor and/or operator licenses

The committee approved several operator licenses and reviewed pedestrian safety initiatives. Chief Yahnke was tasked with investigating crosswalk awareness events and school zone speed reductions on Hwy 33. The committee discussed a potential outdoor refreshment area ordinance for Spring 2024.

• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved 1-year Operator Licenses to Morgan Hope Kjomes, Parker Lynn Litterick, and Presley Ann Litterick (All Aye)
• Approved 2-year Operator Licenses to Christine Lynn Thompson Jajko and Delanie Rae Vogt (All Aye)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss and provide direction on draft site concepts for the former school district playfield property near Finch Street. The discussion includes proposed housing density, building heights, and new road connections.

• Review of conceptual development plan for former Horicon School District Playfield Property on Finch Street
• Site plan approval for Proposed Project 1905 — John Deere
• Recommendation to Council on Certified Survey Map for 408/410 Michael Fitz Lane
• Recommendation to Council on proposed sanitary easement for 305 Mill Street

The Plan Commission recommended a conceptual development plan for the former Horicon School District playfield on Finch St. and approved a site plan for John Deere project 1905. Two additional items were recommended to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes
• Recommended conceptual development plan for former Horicon School District playfield on Finch St.
• Approved site plan for project 1905 – John Deere, contingent on variance approval
• Recommended Certified Survey Map – 408/410 Michael Fitz Lane to Council
• Recommended proposed sanitary easement – 305 Mill St. to Council

Park & Recreation Board

The Board approved the Horicon School District's request to use River Bend Park for two cross country meets. It also approved the donation of two new scoreboards for the park, pending Common Council approval. The board discussed potential outdoor refreshment zones and playground quotes.

• Approved Horicon School District use of River Bend Park for cross country meets on August 31 and September 21, 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved donation of two new scoreboards at River Bend Park from Josh and Jenny Muche, contingent upon Common Council approval (All Aye)
• Approved minutes from June 05, 2023 (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on several alcohol beverage licenses, including a Class A beer license for Dollar General, Class B beer and wine licenses for The Wetlands, and a Class B liquor license for Rock River Tap Bar & Grill. The council will also act on a resolution for compliance maintenance, a salt storage building project, a contract extension for the Cityview Street/Utility Extension, and discuss the ownership of Golf Course Road. Other items include approving May 2023 bills totaling $4,840,881.82 and entering closed session to consider selling public property.

• Public hearings and votes on alcohol licenses for Dolgencorp LLC (704 Washington St), The Wetlands LLC (321 E Lake St), and Rock River Tap Bar & Grill (110 W Lake St)
• Act on Resolution 2023-09, Compliance Maintenance Resolution
• Act on salt storage building plans and authorization to bid the project
• Act on request for contract extension for Cityview Street/Utility Extension Phase 1 by Kopplin & Kinas Co., Inc.
• Discussion and action on ownership of Golf Course Road

The Common Council approved several liquor and operator licenses and authorized funding for the Oak Hill Cemetery Association. The council also approved plans and bidding for a new Salt Storage Building and extended a construction contract for the Cityview Street project.

• Approved Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage License for Dolgencorp, LLC (All AYE)
• Approved Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage and Class 'C' Wine Licenses for The Wetlands LLC (All AYE)
• Approved Class 'B' Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for Rock River Tap Bar & Grill, LLC (All AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 Compliance Maintenance Resolution (All AYE)
• Approved $8,500 in 2023 Budget funds for Oak Hill Cemetery Association (All AYE)
• Approved Salt Storage Building plans and authorized project bidding (All AYE)
• Granted contract extension for Cityview Street/Utility Extension Phase 1 to Kopplin & Kinas Co, Inc. (All AYE)
• Named River Bend Park walking path 'My Best Friend’s Trail' (All AYE)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Horicon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to decide on two variance applications from Haley Malone of Happy Home Renovations LLC for a property at 518 S. Cedar Street. The first variance would allow a 1-foot front yard setback for a portion of the home facing South Cedar Street, and the second would allow a -7.3 foot setback for the east portion facing Gray Street. Both requests involve tearing down and reconstructing parts of the home. The meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Variance application for 1-foot front yard setback at 518 S. Cedar Street (Haley Malone, Happy Home Renovations LLC)
• Variance application for -7.3 foot front yard setback at 518 S. Cedar Street (Haley Malone, Happy Home Renovations LLC)

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request by Hayley Malone and Happy House Renovations to tear down and reconstruct a portion of a home. The request sought a variance for a -7.3 foot front yard setback on the side facing Gray Street.

• Denied variance to tear down and reconstruct the East portion of the home facing Gray Street creating a -7.3 foot front yard setback at 518 S. Cedar Street

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider a $8,500 budgeted fund request from the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, and approve monthly payables for May 2023.

• Request for $8,500 in budgeted funds from Oak Hill Cemetery Association
• Approval of May 2023 payables
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Personnel & Finance Committee approved the May 2023 payables and a funding request for the Oak Hill Cemetery Association. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting.

• Approved May 16, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 in 2023 budgeted funds for Oak Hill Cemetery Association (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 payables in the amount of $4,840,881.82 (Unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will elect a Vice President and Secretary, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive monthly reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs. The meeting will then adjourn into closed session to create interview questions for full-time and part-time police officer candidates, citing Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c).

• Election of Vice President and Secretary
• Police Department Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report
• Closed session to create interview questions for full-time and part-time police officer candidates

The commission elected Eric Keup as Vice President and re-elected Rachel Davison as secretary. The body approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes and reviewed the Police Department monthly report. The meeting concluded with a closed session to interview police officer candidates.

• Elected Eric Keup as Vice President (All Aye)
• Re-elected Rachel Davison as secretary (All Aye)
• Approved May 10, 2023, meeting minutes (All Aye)
• Adjourned into closed session to interview police officer candidates (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly approve updates to the city's open burning ordinance, which regulates fires for safety reasons.

• Discuss Open Burning (Fire Pit) Ordinance

The committee approved multiple operator licenses and liquor licenses for local businesses. Members discussed pedestrian safety, safe routes to school, and the Speed Watch Program. DPW will trim bushes at South Cedar and Gray Street to improve traffic visibility.

• Approved May 9, 2023, minutes (All Aye)
• Approved 1-year Operator Licenses for Kristylee Marie Hintz-Hartwig, David Anthony Neal, and Marius Robert Visintainer (All Aye)
• Approved 2-year Operator License for Kathryn Amanda Eggebrecht (All Aye)
• Approved Class B Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for Rock River Tap Bar and Grill, LLC (All Aye)
• Approved Class A Fermented Malt Beverage License for Dolgencorp, LLC (All Aye)
• Approved Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License for The Wetlands LLC (All Aye)
• Approved Class C Wine License for The Wetlands LLC (All Aye)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will discuss the 2024 budget and may adjourn into closed session under state statute for employment, compensation, and performance evaluations. Other items include a continuing education reimbursement request and staff anniversary recognition.

