Cedarburg meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Cedarburg boards weigh land sale, pay adjustments, and 2027 budget

Cedarburg's Common Council and several committees met over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, including a proposed land sale in the Highway 60 Industrial Park, employee pay adjustments, and early 2027 budget discussions. All meetings were held on an agenda-only basis, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions have been confirmed.

Common Council: Highway 60 Industrial Park parcel sale

The most consequential item on the Common Council's Aug. 10 agenda was a proposal to authorize the sale of a 5.922-acre vacant parcel in the Highway 60 Industrial Park to EGD-CEDARBURG, LLC (Resolution 2026-05). The council also considered a related Development Tax Guaranty Agreement with EGD-CEDARBURG, LLC for Lot 2 of CSM 4117. No sale price was listed on the agenda.

The council also discussed supporting a Landmarks Commission grant application to the State Historic Preservation Office for a citywide historic resources survey, reviewed the fire department's annual report, and considered mayoral appointments. A temporary Class B wine/beer license for "Country in the Burg" at Cedar Creek Park on Aug. 28-29 was on the consent agenda, along with approval of bills dated 07/22/2026-08/01/2026 and payroll dated 07/19/2026-08/01/2026.

Personnel and Library Board: pay and performance

Two personnel-related meetings took place Aug. 10. The Personnel Committee discussed 2026 employee evaluations and 2027 merit and market adjustments based on a revised salary policy, with possible action on the 2027 adjustments. The Library Board Personnel Committee discussed the Library Director's 2025 review and the Library Staff Salary Schedule in closed session, with possible action after reconvening. Both meetings were open to public comment before the closed sessions.

Library Board: 2027 budget and solar panels

On Aug. 11, the Library Board considered the 2027 budget draft and discussed a request for proposals for solar panels. The board also approved minutes from its July 14 meeting and heard reports from the director and school liaison.

Landmarks Commission: bookstore sign and historic survey

The Landmarks Commission met Aug. 13 to review a sign plan for The Reading Nest, a new bookstore proposed at W63 N672 Washington Avenue in the B-3 Central Business District with Historic Preservation Overlay. The commission also discussed submitting a Letter of Intent for a SHPO no-match grant for a citywide historic survey.

Finance Committee: 2027 budget ideas

The Finance Committee met Aug. 20 to discuss possible cost-saving measures and revenue-generating ideas for the 2027 budget. No specific proposals or dollar amounts were listed on the agenda; the item was listed as discussion and possible action, so no decisions were guaranteed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24** – Cedarburg Light & Water Financial Ad Hoc Committee: presentation and discussion on the WPPI Energy contract extension.
• **Aug. 25** – Site and Architectural Review Board: review of a new single-family home at N50 W7312 Western Road (razing/replacing existing home, .59-acre, Rs-3 zoning), a building/site plan amendment for W66 N220 Commerce Court (loading dock and freight elevator addition, M-3 zoning), and discussion on residential design guidelines updates.
• **Aug. 26** – Community Development Authority: discussion and possible action on a Letter of Intent for Lot 1 in the Hwy 60 Business Park, following a closed session to deliberate or negotiate purchase of public property.

Cedarburg boards weighed e-bike rules, budgets, and historic survey grant; several upcoming meetings canceled

Cedarburg's Common Council was scheduled to act on a new ordinance regulating electric bicycles and scooters at its July 27 meeting, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available. The council agenda also included replacement of the Transition Sump at the public works garage and approval of city bills dated July 3–20, 2026, and payroll dated July 13–24, 2026.

All five recent meetings listed below were agenda-only items with minutes not yet published, meaning decisions and votes cannot be confirmed at this time.

Common Council — July 27

The council was set to consider Ordinance No. 2026-17, which would create Section 10-2-10 regarding electric bicycles and electric scooters. The agenda also listed the Transition Sump replacement at the public works garage, plus routine approval of bills and payroll.

Site and Architectural Review Board — July 21

The board was scheduled to review a request by Ryan and Lindsay Flasch to raze and replace an existing residence at N50 W 7312 Western Road with a new home. The proposal included approval for a double driveway and curb cuts. The property is zoned Rs-3 Single Family Residential. The board also planned to approve minutes from June 23, 2026.

Joint Fire and EMS Committee — July 22

The committee met at City Hall to discuss and consider possible action on the 2027 budget. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. No other items were listed.

Landmarks Commission — July 23

The commission discussed and potentially recommended that the Plan Commission and Common Council support a grant application to the Wisconsin State Historical Society. The request is for a no-match grant to conduct a community-wide historic survey in 2027.

Light & Water Commission — July 20

This meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled for the week of August 3, though three have been canceled.

August 3 — Light & Water Commission: The commission will review the 2026 second quarter budget-to-actual report and discuss cash flow and rate adequacy for electric and water utilities. Members will consider a long-term power supply agreement extension with WPPI Energy and the establishment of Electric Rate Tariff RG-3. A performance review of General Manager Karsten Huse is also on the agenda.

August 3 — Plan Commission: The commission will consider adding "Licensed massage therapy" as a Conditional Use in B-4 Office and Service zoning. It will also discuss proposed updates to Chapter 5 of the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, consider support for a SHPO no-match grant for a citywide historic resource survey, and review conditional use permit conditions for Sierzant at N49 W5471 Portland Road.

August 3 — Landmarks Commission: Canceled. Members may attend the Plan Commission meeting for information gathering, but no business will be conducted.

August 4 — Board of Appeals: The board will hold a public hearing on a variance request for W65 N640 Saint John Avenue, Parcel 13-086-02-10-000. The board will also review minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.

