Reedsburg public meetings in 2024

Airport Commission

The December 26, 2024 meeting of the Reedsburg Airport Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Common Council

The Common Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024, has been cancelled.

Public Works Committee

The Reedsburg Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented, and the committee will not discuss or act on any topics. The committee will only receive information on non‑agenda topics from the public.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a request for a zoning variance. The board will consider whether to allow a second sign face on a legal non-conforming billboard.

• Zoning variance request for a second sign face at Parcel # 276-2723-00000 (between 10 Viking Dr & 1733 E Main St) for Lamar Outdoor Advertising

The Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request from Lamar Outdoor Advertising to add a second face to a legal non-conforming billboard located between 10 Viking Dr and 1733 E Main St. The approval was granted with the condition that the new face remains the same size as the opposite face. The board also approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved variance for second sign face on billboard, conditioned on same size as opposite face (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss and consider plans for restrooms in the River District. The committee will also receive an update on department projects and programs. Approval of the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes is on the agenda, and public comment will be accepted without discussion or action.

• Consideration of River District restroom plans
• Update on department projects and programs
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period (no discussion or action taken)

Community Development Authority

The Reedsburg Community Development Authority will review updates to its charter and consider a closed‑session discussion of a startup business plan under the Business Incubator Program. It will also consider first‑year funding for CrossFit Kenex as part of that program. No action by the Common Council is expected at this meeting.

• Approve minutes for the November 19, 20242 meeting
• Review CDA updates
• Closed session to review a startup business plan under the Business Incubator Program
• Consider first‑year funding for CrossFit Kenex under the Business Incubator Program

The Community Development Authority denied a first-year funding request from CrossFit Kenex under the Business Incubator Program. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and held a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied 1st-year funding for CrossFit Kenex under Business Incubator Program
• Approved 11/19/24 meeting minutes
• Approved closed session per sec. 19.85(1)(e) to review business plan
• Approved reconvening into open session

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will meet to approve bills, discuss 2025 departmental expense allocations, and consider truck and snowplow bids. The meeting includes a closed session for employee evaluations.

• Approve Bills
• Consider 2025 allocation of joint expenses among departments
• Consider Truck and Snowplow Bids
• Consider resolution granting signing authority for electric submittals
• Closed session for employee performance evaluations

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will consider whether to enter a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). The closed session would allow discussion of employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data for public employees. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed session request to discuss public employee employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation data

The Common Council held a special meeting to interview candidates for the City Administrator position. After a closed session, the council voted 8-0 to offer the position to current City Attorney Max Buckner, pending a mutually agreed start date. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session to interview city administrator candidates (8-0)
• Exited closed session and returned to open session (8-0)
• Offered City Administrator position to Max Buckner, pending start date agreement (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss a Library Expansion Report, consider forming a Library Expansion Committee, and receive updates on the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a finance report, and bills for November.

• Library Expansion Report
• Consider formation of Library Expansion Committee
• Budget 2024 Updates
• Budget 2025 Updates

City Plan

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda notes no items will be discussed or acted upon.

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will enter closed session under Wisconsin law to interview and consider hiring police officer candidates. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session for interviewing/hiring of police officer candidates per 19.85(1)(c)

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission met on December 10, 2024, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to interview and consider hiring police officer candidates. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural, with the only actions being the adoption of the agenda and the motion to enter and exit closed session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session to interview police officer candidates (3-0)
• Exited closed session (3-0)
• Adjourned at 9:01pm (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and potentially approve a bid for historic signage at the Devor site. Commissioners will also discuss a letter for the Historic District, identify Reedsburg sites on the National Register, and consider dedicating signage at Mackey Park. Participation in the 'Two Lights For Tomorrow' program is also on the agenda.

• Review and approve bids for Devor historic signage
• Review and approve Historic District invite letter
• Identification of Reedsburg sites on the National Register
• Mackey Park signage dedication discussion
• Consider participation in 'Two Lights For Tomorrow'

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a bid for Devor historic signage, authorizing up to $1,100 with first option to Johnny Kuhls and then Supreme Awards. They also reviewed a draft letter for a historic district meeting with Jason Tish, discussed National Register listing processes, and agreed on wording for Mackey Park signage. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 11, 2024 minutes as amended
• Approved up to $1,100 for Devor signage, first option to Kuhls then Supreme Awards
• Agreed to use Monica's wording for Mackey Park signage, noting Olympic gold medal winner

City Plan

The Reedsburg City Plan Commission will consider three resolutions to divide properties with zero-lot lines. The properties are Lot 30, Russell Court; 2095 and 2097 Fawn Valley Court; and 2432 Russell Court. The commission may recommend approval of the divisions.

• Resolution 4562-24: divide Lot 30, Russell Court (parcel 276-2771-00000), applicant Michala Gerads
• Resolution 4563-24: divide 2095 & 2097 Fawn Valley Ct (parcel 276-2046-12110), applicant Maj 3 LLC
• Resolution 4564-24: divide 2432 Russell Ct (parcel 276-2761-00000), applicant LP LLC

The Reedsburg Plan Commission recommended approval of three resolutions to divide properties with zero-lot lines, all for duplexes. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final action. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Resolution 4562-24 for zero-lot-line division at Lot 30, Russell Court (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 4563-24 for zero-lot-line division at 2095 & 2097 Fawn Valley Ct (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Resolution 4564-24 for zero-lot-line division at 2432 Russell Ct (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the 11/12/24 meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will vote on the FY2025 budget and tax levy, approve a rezoning for 617 E. Main St., and consider a proclamation honoring Jim Krueger. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and property purchasing discussions.

• Adopt FY2025 Budget and set tax levy
• Rezone 617 E. Main St. from B-2 to B-3 Business
• Proclamation honoring Jim Krueger
• Cancel December 23, 2024 Council meeting
• Closed session for personnel and property purchasing

The Common Council unanimously approved the FY2025 budget and tax levy, and passed two ordinances: one aligning city code with FEMA's Community Rating System and another rezoning 617 E. Main St. from B-2 to B-3 Business. Three certified survey maps were approved, and the council directed the city attorney to negotiate a business park parcel sale and a TID incentive agreement with Courtyards. All actions were approved 9-0.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bill payments, and appointment of Katy Prange to Utility Commission (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1975-24 amending Chapter 650 for FEMA Community Rating System compliance (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1976-24 rezoning 617 E. Main St. from B-2 to B-3 Business (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4565-24 adopting FY2025 budget and setting tax levy (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4562-24 for Certified Survey Map at Lot 30 Russell Ct. & Hay Creek Dr. (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4563-24 for Certified Survey Map at 2095 & 2097 Fawn Valley Ct. (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4564-24 for Certified Survey Map at 2432 Russell Ct. (9-0)
• Directed City Attorney to negotiate sale/development of Business Park parcel and Courtyards TID incentive (9-0)

Personnel Committee

The December 2, 2024 Personnel Committee meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only procedural notices and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions scheduled

Airport Commission

The Reedsburg Airport Commission meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included items for the approval of minutes and general business.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes
• General business

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on resolutions setting wastewater system rates for 2025 and 2026, and will receive a presentation and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for all funds. A certified survey map in the city's extraterritorial zoning area is also up for approval. Meeting includes public comment on non-agenda topics, but no action will be taken on those.

• Resolution 4560-24 setting 2025 Wastewater System Rates
• Resolution 4561-24 setting 2026 Wastewater System Rates
• Resolution 4558-24 approving a Certified Survey Map for Parcel #030-0606-00000 in extraterritorial zoning area
• Presentation, review, and discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget – All Funds
• Consent agenda approving minutes from November 11, 2024 meeting

The Common Council approved resolutions setting wastewater system rates for 2025 and 2026, both effective January 1 of their respective years. They also approved a certified survey map for a parcel in the city's extraterritorial zoning area. The FY2025 budget was presented, with final action scheduled for the December 9 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including November 11 minutes (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4558-24 for Certified Survey Map of Parcel #030-0606-00000 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4560-24 setting 2025 Wastewater System Rates (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4561-24 setting 2026 Wastewater System Rates (9-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a recommendation on sewer rates for 2025 and 2026. It will also review a construction management proposal for a restroom at future Community Market Park, discuss the 2025 budget, and receive updates on current projects. No formal actions will be taken on any items.

• Recommendation for sewer rates 2025 and 2026
• Construction management proposal for restroom in future Community Market Park
• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Update on current projects

The Public Works Committee recommended proposed 2025 and 2026 sewer rates as presented, with an average user's bill rising about $13.00 per month in 2025 and $10.00 per month in 2026. The committee took no action on a proposal from Fried to manage the Future Community Market restroom project on North Webb Avenue, deciding to handle as much contract administration in house because the budget was tight; the restrooms would be scaled down to approximately $200,000. The committee also took no action after reviewing the overall 2025 City Budget, which currently carries a levy increase of around 5.9%.

• Recommended proposed 2025 and 2026 sewer rates as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• No action on Fried proposal to manage Future Community Market restroom project; contract administration to be done in house
• No action on the overall 2025 City Budget presentation
• Adjourned at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review design proposals for the Legends Park Splash Pad presented by MSA. The body will also discuss improvements to the River District and receive updates on department projects and programs.

• Design proposals for Legends Park Splash Pad presentation by MSA
• Discussion of River District improvements
• Department projects and programs update

The Reedsburg Parks and Recreation Committee approved Concept A for the Legends Park splash pad design, as presented by MSA, in a 5-0 vote. The committee also approved the October 16, 2024, minutes (4-0). Discussions on River District improvements and department project updates were held with no action taken.

• Approved Concept A for Legends Park splash pad design (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2024, minutes (4-0)

Community Development Authority

The Reedsburg Community Development Authority will meet to consider first-year funding for two businesses under the Business Incubator Program: Badger Soft Wash and Painting LLC and Fay’s Spa Remedy LLC. The meeting will begin with a closed session to review a business plan for a startup, followed by an open session vote on funding. Public comment may be received but no discussion or action will be taken on non-agenda topics.

• Closed session to review business plan for a startup under the Business Incubator Program per state statute
• Consider 1st-year funding for Badger Soft Wash and Painting LLC under the Business Incubator Program
• Consider 1st-year funding for Fay’s Spa Remedy LLC under the Business Incubator Program
• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting

The Reedsburg Community Development Authority approved first-year funding for two businesses under its Business Incubator Program. Badger Soft Wash and Painting LLC will receive $200 for 6 months starting December 2024, and Fay's Spa and Remedy will receive $500 for 6 months starting March 2025. The board also held a closed session to review a business plan for a startup under the same program.

• Approved $200 for 6 months for Badger Soft Wash and Painting LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $500 for 6 months for Fay's Spa and Remedy (Polk abstained)
• Approved closed session per sec. 19.85(1)(e) to review business plan
• Approved minutes of 11/19/24

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to conduct a closed session. The purpose of this session is to interview and hire police officer candidates.

• Closed session for interviewing/hiring of Police Officer(s) candidates

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission met on November 19, 2024, and approved a waiver to the 20-year-old age restriction for new hire candidates on the police officer eligibility list. The commission also entered closed session to interview/hire police officer candidates, as permitted under Wisconsin law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session for police officer candidate interviews (3-0)
• Approved waiver to 20-year-old age restriction for new hire candidates on eligibility list (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:18pm (3-0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will consider approving the 2025 Electric and Water budgets. A closed session will be held to discuss the 2025 LightSpeed budget and service rates. Employee service recognition for 20 and 30 years of service and department updates are also on the agenda.

• Employee service recognition: Denise Honer (20 years) and Paul Raab (30 years)
• Consideration and possible approval of 2025 Electric and Water budgets
• Closed session to consider 2025 LightSpeed budget and service rates
• Marketing, Electric, Telecom, and Water department updates

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025 budget and the formation of a Library Expansion Committee. The board will also consider a proposal to revise the library logo and set 2025 closed dates.