• 2024 Budget Discussion – may adjourn into closed session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Request
• Staff Anniversary Recognition

The Board approved the May 2023 meeting minutes and financial reports. Members authorized a tuition reimbursement for a librarian and approved June bills totaling $9,122.08.

• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved May 2023 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved May 2023 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved June 2023 bills in the amount of $9,122.08
• Approved $1,275.00 course reimbursement for Anna McCallum from Undesignated Funds

Plan Commission

The Horicon Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a new college facility at W5346 State Road 33. The commission will also review site plans and temporary signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit to operate a college at W534 .State Road 33
• Proposed $5,526,900.00 construction cost for MPTC fire training facility
• Review of proposed land split for Rodgner & Patricia Snyder at W5980 State Road 33
• Site plan review for Moraine Park Technical College Fire Training Facility
• Discussion on temporary signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility

The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to operate a college in a Heavy Industrial District. The commission also approved the site plan and signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility. A land division for Rodger and Patricia Snyder was recommended to the Common Council.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit to operate a college at W5346 State Rd 33 (All in favor)
• Recommended Certified Survey Map land division for Rodger and Patricia Snyder at W5980 State Road 33 to Common Council (All in favor)
• Approved site plan for MPTC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park (All in favor)
• Approved temporary and permanent signage for MPTC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park (All in favor)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on four items: a resolution authorizing a deed to Moraine Park Technical College, bids for the Marshland Crossing Business Park street and utility extension, and a tentative agreement for a police union contract. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Resolution 2023-08 authorizing execution of a deed to Moraine Park Technical College
• Marshland Crossing Business Park Street & Utility Extension Project bids
• Tentative agreement for contract ratification with Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484

The Common Council authorized the sale of real estate to Moraine Park Technical College District. The council also accepted a construction bid for the Marshland Crossing Business Park and approved a police contract agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 to authorize the sale of real estate to Moraine Park Technical College District (All AYE)
• Accepted Wondra Construction Inc. bid for Marshland Crossing Business Park Street & Utility Project for $1,505,939.75 base bid, $335,462 for alternate #1, and $73,000 for alternate #2 (All AYE)
• Approved Tentative Agreement for Contract Ratification with Horicon Professional Police Association, Local 484 (All AYE)

Urban Goose Management Team

The Urban Goose Management Team met to address the 2023 goose depredation program. The agenda states that the city will not be participating in the program this year.

• Decision regarding 2023 goose depredation participation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Horicon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on two variance applications from Haley Malone, Happy Home Renovations LLC, for property at 518 S. Cedar Street. The requests seek to tear down and reconstruct portions of the home with front yard setbacks of 1 foot (facing South Cedar Street) and -7.3 feet (facing Gray Street), both violating the R-1 Residential District's minimum 25-foot front yard setback. The board will also approve minutes and hold a non-action discussion.

• Public hearing and vote on variance for 1-foot front yard setback at 518 S. Cedar Street (facing South Cedar Street)
• Public hearing and vote on variance for -7.3-foot front yard setback at 518 S. Cedar Street (facing Gray Street)
• Approve minutes of October 5, 2023
• Non-action discussion

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request by Hayley Malone of Happy House Renovations to tear down and reconstruct a portion of the home at 518 S. Cedar Street. The approved variance allows for a 1-foot front yard setback.

• Approved variance to tear down and reconstruct portion of home at 518 S. Cedar Street with 1-foot front yard setback
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation, plus a presentation from MSA. The board will also consider replacing playgrounds at Bowling Green and Kiwanis parks, improvements to Addie Park, and a trail at River Bend Park. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Presentation from MSA
• Replacement of playgrounds and ideas
• Bowling Green Playground
• Kiwanis Park Playground
• Addie Park Improvements and River Bend Park Trail

The board approved the naming of the River Bend Park Trail. Members discussed the potential for a multi-year parks master plan and various grant opportunities for park improvements.

• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Named River Bend Park Trail 'My Best Friend Trail' (All Aye)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure items, including the removal of a football field fence, mill and overlay projects, sidewalk maintenance, and enforcement of grass/weed length rules. They will also receive updates from the DPW and water/wastewater departments. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Removal of football field fence
• Mill and overlay projects
• Sidewalk maintenance
• Non-conforming grass/weed lengths
• DPW and water/wastewater updates

The Public Works & Development Committee approved the removal of the Discher Park football field fence and the May 4, 2023 meeting minutes. The committee received updates on mill and overlay projects, sidewalk maintenance, and water/wastewater facility operations.

• Approved May 4, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved removal of Discher Park football field fence (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will hold public hearings and vote on several alcohol beverage license renewals for local businesses, including Kwik Trip locations and other establishments. The council will also discuss potential water and sewer rate increases based on long-range cash flow analyses, and act on various other items such as park use requests and a vending machine contract.

• Class A liquor licenses for Kwik Trip (716 E Lake St) and Sky Enterprises (306 Washington St)
• Class B liquor licenses for Blue Heron Landing, Danny Boys Irish Pub, Gingers Hide-Away, Horicon Hills Golf Club, and American Legion Post 157
• Discussion on water and sewer long-range cash flow analysis and potential rate increases
• Act on vending machine contract for Horicon Aquatic Center
• Act on bills for April 2023 totaling $3,511,841.89

The Common Council approved multiple liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses for local businesses. The Council adopted Resolution 2023-07 to accept the 2022 financial statements and reached a consensus to implement water and sewer rate increases in December 2023.

• Approved Class A Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for Kwik Trip, Inc. and Sky Enterprises Group, LLC (All AYE)
• Approved Class A Fermented Malt Beverage and Cider Only licenses for Kwik Trip, Inc. at 305 Barstow Street (All AYE)
• Approved Class B Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for five entities including Blue Heron Landing LLC and Horicon Hills Golf Club (All AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 to accept 2022 financial statements (All AYE)
• Approved vending machine contract from LIM Vending for the Horicon Aquatic Center (All AYE)
• Changed parking on the East side of the 200 Block of South Cedar Street from diagonal to parallel (All AYE)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for land division of parcel #236-1116-1823-000 owned by Horicon Hills Co., LLC (All AYE)
• Authorized hiring of three part-time summer parks personnel at $11.75/hour (All AYE)

Board of Review

The Horicon Board of Review is meeting to handle property assessment appeals. The board will review the assessment roll, certify corrections, and hear written objections from property owners. It may also act on requests to waive notice requirements or to bypass the board for a direct court appeal.

• Elect chairman and vice-chairman
• Receive and examine assessment roll, certify corrections
• Act on waiver requests for 48-hour notice of intent to file objection
• Act on waiver requests for board hearing to appeal directly to circuit court
• Hear written objections filed with city clerk

The Board of Review denied a request for a hearing waiver and an objection to real property assessment from Horicon School Apartments LLC. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to provide required income and expense documentation seven days prior to the meeting and their failure to appear in person.

