Reedsburg meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Reedsburg roundup: no decisions published yet; Council to vote on rezoning Monday

Recent meetings

No votes or decisions have been published from the nine meetings held in Reedsburg over the past two weeks. All agendas are marked as “minutes not yet published,” so outcomes are not known. The most significant items on those agendas are summarized below.

Common Council (Aug. 10)

The Council was scheduled to consider Resolution 4604-26, which would exempt the city from paying the Sauk County Library Tax, and to review and approve bids for a fieldhouse project. The agenda also included approval of minutes from July 27, 2026, and receipt of the July monthly payments, building permit, and ambulance reports.

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission discussed a donation form, a donation acceptance procedure, and the 2027 grant application and budget. No votes were scheduled.

City Plan Commission (Aug. 11) — cancelled

Community Development Authority (Aug. 11) — cancelled

Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 13)

The board considered approval of a Gift & Donation Policy, a Naming Rights and Donor Recognition Policy, and additional services with FEH Design, Inc. It also reviewed July bills and received a Library Expansion Report.

Utility Commission (Aug. 17)

The commission considered proposals for Electric Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), a request for PSC revisions to parallel generation tariffs (Pgs-1 and Pgs-2), and a job description for a LightSpeed Customer Service Specialist. It also approved bills and received an update on the WPPI contract extension.

Zoning Board of Appeals (Aug. 18)

The board considered a sign variance request from Andrea Heffner for a 300-square-foot sign at 115 2nd St. (Parcel # 276-0877-00000), which exceeds the 200-square-foot wall sign limit under § 690-111. It also approved minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.

Parks & Recreation Committee (Aug. 18) — cancelled

Public Works Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee considered a no-parking request on Laukant Street by Celblox, hourly downtown parking signs, summer sewer credits, and the CIP/CEP 2026 Budget. It also received updates on current projects.

Coming up

Common Council (Monday, Aug. 24)

The Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1988-26 to rezone two parcels at E7165 Copper Creek Way (Parcel Nos. 030-1186-00000 and 030-0001-01000) from agricultural to residential. The consent agenda includes approval of the Aug. 10 meeting minutes, a Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License for Kellnbot LLC, The 1904 Brewhaus, 100 E. Main St., and the mayoral appointment of Katherine Campbell to the Board of Review.

Airport Commission (Thursday, Aug. 27) — cancelled

No other meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days. All agendas and minutes are available on the city website.

No decisions in past week; Council to weigh library tax, fieldhouse bids

No decisions were made in Reedsburg over the past two weeks. The only scheduled meetings were either cancelled or had agendas published without accompanying minutes, so no official actions have been reported. The most consequential items on the horizon are two votes before the Common Council on August 10: a resolution to exempt the city from the Sauk County Library Tax and approval of bids for a fieldhouse project.

Recent meetings

Common Council — July 27

The council met with an agenda that included a first reading of Ordinance 1988-26 to rezone two parcels at E7165 Copper Creek Way from Agricultural to R-2 Residential, and setting a public hearing for August 24. Also on the agenda were two certified survey maps: Resolution 4603-26 for the Copper Creek Way parcels (extraterritorial zone) and Resolution 4602-26 for 633 Booster Blvd. Council members also held a discussion with residents of The Courtyards about issues at the complex. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes are known.

Personnel Committee — August 3

The committee met to consider a closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss employee health insurance and hiring processes. The agenda also included approval of minutes from December 1, 2025. No minutes from this meeting have been published.

Economic Development Commission — August 5

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Upcoming meetings

Common Council — August 10

The council will consider two significant items: Resolution 4604-26, which would exempt the City of Reedsburg from paying the Sauk County Library Tax, and a vote to approve or deny bids for the Fieldhouse project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from July 27, 2026, and receipt of the July monthly payments report and the July building permit and ambulance reports.

Historic Preservation Commission — August 10

The commission will discuss a donation form, a donation acceptance procedure, and the 2027 grant application and budget. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and preparatory.

City Plan Commission — August 11

This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Community Development Authority — August 11

This meeting has also been cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items.

Zoning Board of Appeals — August 18

The board will consider a sign variance request from Andrea Heffner for a proposed 300 square foot sign at 115 2nd St (Parcel # 276-0877-00000). The sign exceeds the 200 square foot wall sign limit under § 690-111. The board will also approve minutes from its July 21, 2026 meeting and receive public comments on non-agenda topics, but will not discuss or act on those topics.