• Updates on 2025 budget
• Consideration of Library Expansion Committee formation
• Proposal for library logo revision
• 2025 closed dates and Board of Trustees schedule

The Reedsburg Public Library Board approved the 2025 budget request as presented, updated the Employee Handbook, and approved ending Hoopla service in favor of Overdrive individual advantage. A proposal for copy, scanning, and faxing services was tabled pending further negotiations and pricing.

• Approved 2025 budget request as presented
• Approved updated Employee Handbook
• Approved ceasing Hoopla service with transition to Overdrive individual advantage
• Tabled copy, scanning, and faxing services proposal until further negotiations and pricing
• Approved agenda, August minutes, finance report, and bills totaling $18,450.43

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public comment period and a closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss purchasing public properties or investing public funds. The commission will reconvene in open session to take any necessary action. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals listed.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(E) to deliberate on purchasing public properties or investing public funds

The Reedsburg Airport Commission approved Running Inc.'s RFP to provide the City of Reedsburg taxi service, following a closed session and ranking review. The commission also discussed hangar compliance but took no action, deciding to conduct another inspection of Steve Rinehart's hangar before further steps.

• Approved Running Inc.'s RFP for City of Reedsburg taxi service (motion carried)
• Entered closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(E) (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Took no action on hangar compliance; deferred pending another inspection of Steve Rinehart's hangar

Police & Fire Commission

The Reedsberg Police & Fire Commission will enter a closed session under Wisconsin law to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data. The focus is on interviewing and hiring candidates for the Police Sergeant position. No public discussion or action will occur on other topics at this meeting.

• Closed session to consider hiring of Police Sergeant candidates

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission met on November 13, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda. The commission then voted 5-0 to enter closed session to interview and consider hiring Police Sergeant candidates, and later adjourned without any public substantive decisions. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2024.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to interview Police Sergeant candidates (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:56 pm (5-0)

City Plan

The City Plan Commission will approve minutes from the September 10 meeting. It will then consider recommending three actions: rezoning 617 East Main Street from B‑2 to B‑3 business, approving a certified survey map to divide E6352 Ski Hill Rd into four lots, and recommending changes to the floodplain ordinance to raise structures and utilities. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Recommend Ordinance 1976-24 to rezone 617 East Main St from B‑2 to B‑3 business (Parcel 276-0625-00000)
• Recommend Certified Survey Map/Resolution 4558-24 to divide E6352 Ski Hill Rd into four lots (Parcel #030-0606-00000)
• Recommend Ordinance 1975-24 to amend floodplain ordinance to elevate structures and utilities per CRS standards

The Reedsburg Plan Commission recommended approval of three items: rezoning 617 East Main Street from B-2 to B-3 Business, a certified survey map to divide property at E6352 Ski Hill Rd into four lots, and floodplain ordinance changes to elevate structures per Community Rating System standards. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 617 East Main Street from B-2 to B-3 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Certified Survey Map to divide E6352 Ski Hill Rd into four lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of floodplain ordinance changes for structure elevation (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review the status of two signage projects and the 2024 budget. The body will also discuss a map proposal regarding Sauk County churches.

• Review of Devor bench project with historic sign
• Review of progress on John Heaton recognition sign
• Update on 2024 budget status and 2025 budgeted projects
• Update on Sauk County Churches and map proposal from Lee Gnatzig

The commission approved the October minutes and adjourned, but made no substantive decisions. They discussed the Devor bench sign, the John Heaton recognition sign, rolling over 2024 funds to 2025, and a Sauk County churches map proposal.

• Approved October 14, 2024 minutes as amended
• Adjourned at 5:27 PM

Common Council

The Common Council will hold first readings for two ordinances: one to align with FEMA's Community Rating System and another to rezone 617 E. Main Street from B-2 Business to B-3 Business. Resolutions authorize up to $28.5 million in bond anticipation notes and $29.4 million in mortgage revenue bonds for the sanitary sewerage system, plus a grant application for downtown River District redevelopment. Reports include leaf pickup, a 78% voter turnout review, a budget workshop on Nov 18, and the closing of the Lands' End property.

• First reading and public hearing set for Ordinance 1975-24 (FEMA Community Rating System conformance).
• First reading and public hearing set for Ordinance 1976-24 to rezone 617 E. Main Street from B-2 to B-3 Business.
• Resolution 4559-24 authorizing application for Vibrant Spaces Grant for River District redevelopment.
• Resolution 4560-24 authorizing up to $28,500,000 in taxable sanitary sewerage system bond anticipation notes (Series 2024B).
• Resolution 4561-24 authorizing $29,400,000 in taxable sanitary sewerage system mortgage revenue bonds.

The Common Council approved all agenda items, including resolutions authorizing up to $28.5 million in bond anticipation notes and $29.4 million in sewerage system revenue bonds. It also set public hearings for two ordinances, including a rezoning of 617 E. Main Street, and authorized a grant application for downtown redevelopment.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointment, and reports (8-0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 1975-24 on FEMA Community Rating System compliance (8-0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 1976-24 to rezone 617 E. Main Street from B-2 to B-3 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4559-24 authorizing grant application for River District redevelopment (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4560-24 authorizing up to $28.5M sewer revenue bond anticipation notes (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4561-24 authorizing $29.4M sewerage system mortgage revenue bonds (8-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review hangar compliance and consider a closed session to deliberate on a shared ride taxi RFP. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from August 22, 2024.

• Closed session regarding shared ride taxi RFP
• Update on airport hangar compliance
• Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Reedsburg Airport Commission approved previous minutes and held a closed session. They decided to postpone reviewing taxi proposals to a new meeting on November 13. Updates on projects and hangar compliance were given, but no action was taken on them.

• Approved August 22 minutes
• Entered closed session
• Returned to open session
• Set new meeting for Nov 13 to review taxi proposals
• No action taken on project or hangar compliance updates
• Adjourned at 8:41 am

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss property revaluation and Wastewater Treatment Plant financing. The body is deciding on a rezoning request for 617 E. Main Street and a new city code section regarding school bus flashing lights.

• Ordinance 1975-24: Amendment for FEMA Community Rating System conformance
• Ordinance 1976-24: Rezoning 617 E. Main Street from B-2 Business to B-3 Business
• Ordinance 1977-24: Adding Section 615-34 School Bus Flashing Lights to City Code
• Awarding bid for Legends Park Restroom-Concession Building to Friede and Associates
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Financing update from Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals, LLC

The Common Council approved a preliminary purchase agreement to buy the existing Lands' End Call Center and surrounding land for $2,789,200, with the interim co-city administrator authorized to sign. The council also approved Ordinance 1977-24 adding school bus flashing light regulations to the city code, and awarded the bid for the Legends Park restroom-concession building to Friede and Associates. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved preliminary purchase agreement for Lands' End Call Center and land at $2,789,200 (8-0)
• Authorized interim co-city administrator to sign the Lands' End purchase agreement (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1977-24 adding Section 615-34 School Bus Flashing Lights to city code (8-0)
• Awarded bid for Legends Park restroom-concession building to Friede and Associates (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 14, 2024 minutes (8-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will receive public non‑agenda topics (no action), share safety comments and training updates, and present a financial update that includes approving bills and discussing the 2025 budget. The meeting will also include routine approvals of prior minutes and updates from human resources, marketing, water, electric, and telecom departments. No formal decisions beyond these routine items are scheduled.

• Approve Minutes from prior meeting
• Approve Bills
• Discussion regarding 2025 budget
• Safety – comments, concerns, and training updates
• Updates from Water, Electric, and Telecom Departments

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and receive updates on current projects. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 21, 2024.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget
• Update on current projects

The Public Works Committee met for a special session on October 16, 2024. They approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. The 2025 budget was discussed, with a draft to be presented at the next meeting in November. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:05 p.m. (motion carried)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. It will receive monthly reports from the ambulance, police, and fire chiefs for July, August, and September 2024. No other agenda items will be acted upon, and non‑agenda topics brought by the public will not be discussed.

• Approve minutes for the meeting held on 07/16/2024
• Ambulance Chief monthly reports for July‑September 2024
• Police Chief monthly reports for July‑September 2024
• Fire Chief monthly reports for July‑September 2024
• Non‑agenda topics will be received but not discussed or acted upon

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission met on October 15, 2024, and unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the previous meeting minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and EMS Chief, plus recognition of Jim Wieczorek's retirement from the commission.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a zoning variance request. The board is considering a request to allow a new storage building to be constructed with a front setback of approximately 11 feet, which is less than the required 25 feet.

• Zoning variance request for a new storage building at 402 S Walnut St (Reedsburg Farmers Co-op)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request from Reedsburg Farmers Co-op to build a 30' x 60' storage building at 402 S Walnut St with an approximate 11-foot front setback, less than the required 25 feet, to stay out of the floodplain. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved zoning variance for 11' front setback at 402 S Walnut St for Reedsburg Farmers Co-op (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss options for a new splash pad, review bids for a concession stand at Legends Park, and receive updates on department projects and programs. The committee will also approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. No actions are scheduled on non‑agenda public topics.

• Approval of minutes for the September 17, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of splash pad options
• Review of Legends Park concession stand bids
• Update on department projects and programs

The Reedsburg Parks and Recreation Committee awarded the bid for the Legends Park concession/bathroom building to Friede & Associates. The committee took no action on splash pad options or department project updates. The meeting was procedural in part, with only the bid award as a substantive decision.

• Awarded Legends Park concession/bathroom building bid to Friede & Associates (4-0)
• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned at 6:22 pm (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Reedsburg Historic Preservation Commission will receive a presentation by Jodi Beyer and will review a historic survey addendum recommendation from the City Attorney. The commission will also discuss progress on a John Heaton recognition sign and the Devor bench project. An update on the 2024 budget status and budgeted projects for 2025 will be provided, along with a library presentation update. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Jodi Beyer presentation to the commission
• Review of historic survey addendum recommendation from City Attorney
• Progress review of John Heaton recognition sign
• Review of Devor bench project
• Update on 2024 budget status and 2025 budgeted projects

The Reedsburg Historic Preservation Commission approved the City Attorney's wording for the Historic Survey addendum. They also discussed the John Heaton recognition sign, the Devor bench project, and budget updates for 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 9, 2024 minutes as amended
• Accepted City Attorney's wording on Historic Survey addendum
• Adjourned at 5:18 PM

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals and two license applications for Kwik Trip, Inc. Store #838 at 1690 E. Main Street—one for cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device sales and another for a Class A alcohol beverage license. The council will also discuss the possibility of entering a closed session for certain public‑business matters. Additional reports on early in‑person voting and a Pizza Ranch groundbreaking will be presented.

• Appointment of Jessica Phalen to the Reedsburg Area Development Council
• Approval of minutes from the September 27, 2024 meeting
• Approval/denial of Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail License for Kwik Trip, Inc. Store #838 (1690 E. Main St.)
• Approval/denial of Class A Alcohol Beverage License for Kwik Trip, Inc. Store #838 (1690 E. Main St.)
• Consideration of entering closed session for public‑property purchases or fund investments

The Common Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including minutes, appointments, and licenses. It then entered closed session to discuss property purchases and public funds, and adjourned without other public business.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Entered closed session (8-0)
• Exited closed session (8-0)
• Adjourned (8-0)

City Plan

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Library Board of Trustees

The Reedsburg Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2025 budget proposal and discuss funding for electronic resources. The board will also consider a proposal for copy, scan, and fax services.

• 2025 Budget Proposal
• Copy, scan, and fax service proposal
• Funding for electronic resources
• Employee Handbook update

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees approved changing a 6-month WCCU certificate of deposit to a 13-month term, and approved the finance report and monthly bills. The board also received the director's report and updates on the 2025 budget, but took no action on the budget. The meeting was procedural and routine.