• Elected David Pasewald as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Steven Neitzel as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved confirmation of Board of Review and open meeting notices (Unanimous)
• Approved proof of mandatory training for Clerk-Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Acknowledged existence of city ordinance regarding confidentiality of income and expense information (Unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2023 Assessment Roll with corrections and Open Book changes (Unanimous)
• Denied Request for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing for Parcel #236-1116-0642-086 (Unanimous)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes, April 2023 payables, and the disposal of four Fujitsu tablets from the Police Department. They will also discuss the annual goose round-up and set the next meeting date.

• Disposal of four Fujitsu tablets from the Police Department
• April 2023 payables approval
• Goose round-up discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee approved April 2023 payables totaling $3,511,841.89. Members also authorized the disposal of four Police Department tablets and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved April 2023 payables of $3,511,841.89 (Unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 4 Police Department tablets (Unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will elect a president, review monthly reports from both departments, and then enter closed session to interview candidates for a full-time police officer position and to create interview questions for a part-time officer. The meeting includes public appearances limited to three minutes per person.

• Election of Commission President
• Police Department Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report
• Closed session to interview candidates for full-time police officer per WI Stats 19.85(1)(c)
• Closed session to create interview questions for part-time police officer

The commission elected a president and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The body entered a closed session to interview full-time police officer candidates. No action was taken regarding interview questions for part-time police officers.

• Elected Steve Neitzel to the office of President (All Aye)
• Approved April 12, 2023, meeting minutes (All Aye)
• Entered closed session to interview full-time police officer candidates (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss pedestrian safety and safe routes to schools and parks. The agenda also includes reviewing liquor and operator licenses and a temporary retail license application.

• Pedestrian safety discussion
• Safe Routes to School discussion
• Safe Routes Between Parks discussion
• Temporary Class B Retailer's License Application for Horicon Chamber of Commerce
• Approval of Liquor and/or Operator Licenses

The committee approved various liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses for local businesses and issued operator licenses to 17 individuals. Members also discussed pedestrian safety and the lack of school bus pickup for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for Horicon Chamber of Commerce (All Aye)
• Approved Class “B” Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for Horicon Hills Golf Club Inc, Gingers Hide-Away LLC, Blue Heron Landing LLC, Horicon Post No. 157, and Danny Boys LLC (All Aye)
• Approved Class “A” Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for Sky Enterprises LLC and Kwik Trip, Inc. E. Lake Street (All Aye)
• Approved Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage License for Kwik Trip, Inc. Barstow Street (All Aye)
• Approved Class “A” Liquor - Cider Only Beverage License for Kwik Trip, Inc. Barstow Street (All Aye)
• Approved 1-Year Operator Licenses for Taylor Schaefer and Breanna Schmude (All Aye)
• Approved 2-Year Operator Licenses for 15 individuals including Andrea Aschaker and Zachary Cook (All Aye)
• Approved April 11, 2023, minutes (All Aye)

Common Council

The Common Council approved updated plans and authorized bidding for the Marshland Crossing Business Park Addition. Additionally, the council authorized the removal of playground equipment in Discher Park.

• Approved Marshland Crossing Business Park Addition Plans dated 5/9/2023 (All AYE)
• Authorized bidding of the Marshland Crossing Business Park Addition (All AYE)
• Authorized removal of playground equipment in Discher Park (All AYE)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board will meet to discuss several operational items, including a volunteer luncheon, an update on the children's area, and confirmation of a staff hire. The meeting will also cover statistical summaries, internet usage, program activity, and building reports.

• Volunteer Luncheon
• Children's Area Update
• Staff Hire Confirmation
• Statistical Summary and Internet Usage
• Building Report

The Horicon Public Library Board held a regular hybrid meeting on May 8, 2023. They elected officers for 2023-2024, approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports, and confirmed the hire of a new library clerk. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Kris Ries as President, Kathy Galvin as Secretary, and Lisa Bischoff as Treasurer (motion carried)
• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2023 transaction and account balances (motion carried)
• Approved April 2023 petty cash balances (motion carried)
• Approved May 2023 bills totaling $26,115.74 (motion carried)
• Confirmed hire of Natalie Pelkey as Library Clerk at $11.00/hour, up to 20 hours/week, with $0.50 raise after 6-month probation (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a land division request for Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC. The meeting also includes a review of Golf Club Road and proposed signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility.

• Land division review for Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC (PC #236-1116-1823-000)
• Review of Certified Survey Map for Golf Club Road
• Proposed temporary and permanent signage for MPTCC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park

The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Common Council a certified survey map for a land division by Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC. They also reviewed a survey map for Golf Club Rd and discussed signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park. No other decisions were made.

• Recommended certified survey map for Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC land division (unanimous)
• Reviewed certified survey map for Golf Club Rd (no action taken)
• Discussed proposed temporary and permanent signage for MPTC Fire Training Facility (no action taken)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a land division request for Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC. The agenda also includes proposed temporary and permanent signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park.

• Land division for Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC (PC #236-1116-1823-000)
• Proposed temporary and permanent signage for MPTC Fire Training Facility

The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Common Council a certified survey map for a land division by Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC. They also reviewed a certified survey map for Golf Club Rd and discussed proposed signage for the MPTC Fire Training Facility in Marshland Crossing Business Park. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended to Common Council the Certified Survey Map – Land Division for Horicon Hills Investment Co LLC (unanimous)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss South Cedar Street parking, mill and overlay projects, sidewalk maintenance, and future street improvement projects. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and receiving updates from DPW and Water/Wastewater departments.

• Discussion of South Cedar Street parking
• Mill and overlay projects
• Sidewalk maintenance
• Future street improvement projects
• DPW and Water/Wastewater updates

The committee approved parallel parking on the east side of South Cedar Street. The mill and overlay project bid was awarded to Northeast Asphalt. Other items discussed included sidewalk maintenance, future street improvements, and DPW/water updates, but no further decisions were made.

• Approved April 13, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved parallel parking on east side of South Cedar Street (3-0)
• Awarded mill and overlay project bid to Northeast Asphalt

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board approved two resolutions: one amending the TID #5 project plan to allow donation of surplus increment to TID #6 for facade and building improvement grants, and another amending the TID #6 boundary to add a vacant parcel owned by the Horicon School District. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously. No changes were made to the spending levels authorized in the original project plans.

• Adopted resolution approving TID #5 project plan amendment to allow donation of surplus increment to TID #6 for facade and building improvement grants (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution approving TID #6 boundary amendment adding a vacant parcel owned by the Horicon School District (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request for a 5K event at Discher Park, replacement of the Kiwanis Park open-air structure, updates on the Discher Dance Hall and Bowling Green Park Memorial, and a vending machine contract for the Aquatic Center. The agenda also includes routine reports and goal-setting.