Coming up

• **Common Council** — August 10, 2026: vote on library tax exemption and fieldhouse bids.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** — August 18, 2026, 12:00 PM at Reedsburg City Hall Council Chambers: sign variance request.
• **Historic Preservation Commission** — August 10, 2026: discussion on donation procedures and 2027 grant budget (no votes).

Reedsburg Council to Consider Copper Creek Way Rezoning; Water Rate Case on Utility Agenda

The Reedsburg Common Council's July 27 meeting agenda includes a first reading on a rezoning ordinance for two parcels at E7165 Copper Creek Way, along with votes on two certified survey maps — the most consequential land-use items scheduled this week. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Common Council — July 27

The Council agenda includes a first reading and the setting of a public hearing for August 24 on Ordinance 1988-26, which would rezone two parcels at E7165 Copper Creek Way from Agricultural to R-2 Residential. The Council is also scheduled to vote on Resolution 4603-26, a certified survey map (CSM) for the same Copper Creek Way parcels in the extraterritorial zone, and Resolution 4602-26, a CSM for 633 Booster Blvd.

A discussion with residents of The Courtyards regarding issues at the complex is also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting.

Utility Commission — July 20

The Utility Commission agenda includes consideration of an application for a Conventional Water Rate Case and associated expenses. If submitted and approved by state regulators, a rate case can affect what residents pay for water service. The agenda also includes approval of bills and employee service recognition for Austin Mueller and Amy Reine.

Police & Fire Commission — July 21

The commission is scheduled to approve minutes from its April 21, 2026 meeting. The Ambulance, Police, and Fire Chiefs are set to present monthly reports covering April, May, and June.

Parks & Recreation Committee — July 21

The committee agenda includes discussion of future improvements for the skate park and consideration of CIP/CEP budgets. CIP (Capital Improvement Program) and CEP budgets shape which park and recreation projects receive funding in coming years.

Cancelled Meetings

Two meetings were cancelled during this period:

• **Zoning Board of Appeals** (July 21): The meeting was cancelled. The agenda had listed only procedural items — approval of minutes, general business, and public comment on non-agenda topics.
• **Airport Commission** (July 23): The meeting was cancelled, with no agenda items considered. The Common Council may have attended to gather information but would not have taken action.

Coming Up

• **Personnel Committee** — August 3, 2026, 5:00 PM, Council Chambers. The agenda includes approving minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting and considering a closed session to discuss employee health insurance and the hiring process under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e).
• **Economic Development Commission** — August 5, 2026: This meeting has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Note: All recent meetings above are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The items described reflect what was scheduled for consideration; confirmed outcomes will be available once meeting minutes are released.

Reedsburg officials weigh fieldhouse bids, traffic changes, and incubator funding

Reedsburg's Common Council was scheduled this week to review bids for a fieldhouse and consider converting the intersection at S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue to an all-way stop, while the Community Development Authority was set to weigh new funding for Nena's Bodega under the city's Business Incubator Program. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Common Council — July 13

The Common Council agenda listed review and possible approval or denial of bids for a fieldhouse. A public hearing was scheduled on Ordinance No. 1987-26, which would change stop signs at S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue to all-way stops. The council also planned to act on the appointment of Zachery Ernstmeyer to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Board of Review.

Community Development Authority — July 14

The Community Development Authority was scheduled to consider new funding for Nena's Bodega under the Business Incubator Program. The agenda also included a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business under the same program, approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting, and a public comment period for non-agenda topics.

City Plan Commission — July 14

The City Plan Commission was set to review a site plan for a new business office at 1700 Lands' End Ln (parcel #276-2046-130000). The commission also planned to consider a certified survey map to vacate a portion of Booster Blvd at 633 Booster Blvd (parcel #276-1140-100000). A discussion of future access to vacant lots between Wynwood Circle and 8th St in the Eastridge Subdivision was on the agenda. The agenda noted that no formal action would be taken because a common-council quorum may be present.