• Approved changing WCCU CD to 13-month term (all approved)
• Approved finance report (all approved)
• Approved bills totaling $8,495.96 operating and $4,115.07 utilities (all approved)
• Approved agenda and July meeting minutes (all approved)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review current initiatives and project updates. Members will discuss design standards for the East Business Park and East Main Corridor, as well as whether shipping container units are permitted in industrial and business parks.

• Discussion on allowing shipping container units in Industrial and/or Business Parks
• Design standards for East Business Park and East Main Corridor
• Updates on Shop Space Wisconsin (Coyle Commercial Condo) and Auto Medic
• Review of REDC initiatives including the Business Directory and workforce housing support
• Updates on projects including Pizza Ranch, Riffey Transload Facility, and Huntington Park Apartments

The Reedsburg Economic Development Commission met on October 2, 2024, and approved the minutes from April 3, 2024. The commission discussed several initiatives, including workforce housing needs, the RAHS Career Pathways program, and commercial development along East Main Street. They also discussed whether to allow shipping container storage in industrial/business parks, potential design standards for the East Business Park and East Main corridor, and the REDC's role in project approvals. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Approved minutes from 4/3/2024 meeting (motion by Gargano, seconded by Knudsen)
• Adjourned at 1:17 PM (motion by Gargano, seconded by DeBaets)

Police & Fire Commission

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting at the Reedsburg Police Department. The only substantive action is a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluations for police officer candidates and a future sergeant position. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission met on October 2, 2024, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss hiring Police Officer candidates and a future Sergeant position. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural, with only agenda adoption and adjournment votes recorded.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (4-0)
• Exited closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Airport Commission

The Reedsburg Airport Commission meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 at 7:30 AM was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered, and the commission will only receive information on non‑agenda topics without discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled – no actions or discussions planned

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a grant for a storage building on South Walnut Street and a $50,000 application for a cannon memorial in Webb Park. The body will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance regarding HVAC, electric, and plumbing elevations in flood zones.

• Grant of $20,000 from TID No. 10 to Reedsburg Farmers Cooperative for a South Walnut Street storage building
• Webb Fund Application of $50,000 for American Legion Post 350 to restore the Webb Park cannon memorial
• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance 1974-24 regarding flood elevation requirements for HVAC, electric, and plumbing
• Professional Services Agreement with MSA, Inc. for the Legends Park Splash Pad
• Temporary Class B/Class B Retailer's License for Reedsburg Rescue, Inc. at 1403 Viking Drive

The Common Council approved a grant for a new storage building and updated flood elevation requirements for HVAC, electric, and plumbing systems. The council also authorized funding representative appointments and approved several parks projects, including a splash pad agreement.

• Approved $20,000 grant from TID No. 10 to Reedsburg Farmers Cooperative (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1974-24 requiring certain utilities be elevated 1’ above base flood elevation (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4557-24 appointing Interim Co-City Administrator/DPW as authorized funding representative (9-0)
• Approved $25,000 from Webb Fund for American Legion Post 350 cannon memorial restoration (8-1)
• Approved Preliminary “River District” Concept Plan (9-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with MSA, Inc. for Legends Park Splash Pad (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Temporary Class B license for Reedsburg Rescue, Inc. (9-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, at Reedsburg City Hall Council Chambers has been cancelled. The agenda includes only procedural boilerplate and a notice that a majority of Common Council members may attend to gather information, but no action will be taken if a quorum is present.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 17, 2024, to approve minutes from August 26 and discuss a zoning variance request. The board will also receive public comments on non-agenda topics, but no action will be taken on them.

• Consider zoning variance for solar canopy at 1551 N Dewey Ave (exceeds 2000 sq ft accessory structure limit)
• Approve minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting

The Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request from Richard and Mary Lou Larson to replace a dilapidated shed with a solar canopy at 1551 N Dewey Ave. The canopy will exceed the 2,000 square foot accessory structure size limit. The board also approved the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved solar canopy variance for 1551 N Dewey Ave (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review a service proposal from MSA for a splash pad at Legends Park. The body will also discuss grant opportunities for the Community Market and receive updates on department projects.

• Proposal for services from MSA for Splash Pad at Legends Park
• Community Market grant opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a proposal from MSA for consultant services for the Legends Splash Pad, and approved a conceptual plan for Community Market improvements to be included in the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. No action was taken on department projects and programs updates.

• Approved MSA proposal for consultant services for Legends Splash Pad (5-0)
• Approved conceptual plan for Community Market improvements and adjusted CIP for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The Reedsburg Community Development Authority meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda states that no items will be discussed or acted upon. If any Common Council members attend, they will only gather information and will not take action.

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will meet to review financial and department updates. The body will consider fencing options for the storage yard expansion.

• Consideration of fencing options for storage yard expansion
• Approval of bills
• Recognition of Kyran Horkan's attainment of journey worker status

Library Board of Trustees

The meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No decisions were made.

The Reedsburg Library Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda, July minutes, finance report, and monthly bills. The board also voted to change an upcoming WCCU CD rollover to a 13-month term. No action was taken on updates to the 2025 budget.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved changing WCCU CD rollover to a 13-month CD (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)
• Approved library operating bills of $8,495.96 and utility bills of $4,115.07 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will meet to conduct business in a closed session. The primary purpose of the session is to interview candidates for the position of Police Detective.

• Closed session for interviewing Police Detective candidates

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission met on September 12, 2024, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to interview Police Detective candidates, citing Wisconsin Open Meetings Law for personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, covering agenda adoption, closed session entry/exit, and adjournment.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for detective candidate interviews (5-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54pm (5-0)

City Plan

The City Plan Commission will consider two conditional use permit applications: an addition to the insurance office at 500 2nd St and a new restaurant with alcohol service at 420 Plum St. It will also review a site plan for a storage building at 1580 Laukant St, discuss storage container use on Fuhrman Dr., and consider an ordinance amendment related to flood‑elevation requirements for HVAC, electric, and plumbing.

• Conditional Use Permit for addition to insurance office building – 500 2nd St (Reedsburg Westfield Mutual Insurance Company)
• Conditional Use Permit for new restaurant with alcohol service – 420 Plum St (The Library Neighborhood Grille, Lisa Nelson)
• Site Plan Review for a 60’ × 250’ storage building – 1580 Laukant St (Midwest Hardwoods)
• Discussion of storage container use on Fuhrman Dr.
• Consideration of Ordinance 1977‑24 amendment on flood‑elevation requirements for HVAC, electric, and plumbing

The Reedsburg Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for an addition to the Reedsburg Westfield Mutual Insurance Company office at 500 2nd St, and a conditional use permit for a new restaurant with alcohol service at 420 Plum St (The Library Neighborhood Grille). The commission also approved a site plan review for a proposed 60' x 250' storage building at 1580 Laukant St for Midwest Hardwoods, and recommended an ordinance amendment regarding elevation of non-conforming utilities in flood-prone areas. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions on the restaurant permit.

• Approved CUP for insurance office addition at 500 2nd St
• Approved CUP for restaurant with alcohol service at 420 Plum St (2 abstentions)
• Approved site plan for 60' x 250' storage building at 1580 Laukant St
• Recommended ordinance amendment 1977-24 on utility elevation in flood zones

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting at Reedsburg City Hall Council Chambers at 4:30 PM on September 9, 2024. The agenda consists of updates on local historic sites and general business items, with no formal decisions or votes listed. The meeting may include non-agenda public comments, but no action will be taken on them.

The Historic Preservation Commission met and discussed a request to recognize the John Heaton grain mill site with a historical marker, but took no formal action, deferring further discussion. They also discussed updates on the Devor bench plaque, the Phyllis Miller donation, a downtown walking tour, and participation in the library anniversary, but made no substantive decisions.

• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes as amended
• Discussed John Heaton grain mill marker, no action taken
• Discussed Devor bench plaque, Martin to draft wording
• Discussed Phyllis Miller donation, daughter visiting in October
• Discussed downtown walking tour, start next summer
• Discussed library anniversary presentation on October 9
• Discussed copyright issues with Historic Survey, awaiting city attorney
• Adjourned at 5:20 PM

Common Council

The Common Council will decide on a zoning ordinance regarding commercial uses and parking setbacks. The body is also considering a resolution to exempt the city from the 2025 Sauk County Library Tax and a request to write off delinquent property taxes.

• Ordinance 1973-24: expanding conditional commercial uses in B-2 zone and removing 10’ parking setback in I-3 zone
• Resolution 4556-24: exempting the City from paying Sauk County Library Tax for 2025
• Write-off of $382.11 in delinquent personal property taxes
• Class 'B' Beer and Class 'B' Retailer's License for Bender's Tap Inn, LLC at 251 E. Main Street
• Report on $29,400,000 bond sale for new Waste Water Treatment Plant

The Common Council approved a resolution exempting the city from paying the Sauk County Library Tax for 2025, and passed an ordinance amending Chapter 690 to expand conditional commercial uses in the B-2 zone and eliminate the 10-foot parking setback requirement in the I-3 zone. The council also authorized the Finance Director to write off $382.11 in delinquent personal property taxes. All decisions were approved unanimously 8-0.

• Approved Resolution 4556-24 exempting city from Sauk County Library Tax for 2025 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1973-24 expanding conditional commercial uses in B-2 zone and eliminating 10' parking setback in I-3 zone (8-0)
• Approved granting Finance Director authority to write off $382.11 in delinquent personal property taxes (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Bender's Tap Inn liquor license and monthly reports (8-0)

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission is holding a special meeting to consider broadband expansion funding. This item is scheduled for a closed session for competitive reasons.

• Closed session to consider Broadband Expansion Funding

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two zoning variance requests regarding property setbacks. The board will also conduct its annual Code of Ethics Review.

• Zoning variance request for a fence setback at 440 S Park Street
• Zoning variance request for an attached garage addition setback at 1108 Riverview Rd
• Annual Code of Ethics Review

The Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests: one for a fence at 440 S Park Street with a reduced front setback, and another for a garage addition at 1108 Riverview Rd with a reduced rear setback. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes, signed the Code of Ethics, and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 12/19/23 meeting (4-0)
• Approved 5' front setback variance for fence at 440 S Park Street (4-0)
• Approved 17' rear setback variance for garage addition at 1108 Riverview Rd (4-0)
• Approved Code of Ethics forms (4-0)
• Adjourned at 12:45 PM (4-0)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will first approve the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. It will then receive public information on non‑agenda topics, which will not be discussed or acted upon. Finally, the committee will vote to approve or deny a junk‑violation citation for Suzanne Strubel at 32 Jaz Circle, parcel #276-2515-10500.

• Approve minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting
• Receive public information on non‑agenda topics (no discussion or action)
• Vote to approve or deny junk violation under § 402‑3(L) at 32 Jaz Circle, parcel #276-2515-10500

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will consider several resolutions, including creating a new Fieldhouse Fund and approving the first draw request for the wastewater treatment plant construction. They will also review a memorandum of understanding for the Woolen Mill building, adopt preliminary 2025 capital equipment and improvement budgets, and set a public hearing for an ordinance on flood‑elevation requirements. Minutes from the August 12 meeting will be approved.

• Approve minutes for the August 12, 2024 meeting.
• Resolution 4554-24: Create Fund 50, known as the Fieldhouse Fund.
• Memorandum of Understanding with Donna L. Neuwirth for TID No. 10 Property – Woolen Mill building.
• Resolution 4555-24: Approve first draw request from C.D. Smith for wastewater treatment plant construction.
• Preliminary 2025 Capital Equipment and Improvement Budgets.