• Request by Horicon/Mayville Chamber of Commerce for 5K event at Discher Park
• Kiwanis Park open air structure replacement
• Vending machine contract at Horicon Aquatic Center for 2023 season
• Updates on Discher Dance Hall
• Updates on Bowling Green Park Memorial

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet to hear reports on parks, the aquatic center, and recreation, and to consider a request from the Horicon/Mayville Chamber of Commerce for a 5K event at Discher Park. The board will also discuss replacing the Kiwanis Park open-air structure, with concept drawings attached, and get updates on the Discher Dance Hall and Bowling Green Park Memorial. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Request by Horicon/Mayville Chamber of Commerce for 5K event at Discher Park
• Kiwanis Park open-air structure replacement with concept drawings
• Updates on Discher Dance Hall
• Updates on Bowling Green Park Memorial
• Parks and Recreation Board goals and priorities

The Park and Recreation Board approved the 2023 season vendor contract for the Horicon Aquatic Center and authorized a 5K event at Discher Park. The board also voted to remove the memorial at Bowling Green Park.

• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved Horicon/Mayville Chamber of Commerce 5K event at Discher Park (All Aye)
• Approved removal of memorial at Bowling Green Park (All Aye)
• Approved LJM vendor contract for Horicon Aquatic 2023 season (All Aye)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted amendments to Tax Incremental Districts #5 and #6. The council also approved two grant programs for facade and building improvements in the downtown area.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 to amend TID #5 to permit donation of surplus funds beyond $250,000 to TID #6 (All AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 to approve Amendment No. 1 to TID #6 (All AYE)
• Approved Downtown (TID #6) Facade Improvement Grant Program (All AYE)
• Approved Downtown (TID #6) Building Improvement Grant Program (All AYE)
• Approved Council minutes of April 18, 2023 (All AYE)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting at Discher Park Pavilion to discuss a playground presentation. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person, and the playground discussion. No formal action items are listed beyond the discussion.

• Discussion on Playground Presentation
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual
• Special meeting held at Discher Park Pavilion

The board discussed the differences between natural and traditional playgrounds, including costs, life spans, and maintenance. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Committee of Whole

This is a procedural meeting of the Horicon Committee of Whole. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, an orientation session led by City Attorney Doug Plier, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Orientation with City Attorney Doug Plier

The meeting consisted of a council orientation led by City Attorney Douglas Plier. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will meet on April 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Activity Room A. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and then adjournment into closed session under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(e) for contract negotiations with the police union. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session for contract negotiations with the police union per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding its organizational meeting to swear in new alderpersons, elect a council president and Plan Commission member, and make appointments to committees, boards, and city official positions. The council will also vote on a resolution designating Horicon Bank and the State of Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool as official depositories for city funds. A request from the Horicon Historical Society to place a banner in River Bend Park is also on the agenda.

• Election of Council President and Plan Commission member
• Mayor's appointments to committees and boards (e.g., Police and Fire Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals)
• Resolution No. 2023-04 designating Horicon Bank and State of Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool as depositories
• Request from Horicon Historical Society to place banner in River Bend Park for Living History Days
• Set meeting date/time for Park and Recreation Board and Committee of Whole

The Common Council held an organizational meeting to seat new members and appoint officials to city boards and commissions. The council elected Bryce Remy as Council President and approved the Mayor's appointments for various standing committees and city officials.

• Elected Bryce Remy as Council President (All AYE)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to standing committees (All AYE)
• Approved appointments for City Assessor (Bowmar Appraisal) and Weed Commissioner (Cody Vanderhei) (All AYE)
• Approved appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees (All AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 designating Horicon Bank and State of Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool as public depositories (All AYE)
• Approved request from Horicon Historical Society to place a banner in River Bend Park (All AYE)
• Accepted results of the April 4, 2023 Spring Election (All AYE)
• Set Park & Recreation Board monthly meetings for the first Monday at 6:00 p.m. (All AYE)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including EMS defibrillator recertification pay, installation of an HVAC web server and router at the Public Safety Building for $4,835, use of an outside entity for Kiwanis Park grant applications, and a mobile food vending license fee. The meeting also includes approval of March 2023 payables and a closed session to deliberate on purchasing public property.

• EMS defibrillator recertification pay
• HVAC web server and router installation at Public Safety Building for $4,835
• Use of outside entity for Kiwanis Park grant applications
• Mobile food vending license fee
• March 2023 payables

The committee approved March 2023 payables and set fees for mobile food vending licenses. It also approved funding for EMS defibrillator recertification. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss the purchase of public property.

• Approved March 2023 payables of $8,215,978.51 (Unanimous)
• Approved annual Mobile Food Vending License fee of $100.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved seasonal Mobile Food Vending License fee of $50.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved EMS Defib Recertification at $28.10 each (Unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will review the 2023 Tree Planting Order and receive reports from the DPW/Utility Supervisor and City Forester. The agenda also includes discussion regarding upcoming Arbor Day events.

• 2023 Tree Planting Order
• Arbor Day Events
• DPW/Utility Supervisor’s Report
• City Forester Report

The board received reports on tree inventory, the 2023 tree order delivery date, and damage to an oak tree in Addie Park. A DPW employee raised concerns regarding deer damage and maintenance capacity for new plantings. No formal votes on policy or funding were recorded.

• Noted 2023 tree delivery date as April 26, 2023
• Tentatively scheduled Arbor Day activities for April 29th with St. Stephens School

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and potential projects. The agenda includes mill and overlay projects, sidewalk maintenance, and water/wastewater updates, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Mill and Overlay Projects discussion
• Sidewalk Maintenance discussion
• Water/Wastewater Update
• DPW Update
• Future Street Improvement Projects

Park & Recreation Board

The Board approved several requests from the Horicon Phoenix Program for the Farmers Market and a Farm to Table dinner at Kiwanis Park. Following a DPW inspection, the Board voted to remove playground structures at Rotary Park and Bowling Green Park. Certain equipment at Discher Park was closed pending repair investigations.

• Approved Horicon Phoenix Program use of Kiwanis Park for Farmers Market and Music (June 7-Aug 30, 2023)
• Approved companion horse at Farmers Market on June 7 and Aug 16
• Approved Kiwanis Park use for Farm to Table dinner on Sept 10, 2023
• Approved purchase of combination locks for Kiwanis Park Shelter and power box
• Approved removal of playground structures at Rotary Park
• Approved removal of playground structure at Bowling Green Park (3-2)
• Approved closing playground, teeter totter, and purple jump item at Discher Park for repair investigation
• Approved Wing Mural at the Aquatic Center

Police & Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a closed session to interview candidates for the Fire Department and a part-time police officer position. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to interview Fire Department candidates
• Closed session to interview part-time police officer candidates

The commission met to interview candidates for the Fire Department and a part-time police officer position. The meeting was conducted in closed session per WI. Stats 19.85(1)(c). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned into closed session to interview Fire Department and part-time police officer candidates

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports and updates regarding the East Lake Street Task Force. The meeting includes discussions on several municipal ordinances including pet, chicken, and grass clippings regulations.