August 5 — Economic Development Board: Canceled.

August 5 — Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Board: The board will receive staff updates on ongoing projects, programs, and forestry work, and may discuss the 2027 budget for parks, recreation, the community pool, capital improvements, celebrations, and the senior center.

August 6 — Public Works & Sewerage Commission: Canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026.

Cedarburg boards weigh water notes, budgets, and building plans; no minutes published yet

Cedarburg's recent government meetings covered water infrastructure borrowing, 2027 budget discussions, and a residential rebuild proposal — but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided. The summaries below reflect what each agenda listed for discussion or possible action.

Common Council — July 13

The Common Council agenda included Resolution 2026-04, which proposed the sale of up to $1,008,640 in Taxable General Obligation Water System Promissory Notes. The agenda also listed a dam feasibility study proposal from Inter-Fluve, Inc., and the selection of a design consultant for Water Recycling Center upgrades and expansion. Two ordinances were scheduled for consideration: Ordinance 2026-16 regarding adopted codes and recovery of costs, and Ordinance 2026-15 regarding sand and grease trap installations. A claim regarding a flooded basement was also listed.

Library Board — July 14

The Cedarburg Library Board agenda called for approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and approval of bills and financial statements. New business included discussion and possible action on the 2027 library budget and on solar panel pricing for the library.

Finance Committee — July 16

The Finance Committee agenda included discussion of 2025 audit results, TID #4 financials, and the Financial Management Plan (FMP). The committee also had possible action on the annual certification of the Ethics Code.

Police & Fire Commission — July 16

The Police & Fire Commission agenda listed membership applications for Miriam Atinsky, Alex Ptak, and Charlie Coulter, and possible termination of Antony Ace and Roman Poss. The body was also scheduled to review the Police Department hiring process and the annual Ethics Code certification.

Light & Water Commission — July 20 (Canceled)

The July 20, 2026 meeting of the Cedarburg Light & Water Commission was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Site and Architectural Review Board — July 21

The board agenda included review of an infill house plan for N50 W 7312 Western Road, a site zoned Rs-3 Single Family Residential. The request, submitted by Ryan and Lindsay Flasch, would raze and replace an existing residence with a new home, including a double driveway and curb cuts. The agenda also included approval of minutes from June 23, 2026.

Joint Fire & EMS Committee — July 22

The committee agenda listed discussion and possible action on the 2027 budget. No other decisions were listed.

Landmarks Commission — July 23

The Landmarks Commission agenda included a proposed no-match grant application to the Wisconsin State Historical Society to conduct a community-wide historic survey in 2027. The commission was to discuss potentially recommending that the Plan Commission and Common Council support the application.

Coming up

The Common Council meets July 27, 2026. The agenda includes Ordinance No. 2026-17, which would create Section 10-2-10 regarding electric bicycles and electric scooters. The Council will also consider replacing the Transition Sump at the public works garage, and approve bills dated 07/03/2026–07/20/2026 and payroll dated 07/13/2026–07/24/2026.

Cedarburg Roundup: Council to Weigh $1M Water System Notes; Multiple Boards Set 2027 Budget Talks

The Cedarburg Common Council is scheduled to consider up to $1,008,640 in Taxable General Obligation Water System Promissory Notes at its July 13 meeting, the largest dollar item on a busy two-week calendar of city board agendas. All meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final actions are confirmed.

Common Council — July 13

The Council agenda includes Resolution 2026-04, authorizing the sale of up to $1,008,640 in water system promissory notes. Also listed are a Dam Feasibility Study proposal from Inter-Fluve, Inc., and the selection of a design consultant for Water Recycling Center upgrades and expansion. Two ordinances are on the agenda: Ordinance 2026-16, regarding adopted codes and recovery of costs, and Ordinance 2026-15, regarding sand and grease trap installations.

Public Works & Sewerage Commission — July 9

This commission is set to discuss a sludge hauling contract with Badger State, LLC, and revisions to city code Section 9-2-12 covering sand and grease trap installations. The agenda also includes a design consultant solicitation and selection proposal for Water Recycling Center upgrades and expansion, a proposal to move meetings to the first Thursday of each month, and the annual certification of the Ethics Code.

Library Board — July 14

The Board is scheduled to approve June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and review bills and financial statements. New business includes discussion and possible action on the 2027 library budget and on solar panel pricing for the library. The agenda also lists the Director's and School reports.

Finance Committee — July 16

The committee will review 2025 audit results, TID #4 financials, and the Financial Management Plan. Members may also take action on the annual certification of the Ethics Code.

Police & Fire Commission — July 16

The agenda lists membership applications from Miriam Atinsky, Alex Ptak, and Charlie Coulter, along with possible termination of Antony Ace and Roman Poss. The commission will also review the Police Department hiring process and the annual Ethics Code certification.

Diversity Committee — July 9

A meet-and-greet event is scheduled at the Cedarburg Art Museum Beer Garden, W63N675 Washington Ave. The agenda states no business will be conducted and no action taken.

Landmarks Commission — July 9

This meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Light & Water Commission:** Meeting canceled. Next meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026.
• **July 21 — Site and Architectural Review Board:** Will review an infill house plan for N50 W 7312 Western Road, including a request by Ryan and Lindsay Flasch to raze and replace an existing residence with a new home, with a double driveway and curb cuts. The site is zoned Rs-3 Single Family Residential. The board will also approve minutes from June 23, 2026.
• **July 22 — Joint Fire & EMS Committee:** Will meet at City Hall to discuss and consider possible action on the 2027 budget. The committee will also approve July 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. Items described reflect what boards were scheduled to consider, not confirmed outcomes.