The Common Council approved several items, including creating a Fieldhouse Fund, a memorandum of understanding for the Woolen Mill building, the first draw request for the wastewater treatment plant, and preliminary 2025 capital budgets. They also set a public hearing for a flood elevation ordinance. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved Resolution 4554-24 creating Fund 50 (Fieldhouse Fund) (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Donna L. Neuwirth for TID No. 10 Woolen Mill property (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4555-24 first draw request for wastewater treatment plant construction (9-0)
• Approved preliminary 2025 Capital Equipment Plan (9-0)
• Approved preliminary 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (9-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept 23, 2024 on Ordinance 1974-24 (flood elevation for non-conforming structures) (9-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss general business and project updates. The body is considering a hangar lease agreement for Hangar #34.

• Consideration of hangar lease agreement on Hangar #34 with Aaron Matteson
• Update on current projects

The Reedsburg Airport Commission approved a 20-year lease agreement for Hangar #34 with Aaron Matteson, who abstained from the vote. The commission also discussed terminating Al Checky's lease by the end of 2024, but took no formal action. Meeting minutes from July 25, 2024, were approved.

• Approved minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved 20-year lease for Hangar #34 with Aaron Matteson (motion carried, Matteson abstained)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Program and Capital Expenditure Program budget. The committee will also receive updates on current projects and WWTP project Contracts A & B.

• Consideration of 2025 CIP/CEP budget
• Update on WWTP project Contract A & B
• Update on current projects

The committee approved the preliminary 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital Equipment Plan (CEP) budgets as presented by Public Works Director Steven Zibell. They also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting. No action was taken on the WWTP project update or current project updates, which were informational only.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2024 meeting (motion by Schulte, second by Backeberg)
• Approved Public Works CIP and CEP 2025 budgets (motion by Backeberg, second by Schulte)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals will not meet on August 20, 2024, as the meeting has been rescheduled to August 26, 2024. The agenda is procedural, with no substantive items to decide or discuss.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Expenditure Program (CEP) budgets. The meeting also includes an update on department projects and programs.

• Consideration of CIP/CEP budgets
• Update on department projects and programs

The Reedsburg Parks and Recreation Committee approved the CIP/CEP budgets in a 3-0 vote. No action was taken on the update of department projects and programs. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved CIP/CEP budgets (3-0)
• Approved August 24, 2024 minutes (3-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will consider providing first-year funding to three businesses under the Business Incubator Program. The agenda also includes a closed session to review business plans.

• Consider 1st-year funding for Countryside Communication Clinic LLC
• Consider 1st-year funding for Main St Massage & Spa
• Consider 1st-year funding for Busy Bee Bakery
• Consider additional 1st-year funding for Bees Knees Waxing Studio
• Closed session to review business plan for startup business

The Community Development Authority approved funding for Main St Massage & Spa ($450), Busy Bee Bakery ($500), and Bees Knees Waxing Studio ($125) under the Business Incubator Program, with conditions for the first two. A request from Countryside Communication Clinic LLC was tabled until 2025. The meeting included a closed session to review a business plan.

• Approved $450 for Main St Massage & Spa for 6 months, pending building purchase by 12/31/24 and opening within 2 months (abstain: Polk)
• Approved $500 for Busy Bee Bakery for 6 months, pending building purchase by 12/31/24 and opening within 2 months (abstain: Polk)
• Approved $125 for Bees Knees Waxing Studio for 6 months
• Tabled funding request for Countryside Communication Clinic LLC until 2025
• Approved minutes of 7/16/24
• Moved to closed session and reconvened to open session

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM in Reedsburg. Items include employee service recognition, safety updates, financial reports, human resources handbook revisions, and departmental updates from Electric, Telecom, and Water. No action will be taken on public comments or commission concerns.

• Employee Service Recognition for Teri Ruhland (20 years)
• Human Resources handbook revisions on compensatory time, sick time payout, and personal leave
• Financial update including Treasurer’s and compilation reports
• Closed session for competitive reasons on new service options, rates, and Broadband Expansion Funding

City Plan

The City Plan Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a frozen pizza business and a site plan for a Pizza Ranch building. The body will also discuss new alleys on Rusalka Ct and an ordinance to add conditional uses to the B-3 zone.

• Conditional Use Permit for frozen pizza assembly and retail at 420 Plum St (Old School Pizza)
• Site Plan Review for Pizza Ranch and two commercial spaces at 2010 Viking Dr
• Discussion of new alleys on Rusalka Ct for My Home Estates
• Ordinance 1973-24 to add conditional uses to the B-3 zone

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a frozen pizza business and a site plan for a building with three commercial spaces. It also recommended approval of an ordinance adding conditional uses to the B-3 zone.

• Approved conditional use permit for Old School Pizza at 420 Plum St (Horkan, DeBaets abstained)
• Approved site plan for KMD Development, LLC at 2010 Viking Dr with updated parking islands and monument signage
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 1973-24 adding conditional uses to the B-3 zone (DeBaets abstained)
• Approved 7/9/24 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider an order form for Grimm Book Bindery and the acceptance of the Phyllis Miller memorial. The body will also discuss a walking tour on S Park St and a local history survey addendum.

• Grimm Book Bindery order form
• Phyllis Miller memorial recognition and acceptance
• Historic District Walk on S Park St
• Community Market downtown walking tour
• Creation of local addendum to history survey

The Reedsburg Historic Preservation Commission approved two book orders for the Grimm Book Bindery and approved registration for members attending the Historic Preservation Conference in Appleton. The commission discussed but took no action on the Phyllis Miller memorial, a Historic District Walk booklet, a downtown walking tour, the Devor bench, and a local addendum to the history survey.

• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes as amended
• Approved two book orders for Grimm Book Bindery
• Approved registration for Slaats and any other member attending the Historic Preservation Conference (Oct 16-18, Appleton)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business items were listed on the agenda.

Common Council

The Common Council will review a request for a $7,191.20 vehicle collision claim and an amendment for rowhouse and duplex developments. The body will also discuss expanding conditional commercial uses in the B-2 Business Zone and a new ordinance regarding dogs in city parks.

• Claim for damages from a vehicle collision with a City snow plow for $7,191.20
• Amendment to MOU with KMD Development, LLC for 8 rowhouse units (parcel 276-1313-20000) and a duplex (parcel 276-1313-30000)
• Ordinance 1973-24 to expand conditional commercial uses in the B-2 Business Zone
• Ordinance 1974-24 to allow dogs in City parks under specific rules
• Webb Fund Request for Reedsburg Community Tree Lighting

The Common Council approved an ordinance allowing dogs in city parks under specific rules. The council also authorized a $300,000 property offer and approved several funding requests and amendments.

• Approved Ordinance 1974-24 allowing dogs in City parks (9-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft a property offer for $300,000 plus closing costs (9-0)
• Approved $14,935 Webb Fund Request for Reedsburg Community Tree Lighting (9-0)
• Approved $7,191.20 damage claim for vehicle collision with City snowplow (9-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to MOU with KMD Development, LLC regarding assessed value (9-0)
• Approved first reading and Sept. 9 public hearing for Ord. 1973-24 regarding B-2 Business Zone uses (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, hear the finance report, review bills from July, and receive the director’s report. The board will also discuss 2025 budget updates during general business.

• Review of July bills and finance report
• 2025 budget updates discussion

The Reedsburg Public Library Board approved the agenda, June minutes, finance report, and bills totaling $8,604.11. The director reported June circulation of 11,738 and 12,760 visits, and noted RFID tagging is nearing completion. The board received a 2025 budget preview and Sauk County Library System fees, but took no formal action on them.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved bills: $8,482.07 operating, $122.04 utilities (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been canceled. It has been rescheduled for August 12, 2024.

Airport Commission

The Reedsburg Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 27, 2024, and discuss general business items. The agenda includes discussions on hangar compliance, updated flight data, and updates on current projects. No specific votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussions and information updates.

• Discussion on hangar compliance
• Review of updated flight data
• Update on current projects

The Reedsburg Airport Commission approved sending letters to hangar owners requiring compliance with the ordinance by the end of October, with possible monthly commercial rent fees for non-compliance. The commission also approved the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed Flight Aware data and a new counter system, but took no action on those items.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved sending compliance letters to hangar owners with deadline of end of October (motion carried)
• Discussed Flight Aware data and new counter system; no action taken

Common Council

The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $29,400,000 in taxable sanitary sewerage system revenue bond anticipation notes, two certified survey maps, an urban area boundary amendment, a rezoning ordinance for the new business park, and a code repeal. An amendment to a memorandum of understanding with KMD Development for eight row house units and a duplex failed on a 3-5 vote. The council also approved two quit claim deeds.

• Approved $29.4M sewer revenue bond anticipation notes (8-0)
• Approved CSM for Parcel #276-2244-58100 (8-0)
• Approved CSM for Parcel #276-2245-11000 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4556-24 amending Urban Area Boundary (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1972-24 rezoning business park parcels to I-4 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4554-24 repealing Code Section 615-9(B)(32) (8-0)
• Denied Amendment No. 1 to KMD Development MOU for row houses and duplex (3-5)
• Approved quit claim deeds for 1100 Industrial Street and 2331 Sarah Rose Lane (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to consider removing a no-parking ordinance on South Willow Street and receive updates on current projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a public comment period for non-agenda topics.

• Consideration of removing Ordinance 615-9 (B) (32) no parking on west side of South Willow Street from Main Street south 70 feet
• Update on current projects
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024 meeting

The committee recommended the removal of a specific no-parking ordinance to align with South Willow Street's conversion to a one-way street. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2024, meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Recommended removal of Ordinance 615-9 (B) (32)

Police & Fire Commission

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 16, 2024, and receive monthly reports from the police and fire chiefs for April, May, and June. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from 04/16/2024 meeting
• Police chief monthly reports for April, May, June
• Fire chief monthly reports for April, May, June

The commission met to review the June 2024 Police Chief's report and approve administrative items. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its scheduled meeting for July 16, 2024. Consequently, no agenda items, including the approval of minutes or general business, will be discussed or decided. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a notice of cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss improvements to Anna Stone Park and consider changes to the current ordinance regarding animals in public grounds. The committee will also receive an update on department projects and programs. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Anna Stone Park improvements
• Consideration of changing the current animals in public grounds ordinance
• Update on department projects and programs

The committee met to discuss Anna Stone Park improvements, dog in parks ordinances, and department project updates. No substantive decisions were made on these items.

• Approved July 16, 2024, minutes (4-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review and potentially approve first-year funding for three startups under the Business Incubator Program. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a business plan for competitive reasons, followed by open session decisions on funding.

• Closed session to review business plan for startup under Business Incubator Program
• Consider 1st-year funding for Countryside Communication Clinic LLC
• Consider 1st-year funding for Northbound Wellness
• Consider 1st-year funding for HTT WI LLC

The Community Development Authority approved first-year funding for Northbound Wellness and HTT WI LLC. Both businesses were granted $500 for six months, contingent upon the submission of a signed lease.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $500 for 6 months to Northbound Wellness pending signed lease
• Approved $500 for 6 months to HTT WI LLC pending signed lease

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will hold its regular meeting to receive updates from staff, approve bills and minutes, and consider operational changes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss new service options and rates for competitive reasons. The commission will also review a quit claim deed transferring property to the City of Reedsburg.

• Closed session per Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) to consider new service options and rates
• Review and approve Quit Claim Deed retitling property to the City of Reedsburg
• Consider alternate hours of operation and work schedules
• Audit presentation by Baker Tilly
• Employee service recognition: Ryan Churchill (5 years)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review the 2024 budget and a preview of the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding 2025 SCLS fees.