• East Lake Street Task Force Update
• Pet Ordinance discussion
• Chicken Ordinance discussion
• Parking on the East Side of South Cedar Street
• Approval of Liquor and/or Operator Licenses

The committee approved a chicken ordinance with alterations and granted several liquor and retail licenses. Members also discussed parking changes on South Cedar Street to accommodate fire truck access.

• Approved chicken ordinance with alterations (2-1)
• Approved Temporary Class “B”/ “Class B” Retailers License for Horicon Phoenix Program (3-0)
• Approved 2-Year Operator Licenses for Hayley Mahlum, Christine Schmitz and Darrin Wodsedalek (3-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023, minutes (3-0)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force will meet to receive updates on crossing lights and awareness/education events. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes.

• Update on crossing lights
• Update on awareness events and education

The East Lake Street Pedestrian Task Force approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023, meeting. Members reported that crossing lights have been delivered and are expected to be installed by September 2023.

• Approved March 14, 2023, minutes (All Aye)

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss routine operational items including a statistical summary, technology and building reports, and new business such as a policy review of the Library of Things, a volunteer luncheon, and a children's room update. The board may also enter closed session to discuss staff benefits, per Wisconsin state law.

• Policy Review & Update – Library of Things Policy and Guidelines
• Volunteer Luncheon
• Children’s Room Update
• Staff Benefits – possible closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)

The Board approved a revised Library of Things Policy and Guidelines to replace the Institutional Pass Policy. Members also approved the Staff Holiday Benefits Policy and authorized a $13,290 transfer from the Friends of the Horicon Library to the city.

• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February and March 2023 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved March 2023 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved April 2023 bills totaling $5,474.14
• Approved transfer of $13,290.00 from Friends of the Horicon Library to the city
• Approved revised Library of Things Policy and Guidelines
• Approved Staff Holiday Benefits Policy

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding amendments to Tax Increment Financing Districts #5 and #6. The commission will also consider several requests for conditional use permits for home-based businesses.

• Proposed amendment to TID #5 to allow up to $250,000 in donations to TID #6
• Proposed boundary amendment for TID #6 to add one parcel near S. Finch Street
• Conditional use permit for a one-chair stylist business at 705 Karen Lane
• Conditional use permit for a painting business home office at 520 Valley Street
• Recommendation on Certified Survey Map for Marshland Crossing

The Plan Commission approved project plan amendments for TIF districts 5 and 6 and a Certified Survey Map for Marshland Crossing. The commission also granted two conditional use permits for home-based businesses in residential districts.

• Approved Resolution 2023-01 for TIF District No. 5 Project Plan Amendment No. 2 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 for TIF District No. 6 Project Plan Amendment No. 1 (7-1)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for Marshland Crossing Parcel #236-1115-024-002 (voice vote)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for one-chair stylist business at 705 Karen Lane (voice vote)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for painting business at 520 Valley Street (voice vote)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Joint Review Board

The board reaffirmed Mayor Josh Maas as Chairperson and Dave Magnussen as the Fifth Member of the Public. Members reviewed proposed amendments for TID #5 and TID #6, with a final approval meeting scheduled for May 3, 2023.

• Reaffirmed Mayor Josh Maas as TID Joint Review Board Chairperson (voice vote)
• Reaffirmed Dave Magnussen as the Fifth Member of the Public (voice vote)
• Scheduled final Joint Review Board meeting for May 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is meeting to act on several items, including adopting the 2023 Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan, approving a new Emergency Response Plan, and establishing regulations for mobile food vendors. The council will also consider aquatic center fees and policies, a police union memorandum, and various other administrative and financial matters.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the 2023 Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan
• Ordinance 2023-07 establishing Title 7, Chapter 15 for Mobile Food Vendors
• Adoption of the City of Horicon Emergency Response Plan (replacing 1994 plan)
• Act on Aquatic Center season pass rates and family pass membership numbers
• Act on bills for February 2023 totaling $2,758,320.30

The Common Council established a new municipal code for mobile food vendors, including licensing and location requirements. The Council also adopted the 2023 Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan and approved the City's Emergency Response Plan.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 establishing mobile food vendor regulations (All AYE)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 for the Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan 2023 (All AYE)
• Approved City of Horicon Emergency Response Plan dated 3/16/2023 (All AYE)
• Approved $45,345 purchase of phosphorus removal chemical from Martelle Water Treatment (All AYE)
• Increased Aquatic Center family season pass rate to $150 (All AYE)
• Approved Horicon Aquatic Center Transferable Pass Policy (All AYE)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for Marshland Crossing (All AYE)
• Approved February 2023 bill payments totaling $2,758,320.30 (All AYE)

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission is holding a special meeting on March 23, 2023, at the Public Safety Building. The only substantive item is a motion to adjourn into closed session to develop interview questions for hiring a sergeant and part-time police officers. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under WI Stats 19.85(1)(c) to develop interview questions
• Hiring for position of Sergeant
• Hiring for part-time police officers

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a transferable pass policy for the Horicon Aquatic Center, funding for parks maintenance, vacation and comp time benefits for full-time employees, and February 2023 payables. The committee will also enter closed session to consider a memorandum of understanding with the Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484 regarding the sergeant's position.

• Aquatic Center Transferable Pass Policy: allows libraries to check out pool passes for up to 3 consecutive days, no fee, up to 2 passes for Horicon Public Library and 1 for other libraries at no cost
• Parks Maintenance Funding discussion
• Vacation and Comp Time Benefit for Full-Time Employees discussion
• February 2023 Payables approval
• Closed session: MOU with Horicon Professional Police Association Local 484 re: Sergeant's position (WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e))

The committee approved the February 2023 payables and the Aquatic Center Transferable Pass Policy. Members discussed park maintenance funding and vacation and comp time benefits. The meeting concluded by adjourning into a closed session to consider a police association MOU.

• Approved February 2023 payables of $2,758,320.30 (Unanimous)
• Approved Aquatic Center Transferable Pass Policy with modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on hiring a Water/Wastewater Operator III and to adjourn into closed session to consider the sale of public property under Wisconsin state law. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Hiring of Water/Wastewater Operator III
• Closed session to consider sale of public property per WI Stats 19.85(1)(e)

The Common Council met in a special session to approve a new hire for the water and wastewater department. The council then entered a closed session to discuss the sale of public property.

• Approved hiring Ryan Koll as Water/Wastewater Operator III at $24.47/hour (4-0-1)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to consider sale of public property (5-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on natural playgrounds from Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda includes only the presentation and standard procedural items.

• Presentation on Natural Playgrounds by Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds
• Special meeting of the Park and Recreation Board
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at DPW Conference Room

The board received a presentation from Natasha Sembay regarding Bienenstock’s services and the benefits of natural playgrounds. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports and several municipal items. Discussion topics include task force updates, emergency response planning, and various local ordinances.