Library Board of Trustees — July 7 and July 9

A special meeting on July 7 was scheduled to receive a presentation of a feasibility study report and discuss initial action items, with no decisions planned. The regular meeting on July 9 included consideration of a Privacy Policy, an updated Meeting Room Policy, a proposal for capital campaign consulting related to the library expansion, a Library Expansion Report, and approval of June bills.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 13

The Historic Preservation Commission was scheduled to discuss applying for the 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant and local museum planning, including current collections and proposed forms. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting. No final decisions were expected.

Public Works Committee — July 15

The Public Works Committee was set to receive an update on current city projects and tour the new WWTP facility. The agenda stated no official action would be taken if a quorum of the Common Council attended. The committee also planned to approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting and receive non-agenda public comments without discussion.

Personnel Committee — July 6

The July 6 Personnel Committee meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Coming up

• **Utility Commission — July 20:** Will consider submitting an application for a Conventional Water Rate Case and associated expenses, approve bills, and recognize Austin Mueller and Amy Reine for employee service.
• **Police & Fire Commission — July 21:** Will approve April 21, 2026 minutes and hear monthly reports from the Ambulance, Police, and Fire Chiefs for April, May, and June.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals — July 21:** Meeting cancelled.
• **Parks & Recreation Committee — July 21:** Will discuss future skate park improvements and consider CIP/CEP budgets.
• **Airport Commission — July 23:** Meeting cancelled; no agenda items or actions.

Reedsburg meeting roundup: No decisions recorded yet as council prepares to weigh fieldhouse bids

Reedsburg's recent committee and board meetings produced no confirmed decisions in the past two weeks — all three sessions on record are agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Attention now turns to a busy stretch of upcoming meetings, headlined by Common Council review of fieldhouse construction bids and a proposed all-way stop at S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue.

What happened (or didn't) in the last two weeks

The Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

The Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting July 7 to receive a presentation of a feasibility study report and discuss initial action items. No decisions were scheduled; the meeting was for information and discussion. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes can be confirmed.

The Library Board's July 9 regular meeting agenda listed several items for consideration, including approval of a Privacy Policy, an updated Meeting Room Policy, a proposal for capital campaign consulting related to the library expansion, a Library Expansion Report, and approval of June bills. Again, minutes are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items were approved.

Coming up: Common Council — fieldhouse bids and traffic changes

The Common Council meets July 13 with several consequential items on the agenda. The council will review and approve or deny bids for a fieldhouse. A public hearing is scheduled on Ordinance No. 1987-26, which would change the intersection of S. Viking Dr. and Commercial Avenue to an all-way stop. The council will also consider appointing Zachery Ernstmeyer to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Board of Review.

Community Development Authority — incubator funding

The Community Development Authority meets July 14 and will consider new funding for Nena's Bodega under the Business Incubator Program. The board will also hold a closed session to review a business plan for a startup business under the same program. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting and a public comment period for non-agenda topics.

City Plan Commission — site plan and road vacation

The City Plan Commission meets July 14 to review a site plan for a new business office at 1700 Lands' End Ln (parcel #276-2046-30000). The commission will also consider a certified survey map to vacate a portion of Booster Blvd at 633 Booster Blvd (parcel #276-1140-00000). Commissioners will discuss future access to vacant lots between Wynwood Circle and 8th St in the Eastridge Subdivision. The agenda notes that no formal action will be taken if a common-council quorum is present. Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting are also on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission — grant and museum planning

The Historic Preservation Commission meets July 13 to discuss applying for a 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant and local museum planning, including current collections and proposed forms. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 8, 2026 meeting.

Public Works Committee — project updates and WWTP tour

The Public Works Committee meets July 15 for an update on current city projects and a tour of the new WWTP facility. The agenda states no official action will be taken if a quorum of the Common Council attends. The committee will approve minutes from May 20, 2026 and receive non-agenda public comments without discussion.

Other upcoming meetings

The Police & Fire Commission meets July 21 to approve minutes from April 21, 2026. The Ambulance, Police, and Fire Chiefs will each present monthly reports covering April, May, and June.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 21 has been cancelled.

Coming up

• **July 13** — Historic Preservation Commission and Common Council (fieldhouse bids, all-way stop public hearing)
• **July 14** — Community Development Authority (Nena's Bodega funding) and City Plan Commission (1700 Lands' End Ln site plan)
• **July 15** — Public Works Committee (project updates, WWTP tour)
• **July 21** — Police & Fire Commission (monthly chief reports); Zoning Board of Appeals (cancelled)