• 2024 Budget Review
• 2025 SCLS Fees
• 2025 Budget Preview

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees approved its May minutes, finance report, and bills totaling $17,171.72 from library operating funds and $144.41 from utilities. The board also approved continuing participation in infrastructure, technology, and the integrated library system (ILS) through SCLS. The director's report noted summer reading registration numbers, donated sponsorship items, and nearly 5,000 visits to the library's Recollection Wisconsin page.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved finance report
• Approved bills: $17,171.72 from library operating and $144.41 from utilities
• Approved continued participation in infrastructure, technology, and ILS through SCLS
• Adjourned

City Plan

The Reedsburg City Plan Commission will review several land use requests, including a variance for a new cul-de-sac on Skinner Drive, certified survey map reviews for street and lot divisions, and a site plan for storage building condominiums. These proposals determine how specific parcels can be subdivided and developed, which establishes property boundaries and commercial construction standards for nearby properties. The commission will discuss the items but will not take final action at this meeting.

• Variance request for a new cul-de-sac street in a business park on Skinner Dr (parcel #276-2244-58100)
• Certified survey map review for the new cul-de-sac street on Skinner Dr
• Certified survey map review to create Lot 1 from a parent parcel on Wengel Dr/Zinga Dr (parcel #276-2245-11000)
• Site plan review for phase 1 of storage building condominiums on Wengel Dr/Zinga Dr

The commission approved a variance and recommended approval for a cul-de-sac on Skinner Drive. It also recommended approval for a lot creation on Wengel Dr/Zinga Dr and approved a site plan for storage building condominiums.

• Approved variance for cul-de-sac street at Skinner Dr (parcel #276-2244-58100)
• Recommended approval of Certified Survey Map for Skinner Dr cul-de-sac
• Recommended approval of Certified Survey Map to create Lot 1 at Wengel Dr/Zinga Dr
• Approved site plan for phase 1 of Storage Building Condominiums pending window trim review

Common Council

The Council will receive a presentation regarding the financial strategy and timeline for the new Waste Water Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes receiving monthly reports on finances, building permits, and ambulance activity.

• Presentation: Financial strategy and timeline for the new Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Receive June 2024 Financial Report
• Receive June 2024 Building Permit Report
• Receive June 2024 Ambulance Activity Report

The Common Council approved its consent agenda 8-0, covering the June 24 minutes and June financial, building permit, and ambulance reports. The only other business was a presentation by Carol Wirth of Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals on the financial strategy and timeline for a new Waste Water Treatment Plant; no action on the plant was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, June 2024 financial, building permit, and ambulance reports) (8-0)
• Heard presentation on financing strategy and timeline for new Waste Water Treatment Plant (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Personnel Committee

The scheduled Personnel Committee meeting for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee at this time.

Airport Commission

The Reedsburg Airport Commission will approve recent meeting minutes and discuss a hangar donation from BP Farms. Members will also review a hangar inspection report to determine compliance steps and receive updates on ongoing airport projects.

• Approval of April 25 and May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a hangar donation from BP Farms
• Review of a hangar inspection report and compliance steps
• Updates on current airport projects

The Reedsburg Airport Commission approved minutes from April 25 and May 16, 2024, and accepted the old Blue Hangar from BP Farms after Bill Pierce offered to donate it back to the city on condition the city keep and maintain the new signage. The Commission also reviewed hangar inspection reports, found some hangars non-compliant with the current ordinance, and directed Max Buckner to send letters giving owners 21 days to submit a compliance plan. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 am.

• Approved minutes from April 25 and May 16, 2024 meetings (motion carried)
• Accepted donation of old Blue Hangar from BP Farms, with condition that city keep and maintain new signage (motion carried)
• Directed Max Buckner to send compliance letters to non-compliant hangar owners, giving 21 days to submit a plan (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 8:32 am (motion carried)

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will enter into a closed session regarding personnel matters. This session is specifically for the interview and hiring of Police Officer candidates.

• Closed session for interviewing/hiring Police Officer(s)

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission convened for a closed session to interview and hire police officer candidates. No public actions or decisions were recorded in the minutes, as the session was restricted to employment matters under Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.

• Entered closed session to interview/hire Police Officer(s) candidates
• No public actions taken

City Plan

The Commission will consider recommendations for rezoning several parcels to B-2 and I-4 classifications. The meeting also includes a review of a certified survey map to divide property into four lots and a site plan review for an Auto Medic building.

• Recommend Ordinance 1972-24 to rezone parcels #276-2244-58200, 276-2244-58001, 276-2244-58100, 276-2244-58010 & 276-2244-58020 to B-2 and I-4
• Recommend Resolution 4550-24 Certified Survey Map for parcel #276-2244-58200 to create three lots and one outlot
• Site plan review for new Auto Medic building and parking lot at parcel #276-2244-58200

The Reedsburg Plan Commission recommended rezoning five parcels to B-2 and I-4 districts for a new Business Park. They also recommended a Certified Survey Map to divide one of those parcels into three lots and an outlot. Additionally, the Commission approved the site plan for a new Auto Medic building and parking lot after discussing siding colors and fencing.

• Approved 6/11/24 meeting minutes
• Recommended rezoning parcels to B-2 and I-4 for Business Park
• Recommended Certified Survey Map to divide parcel into three lots and outlot
• Approved site plan for Auto Medic building and parking lot

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will vote on a first reading and set a July 22 public hearing for Ordinance 1972-24, which rezones business park parcels from B-2 to I-4 zoning. The council will also consider Plan Commission recommendations for a duplex/townhouse project at 17 Lois Drive and a survey map for lots at 3100 E. Main St. A temporary Class B retailer license for a fire department fundraiser at 131 S. Park Street is on the consent agenda. These items affect local land use rules, housing development standards, and event operations.

• First reading and July 22 public hearing for Ordinance 1972-24 rezoning business park parcels from B-2 to I-4 zoning
• Plan Commission recommendation for duplex/townhouse development at 17 Lois Drive
• Plan Commission recommendation for certified survey map at 3100 E. Main St. lots
• Temporary Class B retailer license for Reedsburg Rescue Fund, Inc. event at 131 S. Park Street
• Committee reports from Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Utility Commission, and Zoning Board

The Reedsburg Common Council approved the consent agenda, set a public hearing for July 22, 2024, regarding Ordinance 1972-24 to rezone business park parcels from B-2 Business to I-4 Business Center, and approved house and driveway widths for a duplex/townhouse development at 17 Lois Drive. The council also approved a Certified Survey Map for 3100 E. Main St. lots within the new Business Park.

• Approved consent agenda including June 10, 2024 minutes and Temporary Class B/Class B Retailer's License for Reedsburg Rescue Fund, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved first reading and set public hearing for July 22, 2024, for Ordinance 1972-24 to rezone business park parcels (9-0)
• Approved Planned Development Group for house and driveway width at 17 Lois Drive (9-0)
• Approved Certified Survey Map (Res. 4550-24) for 3100 E. Main St. lots in the new Business Park (9-0)

Public Works Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Reedsburg Public Works Committee for June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss potential improvements to Anna Stone Park. The meeting also includes a consideration of changes to the current ordinance regarding animals in public grounds.

• Anna Stone Park improvements
• Changes to current animals in public grounds ordinance
• Department projects and programs update

Community Development Authority

The scheduled meeting for the Community Development Authority on June 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee at this time.

Utility Commission

The Commission will review financial reports and bills. The agenda includes a consideration of storage yard expansion and energy efficiency non-profit grant applications.

• Consideration of storage yard expansion
• Energy Efficiency Non-Profit Grant applications
• Employee Service Recognition for Dave Gher
• Financial update including treasurer's reports and bills

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and bills from May. The board is also scheduled to consider a capital request for 2025.

• Consider 2025 Capital request

City Plan

The Plan Commission will review a conditional use permit for a 4-unit townhouse development at 17 Lois Dr. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a fence at 81 W Main St.

• Conditional Use Permit / Planned Development Group for 4-unit townhouse at 17 Lois Dr
• Discussion of fence at 81 W Main St

The commission recommended approval for a 4-unit townhouse project at 17 Lois Dr, noting that the project will require a City Council waiver for townhouse and driveway widths. The commission also discussed a fence at 81 W Main St but did not take formal action.

• Approved 5/13/24 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of 4-unit townhouse at 17 Lois Dr
• Discussed 8-foot fence at 81 W Main St (no action taken)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review a Historical Survey Report and discuss creating a local addendum. Members will also discuss methods for recognizing historic residential and commercial districts.

• Payment for annual domain renewal for HPC website
• Review and approval of Historical Survey Report
• Discussion of local addendum to the Historical Survey Report
• Updates on Devor memorial and Mackey recognition projects

The Commission approved the Historical Survey Report and authorized payment for the annual website domain renewal. Members discussed potential addendums to the report and strategies for increasing awareness of local historic buildings, including future walking tours.

• Approved May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved annual payment for HPC website domain renewal
• Approved Historical Survey Report
• Scheduled next meeting for August 12

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will review several items including a development agreement for the Holiday Inn Express in TID 9. The meeting includes discussions on wastewater treatment plant applications and potential changes to city zoning and stop sign locations.

• Amendment #2 to the Development Agreement with HIE - Reedsburg for Holiday Inn Express in TID 9
• Ordinance 1970-24 regarding multifamily density and Zero Lot Line Zoning
• Ordinance 1971-24 regarding stop signs at Commercial Avenue/Industrial Avenue and Commercial Avenue/S. Viking Drive
• Resolution 4549-24 for USDA application related to Wastewater Treatment Plant construction
• Public Amusement/Carnival License for Mr. Ed's Magical Midway, LLC for Butterfest

The Common Council appointed Jacob Crosetto and Steve Zibell as Interim Co-City Administrators. The council also approved zoning changes for multifamily density and added new stop signs to Commercial Avenue.

• Appointed Jacob Crosetto and Steve Zibell as Interim Co-City Administrators (8-0)
• Approved Amendment #2 to the Holiday Inn Express development agreement in TID 9 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1970-24 regarding multifamily density and Zero Lot Line Zoning (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1971-24 adding stop signs at Commercial Ave/Industrial Ave and Commercial Ave/S. Viking Drive (8-0)
• Approved renaming NW Recreation Area to Legends Park (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4547-24 for Income Continuation Insurance Plan enrollment (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4549-24 authorizing USDA application signatures for Wastewater Treatment Plant construction (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4548-24 accepting the Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (8-0)

Personnel Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Personnel Committee on June 3, 2024, has been canceled.

Common Council

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Common Council has been canceled. The cancellation is due to the observation of Memorial Day.

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will enter a closed session to discuss employment matters. This includes interviewing and hiring candidates for Police Officer positions.

• Closed session for interviewing/hiring Police Officer(s)

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission adopted its agenda and voted 3-0 to enter closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, specifically the interviewing and hiring of Police Officer candidates. The minutes record a 3-0 motion to exit closed session and a 3-0 motion to adjourn at 8:12pm. No hiring decision, vote, or other substantive action taken in closed session is recorded in these minutes. Members David Estes (Chair), Scott Larson, and Jim Wieczorek were present; Beth DeForge and Art Shrader were absent.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session at 7:00pm for police officer candidate interviewing/hiring (3-0)
• Exited closed session (3-0)
• Adjourned at 8:12pm (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee at this time.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss potential improvements to Anna Stone Park. The committee will also consider a name change for the Northwest Recreation Area and conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics.

• Anna Stone Park improvements
• Park name change for Northwest Recreation Area
• Annual review of Code of Ethics
• Update of Department Projects and Programs

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a motion to change the name of the Northwest Recreation Area to 'Legends' Park. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous April 16 meeting. Other agenda items, including discussions on Anna Stone Park improvements and a Code of Ethics update, resulted in no action being taken.