• East Lake Street Task Force Update
• Emergency Response Plan
• Nebraska and West Lake Street Bus Pickup and Dropoff
• Speed Deterrents
• Chicken Ordinance, Potential Train Ordinance, and Liquor/Operator Licenses

The committee approved the February 14, 2023, minutes and monthly reports. Members discussed an Emergency Response Plan for council review and the lack of 2023 budget funds for speed deterrents. No formal actions were taken on the chicken ordinance or train ordinance.

• Approved February 14, 2023, minutes (All Aye)
• Approved monthly reports (All Aye)

East Lake Street Task Force

The task force will receive updates on crossing lights and awareness events or education. Members will also discuss goals for 2023.

• Update on Crossing Lights
• Awareness Events and Education update
• Discussion of 2023 Goals

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes from the meeting.

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to discuss routine library operations, including internet usage, program activity, and building reports. The board will also consider employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations, and may enter closed session for staff benefits. Other items include a volunteer luncheon, a library painting project, and children's room accessories.

• Consideration of employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for staff benefits
• Volunteer luncheon
• Library painting project
• Children's room accessories

The board approved March bills totaling $5,998.27 and authorized the removal of outdated children's room accessories. Additionally, the board approved $150 for corner guards to complete the library painting project.

• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 2023 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved February 2023 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved March 2023 bills in the amount of $5,998.27
• Approved $150.00 for 40 4ft. corner guards
• Approved removal of outdated children's room accessories (market stand, kitchen set, tool bench, and Beastie)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss a potential land division at the Horicon Hills Golf Course. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and public appearances. No final decisions are expected on the golf course discussion.

• Discussion of potential land division at Horicon Hills Golf Course
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023 meeting
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per person

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting. The commission discussed a potential land division at Horicon Hills Golf Course for a private residence, but no action was taken.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to conduct interviews and evaluate candidates for the Water/Wastewater Operator III position. The agenda includes a closed session under Wisconsin state statute for this purpose, followed by adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session to interview and evaluate candidates for Water/Wastewater Operator III position (per WI Stats. 19.85(1)(c))

The committee met in regular session and adjourned into a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to interview and evaluate candidates for the Water/Wastewater Operator III position.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for Water/Wastewater Operator III interviews (3-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including playground proposals for Discher and Rotary Parks, the 2023 YMCA Aquatic Pool flyer and rates, a transferable pool pass policy, and a request to allow horses at Discher Park for a Chamber event. The board will also receive updates on various park projects and programs.

• Playground proposals from Lee Recreation for Discher Park: $84,203 and $97,030 options
• 2023 YMCA Aquatic Pool flyer and rates
• Horicon Aquatic Center transferable pool pass policy
• Request to allow horse at Discher Park for Horicon Chamber event
• Updates on Discher Park Dance Hall and Operation Take Flight

The board approved the 2023 Aquatic Pool Center flyer and increased family pass rates. It also approved the inclusion of horses in the Horicon Chambers 5K Run. Decisions regarding playground removals at Rotary Park and Discher Park were deferred pending safety inspections.

• Approved 2023 Aquatic Pool Center Flyer and rates (All Aye)
• Raised family pass from $125 to $150 for a family of 4 (All Aye)
• Approved allowing horses at the Horicon Chambers 5K Run on June 3, 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Tabled decision on Rotary Park playground removal pending safety update

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive monthly reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs. The commission will also review sergeant interview questions and set the next meeting date. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Police Department Monthly Report
• Fire Department Monthly Report
• Review Sergeant Interview Questions
• Public appearances limited to 3 minutes per individual

The commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed and modified interview questions to be used by Police Chief Yahnke.

• Approved January 11, 2023, meeting minutes (All Aye)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a mill and overlay project, a salt shed, and the purchase of a leak correlator. They will also receive updates on DPW and water/wastewater operations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Mill and overlay project discussion
• Salt shed discussion
• Purchase of leak correlator
• Leak detection survey
• DPW and water/wastewater updates

The Public Works & Development Committee approved several infrastructure projects, including road milling and overlay for multiple city locations. The committee also authorized the purchase of a leak correlator and a water distribution system leak survey.

• Approved Mill and Overlay for City Hall lot, Public Safety Building lot, Oak Hill Cemetery road, Mill Street (Cedar to Finch), and Clark Street (Walnut to Maple)
• Approved Kunkel Engineering design and layout of Salt Shed
• Approved purchase of Guttermann 610 Leak Correlator not to exceed $19,500
• Approved Faith Leak Detection services for water distribution system survey at $7,350
• Approved February 02, 2023, minutes

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will act on a wide-ranging agenda, including the future of the Discher Park Dance Hall, hiring EMS personnel, and a 2023 aquatic center contract with the YMCA. It will also consider several grant applications, street names, and purchases, plus a closed session on selling public property.

• Resolution 2023-02 supporting a WisDOT grant for a pedestrian crossing over the Rock River
• Authorization to bid 2023 street maintenance, including milling and overlay of Public Safety Building and Municipal Building parking lots
• Contract with YMCA of Dodge County for 2023 Aquatic Center, with a total estimated cost of $92,625.75
• Discontinuance of public rentals of Discher Park Dance Hall pending structural evaluation
• Grant agreement with Dodge County for American Rescue Plan Act housing development infrastructure

The Common Council adopted a resolution supporting a grant application for a new pedestrian crossing over the Rock River. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and authorized the temporary closure of the Discher Park Dance Hall for structural evaluation.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 for Rock River pedestrian crossing grant (All AYE)
• Authorized bidding for 2023 Street Maintenance Projects (All AYE)
• Approved Horicon Historical Society use of River Bend Park May 12-14, 2023 (All AYE)
• Authorized weapons discharge and horses for Living History Days (All AYE)
• Discontinued use and rental of Discher Park Dance Hall pending structural evaluation (All AYE)
• Authorized hiring of Sarah Heine as EMS Personnel (All AYE)
• Approved 2023 Aquatic Center contract with YMCA of Dodge County for $92,625.75 (All AYE)
• Approved Wastewater Facilities Plan contract with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for $41,750 (All AYE)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider rescinding its January 9, 2023 approval of the John Deere Horicon Works Shoreline Stabilization Phase 1, and then act on conditional approval for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 combined. The project involves replacing deteriorated river embankment with sheet steel wall and rip rap along the Rock River to protect a fire lane. A Kunkel Engineering letter recommends the rescission and conditional approval subject to zoning administrator review, WDNR permits, and erosion control conditions.

• Rescind plan approval for John Deere Horicon Works Shoreline Stabilization Project (previously approved Jan. 9, 2023)
• Act on conditional approval of plan for John Deere Horicon Works Shoreline Stabilization — Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Phase 2 includes approximately 881 square feet of wetland filling, requiring local and state permits
• Project involves sheet steel wall sections (548 ft, 300 ft, 134 ft, 210 ft) and rip rap along Rock River
• Conditional approval would require zoning administrator to issue a Land Use Permit after WDNR concurrence

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a vacation benefit for part-time employees, hiring of EMS personnel, a 2023 Aquatic Center contract with the YMCA of Dodge County, and a wastewater facilities plan. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and January 2023 payables.

• 2023 Aquatic Center contract with YMCA of Dodge County: $1,500 nonrefundable fee, term March 1–August 31, 2023
• Wastewater Facilities Plan with MSA Professional Services: $41,750 lump sum fee, Feb 2023–Feb 2024
• Vacation benefit for part-time employees
• Hiring of EMS personnel
• January 2023 payables

The committee approved January 2023 payables and contracts for wastewater planning and the aquatic center. They also approved the hiring of a new EMS staff member.

• Approved January 2023 payables in the amount of $6,148,687.93 (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 Aquatic Center Contract with YMCA of Dodge County for $92,625.75 (All Aye)
• Approved MSA Contract for Wastewater Facilities Plan for $41,750 (All Aye)
• Approved hiring EMS Personnel Sarah Heine (All Aye)
• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a food truck request, speed deterrents, a stop sign at Horicon and Clinton Streets, and approve liquor licenses. The meeting is on February 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

• Discuss Food Truck
• Speed Deterrents
• 3-Way Stop Sign on Horicon and Clinton Streets
• Approve Liquor and/or Operator Licenses

The committee approved a 2-year operator license for Shawn Sutton. Members discussed city-wide traffic studies and the placement of a 3-way stop sign at Horicon and Clinton Streets.

• Approved January 10, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-year operator license for Shawn Sutton (Unanimous)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force meeting scheduled for February 13, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda states 'NO MEETING'.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a statistical summary of internet usage and program activity. Under unfinished and new business, the board will discuss staff benefits, the 2022 annual report and Library System Affirmation Statement, a volunteer luncheon, and a library painting project. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• 2022 Annual Report and Library System Affirmation Statement
• Library Painting Project
• Staff Benefits discussion
• Volunteer Luncheon
• Internet usage and program activity statistics

The Board approved several expenditures, including funds for library painting and children's area upgrades. It also accepted the 2022 WI DPI Public Library Annual Report and approved funding for a volunteer luncheon.

• Approved $8,653.37 Demco expenditure quote for Children’s area improvement
• Approved up to $5,625.00 for library painting by All Sides Painting
• Approved up to $750 for the April 30 Volunteer Luncheon
• Approved January 2023 bills totaling $5,547.05
• Accepted 2022 WI DPI Public Library Annual Report and Library System Affirmation
• Approved January 2023 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved January 2023 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2023, has been cancelled or contains no agenda items.

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss park, aquatic center, and recreation reports, plus a presentation on playgrounds. A major item is the Horicon Historical Society's request to use River Bend Park for Living History Days in May, which includes requests to allow weapons, horses, admission fees, and camping. The board will also consider a transferable pool pass policy and other park updates.

• Horicon Historical Society requests River Bend Park use for Living History Days, May 12-14, with camping, fire pits, and mock battles
• Request to allow black powder guns, tomahawk throwing, archery, and horses at River Bend Park
• Request to charge admission and waive park rental fee for Living History Days
• Horicon Aquatic Center transferable pool pass policy for libraries and nonprofits
• Modifications to Monument at Bowling Green Park and updates on Discher Park Dance Hall

The Board approved the use of River Bend Park for the 2023 Living History Days, including specific permissions for weapons and horses. It also voted to close the Discher Park Dance Hall for the 2023 season due to structural concerns.

• Approved Horicon Historical Society use of River Bend Park for Living History Days May 12-14 with $5.00 admission fee (All Aye)
• Approved carrying and discharging of weapons for 2023 Living History Days (All Aye)
• Approved use of horses in River Bend Park for 2023 Living History Days, weather dependent (All Aye)
• Approved closing Discher Park Dance Hall through 2023 pending structural evaluation (All Aye)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 (All Aye)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to conduct routine business: setting the date and time for the February Common Council meeting and acting on mayoral appointments to the Personnel & Finance Committee. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Act on date/time of February Common Council meeting
• Mayoral appointments to Personnel & Finance Committee
• Act on mayoral appointments to Personnel & Finance Committee

The Common Council rescheduled the regular February meeting to February 23, 2023. The Council also approved the appointment of two members to the Personnel & Finance Committee to evaluate candidates for a Water/Wastewater Operator position.

• Rescheduled regular February Common Council meeting to February 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. (All AYE)
• Approved appointment of Marie Fenske and Bryce Remy to the Personnel & Finance Committee for Water/Wastewater Operator hiring (All AYE)

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several operational items, including speed deterrents, street mill and overlay work, a WWTP facility plan, GIS mapping, DPW summer hours, and snow removal. The agenda was amended to add the summer hours and snow removal items. No dollar amounts or specific street names are listed in the agenda.

• Speed deterrents discussion
• Street mill and overlay project
• WWTP facility plan
• GIS mapping
• DPW summer hours and snow removal (added via amendment)

The Public Works & Development Committee approved the 2023 mill and overlay projects for several city streets. The committee also received reports on speed deterrents, wastewater treatment plant planning, and GIS mapping.

• Approved Mill and Overlay for Mill, Kilbourn, Huron, Clark, Gray and Jersey Streets (Unanimous)

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council will vote on six ordinances setting 2023 salaries and wages for city employees, officials, fire department, EMS, election officials, and elected officials. They will also consider a resolution for World Migratory Bird Day, a grant application contract for a pedestrian crossing study, street names for new subdivisions, and several equipment purchases. The meeting includes committee reports and approval of December 2022 bills totaling $7,689,210.61.

• Ordinances 2023-01 through 2023-06 set salaries for city staff, fire, EMS, election officials, and elected officials
• Contract with Vandewalle & Associates for WisDOT Safe Transportation Alternatives for Rural Schools grant, not to exceed $7,600
• Street names for Phase 2 of Cityview 2nd Addition and Marshland Crossing
• Purchase of Power Load Cot and upgrade for ambulance, totaling $3,938.07 and $27,790.86
• Purchase of water meters, solar pedestrian crossing signs, and fencing at Discher Park Baseball Field

The Common Council adopted six ordinances establishing salaries and wages for city officials, employees, and emergency services. The council also approved several equipment purchases for public safety and infrastructure, including water meters and solar pedestrian signs.

• Adopted Ordinances 2023-01 through 2023-06 establishing salaries for city employees, fire, EMS, election, and elected officials (All AYE)
• Approved $62,910 purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter, Inc. (All AYE)
• Approved $24,231 purchase of 3 sets of solar pedestrian crossing signs (All AYE)
• Authorized fiber internet installation at Public Safety Building via $11,399 budget transfer (All AYE)
• Approved purchase of Power Load Cot and ambulance upgrade (All AYE)
• Approved Grant Application Contract from Vanderwalle & Associates, Inc. for WisDOT grant (All AYE)
• Named 'Rehse Circle' for Cityview Phase 2 and 'Wrucke Street' for Marshland Crossing (All AYE)
• Approved $175 Bird City Recognition application fee for Chamber of Commerce (All AYE)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee will consider several purchases and policy items, including a $31,573.88 ambulance power load cot, fiber internet service for the Public Safety Building, new water meters, and proposed 2023 wage ordinances. They will also review December 2022 payables and set the next meeting date.