• Approved renaming Northwest Recreation Area to 'Legends' Park (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• No action taken on Anna Stone Park improvements
• No action taken on Code of Ethics
• No action taken on department projects update
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review CDA updates and the annual Code of Ethics. The committee will also consider first-year funding for Polish’d & Pampered Nailz and Kessler’s Vault under the Business Incubator Program. A closed session is scheduled to review a business plan for a startup.

• First-year funding for Polish’d & Pampered Nailz
• First-year funding for Kessler’s Vault
• Review of annual Code of Ethics
• Closed session to review a Business Incubator Program business plan

The Community Development Authority approved monthly funding for two startup businesses. The board also reviewed updates from B & G Tax and signed annual Code of Ethics forms.

• Approved 3/19/24 minutes
• Approved $200 per month for 6 months for Polish’d & Pampered Nailz
• Approved $500 per month for 4 months for Kessler’s Vault (Polk abstained)

Utility Commission

The Commission will review financial updates and approve bills. The meeting includes supervisor reports from the Water, Telecom, and Electric departments, as well as an employee service recognition for Logan Coy.

• Employee Service Recognition: Logan Coy, Fiber Foreman (10 years)
• Financial compilation reports and bill approvals
• Water Department supervisor report
• Telecom Department supervisor report
• Electric Department supervisor report

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss the Airport Master Plan and consider purchasing FlightAware data for evaluation. The meeting also includes a review of the Code of Ethics.

• Discussion of Airport Master Plan
• Consideration of purchasing FlightAware data to evaluate
• Review of Code of Ethics

The Commission decided to purchase 36 months of flight data from Flightaware to assist with flight numbers. Members also reviewed and signed a code of ethics. Discussions were held regarding runway rehabilitation and reconstruction options, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved purchase of 36 months of Flightaware data for $1,600
• Members reviewed and signed code of ethics

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider renting 6 to 8 parking spots near 201 E Main Street. The committee will also discuss CMAR for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and receive updates on current projects.

• Renting 6 to 8 parking spots adjacent to 201 E Main Street
• Consideration of CMAR for WWTP and recommending a resolution
• Update on current projects
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from its April 17, 2024 meeting and voted to recommend the 2023 wastewater CMAR report to the Common Council. The report ranked every category an A except the influent category, which was ranked an F. The committee took no action on a request from Founders 3 Real Estate to rent parking stalls from the city-owned lot behind Vierbicher's office downtown, citing precedent and enforcement concerns. The committee also received an update on current projects and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended 2023 wastewater CMAR report to Common Council (motion carried)
• No action on Founders 3 Real Estate request to rent city parking stalls
• No action on project update from Zibell
• Adjourned at 6:10 p.m. (motion carried)

City Plan

The scheduled meeting of the Reedsburg City Plan Commission for May 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the commission at this time.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve a Historical Survey Report. The commission will also discuss creating a local addendum to the report and develop a summer meeting schedule.

• Review and approval of Historical Survey Report
• Discussion regarding a local addendum to the Historical Survey Report
• Development of a summer meeting schedule
• Review of the Annual Code of Ethics

The Historic Preservation Commission approved contacting Legacy Architecture to ask for an editable copy of the Historic Survey Report so the commission could make corrections itself and maintain the document in the future. The commission also approved the April 1, 2024 minutes as amended. A proposal to take a month off in the summer was discussed but no action was taken, and the ethics forms were signed.

• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes as amended (change number of proposed historic districts)
• Approved contacting Legacy Architecture to inquire about receiving an editable copy of the Historic Survey Report
• No action taken on a proposal to take a month off during the summer
• Ethics forms were signed
• Approved adjourning at 5:10 PM

City Plan

The City Plan Commission will meet to review a certified survey map for a property division and duplex split. The meeting also includes a review of the Code of Ethics.

• Certified Survey Map to divide property and duplex into two lots at 805 Hay Creek Trail (Parcel #276-2772-00000)
• Review of Code of Ethics

The Reedsburg Plan Commission approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting. The commission recommended approval of a Certified Survey Map to divide a property and duplex at 805 Hay Creek Trail into two lots. Members also reviewed and signed the Code of Ethics.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of Certified Survey Map for 805 Hay Creek Trail (Parcel #276-2772-00000)
• Reviewed and signed Code of Ethics

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will consider a new ordinance regarding stop signs at two intersections. The meeting also includes discussions on a house renovation project, a potential rail crossing quiet zone, and several public works contracts.

• Ordinance 1971-24: Adding stop signs to Commercial Avenue/Industrial Avenue and Commercial Avenue/S. Viking Drive
• Resolution 4546-24: Designating the Baraboo River as a National Water Trail
• Public Works contracts for Waste Water Treatment Plant construction (Contract A and Contract B)
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Town & Country Engineering for wastewater plant construction
• Certified Survey Map for 805 Haycreek Trail for duplex construction

The Common Council awarded two construction contracts for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and approved an engineering agreement amendment. The council also approved a survey map for a duplex and supported designating the Baraboo River as a National Water Trail.

• Awarded Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract A to C.D. Smith (8-0)
• Awarded Interceptor, Force Main and Outfall Contract B to Gerke Excavating (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with Town & Country Engineering (8-0)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for duplex construction at 805 Haycreek Trail (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 4546-24 designating Baraboo River as a National Water Trail (8-0)
• Approved first reading and June 10 public hearing for Ordinance 1971-24 regarding stop signs (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the expenditure of $11,434.80 in bills and authorized the purchase of three replacement trees using landscaping donations. The board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel and public business.

• Approved finance report
• Approved $11,029.07 in operating bills and $405.73 in utility bills
• Approved quote for one Gingko, one Honeylocust, and one Linden tree for the parking lot
• Approved entry into closed session under Wisconsin statutes 19.85(1)(c) and 19.85(1)(e)

Personnel Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Personnel Committee on May 6, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or action.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to consider a hangar lease for Lot #26 and the installation of an operation counter. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Airport Master Plan.

• Hangar lease consideration for Lot #26
• Installation of an operation counter
• Airport Master Plan discussion

The Airport Commission approved minutes from its November 30, 2023 meeting and agreed to enter a lease agreement with Mike Bidwell for a proposed 52'x40' hangar on lot #26, with the current rate stated at $250.00 per year. The commission took no action on plane counters, instead directing Tom Parker to investigate options further. The commission also discussed the ongoing Master Plan and agreed to hold its next meeting on May 16th if possible.

• Approved minutes from the November 30, 2023 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved entering into a lease agreement with Mike Bidwell for a hangar on lot #26 (motion carried)
• No action on purchasing a plane counter; Tom Parker to investigate options
• Agreed to hold next meeting on May 16th if possible
• Adjourned at 8:43 am (motion carried)

Ordinance Committee

The committee will review two property violation cases regarding junk items and vehicles. These matters involve specific parcels located at 203 Laurel St and 348 W Main St.

• Junk violation at 203 Laurel St (Nathaniel G Kolar)
• Junk car and junk violation at 348 W Main St (Andrew G Koch)

The committee found probable cause for junk violations at two properties. Both cases will remain open until May 23rd, after which citations will be issued and debris removed at the owners' expense.

• Found probable cause for junk violation at 203 Laurel St (5-0)
• Found probable cause for junk car and junk violations at 348 W Main St (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2021 (3-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several items including road intersection repairs, a new auto center relocation, and various alcohol licenses. The meeting also includes a first reading for an ordinance regarding multifamily density zoning.

• Sale of up to $4,500,000 in promissory notes for intersection repairs and S. Viking Drive extension
• Memorandum of Understanding with Auto Medic, LLC for a 7,000 square foot center on the 3200 block of Skinner Drive
• Ordinance 1970-24 regarding multifamily density and Zero Lot Line Zoning
• Original Alcohol Beverage License for Bender's Tap Inn at 251 E. Main Street
• Temporary Class B/Class B Retailer's Licenses for Reedsburg Jaycees and Reedsburg Pirates Baseball

The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution to issue up to $4.5 million in general obligation notes for intersection repairs and extending S. Viking Drive. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Auto Medic, LLC for a new auto repair center in the business park and a $37,000 grant for Plenke's Pond parking lot reconstruction. Additionally, the council set a public hearing for June 10 regarding proposed changes to multifamily density and zoning rules.

• Approved Resolution 4544-24 authorizing up to $4.5M in general obligation notes for road projects (8-0)
• Approved MOU with Auto Medic, LLC for relocation to 3200 block of Skinner Drive (8-0)
• Approved Webb Fund application for Plenke's Pond parking lot reconstruction, not to exceed $37,000 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including alcohol licenses and appointments (8-0)
• Set public hearing for June 10, 2024, on Ordinance 1970-24 regarding multifamily density and zoning (8-0)
• Entered and exited closed session for property purchasing and fund investing deliberations (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider adding a stop sign at the intersection of Industrial Street and Commercial Avenue to create a 4-way stop. Members will also receive updates on current projects.

• Proposed 4-way stop at Industrial Street and Commercial Avenue
• Update on current projects

The Public Works Committee recommended installing a 4-way stop at the intersection of Commercial Avenue and Industrial Street following a request from Skinner Transfer. The committee reviewed a video of a 2023 accident and noted the Police Chief's support for the change.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended 4-way stop at Industrial Drive and Commercial Avenue

Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission will review monthly reports from the Ambulance Chief and Police Chief covering January, February, and March 2024. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of January, February, and March 2024 Ambulance Chief reports
• Review of January, February, and March 2024 Police Chief reports
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/17/2023, 01/17/2024, and 04/03/2024

The commission met to review police activity statistics and staffing updates. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee.

Common Council

The Common Council held a special reorganization meeting to elect Dave Knudsen as Council President for a one-year term. The council also approved the Mayor's board appointments, designated Boardman & Clark, LLP as City Attorney, and certified the municipal bond schedule and corporate boundaries. All motions passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved Mayoral appointments to Boards, Committees & Commissions (9-0)
• Elected Dave Knudsen as Council President for one-year term (8-0-1)
• Appointed Boardman & Clark, LLP as City Attorney for one-year term (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4541-24 designating Reedsburg Independent as official City Newspaper (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4542-24 designating Public Depositories for City funds (9-0)
• Certified the Municipal Bond Schedule (9-0)
• Certified the City Corporate Boundary (9-0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss potential improvements at Anna Stone Park located at 300 W. Second Street. The meeting also includes an update on various department projects and programs.

• Discussion of Anna Stone Park Improvements
• Update of Department Projects and Programs

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the minutes from its March 19, 2024 meeting. The committee considered park improvements at Anna Stone Park and received an update on department projects, but took no action on either item. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• No action taken on Anna Stone Park improvements
• No action taken on department projects update
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The scheduled meeting for the Community Development Authority on April 16, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee.

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will review financial reports and department updates. The meeting includes consideration of cell phone reimbursement amounts and a closed session regarding new service options and rates.

• Consideration of cell phone reimbursement amounts
• Recognition of Electric Supervisor Dennis Horkan for 25 years of service
• Closed session to consider new service options and rates
• Review of financial reports and bills

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and bills from March. The board is also considering a proposal for tree replacement and receiving an update on a community survey.

• Proposal for tree replacement
• Update on community survey
• Closed session regarding employee compensation or performance
• Closed session regarding purchasing public properties or investing funds

The Board approved the 2023 DPI Annual Report and authorized SCLS to submit adjacent county funding requests. A proposal for a community survey to launch in April was also approved. The board entered a closed session to discuss public property or fund investments.

• Approved 2023 DPI Annual Report
• Approved SCLS to submit adjacent county funding requests on library's behalf
• Approved community survey proposal for April launch
• Approved February bills: $7,763.06 (operating), $12,620 (Capital Improvement), $791.31 (Utilities)

City Plan

The City Plan Commission will consider recommending zoning amendments for zero lot line duplexes and multi-family housing in the B-3 zone. The commission will also review an annual conditional use permit for farming on vacant residential lots at 1040 Clark St.

• Annual Conditional Use Permit for farming on vacant residential-zoned lots at 1040 Clark St
• Zoning amendments for zero lot line duplexes and multi-family housing in the B-3 zone
• Review of development updates

The Reedsburg Plan Commission approved an annual Conditional Use Permit for farming on vacant residential-zoned lots at 1040 Clark St (Parcels 3180 & 3202) with six 2023 conditions. It also recommended approval of zoning amendments for zero lot line duplexes and multi-family housing in the B-3 zone. The commission received an update that an Army Corps of Engineers study found minimal flood storage potential along the Baraboo River. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.

• Approved 3/12/24 meeting minutes
• Approved annual Conditional Use Permit for farming at 1040 Clark St (Parcels 3180 & 3202) with 2023 conditions
• Recommended approval of zoning amendments for zero lot line duplexes and multi-family housing in B-3 zone
• Adjourned at 6:15 PM

Common Council

The Council will review several items including a memorandum of understanding for a contractor condominium project and bids for road construction. They will also consider a pay scale modification for the School Resource Officer position.

• MOU with NBT Real Estate, LLC for Contractor Condominium near Zinga Drive and S. Wengel Drive
• Bid award for reconstruction of Viking Drive/E. Main Street intersection and extension of S. Viking Drive
• Annual bid for property mowing and junk removal to Prestige Landscaping
• Ordinance 1968-24 rezoning 148 & 156 Vine Street from B-1 Business to B-3 Business
• MOU with WPPA/RPPA to modify pay scale for the School Resource Officer position

The Common Council approved a construction bid for the Viking Drive and E. Main Street intersection and an MOU for a contractor condominium project. The council also approved a rezoning request for Vine Street and a pay scale modification for the School Resource Officer position.

• Approved MOU with NBT Real Estate, LLC for contractor condominium project (9-0)
• Awarded Viking Drive/E. Main Street reconstruction bid to Gerke Excavating, Inc. (9-0)
• Awarded annual mowing and junk removal bid to Prestige Landscaping (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4543-24 recognizing World Migratory Bird Day (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1968-24 rezoning 148 & 156 Vine Street to B-3 Business (9-0)
• Approved MOU with WPPA/RPPA to modify School Resource Officer pay scale (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 2024 financial and permit reports (9-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review design guidelines for the new Business Park and receive updates on the Childcare initiative. The meeting also includes updates on development projects and career pathways programs.

• Review of design guidelines for the new Business Park
• Update on the Community Childcare Fund program
• Update on REDC's role with Reedsburg School District and MATC career pathways
• Update on development projects
• Tour of Holiday Inn Express

The commission approved the October 4, 2023, meeting minutes. Members reviewed design guidelines for a new business park and discussed the creation of a Community Childcare Fund. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved 10/4/2023 meeting minutes

Police & Fire Commission

The Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission will meet on April 3, 2024. The commission plans to enter a closed session to interview and hire police officer candidates. Public comments will be received but not discussed or acted upon at this meeting.

• Closed session for interviewing/hiring police officer candidates

The commission entered a closed session to consider the interviewing and hiring of police officer candidates. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session for police officer candidate interviewing/hiring (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to review and recommend a wage amendment for the School Resource Officer position to the Common Council. The committee will also receive information on non-agenda topics from the public, though no action will be taken on those items.

• Wage amendment recommendation for the School Resource Officer position

The Personnel Committee approved the minutes from August 7, 2023, and voted to recommend a wage amendment for Police Department School Resource Officer positions to the Common Council.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Recommended wage amendment for Police Department School Resource Officer positions to the Common Council (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:14pm (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive a presentation regarding a city-wide Historical Survey involving Legacy Architecture, Inc and the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office. Members will review the survey and consider its acceptance.

• Presentation of city-wide Historical Survey by Legacy Architecture, Inc and Wis State Historic Preservation Office
• Review and comments on Historic Survey
• Approval of Historic Survey acceptance
• Review status of Devor memorial installation

The Commission received a presentation on the city-wide Historical Survey from Legacy Architecture, Inc. and the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office. The survey identified eight buildings and one potential district eligible for the National Register. A vote to formally accept the survey was deferred to the May meeting to allow for corrections.

• Approved February 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Tabled acceptance of the Historic Survey until May meeting

Airport Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Airport Commission on March 28, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or action.

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will review a memorandum of understanding for an 11,700 square foot multi-tenant commercial building. The agenda also includes ordinance changes regarding the 911 system and several public works contract bids.

• MOU for 11,700 square foot commercial building on N. Viking Drive
• Ordinance 1969-24 regarding unlawful use of the 911 emergency system
• Public Works bids for curb, gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt projects
• Resolution to vacate a portion of South Avenue near the railroad right of way
• Sidewalk repair and installation in "Area F"

The Common Council approved a memorandum of understanding for a new commercial building on N. Viking Drive and passed an ordinance regarding the unlawful use of 911. The council also awarded several 2024 public works bids and approved sidewalk installations in Area F.

• Approved MOU with KMD Development, LLC for 11,700 sq ft commercial building (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1969-24 creating 434-3(B) Unlawful Use of 911 Emergency Number/System (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 4538-24 to vacate and discontinue portion of South Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 4539-24 for Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (6-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision plat for My Home Estates - Phase 2 (6-0)
• Awarded 2024 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk bid to Rennhack Construction (6-0)
• Awarded 2024 Asphalt Pavement bid to D.L. Gasser (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 4540-24 for sidewalk repairs and installation in Area F (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review several construction-related bids and a resolution for sidewalk repairs. Members will also receive updates on current projects.

• Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk bids
• Crushed Aggregate bids
• Asphalt Pavement bids
• Heavy Equipment Rental bids
• South Viking Drive bids (opening March 20th)

The committee recommended accepting the low bids for annual curb, gutter, crushed aggregate, asphalt, and heavy equipment contracts. It also recommended a sidewalk repair resolution for area F to the Common Council.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended low bids for Curb, Gutter, Crushed Aggregate, Asphalt and Heavy Equipment annual contracts
• Recommended Resolution 4540-24 (sidewalk repair for area F) to Common Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals on March 19, 2024, was cancelled. No business or topics were listed for discussion.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss potential improvements to Anna Stone Park. Members will also consider moving the Community Lights display from City Park to Webb Park.

• Anna Stone Park improvements discussion
• Proposed relocation of Community Lights display from City Park to Webb Park
• Update on department projects and programs

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the relocation of the Community Lights display. No action was taken regarding park improvements at Anna Stone Park or department project updates.

• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved moving Community Lights display from City Park to Webb Park (4-0)

Community Development Authority

The committee will review updates and consider several funding requests for businesses under the Business Incubator Program. The meeting includes a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business.

• Closed session to review business plan for startup business under the Business Incubator Program
• 1st-year funding for Hair Talks under the Business Incubator Program
• 1st-year funding for Cosmic Connections under the Business Incubator Program
• Additional 1st-year funding for MACS Form, LLC under the Business Incubator Program

Utility Commission

The Reedsburg Utility Commission will review financial reports, approve bills, and receive updates from the telecom, electric, and water departments. The meeting also includes employee service recognitions.

• Consideration of 2024 vehicle and equipment charge rates
• Employee service recognitions for Jeremy Schyvinck, Hunter Coy, and Doug Gurgel
• Updates from the Telecom, Electric, and Water departments
• Review of treasurer's and financial compilation reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees will review February bills and a finance report. The board will also consider approving the 2023 Annual Report and a proposal for a 2024 community library survey.

• Approval of finalized 2023 Annual Report
• Recommendation for SCLS to submit adjacent county funding requests
• Proposal for 2024 community library survey
• Salary Review Subcommittee update

The Board approved the January finance report and operating bills. Authorization was granted for President McBride to sign the 2023 DPI Annual report once completed.

• Approved $59,817.24 in library operating bills
• Approved January finance report
• Authorized President McBride to sign 2023 DPI Annual report upon completion

City Plan

The Plan Commission will review a rezoning request for Vine Street and a subdivision plat for new duplexes on 8th Street. The meeting also includes an update regarding the Great Sauk State Trail.

• ORD 1968-24: Rezoning of 148 & 156 Vine Street from B-1 to B-3 Business
• Subdivision Plat and site plan for new duplexes at 1351 8th St (Armida Court)
• Update on Great Sauk State Trail

The Plan Commission recommended two items for City Council approval: a business rezone on Vine Street and a subdivision plat for duplexes on 8th Street. The commission also received an update regarding the Great Sauk State Trail route.

• Recommended approval to Council for rezone of 148 & 156 Vine Street from B-1 to B-3 Business
• Recommended approval to Council for final Subdivision Plat and site plan for duplexes at 1351 8th St (Armida Court)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the installation of a Devor Memorial in Greenwood Cemetery. The meeting also includes updates on a website transition and a report on a grant application to UW-Extension/Sauk County.

• Installation of a Devor Memorial in Greenwood Cemetery
• Preparations for Historical Survey presentation
• Report on grant application to UW-Extension/Sauk County
• Review of budget limitations regarding proposed projects
• Update on website transition

The commission reported that a grant request to UW-Extension/Sauk County was approved. Members discussed the relocation of a Devor Memorial bench to Greenwood Cemetery and the technical limitations of the city website for hosting the HPC site.

• Approved February 12, 2024 minutes
• Reported approval of grant application to UW-Extension/Sauk County

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will review several rezoning ordinances for business and residential properties. The agenda also includes receiving February 2024 financial, building permit, and ambulance activity reports. A closed session is scheduled to consider public employee evaluations.

• Ordinance 1968-24: Rezoning 148 & 156 Vine Street from B-1 to B-3 Business
• Ordinance 1966-24: Rezoning Eagle Ridge Court from Agricultural to R-2 Residential
• Ordinance 1967-24: Rezoning 338 & 340 E. Main Street from B-1 to B-3 Business
• February 2024 financial, building permit, and ambulance activity reports

The Common Council approved two rezoning ordinances for properties on E. Main Street and Eagle Ridge Court. A public hearing was scheduled for a third rezoning request on Vine Street. The council also entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Ordinance 1966-24 rezoning Eagle Ridge Court from Agricultural to R-2 Residential (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1967-24 rezoning 338 & 340 E. Main Street from B-1 Business to B-3 Business (9-0)
• Approved first reading and set April 8, 2024 public hearing for Ordinance 1968-24 rezoning 148 & 156 Vine Street (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 2024 financial, building permit, and ambulance reports (9-0)

Personnel Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Reedsburg Personnel Committee has been canceled. No business or actions are listed for this session.

Common Council

The Common Council will review several items including a new housing development proposal and an ordinance regarding the 911 emergency system. The agenda also includes decisions on infrastructure bids and intersection improvements.

• Ordinance 1969-24: Amending Chapter 434 regarding unlawful use of the 911 emergency system
• Letter of support for a potential canoe landing development on HWY 136
• Installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at 230 Railroad Street
• Conditional Use Permit for housing including duplexes, 8-plexes, and a clubhouse
• Plum Street sewer and water bids

The Common Council approved a conditional use permit for a new housing development featuring duplexes and 8-plexes. The council also awarded a sewer and water bid for Plum Street and contracted for intersection improvements at 19th Street and N. Viking Drive.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for housing development on Parcel #276-2537-00000 (9-0)
• Awarded Plum Street Sewer and Water bids to A-1 Excavating, LLC (9-0)
• Approved contract with Team Engineering for 19th Street and N. Viking Drive improvements (9-0)
• Approved installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at 230 Railroad Street (9-0)
• Approved first reading and March 25 public hearing for Ordinance 1969-24 regarding 911 use (9-0)
• Approved sending a letter of support to Sauk County for a HWY 136 canoe landing (9-0)
• Approved February 12 meeting minutes (9-0)

Airport Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Airport Commission at Reedsburg Municipal Airport has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken during this time.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review bids for the Plum Street sewer and water project. The committee will also consider an engineering contract for the Viking Drive and 19th Street intersection. Additionally, members will receive updates on the new WWTP and other current projects.