• Request for payment of $175 Bird City Recognition Application fee
• Purchase of Stryker Power Load cot and upgrade for ambulance, total $31,573.88
• Fiber internet service at Public Safety Building, with funding discussion
• Purchase of water meters
• 2023 proposed wage ordinances

The committee approved several equipment purchases, including water meters and an ambulance cot. It also authorized a budget transfer for a new internet account and approved December 2022 payables.

• Approved December 15, 2022, minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $175 Bird City Recognition Application Fee (Unanimous)
• Approved $31,728.93 for Power Load Cot and ambulance upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $10,314.00 from Contingency Fund and $1,086.00 from PD Data Processing Internet Fees to a new Public Safety Building Internet Account (Unanimous)
• Approved $62,910.00 purchase of water meters (Unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 payables in the amount of $7,689,210.61 (Unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Horicon Park and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several park-related topics. Items include a citizen input discussion on park priorities, an update on the monument at Bowling Green Park, ideas for promoting city parks, and an update on the Horicon Free Bicycle Program. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no major funding or ordinance decisions listed.

• Discussion on citizen input for park priorities
• Update on monument at Bowling Green Park
• Ideas for promoting city parks
• Update on Horicon Free Bicycle Program
• Reports on parks, aquatic center, and recreation

The board approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the session consisted of reports and discussions regarding park maintenance and city programs.

• Approved December 14, 2022 minutes (All Aye)

Personnel & Finance Committee

The Personnel & Finance Committee is meeting to consider a response to the police union's initial proposal. The only substantive item is a closed session under Wisconsin statute to formulate that response; no other business is listed.

• Closed session to formulate response to police union initial proposal (WI Stats. 19.85(1)(e))

The committee met in regular session and voted to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to formulate a response to the police union's initial proposal.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session to formulate response to Police Union Initial Proposal (All Aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Horicon Police and Fire Commission is meeting to review monthly reports from both departments and discuss the status of new hires and projected hiring for open positions. The agenda is routine oversight with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Police Department monthly report
• Fire Department monthly report
• Status of new hires for Police Department
• Status of new hires for Fire Department
• Projected hiring for open positions in both departments

The commission approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022, meeting. Chief Yahnke provided updates on police department staffing and training. No actions were taken regarding the fire department as Chief Tesch was absent.

• Approved November 9, 2022, meeting minutes (All Aye)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss parking permits and receive an update on the East Lake Street Task Force. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, monthly reports, and liquor/operator licenses.

• Discuss parking permits
• East Lake Street Task Force update
• Approve liquor and operator licenses
• Monthly reports from departments

The committee approved the minutes from December 13, 2022. Members discussed the use of hanger-type winter parking permits and the Police Department's new practice of photographing windshields. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved December 13, 2022, minutes (All Aye)

East Lake Street Task Force

The East Lake Street Task Force will meet to discuss crossing light installation, awareness events, and a TAP grant. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Crossing Lights Installation
• Awareness Events and Education update
• TAP STARs Grant discussion

The task force discussed the installation of crossing lights and the TAP STARS Grant application due March 24, 2023. No formal votes on projects were taken; members were assigned to gather quotes and community feedback.

• Discussed crossing light installation; Vanderhei to obtain updated quote and timing
• Yahnke to host a community listening session at Horicon Library regarding safety issues
• Discussed TAP STARS Grant requirements, including needed support from the City of Horicon and Horicon School
• Scheduled next meeting for February 13, 2023

Library Board

The Horicon Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss staff benefits, with possible action. The board will also consider reduced printing rates for 2022 tax forms. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being standard reports and updates.

• Discussion and possible action on staff benefits
• Consideration of reduced printing rates for 2022 tax forms
• Treasurer's report on account balances, bills, petty cash, and transfers
• Director's report on statistics, internet usage, and program activity

The Horicon Public Library Board approved a reduced printing rate of $0.10 per black and white copy for 2022 federal and state tax forms through April 18, 2023. The board also approved the December meeting minutes and various financial reports and bills.

• Approved December Library Board meeting minutes
• Approved December 2022 Transaction and Account Balances
• Approved December 2022 Petty Cash Balances
• Approved January 13th month 2023 bills of $17,252.50
• Approved January 2023 bills of $933.96
• Approved $0.10/BW copy printing rate for 2022 tax forms through April 18, 2023

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will act on a proposed improvement plan for shoreline stabilization at the John Deere Horicon Works, recommend street names for a cul-de-sac off Karsten Drive and a proposed street in Marshland Crossing, and discuss a proposed storm pond for Marshland Crossing.

• Action on plan of proposed improvement for Horicon Works — Shoreline Stabilization at John Deere
• Recommendation to Common Council on street name for cul-de-sac off Karsten Drive in Phase 2 at Cityview
• Recommendation to Common Council on street name for proposed street in Marshland Crossing
• Discussion of proposed storm pond for Marshland Crossing

The Plan Commission approved the Horicon Works Shoreline Stabilization project. The commission also recommended two new street names to the Common Council.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 (All in favor)
• Approved plan of proposed improvement for Horicon Works — Shoreline Stabilization project (All in favor)
• Recommended 'Rehse Circle' for the CityView Phase 2 cul-de-sac to Common Council (All in favor)
• Recommended 'Wrucke Road' for the proposed street in Marshland Crossing to Common Council (All in favor)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to review the 2023 tree budget and tree planting order, hear reports from the DPW supervisor and city forester, and discuss Arbor Day events. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public appearances.

• 2023 Tree Budget Review
• 2023 Tree Planting Order
• City Forester Report
• Arbor Day Events discussion

Public Works & Development Committee

The Public Works & Development Committee meeting scheduled for January 5, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda states 'NO MEETING' and provides no items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

Common Council

The Horicon Common Council is holding a special meeting to vote on several equipment purchases for the police department, water/wastewater departments, and public works. All items are up for a decision at this meeting. No other business is listed.

• Purchase of Toughbooks with docking stations for Police Department
• Purchase of body cams and squad camera for Police Department
• Purchase of 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD for Police Department
• Purchase of 2023 Ram 1500 Classic 4WD Crew Cab for Water/Wastewater Departments
• Purchase of Ventrac tractor with cab, broom, drop spreader, vacuum collection system, and mower accessories for Department of Public Works

The Common Council authorized the purchase of several vehicles, police technology, and a tractor. All motions were passed with unanimous votes from the present members.

• Approved purchase of nine Panasonic Toughbooks and accessories for $34,740 (All AYE)
• Approved purchase of nine body cameras and one squad camera system for $37,570 (All AYE)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD for $37,691 (All AYE)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab for $41,863 (All AYE)
• Approved purchase of Ventrac Tractor with accessories for $64,898 (All AYE)