• Plum Street sewer and water bids
• Viking Drive and 19th Street intersection contract with Team Engineering
• New WWTP updates
• Update on current projects

The committee recommended the low bid from A-1 Construction for sewer and watermain work on Plum Street. It also recommended a contract with Team Engineering for planning a possible roundabout at 19th and Viking Drive.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended A-1 Construction low bid for Plum Street sewer and watermain
• Recommended Team Engineering contract for 19th Street and Viking Drive intersection improvements

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals on February 20, 2024, was cancelled. No business or topics were listed for discussion or action.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will consider potential improvements at Anna Stone Park and proposed facility fees for the South School Gym and Recreation Center. Members will also receive an update on department projects and programs.

• Improvements at Anna Stone Park
• Proposed facility fees for South School Gym and Recreation Center
• Department projects and programs update

The committee approved hourly rental fees for two city facilities. No action was taken regarding park improvements or department project updates.

• Approved $20/hour rental rate for South School Gym (5-0)
• Approved $35/hour rental rate for the Recreation Center (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The scheduled meeting of the Community Development Authority for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee at this time.

Utility Commission

The Commission will review financial reports and approve bills. The agenda includes updates on the Electric, Water, and Telecom departments, as well as a consideration of cell phone reimbursement amounts.

• Employee service recognition for Travis Bohen and Richelle Daniels
• Consideration of cell phone reimbursement amounts
• Financial update including treasurer's and financial compilation reports
• Electric Department update
• Water Department update

City Plan

The Plan Commission will review several land use requests including rezoning for Eagle Ridge Ct and East Main Street. The meeting also includes a conditional use permit and site plan review for a housing development at South Albert Ave and Bindl Drive.

• Rezone parcel # 030-0505-00000 on Eagle Ridge Ct to R-2 Residential
• Rezone 340 East Main Street from B-1 Business to B-3 Business
• Vacate portion of South Ave at 410 South Ave
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for housing at 851 S Albert Ave & 1001 Bindl Dr
• Great Sauk Trail bike routes

The commission approved a site plan for 1001 Bindl Dr and recommended a conditional use permit for 34 housing units at 851 S Albert Ave to the City Council. Several rezoning requests and a street vacation were also recommended for Council approval.

• Recommended approval to Council for R-2 residential rezone at Eagle Ridge Ct (ORD 1966-24)
• Recommended approval to Council for B-3 business rezone at 340 East Main Street (ORD 1967-24)
• Recommended approval to Council to vacate portion of South Ave at 410 South Ave
• Approved site plan for housing development at 1001 Bindl Dr
• Recommended approval to Council for conditional use of 34 housing units at 851 S Albert Ave
• Recommended on-street route for Great Sauk Trail bike routes

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review several items including the status of a website transition and potential funding for Mackey Park. Members will also consider the removal of a City Park bench and continue investigation into the City Hall mural project.

• Status report on HPC website transition to City's website
• Commitment of funds for initial stages of Mackey Park installation
• Investigation of City Hall mural project
• Rescheduling of HPC workshop and orientation
• Consideration of City Park bench removal

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its January 8, 2024 minutes and set a new workshop and orientation date of March 18 at 4:00 PM at City Hall. Members discussed but took no action on Mackey Park installation, the City Hall mural project, the HPC website transition, and City Park bench removal. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.

• Approved January 8, 2024 minutes
• Set HPC workshop and orientation for March 18, 4:00 PM at City Hall
• Adjourned at 5:15 PM

Common Council

The Reedsburg Common Council will review amendments to sewer rates effective March 1, 2024. The council will also consider two rezoning requests for Eagle Ridge Court and 340 E. Main Street. Additionally, the council will address a resolution to vacate part of South Avenue.

• Amending sewer rates effective March 1, 2024
• Rezoning parcel at Eagle Ridge Court from Agricultural to R-2 Residential
• Rezoning 340 E. Main Street from B-1 Business to B-3 Business
• Vacating a portion of South Avenue near the railroad right of way
• Reviewing January 2024 financial and building permit reports

The Common Council approved a preliminary resolution to vacate part of South Avenue and set a March 25 public hearing, and set March 11 public hearings for two rezoning ordinances. It also approved a resolution amending sewer rates effective March 1, 2024. The council then met in closed session and adjourned; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, January financial report, January building permits) (9-0)
• Approved Preliminary Resolution 4537-24 to vacate part of South Avenue; final hearing set for March 25, 2024 (9-0)
• Set March 11, 2024 public hearing for Ordinance 1966-24 rezoning parcel 030-0505-00000 from Agricultural to R-2 Residential (9-0)
• Set March 11, 2024 public hearing for Ordinance 1967-24 rezoning 340 E. Main Street parcel 276-0958-00000 from B-1 Business to B-3 Business (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 4536-24 amending sewer rates effective March 1, 2024 (vote not recorded)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) (9-0)
• Exited closed session (9-0)
• Adjourned (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will review the finance report and January bills. The agenda also includes a Director's Report and discussion regarding the 2023 DPI Annual Report.

• Finance report
• January bills
• 2023 DPI Annual Report

The Library Board of Trustees approved the finance report and $14,625.95 in operating expenditures. The Director provided updates on staff changes and the digitization of newspaper microfilm.

• Approved finance report
• Approved $14,625.95 in library operating bills

Economic Development Commission

The commission will consider a proposal for a 'Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship' at Reedsburg Area High School. Members will also discuss design standards and construction updates for the new Business Park.

• Proposal for 'Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship' at Reedsburg Area High School
• Design standards in the new Business Park
• Update on business park construction and potential business prospects
• Child Care Committee activities and next steps
• 2024 REDC work plan and priorities

Personnel Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Reedsburg Personnel Committee has been canceled. No business or actions will be taken by the committee at this time.

Airport Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Airport Commission on January 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or topics were listed for discussion or action.

Common Council

The Common Council will review meeting minutes and receive annual reports from the police and ambulance departments. The agenda also includes an alcohol license application for a business on Skinner Drive and an appointment to the Readsburg Area Development Council.

• Alcohol license application for Reedsburg HEI, LLC DBA Holiday Inn Express at 3017 Skinner Drive
• Receipt of 2023 Ambulance Annual Report
• Receipt of 2023 Police Department Annual Report
• Appointment of Patrick Andera to the Reedsburg Area Development Council (RADC)

The Common Council approved its consent agenda 7-0, covering minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting, an original Class B liquor and Class B beer license for Reedsburg HEI, LLC DBA Holiday Inn Express at 3017 Skinner Drive, the 2023 Ambulance and Police Department annual reports, and the appointment of Patrick Andera to the Reedsburg Area Development Council. No general business items were taken up. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Mayor Dave Estes and Alderpersons Dave Moon and Missy Frenz were absent.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0), including minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting
• Approved original Class B liquor and Class B beer license for Reedsburg HEI, LLC DBA Holiday Inn Express, 3017 Skinner Drive (7-0)
• Accepted 2023 Ambulance Annual Report and 2023 Police Department Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Patrick Andera to the Reedsburg Area Development Council (RADC) (7-0)
• Adjourned at 5:36 p.m. (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider a potential increase in sewer rates. Members will also discuss the purchase of a plow truck for the 2024-2025 period and receive updates on current projects.

• Consideration of sewer rate increase
• Discussion of 2024-2025 plow truck purchase
• Update on current projects

The committee approved proposed sewer rate increases and authorized the signing of a plow truck quote from Debauche. The board also approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved proposed sewer rate increases
• Approved signing plow truck quote from Debauche
• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Police & Fire Commission

The commission will enter a closed session to consider employee employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data. The meeting also includes time for the committee to receive information on non-agenda topics from the public.

• Closed session regarding public employee employment and compensation

The commission entered a closed session to consider the interviewing and hiring of police officer candidates. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Entered closed session for police officer candidate interviewing/hiring (5-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Police & Fire Commission on January 16, 2024, has been canceled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Reedsburg Zoning Board of Appeals on January 16, 2024, has been cancelled. No business items were listed for discussion.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss Baraboo River access with the Friends of the Baraboo River. The committee will also consider a fee structure for South School Gym rentals and potential improvements at Anna Stone Park.

• Discussion of Baraboo River Access - Friends of the Baraboo River
• Consideration of fee structure for South School Gym rental
• Consideration of park improvements at Anna Stone Park

The committee approved the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting. No action was taken on other agenda items regarding river access, gym rentals, or park improvements.

• Approved December 19, 2023 minutes (4-0)

Community Development Authority

The committee will consider first-year funding for Sparklez Creations and Bee Knees Waxing Studio under the Business Incubator Program. The meeting includes a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business.

• Closed session to review business plan for startup business under the Business Incubator Program
• 1st-year funding for Sparklez Creations
• 1st-year funding for Bee Knees Waxing Studio
• Review of CDA updates

The Community Development Authority approved first-year funding for two businesses under the Business Incubator Program. The board also held a closed session to review a startup business plan.

• Approved $1,000 for 12 months for Sparklez Celebrations
• Approved $250 for 6 months for Bee Knees Waxing Studio
• Approved 12/19/23 meeting minutes

Utility Commission

The Commission will review financial reports and approve bills. Updates are scheduled for the Human Resources, Marketing, Telecom, Electric, and Water departments.

• Employee Service Recognition: Travis Bohen (10 years)
• Financial Update including treasurer's reports and bill approval
• Consideration of uncollectible account and invoice write-offs

Library Board of Trustees

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees will review December meeting minutes and financial reports. The agenda also includes establishing a schedule for library policy reviews and revisions in 2024.

• Schedule for 2024 policy review and revision
• December finance report
• Review of December bills

The Reedsburg Public Library Board of Trustees approved the 2024 budget, which includes a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for staff. The board also established a subcommittee to conduct a staff compensation review. Additionally, the board approved the payment of library operating and utility bills.

• Approved 2024 budget with 4% staff COLA
• Established staff compensation review subcommittee
• Approved $16,855.27 in operating bills
• Approved $328.61 in utility bills
• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved agenda with order adjustments

City Plan

The City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or action.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider several items including a park art installation and website renewal fees. Members will also discuss the status of the City Hall mural and potential grant funds for a historic church project.

• Mackey Park art installation by Jay Salinas
• HPC website renewal fee and City of Reedsburg website
• City Park bench removal
• Status update on City Hall mural
• Grant funds for historic church project

The Historic Preservation Commission approved acting as the applicant for a Sauk County grant to photograph local churches. Other items, including park signage and bench removal, were discussed for future action.

• Approved supporting the grant application and acting as the grant's applicant
• Approved December 11, 2023 minutes

Common Council

The Common Council will review several agreements including highway reconstruction and ambulance billing services. The meeting also includes a report on a 54-unit multi-family development project.

• Amendment #1 to TID 11 Development Agreement with Third Act Investments, LLC
• Agreement with Wisconsin DOT for HWY 23 south reconstruction funding
• Billing Services Agreement with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. for Reedsburg Ambulance
• Development Agreement with JNB Reedsburg Family, LLC for a 54-unit multi-family development
• Appointment of Jodi Beyer to the Community Development Authority

The Common Council approved a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the HWY 23 south reconstruction. The council also approved an amendment to a TID 11 development agreement and a billing services contract for the city ambulance.

• Approved Amendment #1 to TID 11 Development Agreement with Third Act Investments, LLC (9-0)
• Approved WIDOT agreement for City portion of HWY 23 south reconstruction (9-0)
• Approved Billing Services Agreement with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Jody Beyer to the Community Development Authority (9-0)